Mass Flow Controller Market Forecast to 2030 – Global Analysis By Product Type (Thermal Mass Flow Controllers, Differential Pressure Flow Controllers and Coriolis Flow Controllers), Media Type (Gas, Liquid and Multi-phase Fluids), Material, Flow Rate, Connectivity, Application, End User and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Mass Flow Controller Market is accounted for $1.6 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $2.7 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period. The precise tool used to control and measure the flow of gases or liquids in a system is called a mass flow controller (MFC). It maintains steady and precise flow rates by modifying the flow in response to real-time mass flow measurements. In sectors where exact flow control is vital for preserving process accuracy, efficiency, and safety, such as chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor manufacturing, MFCs are indispensable.
According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), global semiconductor industry sales reached $574.1 billion in 2022.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Growing demand in semiconductor manufacturing
The increasing demand for mass flow controllers in semiconductor manufacturing is a key driver for the market. These controllers are critical in maintaining precise gas flow rates during processes like chemical vapor deposition and etching. The rapid expansion of the electronics industry, fueled by advancements in IoT, AI, and 5G technologies, has amplified the need for semiconductors, thereby boosting the adoption of mass flow controllers. This trend is expected to persist as the global reliance on advanced electronic devices continues to grow.
Restraint:
Volatility in raw material prices
The fluctuating prices of raw materials such as stainless steel and other metals used in manufacturing mass flow controllers act as a significant restraint. These price variations impact production costs and profit margins, especially for small and medium-sized manufacturers. Additionally, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical factors further exacerbate price volatility. Such uncertainties make it challenging for manufacturers to plan long-term investments, thereby hindering market growth.
Opportunity:
Emergence of smart manufacturing
The rise of smart manufacturing presents a significant opportunity for the mass flow controller market. With the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT and AI, mass flow controllers are becoming more advanced, offering real-time monitoring and enhanced precision. These innovations are particularly beneficial in industries like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food processing, where accuracy is paramount. The growing adoption of automation and digitalization across industrial sectors is expected to drive demand for intelligent mass flow controllers.
Threat:
Availability of alternatives
The availability of alternative technologies such as volumetric flow meters poses a threat to the mass flow controller market. These alternatives often offer lower costs and simpler designs, making them attractive to cost-sensitive buyers. Additionally, advancements in competing technologies could reduce the reliance on mass flow controllers in certain applications. This competition may limit market growth unless manufacturers innovate to maintain their competitive edge.
Covid-19 Impact:
The COVID-19 pandemic had a mixed impact on the mass flow controller market. While disruptions in supply chains and reduced industrial activities initially hampered growth, the increased demand from sectors like biotechnology and pharmaceuticals offset these challenges. Mass flow controllers became essential in vaccine production and medical device manufacturing during the pandemic, highlighting their critical role in healthcare-related applications.
The thermal mass flow controllers segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The thermal mass flow controllers segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period due to their widespread adoption across industries like semiconductors, chemicals, and oil & gas. These controllers offer high accuracy and reliability in measuring gas flow rates under varying conditions. Their ability to handle a wide range of gases makes them indispensable in critical applications such as semiconductor fabrication and chemical processing.
The biotechnology and pharmaceuticals segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals segment is expected to witness the highest CAGR. The growing focus on drug development, vaccine production, and biopharmaceutical research drives demand for precise fluid control systems like mass flow controllers. These devices ensure accurate dosing and mixing during production processes, making them integral to maintaining quality standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Region with largest share:
The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to account for the largest market share during the forecast period due to its dominance in semiconductor manufacturing and rapid industrialization. Countries like China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are major hubs for electronics production, driving significant demand for mass flow controllers. Additionally, expanding pharmaceutical industries in this region further contribute to its market leadership.
Region with highest CAGR:
The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to register the highest growth rate over the forecast period owing to increasing investments in smart manufacturing and technological advancements across industries. The growing adoption of automation in emerging economies like India and Southeast Asian countries further accelerates this growth. The region's focus on innovation ensures sustained demand for advanced mass flow controller solutions.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Mass Flow Controller Market include HORIBA Ltd., Sensirion AG, MKS Instruments, Teledyne Technologies, Bronkhorst High-Tech, Brooks Instrument, Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, Sierra Instruments, Alicat Scientific, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Tokyo Keiso Co., Vögtlin Instruments, Azbil Corporation, Axetris AG, Aalborg and ICES Solutions.
