Check valves and non-returning valves are other names for one-way valves. These valves only permit one direction of fluid flow. By physically stopping the flow, they also limit fluid flow in the opposite direction. These valves are primarily utilized in the water and wastewater, oil and gas, electricity, manufacturing, and chemical industries. The awareness and treatment of water and wastewater in the municipal and industrial sectors is a primary driver of the one-way valve market.
The industrial and construction industries in developing nations like Brazil, India, and China are other factors driving the one-way valve market. However, preventing fluid flow in the opposite direction results in significant physical wear and strain. Therefore, these valves require routine maintenance and observation. This restricts the market for one-way valves. Additionally, the use of IoT in the industry has improved the efficiency and monitoring of these one-way valves. Consequently, a significant opportunity for growth during the forecasted time is created.
Rapid urbanization and industrialization in developing countries are anticipated to create remunerative opportunities to expand the valve market. The market for one-way valves is primarily driven by the rising need for infrastructure and building projects. The demand for one-way valves in process industries has increased due to the industrialization of developing nations. Mining, building, sugar, paper, oil & gas, and other industries need valves to manage high fluid flows.
The expansion of the global industrial sector leads to an increase in demand for mined ores as raw material and fuel for the industries. Industrialization led to the development of transportation, which led to the rise in the need for valves in manufacturing industries. Thus, increase in demand for one-way valves.
One-way valves are widely used in food processing, beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical industries to control the flow of fluids. Moreover, upgrading manufacturing facilities involves using energy-efficient products for operations. Therefore, the use of IoT-enabled systems to monitor the flow through one-way valves and the physical condition of the components in the one-way valves have gained prominence and made the one-way valves energy efficient. This can provide a lucrative growth opportunity to the players in the one-way valve market during the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific is the largest region in the one-way valve market and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period. Emerging economies like India and China are developing swiftly, witnessing rapid growth of industries and urban migration. This has led to the construction of new projects in these countries and, in turn, driving the one-way valve market in Asia-Pacific during the forecast period.
North America is the second-largest region and is projected to reach USD 1,350 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.5%. The US has a robust industrial sector, whereas Mexico is a rapidly developing country. Industrialization and urbanization in North America have been driving the one-way valve market. Additionally, new and aftermarket sales of one-way valves in industries such as oil & gas, power, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and other sectors, owing to new projects and expansion of existing facilities, are expected to boost the one-way valve market growth during the forecast period.
LAMEA is the fastest-growing region. LAMEA includes Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and others. The growth is attributed to the booming industries and the growing urban population. This drives the development of manufacturing plants for food & beverage, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, and other process industries. Therefore, the installation of one-way valves in these manufacturing plants boosts the one-way valve market growth during the forecast period.