Mass Flow Controller Market Report 2025

The mass flow controller market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.51 billion in 2024 to $1.59 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to semiconductor industry growth, medical and pharmaceutical applications, environmental monitoring, energy sector dynamics, chemical processing industry, electronics manufacturing.

The mass flow controller market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.98 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to clean energy initiatives, focus on environmental sustainability, pharmaceutical research and production, precision agriculture, automotive industry needs, smart cities and infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include digitalization and industry 4 integration, micro and miniaturized MFCs, advanced sensor technologies, customization and modular designs, integration with PLCs and SCADA systems.

The anticipated surge in demand within the semiconductor industry is poised to drive the growth of the mass flow controller market. Semiconductors, exhibiting conductivity properties between non-conductors and conductors, are integral in various electronic applications. The mass flow controller, a device that regulates flow rates by measuring the mass flow rate of fluids and gases, plays a crucial role in controlling and measuring gases used in semiconductor chip manufacturing. Notably, The Semiconductor Industry Association reported a global semiconductor industry sale of $49 billion in July 2022, marking a 7.3% increase over the previous year. The record sale of 1.15 trillion semiconductor chips in 2021 underscores the escalating demand in the semiconductor industry, thereby propelling the growth of the mass flow controller market.

The escalating demand for oil is expected to be a significant driver for the mass flow controller market. With oil being a vital resource derived from various hydrocarbon substances, precise control of the flow rate becomes imperative for efficient industrial processes. Mass flow controllers are instrumental in achieving accurate measurements and ensuring optimal flow rates in various industrial applications related to oil. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global oil demand has seen an increase, reaching 2.3 mb/d for 2022, with further growth anticipated in the following year. The demand for mass flow controllers is consequently on the rise, driven by the increasing need for precise oil flow rate control in diverse industrial applications.

Technological advancements stand out as a prominent trend in the mass flow controller market, with major companies focusing on innovation to solidify their market position. A noteworthy example is Bronkhorst, a Netherlands-based developer and manufacturer of low-flow mass flow meters or controllers, which introduced the FLEXI-FLOW Compact in April 2022. This innovative mass flow controller not only measures and controls gas flow and temperature but also plays a role in regulating downstream and upstream pressures in the process. The flexibility offered by this instrument, combined with its space-saving design and weight reduction benefits, exemplifies the impact of technological advancements in the mass flow controller market.

Major companies in the mass flow controller market are concentrating on developing innovative devices, such as high-accuracy mass flow controllers, to overcome the limitations of traditional models. A high-accuracy mass flow controller (MFC) is a precision instrument that regulates and measures the flow of gases or liquids with remarkable accuracy. By employing advanced technologies, it provides precise flow rates regardless of variations in fluid properties or process conditions. For example, in September 2023, Brooks Instrument, a US-based manufacturer of flow control and measurement equipment, introduced a new series of Quantim QMC Coriolis mass flow controllers (MFCs). This series is designed to deliver high accuracy for very low flow rates of liquids and gases. It offers direct mass flow measurement with an accuracy of 0.2% for liquids and 0.5% for gases, independent of fluid characteristics like density and viscosity. The stainless-steel sensor controller features a response time of less than 2 seconds, while the meter reacts in under 0.5 seconds, allowing for rapid adjustments to flow changes. Additionally, it includes in situ diagnostics and a suite of alarms that monitor system performance, alerting operators to maintenance needs and helping identify issues before they affect operations.

In July 2022, Dover Corporation, a US-based industrial products manufacturer, acquired Malema Engineering Corporation. This acquisition positions Dover to expand its biopharma single-use manufacturing portfolio, strengthening its presence in critical flow measurement and control instruments for sectors such as biopharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial applications. The acquisition of Malema Engineering Corporation is indicative of the industry's focus on growth and diversification.

Major companies operating in the mass flow controller market include Bronkhorst High-Tech BV, Aalborg Instruments & Controls Inc., Alicat Scientific Inc., Azbil Corporation, Brooks Instrument LLC, Burkert Fluid Control Systems, Dwyer Instruments Inc., FCTechnik AG, Hitachi Metals Ltd., Horiba Ltd., Parker Hannifin Corporation, Sensirion AG, Teledyne Hastings Instruments, Tokyo Keiso Co. Ltd., Vögtlin Instruments GmbH, MKS Instruments Inc., Sierra Instruments Inc., JK Products & Services Inc., Emerson Electric Co., Flowserve Corporation, Baker Hughes Company, Metso Corporation, CIRCOR International Inc., IMI plc, Siemens AG, Honeywell International Inc.

Europe was the largest region in the mass flow controller market in 2024. The regions covered in the mass flow controller market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the mass flow controller market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A mass flow controller is a device designed to regulate the flow rate by measuring the mass flow of fluids and gases. It achieves this by automatically adjusting the gas flow rate based on a preset value provided as an electronic signal, irrespective of changes in the user's environment or fluctuations in gas pressure.

The materials utilized in mass flow controllers include stainless steel, exotic alloys, and other relevant materials. Stainless steel is a type of steel characterized by containing less than 1.2% carbon, 10.5% chromium, and possessing properties such as corrosion resistance and mechanical strength. The media involved in these controllers include gases, liquids, and other substances flowing at low, medium, and high rates. Mass flow controllers find applications in catalyst research, gas chromatography, spray and coating processes, fluid and gas processing and control, fuel cells, solar cells, heat treating, and are employed by industries such as chemicals, metals, mining, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and various other end-users.

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The mass flow controller market consists of sales of valves, flow sensors, and control circuits. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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