축류 및 사류 펌프 : 시장 점유율 분석, 업계 동향 및 통계, 성장 예측(2026-2031년)

According to Mordor Intelligence, the axial and mixed flow pumps market size in 2026 is estimated at USD 10.75 billion, growing from 2025 value of USD 10.23 billion with 2031 projections showing USD 13.74 billion, growing at 5.04% CAGR over 2026-2031.

This report is Segmented by Flow Type (Axial, Radial, Mixed), Number of Stages (Single Stage, and Multi Stage), Installation Orientation (Vertical, and Horizontal), Material of Construction (Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, and More), End-User Industry (Oil and Gas, Water and Wastewater, Power Generation, Chemicals, and More), and Geography. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Global Axial And Mixed Flow Pumps Market Trends and Insights

Expansion of Municipal Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

Spending on water supply and treatment upgrades is increasing as aging pipes and treatment facilities reach the end of their lifespan, while emerging nations scale up their capacity to support growing urban populations. Projects such as Singapore's NEWater expansion rely on large-bore axial flow pumps to manage high-volume seawater intakes efficiently. Variable-speed drives trim energy consumption by 15-25%, a decisive benefit for utilities facing carbon-reduction mandates. The government stimulus exceeding USD 200 billion in the Asia-Pacific region during 2024 is translating directly into tender pipelines for high-capacity units. Manufacturers that can bundle pumps, motors, and digital monitoring platforms are best positioned to capture repeat orders as utilities adopt lifecycle-service contracts.

Increasing Investments in Oil and Gas Midstream Projects

North American operators invested USD 15 billion in 2024 pipeline upgrades, culminating in the USD 34 billion Trans Mountain expansion, which specified axial flow pump stations rated for use in mountainous terrain. Compliance with API 610 encourages buyers to opt for robust designs that maintain a mean-time-between-failure of over 60,000 hours. Latin American shale programs, typified by Argentina's Vaca Muerta, require similar pumping systems to move 500,000 barrels per day. High throughput and tight uptime targets continue to favor axial configurations over centrifugal alternatives in these midstream links.

Performance Limitations with High-Viscosity Fluids

When viscosity exceeds 100 cP, axial and mixed flow pumps lose up to 30% of their efficiency, prompting chemical producers to opt for magnetic-drive centrifugal models that maintain output across a broader range of fluid properties. Pharmaceutical plants tied to FDA Part 11 cleaning codes further retreat from axial designs due to sanitization complexities. Until new impeller geometries or drive technologies reverse efficiency penalties, penetration in viscous-fluid verticals will lag core water and energy markets.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

1. Accelerated Urban Flood Control and Irrigation Schemes in Asia-Pacific
2. Adoption of Variable Speed Drive Axial Pumps for Wave Energy Converters
3. Rising Prevalence of Alternative Inline Propeller Pump Designs

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Segment Analysis

The axial and mixed flow pumps market size for mixed flow configurations is growing rapidly as users seek efficiency across a range of heads. Mixed flow products recorded a 6.78% CAGR through 2031, although axial designs still controlled 44.55% of 2025 revenues. Cooling-water circuits in gas and nuclear plants are increasingly opting for mixed-flow units that maintain hydraulic stability over a range of 5 m to 15 m heads. Operators report energy savings of up to 8% against pure axial alternatives when load swings are frequent. Continued R&D into variable-pitch impellers and composite casings aims to further narrow cost gaps, reinforcing the mixed flow growth arc.

Robust municipal flood-control deployments also illustrate the migration of technology. Tokyo's new underground reservoirs utilized mixed-flow pumps to accommodate fluctuating stormwater levels, demonstrating steady throughput even as suction heads changed dramatically. Standardization under ISO 9906 test procedures builds buyer confidence by validating performance across broader duty points, thereby accelerating the adoption of mixed flow in both greenfield and retrofit packages.

Single-stage assemblies dominated the axial and mixed flow pumps market share, accounting for 60.74% in 2025, which is favored for simplicity in low-head water treatment and irrigation applications. Yet multi-stage lines expanded at a 6.9% CAGR, propelled by rising head requirements at nuclear stations that now target 50-100 m discharge pressures. Multi-stage designs also anchor pipeline booster stations, where elevation changes strain the limits of single-stage designs. Manufacturers mitigate higher capital costs by modularizing casings, allowing operators to add stages as demand grows without the need to reinstall entire units.

