Global Valve Positioner Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Type (Digital, Pneumatic and Electro-Pneumatic), By Actuation (Single-Acting and Double-Acting), By Industry, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022 - 2028

Global Valve Positioner Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Type (Digital, Pneumatic and Electro-Pneumatic), By Actuation (Single-Acting and Double-Acting), By Industry, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022 - 2028

The Global Valve Positioner Market size is expected to reach $2.5 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 5.8% CAGR during the forecast period.

A valve positioner is equipment that operates on the feedback mechanism. The device fundamentally helps in positioning the valve accurately either by increasing or decreasing the pneumatic (air) load pressure on the actuator. The valve positioner detects the position of the valve and then proceeds to convey this data to another device, called an actuator, which then facilitates the movement of the valve. Generally, valve positioners are placed near the shaft end or on the top of the pneumatic actuator’s casing. Valve positioners extend support to industries in their operations and provide various solutions. Additionally, the use of valve positioners helps increase energy efficiency, monitor quality, and fulfil the changing environmental regulations.

Valve positioners can be used wherever pipelines' liquid or gaseous flow needs to be controlled. This control action is achieved when they are used with control valves as well as with other industrial valves like ball valves, butterfly valves, segment valves, and gate valves together with pneumatic actuators. These can also be used in controlling steam pipelines, which are used in power plants' energy transportation.

The need for valve positioners arises in the optimization and automation of processes. This is because accurately defined rates of flow are needed for optimization. Traditionally, actuators were directly used in such operations, but the provision of completely opening or shutting the valve posed a significant limitation to optimization and discouraged their use. On the other hand, it has been observed that when actuators are used in conjunction with positioners allows the intermediate-level control of actuators. This enhances resource-saving and efficiency optimization.

Additionally, valve positioners also aid in lowering the overall operating costs in a plant or process. Nowadays, numerous positioners are available that offer extensive control valve control and precise calibration and provide advanced diagnostics without hysteresis or error. Furthermore, the valve positioners are easy to install and aid in reducing setup time because of the availability of automatic collaboration features.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

As a consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak, the oil and gas industry faced huge supply-side ill effects from the OPEC+ nations. The supply-side constraints, along with the demand-side shock, were unprecedented in this industry. This even induced an existential risk in many industries. The decreasing production of goods across many industries also influenced a slowdown in demand for valve positioners. Therefore, the pandemic had a negative impact on the valve positioner market.

Market Growth Factor

Growing development of smart cities, urbanization, and industrialization

Urbanization and population increase are causing a considerable expansion of the industrial infrastructure. The escalating problems in energy, transportation, healthcare, and education are receiving prompt and precise responses from several countries. Additionally, efforts are being made to respond to natural disasters while enhancing the inclusiveness, resilience, and sustainability of communities by incorporating the proper technology and managing them.

Growing customization and implementation of smart valve positioners

The utilization of digital and smart valve positioners has increased in the past few years owing to the rising use of big data analytics, AI, and ML. These valve positioners offer versatile, intelligent, and reliable valve control. Additionally, these valve positioners also gather critical values about the performance of valves and subsequently notify the operator or administrator if any discrepancies are observed. As a result, they significantly help in accurately managing valves and operations at large.

Market Restraining Factor

Lack of governing policies and norms for standardization

Depending on the region, sectors, and uses, standardization may vary. Numerous industries, such as energy & electricity, oil & gas, building & construction, and semiconductor, which have specific standard requirements, use different valves. In addition, firms are establishing manufacturing facilities in various places to address this issue, which requires further investments. Modern valve guidelines are dynamic that consider good engineering practice, shifting consumer preferences, technological

Type Outlook

Based on type, the valve positioner market is categorized into pneumatic valve positioner, electro-pneumatic valve positioner, and digital valve positioner. The digital valve positioner segment acquired the highest revenue share in the valve positioner market in 2021. These valve positioners are also called smart valve positioners. Their use has grown in the past few years owing to the rapid adoption of automated solutions in many process industries.

Actuation Outlook

On the basis of actuation, the valve positioner market is divided into single-acting and double-acting. The double-acting segment recorded a significant revenue share in the valve positioner market in 2021. These types of actuators use a piston as its main element to operate the valves. Both sides of the actuator are pressurized alternatively for valve operation. These are widely used in instances where the fail last position is needed.

