Italy Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles, Electric Vehicles), By Application (Light Commercial Vehicles, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles), and Italy Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Italy Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Italy Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering Market Size Was Estimated at USD 315.85 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 5.4% from 2025 to 2035
• The Italy Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 563 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Italy Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 563 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2025 to 2035. Italy electro-hydraulic power steering market is driven by rising demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, gradual electrification of steering systems, strong automotive manufacturing, preference for hybrid solutions in compact cars, and increasing focus on driving comfort, safety, and reduced mechanical complexity.

Market Overview

The Italy electro-hydraulic power steering market refers to the automotive steering system segment that combines hydraulic steering assistance with electronic control to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and fuel economy compared to traditional hydraulic systems. These systems use an electric motor to drive the hydraulic pump only when needed, reducing energy losses. Market growth is supported by steady vehicle production in Italy, rising demand for improved driving comfort, and the transition phase between conventional hydraulic steering and fully electric power steering systems. Cost effectiveness, reliability, and compatibility with existing vehicle platforms further support adoption, especially in compact and mid-range vehicles.

Several notable trends are shaping the Italy electro-hydraulic power steering market. First, increasing adoption in hybrid and fuel-efficient vehicles is driving demand, as electro-hydraulic systems offer better energy management than purely hydraulic alternatives. Second, OEMs are focusing on lightweight steering components to reduce overall vehicle weight and emissions, improving vehicle efficiency. Third, growing integration of electronic sensors and control units is enhancing steering precision, safety, and adaptability to driving conditions. Fourth, rising demand for improved driving comfort and road feedback is encouraging manufacturers to refine steering feel while maintaining efficiency.

Technology advancement and government policy play a crucial role in market development. Technological progress includes improved electric motors, compact hydraulic pumps, and smarter electronic control units that optimize power usage and steering response. These advancements help bridge the gap between conventional and fully electric steering systems. From a policy perspective, Italian and European Union regulations promoting fuel efficiency, lower vehicle emissions, and sustainable mobility indirectly support electro-hydraulic power steering adoption. Incentives for low-emission vehicles and stricter CO2 targets encourage automakers to adopt efficient steering technologies, supporting steady market growth.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Italy electro-hydraulic power steering market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Italy electro-hydraulic power steering market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Italy electro-hydraulic power steering market.

Driving Factors

The Italy electro-hydraulic power steering market is driven by the automotive industry’s shift toward energy-efficient vehicle systems that reduce fuel consumption without high costs. Automakers prefer electro-hydraulic steering as a transitional solution between traditional hydraulic and fully electric systems. Growing production of compact and mid-size vehicles, demand for reliable steering performance, improved road feedback, and compliance with European efficiency and emission norms are also key factors supporting market growth.

Restraining Factors

The Italy electro-hydraulic power steering market is restrained by gradual technological obsolescence as the automotive industry moves toward fully electric steering systems. Limited compatibility with pure electric vehicles, higher system weight, dependence on hydraulic components, and reduced long-term investment by OEMs compared to newer steering technologies slow market expansion.

Market Segmentation

The Italy electro-hydraulic power steering market share is classified into vehicle type and application.

• The passenger cars segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Italy electro-hydraulic power steering market is segmented by vehicle type into passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles. Among these, the passenger cars segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The passenger cars segment dominates the market because it represents the largest share of vehicle production and sales in the country. Electro-hydraulic systems are well-suited for compact and mid-size passenger cars, offering improved fuel efficiency, reliable steering performance, and lower costs compared to fully electric systems. Additionally, many existing passenger car platforms support electro-hydraulic steering, encouraging automakers to continue using this technology for cost-effective upgrades.

The light commercial vehicles segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Italy electro-hydraulic power steering market is segmented by application into light commercial vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, and electric and hybrid vehicles. Among these, the light commercial vehicles segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The light commercial vehicles segment dominates the market because these vehicles require strong and reliable steering assistance to handle varying loads and frequent urban driving. Electro-hydraulic systems offer better fuel efficiency than traditional hydraulic steering while maintaining high durability and load-handling capability. Additionally, many light commercial vehicles in Italy continue to use internal combustion and hybrid powertrains, where electro-hydraulic steering fits easily without major platform changes, supporting widespread adoption.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Italy electro-hydraulic power steering market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Robert Bosch GmbH
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG
• JTEKT Corporation
• Nexteer Automotive Group
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• NSK Ltd.
• GKN Automotive
• Mando Corporation
• Hyundai Mobis
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments:

In September 2024, Robert Bosch GmbH announced the launch of its new EHPS system for electric vehicles, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing weight.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the Italy, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Italy electro-hydraulic power steering market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Italy Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering Market, By Vehicle Type

• Passenger Cars
• Commercial Vehicles
• Electric Vehicles

Italy Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering Market, By Application

• Light Commercial Vehicles
• Heavy Commercial Vehicles
• Electric and Hybrid Vehicles