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Scrubber System Market Share

ID: MRFR//5197-HCR | 100 Pages | Author: Chitranshi Jaiswal| May 2024

Regulatory mandates on one hand; technological advancements on another; economic considerations and industry specific demands like these need to shape up the dynamics affecting scrubbing systems across sectors. Scrubbers play crucial role in emissions reduction and environmental compliance in various fields. Therefore the demand for effective, efficient and flexible scrubber systems is anticipated to remain high keeping this industry alive despite dynamic regulations coupled with ever evolving technologies for sustainable business practices which define the future growth trajectory of this sector.

Scrubber system works by inserting liquid agent for the purpose of washing away undesired pollutants from a gas stream or through using dry reagents to flush out acid gases. It is also employed in flue-gas condensation for heat recovery. The scrubber system market growth during the forecast period could be influenced greatly by stringent policies pursued by governments to counter air pollution concurrently maritime transport and seaborn trade are witnessing an uptick. When it comes to gaseous emissions, the shipping industry has strict regulation that it must abide with. This can also help in ballooning the scrubber service market.

The recent trends within the scrubber system market have been greatly driven by environmental regulations and cleaner technologies push in industries. One of such major trends includes: stringent emissions norms across different parts of globe, leading to a slow but steady increase in market size. There is high pressure on world governments to cut down air pollution hence adopt scrubber systems for their ability to remove exhaust gases’ pollutions. Environmental sustainability is currently one of key issues prompting demand for scrubbers in sectors like marine, manufacturing and power generation.
The maritime industry has emerged as a key contributor to the growth of the scrubber system market. The demand for exhaust gas cleaning systems particularly marine scrubber has surged ahead after International Maritime Organization (IMO) implemented its regulations which requires ships owners to reduce sulfur emission levels from their vessels. Meanwhile, shipowners are turning towards alternative fuels with lower sulfur content rather than continuing with the use of conventional fuel types like high-sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) which tend to be more cost effective.
On another note, regional dynamics go along way toward shaping trends within this particular sphere of activity where implementation of these units occur .Regions whose economies depend largely on sectors that include power generation ,oil & gas, manufacturing etc., have shown higher incidence rates regarding usage of these systems.
In Developing countries especially there is a growing awareness of environmental issues, which has necessitated the need to purchase this type of equipment that are in line with global emission standards. Additionally, governments have provided incentive and subsidies to encourage the adoption of cleaner technologies thus boosting the market in various parts.

Covered Aspects:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Base Year For Estimation 2022
Historical Data 2018- 2022
Forecast Period 2023-2032
Growth Rate 10% (2023-2032)

Global Scrubber System Market Overview:


Scrubber System Market Size was estimated at USD 0.99 Billion in 2023. The Scrubber System market industry is projected to grow and expand from USD 1.09 Billion in 2024 to USD 2.12 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate or compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.68% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Governments use strict rules to combat air pollution, and Gaseous emissions are regulated in the maritime sector and are the key market drivers contributing to market growth and expansion.


Scrubber System Market Overview


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Scrubber System Market Trends




  • Growing governments strict rules to combat air pollution are driving the market growth.




The market CAGR for scrubber systems is driven by the rising governments strict rules to combat air pollution. The worldwide scrubber equipment market is expected to increase steadily in the next years. These systems are pollution control devices that remove small gases and particles from exhaust streams. They inject a slurry or a dry chemical into a dirty exhaust stream to clean acidic gases. Scrubbers are one of the most important devices for reducing gas emissions, particularly acidic gases. They also recover heat from hot gases via flu-gas condensing and high velocities in LED, photovoltaic (PV), and solar technologies. Controlling sulfur dioxide emissions will become increasingly important as emission standards tighten.