Industry Outlook

Based on industry, the valve positioner market is classified into oil & gas, water & wastewater treatment, energy & power, chemical, paper & pulp, pharmaceutical, metal & mining, food & beverage, and others. The energy and power segment witnessed the maximum revenue share in the valve positioner market in 2021. In the energy and power industries, valves are implemented widely. As a result, high demand for valve positioners arises from this industry. Valve positioners most preferred in these industries are digital, as they enhance cost savings, diagnostics, and performance.

Regional Outlook

On the basis of region, the valve positioner market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The Asia Pacific segment recorded the highest revenue share in the valve positioner market in 2021. The high energy demand in the region has led to an expedited increase in the construction of energy plants, which has augmented the request for valve positioners. Additionally, valve positioners are widely used in the region’s rising energy & power and oil & gas industries.

The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include ABB Group, Siemens AG, Schneider Electric SE, Emerson Electric Co., Baker Hughes Company, SMC Corporation, Flowserve Corporation, Valmet Oyj, Azbil Corporation and Badger Meter, Inc.

Scope of the Study

Market Segments covered in the Report:

By Type

  • Digital
  • Pneumatic
  • Electro-Pneumatic
By Actuation
  • Single-Acting
  • Double-Acting
By Industry
  • Energy & Power
  • Chemical
  • Oil & Gas
  • Food & Beverage
  • Water & Wastewater Treatment
  • Metal & Mining
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Paper & Pulp
  • Others
By Geography
  • North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • LAMEA
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Rest of LAMEA
Companies Profiled
  • ABB Group
  • Siemens AG
  • Schneider Electric SE
  • Emerson Electric Co.
  • Baker Hughes Company
  • SMC Corporation
  • Flowserve Corporation
  • Valmet Oyj
  • Azbil Corporation
  • Badger Meter, Inc.
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Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Global Valve Positioner Market, by Type
1.4.2 Global Valve Positioner Market, by Actuation
1.4.3 Global Valve Positioner Market, by Industry
1.4.4 Global Valve Positioner Market, by Geography
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market Overview
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Overview
2.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
2.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
2.2.1 Market Drivers
2.2.2 Market Restraints
Chapter 3. Global Valve Positioner Market by Type
3.1 Global Digital Market by Region
3.2 Global Pneumatic Market by Region
3.3 Global Electro-Pneumatic Market by Region
Chapter 4. Global Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
4.1 Global Single-Acting Market by Region
4.2 Global Double-Acting Market by Region
Chapter 5. Global Valve Positioner Market by Industry
5.1 Global Energy & Power Market by Region
5.2 Global Chemical Market by Region
5.3 Global Oil & Gas Market by Region
5.4 Global Food & Beverage Market by Region
5.5 Global Water & Wastewater Treatment Market by Region
5.6 Global Metal & Mining Market by Region
5.7 Global Pharmaceutical Market by Region
5.8 Global Paper & Pulp Market by Region
5.9 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 6. Global Valve Positioner Market by Region
6.1 North America Valve Positioner Market
6.1.1 North America Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.1.1.1 North America Digital Market by Country
6.1.1.2 North America Pneumatic Market by Country
6.1.1.3 North America Electro-Pneumatic Market by Country
6.1.2 North America Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.1.2.1 North America Single-Acting Market by Country
6.1.2.2 North America Double-Acting Market by Country
6.1.3 North America Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.1.3.1 North America Energy & Power Market by Country
6.1.3.2 North America Chemical Market by Country
6.1.3.3 North America Oil & Gas Market by Country
6.1.3.4 North America Food & Beverage Market by Country
6.1.3.5 North America Water & Wastewater Treatment Market by Country
6.1.3.6 North America Metal & Mining Market by Country
6.1.3.7 North America Pharmaceutical Market by Country
6.1.3.8 North America Paper & Pulp Market by Country
6.1.3.9 North America Others Market by Country
6.1.4 North America Valve Positioner Market by Country
6.1.4.1 US Valve Positioner Market
6.1.4.1.1 US Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.1.4.1.2 US Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.1.4.1.3 US Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.1.4.2 Canada Valve Positioner Market
6.1.4.2.1 Canada Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.1.4.2.2 Canada Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.1.4.2.3 Canada Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.1.4.3 Mexico Valve Positioner Market
6.1.4.3.1 Mexico Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.1.4.3.2 Mexico Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.1.4.3.3 Mexico Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.1.4.4 Rest of North America Valve Positioner Market
