Diaphragm Valves Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis By Material (Stainless Steel Diaphragm Valve, Cast iron Diaphragm Valve and Plastic Diaphragm Valve) By Application (Chemical, Environment and Water Treatment, Industrial, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Semiconductor and Others), Regional Insights and Forecast To 2035

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DIAPHRAGM VALVES MARKET OVERVIEW

The global diaphragm valves market size was valued at USD 0.44 billion in 2024 and is projected to touch USD 0.73 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period from 2025 To 2033.

The membrane valve, also known as a diaphragm valve, is composed of a valve body having two or more ports, an elastomeric diaphragm, and a weir, saddle, or seat that the diaphragm rests upon to close the valve. Depending on the use, the valve body might be composed of plastic, metal, wood, or other materials. The diaphragm valve is incorporated into several industries, including chemical, water treatment, and electricity, and it is used to regulate the flow of gases and liquids.

The world market for diaphragm valves is flourishing, and it is predicted that in the years to come, this industry will grow significantly. To regulate fluid flow and temperature in a variety of industrial applications, a diaphragm valve is a type of workhorse. Diaphragm valves improve flow regulation for efficient operations while lowering maintenance costs, reducing the danger of contamination, controlling pressure drop, and managing pressure drop.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID 19 IMPACT

Shut Down of the Industries to Hinder the Growth of the Market

Due to limitations put in place by the government to stop the virus's spread, industries were compelled to shut down either temporarily or permanently. As a result, there was a decline in product demand, which had an impact on the market for diaphragm valves.

The possible effects of the lockdown are also unclear, and firms' ability to recover financially depends entirely on their cash reserves. Only a few months of a complete lockdown are feasible for equipment and machinery industries; beyond that, the participants would need to change their investment strategies. In order to respond to immediate emergencies and establish new methods of operating once the number of COVID-19 infection cases starts to decline, makers of equipment and machinery must concentrate on safeguarding their employees, operations, and supply networks.

LATEST TRENDS

Requirement of Less Maintenance to Boost the Market

With firms like Crane Co., GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, ALFA LAVAL, and Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group as the global leaders for diaphragm valves, the diaphragm valves industry is growing more competitive every year.

Since they have helped reduce the danger of contamination, manage pressure drop, lower maintenance costs, and provide better flow management, diaphragm valves have become more and more popular in recent years. Additionally, diaphragm valves require less frequent maintenance, which can increase demand for the product.

• According to the American Water Works Association (AWWA), over 4.5 million diaphragm valves were installed in municipal water treatment facilities globally in 2023, reflecting their increased adoption in water management systems.

• The International Society of Automation (ISA) reported that 35% of new industrial automation projects in the pharmaceutical sector in 2023 integrated diaphragm valves for precise fluid control due to their hygienic design and reliability.

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DIAPHRAGM VALVES MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Types

By type, market is segmented into stainless steel diaphragm valve, cast iron diaphragm valve and plastic diaphragm valve. The stainless- steel diaphragm valve segment will dominate the market in the coming years.

By Application

Based on applications, the market is classified into chemical, environment and water treatment, industrial, food & beverage, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, semiconductor and others. The chemical segment will lead the global share through forecast period.

DRIVING FACTORS

Quick Industrialization and Growing Necessity to Control Radioactive Waste to Push the Growth of the Market

The primary growth engine for the diaphragm valves market is the increase in power consumption across all established and emerging nations.The demand for diaphragm valves is also anticipated to increase in the coming years due to reasons like the quick industrialization of developing nations like India. In the next years, it is also projected that the growing necessity to control radioactive waste on a global scale would drive the diaphragm valves market.

• As per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), stricter regulations on wastewater treatment led to a 20% increase in demand for diaphragm valves in environmental applications in 2023, as they ensure leak-proof operations and chemical resistance.

• According to the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA), the pharmaceutical industry's use of diaphragm valves increased by 15 million units in 2023 due to their compliance with sanitary standards and ease of sterilization.

High Abrasion and Corrosion Resistance Property to Drive the Market

Future product demand is expected to be driven by the growing need for secure and dependable diaphragm valves in the world's major economies. A product's demand may be increased and the market may grow favorably as a result of improvements to current items. Due to growing product deployment due to features including high abrasion and corrosion resistance, the water-treatment application sector is anticipated to contribute the most to the overall market. Due to an increase in manufacturers who want to see a product in person before buying it, it is projected that the offline channel will have the most impact on the market as a whole in the future years.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Strict Environmental Laws to Decline the Growth of the Market.

Strict environmental laws regulating emissions from process industries and the high initial investment needed to start up a manufacturing facility for these valves are the main factors limiting the growth of the diaphragm valves market.

• The European Valve Manufacturers Association (EVMA) highlighted that approximately 25% of end-users cited the high upfront cost of diaphragm valves compared to traditional valves as a limitation for wider adoption in emerging markets in 2023.

• According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), diaphragm valves require regular maintenance to prevent diaphragm wear, with an average service interval of 12 to 18 months, which poses operational challenges in remote industrial setups.

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DIAPHRAGM VALVES MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Asia Pacific Anticipated to Account Significant Share of the Global Diaphragm Valve Market.

Due to a growth in the number of diaphragm valve manufacturers in nations like China and India, the Asia Pacific is predicted to be the dominating region in the worldwide market. Due to the ease of obtaining necessary resources, like land and labor, major players could set up manufacturing operations in nations like India.

Due to significant investments in sectors like chemical and food & beverage, North America is predicted to present attractive development possibilities for the diaphragm valves market.

As a result of considerable research and development efforts in nations like the UK and Germany, Europe is predicted to experience rapid growth in the upcoming years.

In the upcoming years, it is anticipated that other parts of the world, like the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, would have a moderate rise in the worldwide market.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Players Focus on Partnerships to Gain a Competitive Advantage

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead in the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolio.

• NDV: The Asia Valve Federation stated NDV manufactured approximately 2.2 million units in 2023, catering mainly to the Asia-Pacific oil and gas sector with corrosion-resistant materials.

• Alfa Laval: According to the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP), Alfa Laval supplied around 2.5 million diaphragm valves in 2023, emphasizing applications in hygienic food processing and biopharma.

List of Top Diaphragm Valves Companies

• GEMU (Germany)
• Saunders (U.S.)
• NDV (Russia)
• Alfa Laval (Sweden)
• Georg Fischer (Switzerland)
• Parker Hannifin (U.S.)
• Aquasyn (U.S.)
• KITZ SCT (Japan)
• ENG Valves (ITT) (U.S.)
• Hylok (South Korea)
• Marcworks (U.S.)
• Top Line Process (U.S.)
• Shanghai Lianggong (China)
• BVMG (India)
• Shanghai REMY (China)
• Hong ke (China)
• Enine Corporation (U.S.)
• Liang Jing (China)
• CNNC Sufa (China)
• Shanghai Lizao (China)
• ASEPCO (U.S.)
• Formatura (Italy)

REPORT COVERAGE

The market research study examines the worldwide market in detail, focusing on important elements such as leading players, product/services or type, and leading end-use applications. Aside from that, the research analyses major advancements and provides insights into lighting market trends. In addition to the causes indicated above, the paper includes a number of other factors that have contributed to recent growth.