Sprockets Market Report, Size, Share, Opportunities, and Trends By Type, Material, End-User, and Geography – Forecast from 2025 to 2030

Report CodeKSI061615504
PublishedOct, 2025

Description

Sprockets Market Size:

Sprockets Market is forecasted to rise at a 2.48% CAGR, reaching USD 5.693 billion by 2030 from USD 5.037 billion in 2025.

Sprockets Market Key Highlights:

  • Demand for material handling equipment is surging, boosting sprockets usage in conveyors and forklifts.
  • Robotics and automation sectors are rapidly expanding, increasing precision sprockets adoption in robotic arms.
  • Manufacturing and automotive industries are growing steadily, driving sprockets demand in machinery and timing systems.
  • Asia-Pacific region is leading market growth, fueled by industrialization and smart manufacturing initiatives.

Sprockets are mechanical components used to convey rotating motion between two shafts in equipment. To transmit power from a driving source to a driven source, they are often employed in conjunction with chains or belts. Automobile engines, industrial machinery, and other items all frequently use sprockets to meet certain needs like speed, torque, and load capacity. They are offered in a variety of sizes, combinations, and materials such as stainless steel, bronze, and others. The most common kind of sprockets are roller chain sprockets with widespread use ranging from bicycles and motorcycles to conveyors and industrial machines.

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Sprockets Market Growth Drivers:

  • Surging demand for material handling equipment

Government spending on public infrastructure is driving up demand for construction or material handling equipment, particularly in emerging nations. Further, with the growth of e-commerce, there has been an increased demand for warehousing and logistics as well. Sprockets are widely used in construction and material handling equipment, including forklifts, conveyors, escalators, and elevators as they make it possible for loads to be moved smoothly and under control. Hence, with the rising demand for material handling and construction equipment, the sprockets market size is anticipated to expand.

  • Growth of robotics and automation

The emergence of cobots, or collaborative robots, has created new possibilities for human-robot collaboration. In automated machinery and robotic systems, sprockets are used to transmit force and motion between various joints and actuators. They make it possible for gantry systems, robotic arms, and other automated applications to move precisely. Consequently, the constant developments and automation in the robotics sector owing to ongoing research and development and increased investments will propel the overall  sprockets market growth

Sprockets Market Key Players

A few examples of key market players in the sprockets market and their product offerings are as follows:

  • Martin Sprocket & Gear supplies a variety of sprockets including standard roller chain sprockets, double pitch sprockets, engineering class sprockets, and speciality sprockets to satisfy customer needs.
  • Renold Plc supplies offers a wide range of sprockets such as roller chain sprockets, conveyor chain sprockets, and special application sprockets. Applications for Renold's sprockets can be found in the mining, material handling, and agricultural industries.

Sprockets Market Restraints:

  • Price volatility for raw materials:

Sprocket production costs might fluctuate depending on the price of raw materials, which could limit market growth. Many raw materials like steel which is used in the production of sprockets are experiencing volatility owing to several factors, including the geo-political situations such as the conflict in Russia-Ukraine, and the potential recessions several nations are currently experiencing. Hence, the World Steel Association’s demand predictions for 2022 and 2023 witnessed downward revisions of 2.7 and 1.2 percent, respectively in October 2022.

  • Presence of substitutes

Sprockets may be replaced by alternate technologies, such as direct drive systems or other power transmission techniques, in some applications. This may limit the market expansion for sprockets. Further, sprockets are frequently made to standardized dimensions and standards. Their applicability for specific niches or specialized applications may be constrained by limited customization choices, which may have an impact on the market growth in those segments.

Sprockets Market Segmentation Analysis:

  • Growth anticipated in the manufacturing sector

By end-user, manufacturing is expected to acquire a sizeable share of the sprockets market. The expansion of consumer products and electronics stimulates sprocket demand in manufacturing procedures. Moreover, the favorable FDI inflows to bolster F&B, textile and other consumer goods manufacturing coupled with government initiatives and schemes have provided a positive scope to the market demand for sprockets for industrial machinery applications.

Further, the automotive industry requires sprockets for timing systems, crankshafts, and drive systems as they aid in the synchronization of the engine's rotating parts, guaranteeing power transfer and appropriate valve timing. Increasing automotive production is expected to propel sprockets market growth.

Sprockets Market Geographical Outlook:

  • Asia Pacific is the most prominent regional player.