The Trans Mountain project integrated multi-stage axial pumps in its mid-line stations to offset mountain passes, demonstrating favorable lifecycle economics under heavy-oil duty cycles. Predictive analytics, combined with pressure sensors, alerts technicians to stage-imbalance drift before vibration escalates, supporting higher availability targets within critical energy corridors.

Complete Report Scope:

• By Flow Type
  • Axial
  • Radial
  • Mixed
• By Number of Stages
  • Single Stage
  • Multi Stage
• By Installation Orientation
  • Vertical
  • Horizontal
• By Material of Construction
  • Cast Iron
  • Stainless Steel
  • Duplex or Super Duplex
  • Other Material of Construction
• By End-User Industry
  • Oil and Gas
  • Water and Wastewater
  • Power Generation
  • Chemicals
  • Food and Beverage
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Metals and Mining
  • Construction
  • Other End-User Industries
• By Geography
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Middle East
      • Saudi Arabia
      • United Arab Emirates
      • Rest of Middle East
    • Africa
      • South Africa
      • Egypt
      • Rest of Africa
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South America

Geography Analysis

The Asia-Pacific region retained 43.52% of 2025 expenditures and is pacing forward at a 5.78% CAGR as megacities strengthen flood protection, rural districts expand potable water networks, and industrial corridors equip energy megaprojects. China has earmarked USD 50 billion for drainage tunnels that integrate high-capacity axial sets, while India's Jal Jeevan Mission channels pump orders to over 2,000 regional contractors. Southeast Asian nations, led by Vietnam and the Philippines, secured multilateral funding that bundles variable-speed drives with smart telemetry to meet efficiency targets.

North America holds an entrenched share through oil-pipeline refurbishments and municipal rehabilitations that address aging infrastructure. The axial and mixed flow pumps market share in this region benefits from API-compliant builds, which are demanded by publicly traded pipeline operators that cannot risk environmental penalties. U.S. water utilities face USD 625 billion of capital replacements over two decades, ensuring a recurring order funnel even as federal funding cycles fluctuate. Europe prioritizes energy efficiency and carbon budgets. Utilities are adopting IE5 motors, paired with digital twins that simulate flooding scenarios before hardware installation, a practice reinforced by EU taxonomy rules. Coastal cities from Spain to Denmark trial seawater-source heat pumps, each requiring corrosion-resistant axial units. Meanwhile, demand in the Middle East and Africa escalates through desalination and petrochemical expansions, with megaprojects such as NEOM validating premium stainless duplex materials. South America, although smaller, is experiencing steady growth from mining and onshore LNG developments that rely on axial booster pumps to transport process water over challenging terrain.

1. Xylem Inc.
2. Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
3. Sulzer Ltd
4. Kubota Corporation
5. Pentair plc
6. Torishima Pump Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
7. Ebara Corporation
8. The Weir Group PLC
9. Hayward Tyler Limited
10. Peerless Pump Company
11. Grundfos Holding A/S
12. Flowserve Corporation
13. KSB SE and Co. KGaA
14. ITT Inc.
15. SPX FLOW, Inc.
16. Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
17. Ruhrpumpen, S.A. de C.V.
18. Kirloskar Brothers Limited
19. WILO SE
20. Patterson Pump Company
21. Zhejiang Dayuan Pumps Industrial Co., Ltd.
22. Shanghai Kaiquan Pump (Group) Co., Ltd.