6.1.4.4.1 Rest of North America Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.1.4.4.2 Rest of North America Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.1.4.4.3 Rest of North America Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.2 Europe Valve Positioner Market
6.2.1 Europe Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.2.1.1 Europe Digital Market by Country
6.2.1.2 Europe Pneumatic Market by Country
6.2.1.3 Europe Electro-Pneumatic Market by Country
6.2.2 Europe Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.2.2.1 Europe Single-Acting Market by Country
6.2.2.2 Europe Double-Acting Market by Country
6.2.3 Europe Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.2.3.1 Europe Energy & Power Market by Country
6.2.3.2 Europe Chemical Market by Country
6.2.3.3 Europe Oil & Gas Market by Country
6.2.3.4 Europe Food & Beverage Market by Country
6.2.3.5 Europe Water & Wastewater Treatment Market by Country
6.2.3.6 Europe Metal & Mining Market by Country
6.2.3.7 Europe Pharmaceutical Market by Country
6.2.3.8 Europe Paper & Pulp Market by Country
6.2.3.9 Europe Others Market by Country
6.2.4 Europe Valve Positioner Market by Country
6.2.4.1 Germany Valve Positioner Market
6.2.4.1.1 Germany Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.2.4.1.2 Germany Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.2.4.1.3 Germany Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.2.4.2 UK Valve Positioner Market
6.2.4.2.1 UK Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.2.4.2.2 UK Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.2.4.2.3 UK Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.2.4.3 France Valve Positioner Market
6.2.4.3.1 France Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.2.4.3.2 France Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.2.4.3.3 France Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.2.4.4 Russia Valve Positioner Market
6.2.4.4.1 Russia Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.2.4.4.2 Russia Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.2.4.4.3 Russia Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.2.4.5 Spain Valve Positioner Market
6.2.4.5.1 Spain Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.2.4.5.2 Spain Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.2.4.5.3 Spain Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.2.4.6 Italy Valve Positioner Market
6.2.4.6.1 Italy Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.2.4.6.2 Italy Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.2.4.6.3 Italy Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.2.4.7 Rest of Europe Valve Positioner Market
6.2.4.7.1 Rest of Europe Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.2.4.7.2 Rest of Europe Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.2.4.7.3 Rest of Europe Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.3 Asia Pacific Valve Positioner Market
6.3.1 Asia Pacific Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.3.1.1 Asia Pacific Digital Market by Country
6.3.1.2 Asia Pacific Pneumatic Market by Country
6.3.1.3 Asia Pacific Electro-Pneumatic Market by Country
6.3.2 Asia Pacific Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.3.2.1 Asia Pacific Single-Acting Market by Country
6.3.2.2 Asia Pacific Double-Acting Market by Country
6.3.3 Asia Pacific Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.3.3.1 Asia Pacific Energy & Power Market by Country
6.3.3.2 Asia Pacific Chemical Market by Country
6.3.3.3 Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Market by Country
6.3.3.4 Asia Pacific Food & Beverage Market by Country
6.3.3.5 Asia Pacific Water & Wastewater Treatment Market by Country
6.3.3.6 Asia Pacific Metal & Mining Market by Country
6.3.3.7 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Market by Country
6.3.3.8 Asia Pacific Paper & Pulp Market by Country
6.3.3.9 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
6.3.4 Asia Pacific Valve Positioner Market by Country
6.3.4.1 China Valve Positioner Market
6.3.4.1.1 China Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.3.4.1.2 China Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.3.4.1.3 China Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.3.4.2 Japan Valve Positioner Market
6.3.4.2.1 Japan Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.3.4.2.2 Japan Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.3.4.2.3 Japan Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.3.4.3 India Valve Positioner Market
6.3.4.3.1 India Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.3.4.3.2 India Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.3.4.3.3 India Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.3.4.4 South Korea Valve Positioner Market
6.3.4.4.1 South Korea Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.3.4.4.2 South Korea Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.3.4.4.3 South Korea Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.3.4.5 Singapore Valve Positioner Market
6.3.4.5.1 Singapore Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.3.4.5.2 Singapore Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.3.4.5.3 Singapore Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.3.4.6 Malaysia Valve Positioner Market
