Water Hammer Arrestors Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis by Type (Stainless Steel Water Hammer Arrestors and Copper Water Hammer Arrestors) By Application (Residential, Commercial and Industrial), Regional Insights, and Forecast To 2034

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WATER HAMMER ARRESTORS MARKET OVERVIEW

The global Water Hammer Arrestors Market is poised for significant growth USD 0.086 billion in 2025, and projected to reach USD 0.11 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 3.01% from 2025 to 2034.

The United States Water Hammer Arrestors market size is projected at USD 0.0286 billion in 2025, the Europe market at USD 0.0258 billion, and the China market at USD 0.0203 billion.

When water flow into a pipe system quickly stops owing to rapid shut-off valves, water-hammer arrestors are gadgets designed to absorb shocks. This action protects against the possibly harmful effects of water stoppage. These loud, annoying bangs are caused by these shocks, which commonly occur in a household plumbing facility. Additionally, these shocks can cause pipes to violently shake. They may even weaken them to the point where pipes pierce or rupture at the margins, causing flooding in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and basements as well as water damage.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID-19 Impact: Pandemic-related Disruptions Impacted Market Dynamics  

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with water hammer arrestors sales market experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden rise in CAGR is attributable to the market’s growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

Since the COVID-19 viral outbreak in December 2019, the pandemic has spread to over 100 countries, and the World Health Organization has labelled it a public health emergency. The global impacts of the coronavirus infection 2019 (COVID-19) in 2020 will have a significant impact on the Water-hammer Arrestor market share. The direct alteration of supply and demand, the disruption of the market and supply chain, and the economic impact on enterprises and financial markets are the three main ways that COVID-19 can affect the global economy.

The COVID-19 outbreak has had a number of negative effects, including flight cancellations, travel bans and quarantines, restaurant closures, restrictions on all indoor events, the proclamation of states of emergency in more than 40 countries, a significant slowdown in the supply chain, stock market volatility, a decline in business confidence, rising public anxiety, and uncertainty about the future. This paper also examines the impact of the Corona virus COVID-19 on the Water-hammer Arrestor 4900 company. These factors affected the water hammer arrestors market share during COVID-19.

LATEST TRENDS

Launch of New Innovative Products to Foster Market Development

There are many programs, including Wanda, Flowmaster, HiTrans, and Hammer. The author has a lot of expertise with Hammer, as well as HiTrans and Flowmaster. Although they are all capable applications, using them with assurance requires much training and expertise. The other programs can model complicated networks but are more expensive, whereas HiTrans is cheap but only appropriate for basic systems. On the pressures generated in the system, all yield reliable results. Although the author has created spreadsheets that use the pressure-time history findings from Flowmaster and HiTrans to analyze them for pressure and force peaks and action times, Flowmaster and HiTrans are unable to calculate forces. With the right pipe information input, Hammer can calculate instantaneous force values in three dimensions. Program output may be input into stress analysis tools like Caesar to take additional pipe stressors into account. However, force analysis is challenging since forces might last for a few milliseconds or several seconds. These factors will propel the water hammer arrestors market growth.

• According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, over 43% of new residential construction projects in 2023 integrated water hammer arrestors in plumbing design due to increasing municipal code compliance.

• As per the Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) 2024 update, more than 37% of manufacturers have started using pressure-force simulation software in product testing to meet rising performance and safety expectations.

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WATER HAMMER ARRESTORS MARKET SEGMENTATION

• By Type

Depending on water hammer arrestors sales given are types: Stainless Steel Water Hammer Arrestors and Copper Water Hammer Arrestors. The Stainless Steel Water Hammer Arrestors and Copper Water Hammer Arrestors both will capture the maximum market share through 2028.

• By Application

The market is divided in residential, commercial, based on application. The global water hammer arrestors sales market players in cover segment like residential, commercial will dominate the market share during 2022-2028.

DRIVING FACTORS

Frequency of Venous Illnesses and Rising Approval Rates for Novel Products to Increase Market Growth

Due to the rising frequency of venous illnesses and the increasing number of innovative products becoming approved to meet this need, the market for water-hammer retractors is anticipated to rise at a significant rate over the projected period. The market the  is expected to develop as a result of rising disease awareness, growing value of early detection, and rising spending on chronic illnesses. Additionally, the major market players are investing in the development of technologically sophisticated goods, which will enhance the use of Water-Hammer Arrestor products in both developed and developing nations. The water hammer arrestors market share will be positively influenced by these factors.

• Based on findings from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), water-related property damage accounted for 22% of total insurance claims in 2023, highlighting the growing demand for preventive products like water hammer arrestors.

• According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the increase in multi-unit housing projects in urban zones rose by 18.6% in 2023, leading to higher installation rates of shock-absorbing devices across plumbing systems.

Growing Use Across Various Applications Will Boost Market Growth

The growing need for water-hammer arrestors in home appliances will augment the market share. Increased focus among key players on product will further boost market growth. Other notable factors include heightened consumer awareness about the usage of the productin in in residential plumbing systems for shock absorption. The main objective of water-hammer arrestors is to lower the danger of water damage to domestic plumbing systems.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Low Knowledge of the Illnesses and Expensive Product Costs Hampers the Market Share

The adoption of Water-Hammer Arrestor products is hindered by low disease knowledge, expensive product costs, a poor economic climate, and unfavorable insurance systems worldwide. However, the introduction of new, inexpensive products and increased marketing initiatives in these areas may present profitable growth prospects for the Water-Hammer Arrestor market's competitors. These factors could hamper water hammer arrestors market growth.

• As per a 2023 survey by The World Plumbing Council, more than 45% of households in low-income regions lack awareness about hydraulic shock prevention devices, affecting adoption in Asia and Africa.

• According to India’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, procurement costs for stainless steel-based arrestors are 23% higher compared to standard piping fixtures, limiting adoption in public infrastructure projects.

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WATER HAMMER ARRESTORS MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

North America to Lead owing to Rise in Product Demand

The North American market leads these regional markets in terms of revenue share for water-hammer arrestors globally, and this trend is anticipated to persist during the projected period. The majority of water-hammer arrestors are produced in North America. Major factors driving the market growth in the area include a rise in the usage of water-hammer arrestors for shock absorption in domestic plumbing systems and improved consumer awareness of their use. Over the course of the projection period, the markets for water-hammer arrestors in Europe and Asia Pacific are anticipated to follow those in North America. At the moment, North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific account for the majority of water-hammer arrestor producers.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Market Players Focus on New Product Launches to Strengthen Market Position

Leading players in the market are adopting various strategies to expand their presence in the market. These include R&D investments and launch of new, technologically-advanced products in the market. Some companies are also adopting strategies such as partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions to strengthen their market position.

• Watts: According to product data reviewed by The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), Watts manufactures over 75 models of water hammer arrestors, supporting both residential and industrial standards with wide pressure range compatibility.

• Sioux Chief: As per the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), Sioux Chief covers nearly 31% of commercial installations in U.S. retrofit plumbing projects through their Hydra-Rester product line, known for multi-application versatility and ASSE 1010 compliance.

List Of Top Water Hammer Arrestors Companies

• Watts
• Sioux Chief
• Zurn
• Proflo
• Amtrol
• Precision Plumbing
• Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.
• TOZEN Group
• Refix
• Josam
• Caleffi
• Yoshitake
• MIFAB