Marine Actuators and Valves Market Report 2026

The marine actuators and valves market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $3.76 billion in 2025 to $3.94 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to shipbuilding activities, offshore oil and gas expansion, demand for flow control systems, naval fleet modernization, marine infrastructure growth.

The marine actuators and valves market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.8 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to automation in marine systems, smart ship adoption, offshore wind expansion, demand for energy-efficient vessels, digital valve control integration. Major trends in the forecast period include growth of electrically actuated valves, adoption of corrosion-resistant materials, integration of smart control systems, rising demand from naval fleets, expansion of offshore applications.

The rising global seaborne trade is expected to drive the growth of the marine actuators and valves market in the coming years. Seaborne trade involves transporting goods by sea across countries or regions, measuring both dispatched and loaded goods. Marine actuators and valves are critical for the safe and efficient operation of ships, as they regulate fluid pressure, control flow in various ship systems, and convert energy into motion to stop or hold objects onboard. For example, in October 2024, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), a Switzerland-based permanent intergovernmental body of the UN, reported that seaborne trade growth increased from 4.2% in ton-miles in 2023 to 5.1% in 2024, a 21.4% increase in growth rate. Total seaborne trade also rose from 5,047 nautical miles in 2023 to 5,186 nautical miles in 2024, an increase of approximately 2.8%. Therefore, the growth of global seaborne trade is fueling demand for marine actuators and valves.

Leading companies in the marine actuators and valves market are focusing on innovative solutions, such as advanced subsea electric actuator systems, to meet the increasing need for deeper operational capabilities, improved reliability, and reduced installation complexity in offshore environments. Subsea electric actuators are electrically powered devices designed to control fluid and gas flow in deep-sea conditions. Unlike traditional hydraulic actuators, they eliminate hydraulic lines, provide precise control, reduce maintenance, and simplify installation. For instance, in October 2025, Bosch Rexroth, a Germany-based industrial technology provider, in collaboration with WITTENSTEIN motion control GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer of high-precision motion-control systems, launched the eSEA Spin. This advanced subsea electric actuator is engineered for continuous flow control of gases and fluids at depths up to 4,000 meters. It integrates a compact electric drive, corrosion-resistant subsea housing, and intelligent control electronics to ensure stable operation under extreme pressure, eliminating hydraulic piping from surface to seabed, reducing installation complexity, lowering life-cycle costs, and enhancing efficiency in deep-sea valve operations for offshore energy and subsea production applications.

In June 2024, MiddleGround Capital, a U.S.-based private equity firm, acquired GMS Instruments for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enhances MiddleGround's strategic position in the maritime industry. By combining GMS Instruments' expertise with that of W&O Supply, MiddleGround aims to provide greater value to its global customer base. GMS Instruments is a Netherlands-based company that specializes in offering a wide range of measurement, regulation, and control instruments, primarily serving the maritime, offshore, and industrial sectors.

Major companies operating in the marine actuators and valves market are Honeywell International Inc., Rotork plc, Emerson Electric Co., Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Flowserve Corporation, KITZ Corporation, Watts Water Technologies Inc., Bürkert Fluid Control SystemsRockwell, AVK Holding A/S, IMI plc, Wärtsilä Oyj Abp, Bray International Inc., AUMA Industry & Marine GmbH, Moog Inc., KSB SE & Co. KGaA, Bosch Rexroth AG, Danfoss A/S, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Alfa Laval AB, Weir Group plc, Eaton Corporation plc, Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, Velan Inc., CIRCOR International Inc., Samson AG, ITT Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the marine actuators and valves market in 2025. The regions covered in the marine actuators and valves market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the marine actuators and valves market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The marine actuators and valves market consists of sales of lead screw actuators, butterfly valves, and gate valves. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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