Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 6.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated £6.1bn in 2023.
Trends and Insights
Economic uncertainty and the COVID-19 outbreak dented industry performance
- Following the EU referendum, UK economic uncertainty ensued and exports eventually tanked in the lead-up to Brexit.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
A nationwide effort toward renewable energy generation offers wind turbine and parts manufacturers opportunities
- According to WindEurope, the UK is the third leading European nation in wind capacity, with wind energy accounting for 28% of total UK electricity generation in 2022.
Biggest companies in the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (£m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Cummins Ltd | 2,172.5 | |
Perkins Engines Company Ltd | 1,902.4 | |
Siemens Energy Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd | 358.8 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Engine and turbine parts, Industrial engines and Gas and steam turbines. Engine and turbine parts is the largest segment of the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK.
Trends and Insights
Emission regulations lower domestic sales of industrial diesel engines
- Diesel and semi-diesel industrial engines are necessary for powering generation systems in factories and provide power supplies for various uses, including automated manufacturing lines engineered to meet emergency power needs in case of a blackout.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry manufacture internal combustion engines. The manufacture of steam and other vapour turbines, hydraulic turbines, wind turbines and gas turbines are included in the industry. In addition, the manufacture of parts like pistons, piston rings, carburettors and exhaust valves is classified within the industry. The manufacture of motor vehicles, aircraft and cycle engines and generator sets is not included in the industry.
What's included in this industry?
Industrial enginesGas turbinesSteam turbinesWind turbinesHydraulic turbines Engine partsTurbine partsCompanies
Cummins LtdPerkins Engines Company LtdSiemens Energy Industrial Turbomachinery LtdPurchase this report to view all 4 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
TURBINEINTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINEPISTONCOMBINED-CYCLE GAS TURBINE (CCGT)Industry Code
SIC 28.11 - Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
An uncertain economic climate has squeezed revenue growth. Economic uncertainty caused by things like Brexit, the cost-of-living crisis and the pandemic has eaten into profit...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Renewable energy turbine manufacturers are gaining popularity. An upwards trend toward using renewable energy has stimulated sales of parts that make up alternative energy so...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2023
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2023
- Major market segmentation in 2023
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Scotland is home to lots of onshore wind farms. This attracts engine and turbine manufacturers to the region. Scotland’s geography makes it a perfect location for harnessing ...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2023
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2023
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Smaller manufacturers can tap into offering diverse product ranges. This is a great way for them to stand out from their competitors and differentiate themselves. Several sma...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2018-2023
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Export growth in international markets is bringing new opportunities. The weak UK exchange rate has opened up opportunities for international trade for many engine and turbin...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
- Overview of Cummins Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Perkins Engines Company Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Siemens Energy Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for one additional company
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Cummins Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Perkins Engines Company Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Siemens Energy Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for one additional company
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Demand from electricity production influences performance. When electricity production inflates, demand for turbines follow suit, as turbines are an integral part of electric...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The industry is becoming increasingly reliant on automation. Advances in technology are benefiting the industry as manufacturers are able to increasingly use machinery to car...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2021)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2021)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2021)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2021)
- Assets (2017-2021)
- Liabilities (2017-2021)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
- Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Average Wage (2013-2028)
- Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
- Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2013-2028)
- IVA (2013-2028)
- Establishments (2013-2028)
- Enterprises (2013-2028)
- Employment (2013-2028)
- Exports (2013-2028)
- Imports (2013-2028)
- Wages (2013-2028)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom in 2024?
The market size of the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £6.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK industry in 2023?
There are 305 businesses in the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.2 % between 2018 and 2023.
Has the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been declining at a CAGR of 6.3 % between 2018 and 2023.
What is the forecast growth of the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK market in United Kingdom?
The biggest companies operating in the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing market in United Kingdom are Cummins Ltd, Perkins Engines Company Ltd and Siemens Energy Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd
What does the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK in United Kingdom include?
Industrial engines and Gas turbines are part of the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK in United Kingdom?
The company holding the most market share in United Kingdom is Cummins Ltd.
How competitive is the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom.
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Complementors
- Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing in the UK
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the UK
- Railway Equipment Manufacturing in the UK
- Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the UK
International industries
- Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in the US
- Wind Turbine Manufacturing in the US
- Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Manufacturing in the US
- Engine & Turbine Manufacturing in Canada
- Wind Turbine Manufacturing in Canada
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