Key Developments:
In March 2024, Brooks Instrument has released its new GF120xHT series high-temperature of thermal mass flow controllers. This is the company’s first high-temperature mass flow controller in the GF family and is specifically designed to support precursors required in semiconductor manufacturing including liquid precursors for compound semiconductors.
In November 2019, HORIBA, Ltd. will be launching the DZ-100 ultra-thin Mass Flow Controller (MFC) this spring. The DZ-100 controller is counted as one of the MFCs that the HORIBA Group has developed itself. The ultra-thin MFC DZ-100 inherits the high sensitivity and broad range of flow control technology used in HORIBA STEC’s mainstream product, the pressure-insensitive MFC D500, yet has its module width reduced from 28.575 mm (1.125 inches) to 10 mm, roughly a third of the existing width, without performance loss due to size reduction, and weighs 70% less at 230g.
Product Types Covered:
• Thermal Mass Flow Controllers
• Differential Pressure Flow Controllers
• Coriolis Flow Controllers
Media Types Covered:
• Gas
• Liquid
• Multi-phase Fluids
Materials Covered:
• Stainless Steel
• Exotic Alloys
Flow Rates Covered:
• Low Flow
• Medium Flow
• High Flow
Connectivity’s Covered:
• Analog
• Digital Protocols
Applications Covered:
• Semiconductor Fabrication
• Analytical Instrumentation
• Process Control
• Surface Treatment
• Thermal Management Systems
End Users Covered:
• Semiconductor Industry
• Chemical Processing
• Oil & Gas
• Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
• Metallurgy & Mining
• Food & Beverage
• Water & Wastewater Treatment
Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
What our report offers:
Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements
Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances
- 1 Executive Summary
- 2 Preface
- 2.1 Abstract
- 2.2 Stake Holders
- 2.3 Research Scope
- 2.4 Research Methodology
- 2.4.1 Data Mining
- 2.4.2 Data Analysis
- 2.4.3 Data Validation
- 2.4.4 Research Approach
- 2.5 Research Sources
- 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
- 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
- 2.5.3 Assumptions
- 3 Market Trend Analysis
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Drivers
- 3.3 Restraints
- 3.4 Opportunities
- 3.5 Threats
- 3.6 Product Analysis
- 3.7 Application Analysis
- 3.8 End User Analysis
- 3.9 Emerging Markets
- 3.10 Impact of Covid-19
- 4 Porters Five Force Analysis
- 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
- 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
- 4.3 Threat of substitutes
- 4.4 Threat of new entrants
- 4.5 Competitive rivalry
- 5 Global Mass Flow Controller Market, By Product Type
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Thermal Mass Flow Controllers
- 5.3 Differential Pressure Flow Controllers
- 5.4 Coriolis Flow Controllers
- 6 Global Mass Flow Controller Market, By Media Type
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Gas
- 6.2.1 Process Gases
- 6.2.2 Specialty Gases
- 6.2.3 Industrial Gases
- 6.3 Liquid
- 6.3.1 Ultra-pure Water
- 6.3.2 Chemicals
- 6.3.3 Coolants
- 6.4 Multi-phase Fluids
- 6.4.1 Gas-liquid Mixtures
- 6.4.2 Slurries
- 7 Global Mass Flow Controller Market, By Material
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Stainless Steel
- 7.3 Exotic Alloys
- 7.3.1 Hastelloy
- 7.3.2 Monel
- 7.3.3 Inconel
- 8 Global Mass Flow Controller Market, By Flow Rate
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Low Flow
- 8.3 Medium Flow
- 8.4 High Flow
- 9 Global Mass Flow Controller Market, By Connectivity
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Analog
- 9.3 Digital Protocols
- 9.3.1 Profibus
- 9.3.2 Profinet
- 9.3.3 RS-485
- 9.3.4 Ethercat
- 9.3.5 Modbus RTU
- 9.3.6 Device Net
- 9.3.7 Modbus TCPIP
- 9.3.8 Foundation Fieldbus
- 10 Global Mass Flow Controller Market, By Application
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Semiconductor Fabrication
- 10.2.1 Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
- 10.2.2 Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
- 10.2.3 Plasma Etching
- 10.3 Analytical Instrumentation
- 10.3.1 Gas Chromatography
- 10.3.2 Mass Spectrometry
- 10.4 Process Control
- 10.4.1 Catalyst Research
- 10.4.2 Gas Mixing & Blending
- 10.5 Surface Treatment
- 10.6 Thermal Management Systems
- 11 Global Mass Flow Controller Market, By End User
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Semiconductor Industry
- 11.3 Chemical Processing
- 11.4 Oil & Gas
- 11.5 Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
- 11.6 Metallurgy & Mining
- 11.7 Food & Beverage
- 11.8 Water & Wastewater Treatment
- 12 Global Mass Flow Controller Market, By Geography
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 North America
- 12.2.1 US
- 12.2.2 Canada
- 12.2.3 Mexico
- 12.3 Europe
- 12.3.1 Germany
- 12.3.2 UK
- 12.3.3 Italy
- 12.3.4 France
- 12.3.5 Spain
- 12.3.6 Rest of Europe
- 12.4 Asia Pacific
- 12.4.1 Japan
- 12.4.2 China
- 12.4.3 India
- 12.4.4 Australia
- 12.4.5 New Zealand
- 12.4.6 South Korea
- 12.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
- 12.5 South America
- 12.5.1 Argentina
- 12.5.2 Brazil
- 12.5.3 Chile
- 12.5.4 Rest of South America
- 12.6 Middle East & Africa
- 12.6.1 Saudi Arabia
- 12.6.2 UAE
- 12.6.3 Qatar
- 12.6.4 South Africa
- 12.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 13 Key Developments
- 13.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
- 13.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
- 13.3 New Product Launch
- 13.4 Expansions
- 13.5 Other Key Strategies
- 14 Company Profiling
- 14.1 HORIBA Ltd.
- 14.2 Sensirion AG
- 14.3 MKS Instruments
- 14.4 Teledyne Technologies
- 14.5 Bronkhorst High-Tech
- 14.6 Brooks Instrument
- 14.7 Bürkert Fluid Control Systems
- 14.8 Sierra Instruments
- 14.9 Alicat Scientific
- 14.10 Parker Hannifin Corporation
- 14.11 Tokyo Keiso Co.
- 14.12 Vögtlin Instruments
- 14.13 Azbil Corporation
- 14.14 Axetris AG
- 14.15 Aalborg
- 14.16 ICES Solutions
- List of Tables
