Market Overview:

The global flow meter market size reached US$ 8.2 Billion in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 11.0 Billion by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% during 2023-2028.

A flow meter is defined as an instrument used for measuring the linear, nonlinear, mass and volumetric flow rate of a gas or liquid. The applications of this device are varied, owing to which it is designed according to the specific engineering requirements of end users. Presently, flow meters are majorly categorized as mass, velocity and positive displacement meters. Mass meters include Coriolis and thermal mass flow meters. Velocity flow meters consist of ultrasonic, paddle wheel, target, orifice plate, turbine, vortex, variable area, and venturi tube flow meters. Whereas, positive displacement meters mainly include oscillating piston, gear flow, piston, reciprocating piston, and oval-gear meters. The demand for improved flow meters has been escalating across the globe on account of rapid urbanization and the rising need for better water and wastewater management systems.

Over the last few years, the flow meter industry has been witnessing significant growth, primarily on account of innovative product developments and expansion in application areas. Market players have substantially increased their spending on research and development (R&D) focused on the modernization of flow measurement instruments and sensor devices. Owing to this, there have been several technical improvements in the functioning of flow meters. Some of these advancements include online diagnosis and troubleshooting, remote calibration and configuration, wireless communication, improved installation management and application effects, multiple measurement formats, and embedded digital signals. These developments have made flow meters highly versatile, functional and reliable, owing to which they find applications across various end use sectors including the medical, automotive, HVAC, and process industries.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global flow meter market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2023-2028. Our report has categorized the market based on product type and application.

Breakup by Product Type:

• Analog Flow Meter
• Smart Flow Meter
   

Currently, analog flow meters represent the most popular product type. However, with the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), end users are shifting toward smart flow meters.

Breakup by Application:

• Residential
• Industrial
• Commercial
   

Amongst the above-listed applications, flow meters are mostly used in the residential sector.

Regional Insights:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East and Africa
• Latin America
   

On the geographical front, Asia Pacific represents the biggest market for flow meters, accounting for the largest market share. The growth can be accredited to the large-scale deployment of these meters in the power generation sector.

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the market has also been examined with some of the key players being:

• ABB Group
• Emerson Electric Co.
• Siemens AG
• Schneider Electric SE
• Saison Information Systems Co., Ltd.
   

Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the global flow meter market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What are the key regions in the global flow meter market?
• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global flow meter market?
• Which are the popular product types in the global flow meter market?
• What are the major application segments in the global flow meter market?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the global flow meter market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the global flow meter market?
• What are the import and export trends of the global flow meter market?
• What is the structure of the global flow meter market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the global flow meter market?
• How are flow meters manufactured?