6.3.4.6.1 Malaysia Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.3.4.6.2 Malaysia Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.3.4.6.3 Malaysia Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.3.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Valve Positioner Market
6.3.4.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.3.4.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.3.4.7.3 Rest of Asia Pacific Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.4 LAMEA Valve Positioner Market
6.4.1 LAMEA Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.4.1.1 LAMEA Digital Market by Country
6.4.1.2 LAMEA Pneumatic Market by Country
6.4.1.3 LAMEA Electro-Pneumatic Market by Country
6.4.2 LAMEA Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.4.2.1 LAMEA Single-Acting Market by Country
6.4.2.2 LAMEA Double-Acting Market by Country
6.4.3 LAMEA Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.4.3.1 LAMEA Energy & Power Market by Country
6.4.3.2 LAMEA Chemical Market by Country
6.4.3.3 LAMEA Oil & Gas Market by Country
6.4.3.4 LAMEA Food & Beverage Market by Country
6.4.3.5 LAMEA Water & Wastewater Treatment Market by Country
6.4.3.6 LAMEA Metal & Mining Market by Country
6.4.3.7 LAMEA Pharmaceutical Market by Country
6.4.3.8 LAMEA Paper & Pulp Market by Country
6.4.3.9 LAMEA Others Market by Country
6.4.4 LAMEA Valve Positioner Market by Country
6.4.4.1 Brazil Valve Positioner Market
6.4.4.1.1 Brazil Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.4.4.1.2 Brazil Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.4.4.1.3 Brazil Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.4.4.2 Argentina Valve Positioner Market
6.4.4.2.1 Argentina Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.4.4.2.2 Argentina Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.4.4.2.3 Argentina Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.4.4.3 UAE Valve Positioner Market
6.4.4.3.1 UAE Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.4.4.3.2 UAE Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.4.4.3.3 UAE Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.4.4.4 Saudi Arabia Valve Positioner Market
6.4.4.4.1 Saudi Arabia Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.4.4.4.2 Saudi Arabia Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.4.4.4.3 Saudi Arabia Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.4.4.5 South Africa Valve Positioner Market
6.4.4.5.1 South Africa Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.4.4.5.2 South Africa Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.4.4.5.3 South Africa Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.4.4.6 Nigeria Valve Positioner Market
6.4.4.6.1 Nigeria Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.4.4.6.2 Nigeria Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.4.4.6.3 Nigeria Valve Positioner Market by Industry
6.4.4.7 Rest of LAMEA Valve Positioner Market
6.4.4.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Valve Positioner Market by Type
6.4.4.7.2 Rest of LAMEA Valve Positioner Market by Actuation
6.4.4.7.3 Rest of LAMEA Valve Positioner Market by Industry
Chapter 7. Company Profiles
7.1 ABB Group
7.1.1 Company Overview
7.1.2 Financial Analysis
7.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.1.4 Research & Development Expense
7.2 Siemens AG
7.2.1 Company Overview
7.2.2 Financial Analysis
7.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.2.4 Research & Development Expense
7.2.5 SWOT Analysis
7.3 Schneider Electric SE
7.3.1 Company Overview
7.3.2 Financial Analysis
7.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.3.4 Research & Development Expense
7.3.5 SWOT Analysis
7.4 Emerson Electric Co.
7.4.1 Company Overview
7.4.2 Financial Analysis
7.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.4.4 Research & Development Expense
7.4.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.4.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
7.4.5.2 Geographical Expansions:
7.5 Baker Hughes Company
7.5.1 Company Overview
7.5.2 Financial Analysis
7.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.5.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.5.5 Recent Strategies and Development:
7.5.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
7.6 SMC Corporation
7.6.1 Company Overview
7.6.2 Financial Analysis
7.6.3 Regional Analysis
7.6.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.6.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.6.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
7.7 Flowserve Corporation
7.7.1 Company Overview
7.7.2 Financial Analysis
7.7.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.7.4 Research & Development Expense
7.8 Valmet Oyj
7.8.1 Company Overview
7.8.2 Financial Analysis
7.8.3 Segment & Regional Analysis
7.8.4 Research & Development Expense
7.9 Azbil Corporation
7.9.1 Company Overview
7.9.2 Financial Analysis
7.9.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.10. Badger Meter, Inc.
7.10.1 Company Overview
7.10.2 Financial Analysis
7.10.3 Regional Analysis
7.10.4 Research & Development Expenses

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