- Table 1 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 2 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Product Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 3 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Thermal Mass Flow Controllers (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 4 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Differential Pressure Flow Controllers (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 5 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Coriolis Flow Controllers (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 6 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Media Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 7 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Gas (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 8 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Process Gases (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 9 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Specialty Gases (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 10 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Industrial Gases (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 11 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Liquid (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 12 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Ultra-pure Water (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 13 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Chemicals (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 14 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Coolants (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 15 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Multi-phase Fluids (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 16 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Gas-liquid Mixtures (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 17 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Slurries (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 18 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Material (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 19 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Stainless Steel (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 20 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Exotic Alloys (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 21 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Hastelloy (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 22 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Monel (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 23 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Inconel (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 24 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Flow Rate (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 25 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Low Flow (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 26 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Medium Flow (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 27 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By High Flow (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 28 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Connectivity (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 29 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Analog (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 30 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Digital Protocols (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 31 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Profibus (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 32 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Profinet (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 33 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By RS-485 (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 34 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Ethercat (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 35 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Modbus RTU (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 36 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Device Net (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 37 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Modbus TCPIP (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 38 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Foundation Fieldbus (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 39 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 40 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Semiconductor Fabrication (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 41 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 42 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 43 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Plasma Etching (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 44 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Analytical Instrumentation (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 45 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Gas Chromatography (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 46 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Mass Spectrometry (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 47 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Process Control (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 48 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Catalyst Research (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 49 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Gas Mixing & Blending (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 50 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Surface Treatment (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 51 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Thermal Management Systems (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 52 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 53 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Semiconductor Industry (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 54 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Chemical Processing (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 55 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Oil & Gas (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 56 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 57 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Metallurgy & Mining (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 58 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Food & Beverage (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Table 59 Global Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook, By Water & Wastewater Treatment (2022-2030) ($MN)
- Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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