The Asia-Pacific sprockets market is expected to grow significantly owing to the region's growing use of cutting-edge material handling techniques in the industrial, healthcare, automotive, and other sectors of the economy. The cheap labor and raw materials will also aid the market growth. Companies like Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Harmonic Drive Systems, and Nidec Corporation are making significant investments in R&D to provide sophisticated robotic systems, gears, and sprockets that are more efficient, dependable, and inexpensive in Asia Pacific. Further, government initiatives like China's Industry 4.0 and “Make in India” are encouraging smart manufacturing, which will expand the sprockets market in the region.

Moreover, North America is another prominent region for the sprockets market owing to a mature material handling sector in the United States and the presence of key players in the region.

Sprockets Market Scope:

Report MetricDetails
Sprockets Market Size in 2025USD 5.037 billion
Sprockets Market Size in 2030USD 5.693 billion
Growth Rate2.48%
Study Period2020 to 2030
Historical Data2020 to 2023
Base Year2024
Forecast Period2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)Billion
SegmentationType, Material, End-User, Geography
Geographical SegmentationNorth America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in Sprockets Market
  • Atlas Copco AB
  • Drop Sprockets
  • JT Sprockets
  • KettenWulf Betriebs GmbH
  • Gear Motions Inc.
Customization ScopeFree report customization with purchase

Sprockets Market Segmentation:

  • By Type
    • Drive Sprockets
    • Chain Sprockets
    • Duplex Sprockets
    • Shaft Sprockets
    • Others
  • By Material
    • Stainless Steel
    • Aluminum
    • Bronze
    • Others
  • By End-User
    • Automotive
    • Aerospace
    • Manufacturing
    • Oil & Gas
    • Mining
    • Others
  • By Geography
    • North America
      • USA
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Others
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Spain
      • Others
    • Middle East and Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • UAE
      • Israel
      • Others
    • Asia Pacific
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • South Korea
      • Indonesia
      • Thailand
      • Others

Table Of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. GLOBAL SPROCKETS MARKET BY TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Drive Sprockets

5.3. Chian Sprockets

5.4. Duplex Sprockets

5.5. Shaft Sprockets

5.6. Others

6. GLOBAL SPROCKETS MARKET BY MATERIAL

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Stainless Steel

6.3. Aluminum

6.4. Bronze

6.5. Others

7. GLOBAL SPROCKETS MARKET BY END-USER

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Automotive

7.3. Aerospace

7.4. Manfacturing

7.5. Oil & Gas

7.6. Mining

7.7. Others

8. GLOBAL SPROCKETS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. North America

8.2.1. USA

8.2.2. Canada

8.2.3. Mexico

8.3. South America

8.3.1. Brazil

8.3.2. Argentina

8.3.3. Others

8.4. Europe

8.4.1. Germany

8.4.2. France

8.4.3. United Kingdom

8.4.4. Spain

8.4.5. Others

8.5. Middle East and Africa

8.5.1. Saudi Arabia

8.5.2. UAE

8.5.3. Israel

8.5.4. Others

8.6. Asia Pacific

8.6.1. China

8.6.2. India

8.6.3. Japan

8.6.4. South Korea

8.6.5. Indonesia

8.6.6. Thailand

8.6.7. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. Atlas Copco AB

10.2. Drop Sprockets

10.3. JT Sprockets

10.4. KettenWulf Betriebs GmbH

10.5. Gear Motions Inc.

10.6. G&G Manufacturing Co.

10.7. Commercial Gear & Sprocket Company, Inc.

10.8. TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.

10.9. Wippermann GmbH

10.10. Hind Gear Industries

10.11. Renold plc

10.12. Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc

10.13. Regal Rexnord Corporation

10.14. Schaeffler Group

10.15. SKF Group

11. APPENDIX

11.1. Currency 

11.2. Assumptions

11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

11.5. Research Methodology 

11.6. Abbreviations 

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

Companies Profiled

Atlas Copco AB

Drop Sprockets

JT Sprockets

KettenWulf Betriebs GmbH

Gear Motions Inc.

G&G Manufacturing Co.

Commercial Gear & Sprocket Company, Inc.

TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.

Wippermann GmbH

Hind Gear Industries

Renold plc

Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc

Regal Rexnord Corporation

Schaeffler Group

SKF Group

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