Steam Trap Market Strategies, Top Players, Growth Opportunities, Analysis and Forecast by 2031

Steam Trap Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Product Type (Mechanical, Thermodynamic, and Thermostatic); Application (Drip, Process, and Tracing); End-User (Oil and Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, Pulp and Paper, and Others) and Geography

  • Report Code : TIPRE00006234
  • Category : Manufacturing and Construction
  • No. of Pages : 150
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The steam trap market size is projected to reach US$ 5,853.62 million by 2031 from US$ 3,679.97 million in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.0% during 2023–2031. The growing development in the oil and gas sector and continuous growth in the manufacturing sector are likely to remain a key trend in the market.

Steam Trap Market Analysis

The positive laws and regulations in the developed regions like  North America and Europe are beneficial for the development of the business, which is one of the reasons behind the growth of the various industries. The growth of industries is accelerating industries such as food & beverage, paper & pulp, and automotive, amongst others. This is anticipated to influence the growth of the steam trap market globally.

Steam Trap Market Overview

Developed economies like the US have a high presence of manufacturing companies located in this region which have gained from the developed facilities available. Being a powerful economy allows companies to spend more on innovations that facilitate the growth of upcoming technologies. Significant investments can bring about more growth in the industry. The growing development in manufacturing and other industries is anticipated to steer the growth of the steam trap market globally. The governments of various economies in the Middle East & Africa region are taking initiatives that will help boost the manufacturing sector, which is acting as a major driver for the market of steam trap. For instance, the development of the manufacturing sector is one of the chief objectives of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

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Steam Trap Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 3745.5 million in 2021
Market Size Value byUS$ 5642.4 million by 2028
Growth rateCAGR of 6.0% from 2021 to 2028
Forecast Period2021-2028
Base Year2021
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Steam Trap Market Drivers and Opportunities

Increasing Investment in Oil & Gas Projects Across the Globe to Favor Market

Mounting investment in discovering new reserves of natural gas and crude oil is a lucrative opportunity for the steam trap market. The growing exploration activities are identifying the potential unexploited reserves of natural gas and crude oil, which, in a way, is anticipated to have a positive impact on the market for steam traps. The mounting number of offshore oil and gas exploration and production projects and the rising number of oil rigs and natural gas reserves are projected to boost the application of steam traps, which is acting as a major driver for the market. 

Continuous Growth in Manufacturing Sector

The governments of various regions are taking several initiatives to attract investments in the manufacturing industry. For instance, the South America region has developing economies, particularly Brazil, that attract investors in the long term. For instance, Chile’s government laws and regulations attract foreign investments and have very few constraints on FDI. Also, the country’s transfer policies are almost similar to highly-developed nations such as the US. This helps the region to attract investments in its manufacturing sector which is driving the usage of steer traps. Moreover, the Oman government is taking initiatives to develop the country’s manufacturing sector. Further, the UAE government is offering incentives, tax rebates, and subsidies to companies setting up their manufacturing plant in the country, which is projected to offer high growth opportunities to the steam trap market over the forecast period.

Steam Trap Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the steam trap market analysis are product type, application, and end-user.

  • Based on the product type, the steam trap market is divided into mechanical, thermodynamic, and thermostatic. The mechanical segment held a larger market share in 2023.
  • By application, the market is segmented into drip, process, and tracing. The tracing segment held a significant share of the market in 2023.
  • By end-user, the market is segmented into oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, pulp and paper, and others. The oil and gas segment held a significant share of the market in 2023.

Steam Trap Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the steam trap market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.

North America is leading the market. The U.S. government has taken numerous initiatives to support the manufacturing sector in the country. This includes agendas such as Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia, Manufacturing USA, MForesight, SelectUSA, Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership, Materials Genome Initiative, National Export Initiative, Sustainable Manufacturing Clearinghouse, and The MEP National Network, among others. These initiatives provide various benefits to the manufacturing companies located in the region and propel the growth of the manufacturing sector in the country. The high presence of steam trap manufacturers and the companies have the privilege to spend more on innovations that facilitate the growth of upcoming technologies. Significant investments can bring about more growth in the steam trap market.

Steam Trap Market Report Scope

Steam Trap Market News and Recent Developments

The steam trap market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the steam trap  market are listed below:

  • Pirax-Sarco Engineering PLC completed the acquisition of energy consulting firm Cotopaxi Ltd. (Source: Pirax-Sarco Engineering PLC, Press Release, January 2022)
  • TLV Euro Engineering has launched the FJ32, a range of free-float steam traps designed for process applications, including jacketed pans, heat exchangers, and vulcanisers. (Source: TLV Euro Engineering, Press Release, September 2022)

Steam Trap Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “Steam Trap Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

  • Steam trap market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
  • Steam trap market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
  • Detailed PEST and SWOT analysis
  • Steam trap market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
  • Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the steam trap  market
  • Detailed company profiles
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Product Type, Application, End-User

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


Which region dominated the steam trap market in 2023?

North America dominated the steam trap market in 2023.

What are the future trends of the steam trap market?

The development of IoT Sensor technology for steam traps is the future trend of the steam trap market.

Which are the leading players operating in the Steam Trap Market?

Bestobell Steam Traps, Emerson Electric Co, Thermal Energy International Inc., Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, Forbes Marshall, CIRCOR International, Inc., Flowserve Corporation, Velan Inc., Watson McDaniel, Watts Water Technologies, Inc. are some of the leading players in the market.

What would be the estimated value of the steam trap market by 2031?

US$ 5,853.62 million estimated value of the steam trap market by 2031.

What is the expected CAGR of the steam trap market?

6.0% is the expected CAGR of the steam trap market.

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  1. Data Analysis:

Once data is validated through both secondary as well as primary respondents, we finalize the market estimations by hypothesis formulation and factor analysis at regional and country level.

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We analyse macroeconomic indicators such the gross domestic product (GDP), increase in the demand for goods and services across industries, technological advancement, regional economic growth, governmental policies, the influence of COVID-19, PEST analysis, and other aspects. This analysis aids in setting benchmarks for various nations/regions and approximating market splits. Additionally, the general trend of the aforementioned components aid in determining the market's development possibilities.

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  1. Data Triangulation and Final Review:

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