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• The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

• 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
• 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 MARKET LANDSCAPE

• 4.1 Market Overview
• 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.2.1 Expansion of Municipal Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
  • 4.2.2 Increasing Investments in Oil and Gas Midstream Projects
  • 4.2.3 Accelerated Urban Flood Control and Irrigation Schemes in Asia Pacific
  • 4.2.4 Adoption of Variable Speed Drive Axial Pumps for Wave Energy Converters
  • 4.2.5 Surging Demand for Seawater Source Heat Pump Systems in Coastal Cities
  • 4.2.6 Rise of Modular Pump Stations for Data Center Liquid Cooling Loops
• 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.3.1 Performance Limitations with High-Viscosity Fluids
  • 4.3.2 Rising Prevalence of Alternative Inline Propeller Pump Designs
  • 4.3.3 Supply Chain Disruptions for High-Alloy Stainless Steel Components
  • 4.3.4 Escalating Energy Efficiency Regulations Increasing Compliance Costs
• 4.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis
• 4.5 Regulatory Landscape
• 4.6 Technological Outlook
• 4.7 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 4.7.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 4.7.3 Threat of New Entrants
  • 4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes
  • 4.7.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
• 4.8 Impact of Macroeconomic Factors

5 MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)

• 5.1 By Flow Type
  • 5.1.1 Axial
  • 5.1.2 Radial
  • 5.1.3 Mixed
• 5.2 By Number of Stages
  • 5.2.1 Single Stage
  • 5.2.2 Multi Stage
• 5.3 By Installation Orientation
  • 5.3.1 Vertical
  • 5.3.2 Horizontal
• 5.4 By Material of Construction
  • 5.4.1 Cast Iron
  • 5.4.2 Stainless Steel
  • 5.4.3 Duplex or Super Duplex
  • 5.4.4 Other Material of Construction
• 5.5 By End-User Industry
  • 5.5.1 Oil and Gas
  • 5.5.2 Water and Wastewater
  • 5.5.3 Power Generation
  • 5.5.4 Chemicals
  • 5.5.5 Food and Beverage
  • 5.5.6 Pharmaceuticals
  • 5.5.7 Metals and Mining
  • 5.5.8 Construction
  • 5.5.9 Other End-User Industries
• 5.6 By Geography
  • 5.6.1 North America
    • 5.6.1.1 United States
    • 5.6.1.2 Canada
    • 5.6.1.3 Mexico
  • 5.6.2 Europe
    • 5.6.2.1 Germany
    • 5.6.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.6.2.3 France
    • 5.6.2.4 Russia
    • 5.6.2.5 Rest of Europe
  • 5.6.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.6.3.1 China
    • 5.6.3.2 Japan
    • 5.6.3.3 India
    • 5.6.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.6.3.5 Australia
    • 5.6.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • 5.6.4 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.6.4.1 Middle East
      • 5.6.4.1.1 Saudi Arabia
      • 5.6.4.1.2 United Arab Emirates
      • 5.6.4.1.3 Rest of Middle East
    • 5.6.4.2 Africa
      • 5.6.4.2.1 South Africa
      • 5.6.4.2.2 Egypt
      • 5.6.4.2.3 Rest of Africa
  • 5.6.5 South America
    • 5.6.5.1 Brazil
    • 5.6.5.2 Argentina
    • 5.6.5.3 Rest of South America

6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• 6.1 Market Concentration
• 6.2 Strategic Moves
• 6.3 Market Share Analysis
• 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank or Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
  • 6.4.1 Xylem Inc.
  • 6.4.2 Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
  • 6.4.3 Sulzer Ltd
  • 6.4.4 Kubota Corporation
  • 6.4.5 Pentair plc
  • 6.4.6 Torishima Pump Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
  • 6.4.7 Ebara Corporation
  • 6.4.8 The Weir Group PLC
  • 6.4.9 Hayward Tyler Limited
  • 6.4.10 Peerless Pump Company
  • 6.4.11 Grundfos Holding A/S
  • 6.4.12 Flowserve Corporation
  • 6.4.13 KSB SE and Co. KGaA
  • 6.4.14 ITT Inc.
  • 6.4.15 SPX FLOW, Inc.
  • 6.4.16 Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
  • 6.4.17 Ruhrpumpen, S.A. de C.V.
  • 6.4.18 Kirloskar Brothers Limited
  • 6.4.19 WILO SE
  • 6.4.20 Patterson Pump Company
  • 6.4.21 Zhejiang Dayuan Pumps Industrial Co., Ltd.
  • 6.4.22 Shanghai Kaiquan Pump (Group) Co., Ltd.

7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

• 7.1 White-space and Unmet-Need Assessment