Additionally, rising demand from the maritime industry to meet new gas emission rules will drive the market. Scrubber systems, on the contrary, corrode easily and produce slurry waste products that are challenging to reuse or eliminate. Furthermore, stringent regulations controlling the discharge of contaminated wastewater from scrubber devices will likely impede the global Scrubber System Industry throughout the study period.


The worldwide manufacturing and processing business is expanding due to the rising need for food, oil and gas, and pharmaceutical items. The expansion of manufacturing facilities leads to the release of numerous toxins and dust particles. This increases the demand for pollution-control technologies like scrubber systems. Scrubber systems can be found in several specs and sizes, making them appropriate for usage in oil and gas, processing of food, and other industrial industries, which is expected to enhance the scrubber system market potential. However, the high starting price of such equipment is a key impediment to industry expansion. Increasing international trade via key sea routes and increasing recreational pursuits due to decreased transit costs and greater global demand for a range of goods and petroleum-based goods are significant factors driving global market development. Furthermore, increased participation in recreational pursuits like cruise holidays and overseas journeys results in increased usage of marine ships, which supports market growth.


In 2019, the new coronavirus quickly spread throughout numerous nations and areas, greatly influencing people's lives. It originated as a human health issue and has become a major danger to global trade, economics, and finance. Due to lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 epidemic, numerous items in the scrubber system industry were suspended. Furthermore, with the release of the COVID-19 vaccine to the market, the total amount of COVID-19 cases is predicted to decrease in the future. This has resulted in reopening the scrubber system sector at full capacity. This is predicted to aid market recovery by the end of 2022.


For instance, The Indian government aspired to attain a five trillion-dollar economy by 2024, with various big projects planned. China is also playing an important role and spending much on energy security. However, the grave worry over GHG emissions and increasing sea levels compelled the government to adopt drastic measures. This would result in a profitable market for scrubber systems. Thus, it is anticipated that demand for Scrubber Systems will increase throughout the projected timeframe due to the rising Governments strict rules to combat air pollution. Thus, driving the Scrubber System market revenue.


Scrubber System Market Segment Insights:


Scrubber System Type Insights


The Scrubber System Market segmentation, based on type, includes Wet Scrubber Systems and Dry Scrubber Systems. The wet scrubber system segment dominated the market, accounting for 65% of market revenue (USD 0.6 billion) in 2022. The ongoing rise in the amount of coal as well as gas-fired power stations, along with several strict air pollution control rules imposed by authorities from different nations, is one of the primary drivers driving the segment growth, as it effectively removes particulate matter pollutants and has significance from manufacturing exhausts.


Figure 1: Scrubber System Market, by Type, 2024 & 2032 (USD Billion)


Scrubber System Market, by Type, 2022 & 2032


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Scrubber System End-Use Insights


The Scrubber System Market segmentation, based on End-Uses, includes Oil & Gas, Automotive, Food & Beverages, Chemical, and others. The oil & gas category Informatics category generated the highest market revenue of about 34% (USD 0.3 billion) in 2022. The dependence on fossil fuels and the continued rise in energy consumption in emerging and developed nations are the primary drivers expected to drive growth. Additionally, given urbanization in emerging nations and growth in total users, there has been a large increase in demand for energy, pushing governments in numerous countries to adopt proactive measures to ensure a steady power supply.


Scrubber System Regional Insights


The research provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World by region. The North American Scrubber System market will dominate during the projected timeframe as the region follows worldwide policies that promote environmental safety, boosting the market growth in the North American region.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are the US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 2: Scrubber System Market Share by Region 2022 (USD Billion)


Scrubber System Market Share by Region 2022


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Europe region’s Scrubber System market accounts for the second-highest market share as it has relatively robust government pollution rules, leading several firms to adopt scrubber systems to improve their production ability. Ships are also closely observing the process. Further, the German Scrubber System market holds the largest market share, and the UK Scrubber System market is expected to grow and expand significantly in the European region during the projected timeframe.


