Lined Valves Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis, By Valve Type (Ball Valves, Butterfly Valves, Plug Valves, Gate Valves, Globe Valves, Diaphragm Valves, and Check Valves), By Material (Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Ethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE, Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF), and Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) ), By Size (Up to 2 Inches, 2-6 Inches, 6-10 Inches, and More than 10 Inches), By End User (Chemical, Oil & Gas, Water Treatment, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Power Generation, and Others) and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032

The global lined valves market is witnessing exponential growth owing to rising demand for such valves in numerous industry verticals such as pharmaceutical, water treatment, and food & beverages sector, which, in turn, rise in demand for these valves fuels the market growth. Moreover, these valves have safety, efficiency, and long-term durability features. In addition, global food and beverage growth boosts the demand for such products to cater to market growth.

• For instance, according to the EXSYN Corp Report, the global food and beverages sector is projected to increase by 9.7% in 2023 compared to 2022. according to the European Mobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) source, global automotive sales increased by 9.7% from 2022 to 2026.

Lined Valves Market Driver

Growth in the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sector to Trigger Market Growth

The chemical and pharmaceutical industries are experiencing rapid growth, which relies heavily on corrosion-resistant and high-performance valves for handling aggressive chemicals and sensitive pharmaceutical formations. Moreover, global demand for bulk chemicals, specialty chemicals, and petrochemical industries boosts the sales of these valves, which fuels the growth of the market. Moreover, lined valves offer a longer service life in a chemical environment, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. In addition, various industries are moving toward sustainable and bio-medical chemical production, which boosts the demand for lined valves and drives market growth.

• For instance, according to the source of Deloitte Consultancy, the global chemical sector increased by 6.2% in 2023 as compared to 2022. All such factors enhance the demand for lined valves and fuel market growth.

Lined Valves Market Restraint

High Capital Investment and Maintenance Costs to Hinder Market Growth

Lined valves require more cost as compared to other standard valves owing to the use of high-quality materials such as Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Perfluoroalkoxy Alkane (PFA), Ethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE), and Polypropylene (PP) in the lined valves, that involved advanced manufacturing process. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises may face a struggle to adopt this type of valve in manufacturing processes owing to high initial capital investment, which restricts the growth of the market.

• This system cost ranges from USD 500 to USD 100,000, varying from the capacity of end users.

Lined Valves Market Opportunity

Rising Infrastructure Development in Water Treatment and Desalination Projects to Drive the Growth of the Market

Rising demand for lined valves in municipal water treatment plants and industrial wastewater treatment plants to resist corrosion from chemicals used in treatment processes fuels the growth of the lined valves market. Moreover, rising investment in desalination projects in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific will trigger market growth.

• For instance, according to the Saudi Arabia Council, in the year 2023, Saudi Arabia planned to invest around USD 14.58 billion in desalination projects. Moreover, heavy investment in countries such as Kuwait, Tunisia, and Morocco, among others, provides lucrative opportunities for market growth.

Segmentation

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Micro Macro Economic Indicators
• Drivers, Restraints, Trends, and Opportunities
• Business Strategies Adopted by the Key Players
• Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players

Analysis by Valve Type

By valve type, the market is divided into ball valves, butterfly valves, plug valves, gate valves, globe valves, diaphragm valves, and check valves.

Ball Valves dominate the market owing to rising demand for such valves in chemical processing, pharmaceutical, and oil & gas activities. Moreover, it has features such as tight sealing, low torque requirement, and long, durable, corrosion-resistant, and high-pressure environments. Moreover, major key players launched various ball valves into the market.

• For instance, in February 2024, Valmet launched a new series of X-series Nelex ball valves into the market. It offers various features such as high efficiency, reliability, and high throughput capacity. It is widely adopted in various industries such as chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, and power plant industries.

Analysis by Material

By material, the market is divided into polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA), ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE, polypropylene (PP),  polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP).

Polytetrafluoroethylene material dominates the market owing to its features, such as its ability to deal with various chemicals such as chemicals, acids, and solvents. Also, it is found in extremely hazardous environments and can work under a temperature capacity of 260⁰ C. This lined valve material found applications in chemicals, pharmaceutical, and oil & gas sectors.

Analysis by Size

By size, the market is divided into up to 2 inches, 2-6 inches, 6-10 inches, and more than 10 inches.

2 to 6 inches dominate the market owing to factors such as these types of valves being widely used across various industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries, as well as sustainability for medium-scale applications and balanced performance in terms of flow control and durability. Moreover, the rising adoption of these types of valves in various industry verticals boosts the growth of the market.

• For instance, according to the source of McKinsey, the chemical industry in India is projected to grow by 12% from 2025 to 2027.

Analysis by End User

By end user, the market is categorized into chemical, oil & gas, water treatment, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, power generation, and others (offshore platform).

The chemical sector will dominate the lined valves market during the forecast period due to factors such as growth in the chemical industry, stringent government regulations, and rising demand for specialty chemicals in the chemical sector, which enhance the demand for lined valves to control the flow of water or chemicals, bolster the market growth.

• For instance, according to the BASF (Baden Aniline and Soda Factory) Report 2023, global chemical production grew by 2.7% from 2023 to 2024. Such a growth in chemical production creates the demand for lined valves to fuel the market growth.

Regional Analysis

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In terms of geography, the global market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa.

The Asia Pacific region dominates the global lined valves market. This is owing to the significant growing demand from various industry verticals, such as the chemical, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical sectors. In addition, rising investment in water treatment infrastructure and infrastructure investment bolsters the market growth.

• For instance, according to Atradius, the growth in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry increased by 4% from 2023 to 2026.

North America is anticipated to grow significantly during the forecast period, owing to factors such as growth in various industries such as oil & gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, and wastewater treatment plants across the U.S. and Canada. In addition, growth in industrialization and infrastructure development across North America drives the growth of the lined valves market.

Key Players Covered

The global lined valves market is moderately consolidated, with a large number of key players and local players. The top 10 players account for only around 56% of the global market.

The report includes the profiles of the following key players:

• Flowserve Corporation (U.S.)
• Emerson Electric Co. (U.S.)
• Crane Co. (U.S.)
• ITT Inc (U.S.)
• ARI Armaturen (Germany)
• Samson Controls Inc (Germany)
• Ritcher Chemie Technik GmbH (Germany)
• Val Matic Valve & Manufacturing Corp (U.S.)
• Sauders (Crane ChemPharma & Energy) (U.K.)
• ChemValve-Schmid AG (Switzerland)

Key Industry Developments

• In January 2024, Flowserve Corporation launched a new Automac AtoStar series of Lined valves into the market. It is a ball type of valve that is largely adopted in chemical, pharmaceutical, and oil & gas sectors.  
• In November 2022, Bray launched a new CX series of lined valves at ValveWorld in Dusseldorf, Germany. It has features such as superior chemical resistance, long, durable, self-adjusting valves, and zero leakage-lined valves. It has been found to be applicable in chemical, pharmaceutical, and water treatment plants.