The Asia-Pacific Scrubber System Market is expected to grow quickly during the projected timeframe. The rapid rise of the local marketplace might be attributed to greater knowledge of the numerous health risks and concerns associated with pollution in the air, as well as rising industry and urbanization in developing countries. Moreover, China’s Scrubber System market dominates the market share, and the Indian Scrubber System market is expected to expand and grow steadily in the Asia-Pacific region during the projected timeframe.


Scrubber System Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Leading market players invested heavily in research and Development (R&D) to scale up their manufacturing units and develop technologically advanced solutions, which will help the Scrubber System market grow worldwide. Market participants are also undertaking various organic or inorganic strategic approaches to strengthen and expand their global footprint, with significant market developments including new product portfolios, contractual deals, mergers and acquisitions, capital expenditure, higher investments, and strategic alliances with other organizations. Businesses are also coming up with marketing strategies such as digital marketing, social media influencing, and content marketing to increase their scope of profit earnings. The Scrubber System industry must offer cost-effective and sustainable options to survive in a highly fragmented and dynamic market climate.


Manufacturing locally to minimize operational expenses and offer aftermarket services to customers is one of the critical business strategies organizations use in the global Scrubber System industry to benefit customers and capture untapped market share and revenue. The Scrubber System industry has recently offered significant advantages to the Industrial Motors, Pumps, and Control devices industry. Moreover, more industry participants are utilizing and adopting cutting-edge technology has grown substantially. Major players in the Scrubber System market, including Alfa Laval, Nederman Mikropul, Wärtsilä, Alfa Laval, Yara Marine, DuPont, CECO, Evoqua, Verantis, Fuji Electric, Croll Reynold, Fabritech Engineers, Beltran Technologies, and others are attempting to expand market share and demand by investing in R&D operations to produce sustainable and affordable solutions.


LiqTech is a very specialized industry. They are laser-focused on the areas where we feel our technological and practical skills can have the most impact. They are experts in sophisticated membrane filtration technologies for liquid and gas purification. LiqTech Global received an $8.4 million marine filter order from one of the world's most prestigious corporations. The deal will strengthen LiqTech's reputation as the leading ceramics silicon carbide water filter manufacturer for marine cleaners.


Echo's unique software is simple to use, adaptable, and highly expandable, allowing it to meet a shipper or carrier's changing transportation management demands. It provides transport alongside supply chain management solutions using technology. To support its customers' shipping and logistics needs, its online technology system aggregates and analyses data from the network that includes more than 24,000 carriers. Global Echo introduced the MS-SOx exhaust scrubber system, which requires no dry docking for retrofitting.


Key Companies in the Scrubber System market include



  • Alfa Laval

  • Nederman Mikropul

  • Wärtsilä

  • Alfa Laval

  • Yara Marine

  • DuPont

  • CECO

  • Evoqua

  • Verantis

  • Fuji Electric

  • Croll Reynold

  • Fabritech Engineers

  • Beltran Technologies


Scrubber System Industry Developments


August 2019 LiqTech Global received an $8.4 million marine filter order from one of the world's most prestigious corporations. The deal will strengthen LiqTech's reputation as the leading ceramics silicon carbide water filter manufacturer for marine cleaners.


July 2019: Global Echo introduced the MS-SOx exhaust scrubber system, which requires no dry docking for retrofitting.


April 2019 A  large Chinese corporation awarded Alfa Laval a contract to install a PureSOx scrubber system to perform exhaust cleaning on 31 vessels. In addition, the firm inked a long-term maintenance contract with Alfa Laval to protect and optimize scrubber functioning.


Scrubber System Market Segmentation:


Scrubber System Type Outlook



  • Wet Scrubber System

  • Dry Scrubber System


Scrubber System End-Use Outlook



  • Oil & Gas

  • Automotive

  • Food & Beverages

  • Chemical

  • Others


Scrubber System Regional Outlook



  • North America

    • U.S.

    • Canada



  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe



  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific



  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



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