Oil Skimmers Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis By Type (Belt Oil Skimmers, Disk Oil Skimmers, and Others), By Application (Chemical, Food & Beverages, Marine, Steel Mills, and Others), and Regional Forecast till 2032

The global oil skimmers market is expanding owing to advancements in technology and rising product usage across several industries, including food processing, wastewater treatment, manufacturing, and steel. An oil skimmer is a powered device that separates floating oil and grease from the surface of the water. The floating oil follows skimming media, such as a tube, rope, belt, mop, or disk. The media then turns back to the mechanism to be wiped clean. Oil skimmers can be functioned from vessels, from shore, or be self-propelled. They work based on the principles of surface tension and specific gravity.

In October 2019, Aqua-Guard introduced new, compact RBS TRITON 20 oil skimming system. The RBS TRITON 20 oil skimming head is lightweight, compact, designed for utilization in serene waters or industrial settings, and capable of recovering 21. 4 m³/h (94 GPM).

Oil Skimmers Market Driver

Multiple Advantages of Oil Skimmers to Drive the Market Growth

Oil skimmers are recently being used in several applications at the industrial level. Oil spill operation requires devices that are sustainable and fast enough to separate oil and other liquid materials before it spreads. Oil skimmers come with such advantages, making it ideal for the whole process, such as reducing overall water consumption by extending the life of the process and oil removal safeguards that the wastewater treatment plant works optimally. In addition, it is eco-friendly, which means it does not require the use of chemicals. Such advantages of the oil skimmer are dominating over other alternatives.

In October 2021, Crews set up skimmers and floating barriers called booms as they worked to prevent oil from a large spill in Southern California from further contaminating the beaches, wildlife, and protected wetlands of the region.

Authorities have various tools and methods they can utilize to attempt to slow the spread of the oil and then remove it from the waters and land areas techniques they’ve refined over decades of efforts to lessen the impact of such environmental catastrophes.

Oil Skimmers Market Restraint

High Maintenance and Service Costs Hinder Market Growth

The oil skimmers come with a bundle of services and maintenance problems. For instance, belt skimmers require maintenance to remove oil so that they can work properly through the process. Moreover, Oleophilic skimmers do not work properly if there are cleaners, detergents, or other surfactants in water. All these maintenance costs are high and can not be afforded on a monthly basis. These factors may hinder market growth.

Oil Skimmers Market Opportunity

Increasing Application of Oil Skimmers in the Industrial Sector Creates New Opportunities

Several sectors, including food processing, petrochemical, oil and gas refiner, and steel manufacturing, require oil skimmers in their production units. Growing industrial applications have driven the oil skimmer market in recent years. For instance, oil and gas refinery requires oil skimmers for the separation between oils of different viscosity. Sewage treatment is one of the fastest growing sectors driving the oil skimmers as it helps to separate oil in primary & secondary sewage treatment. Such growing applications are creating the demand for oil skimmers globally.

Segmentation

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Recent Advancements in Oil Skimmers
• Key Industry Trends
• Regulatory Landscape for Oil Skimmers
• Key Industry Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships)
• Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

Analysis By Type

Based on type, the market is divided into belt oil skimmers, disk oil skimmers, and others.

The belt skimmers segment is anticipated to be the dominant segment owing to the several advantages they deliver to the whole process. The skimmers can be used in a range of surroundings, including calm waters, busy harbors, and industrial settings. It also has a high capacity, making it ideal for several applications.

The disk oil skimmers segment is the fastest growing segment due to their mechanism, which is built with multiple disks. These are cost-effective and easy to maintain. Other types include brush skimmers, weir skimmers, drum skimmers, and others, that are also contributing ample amount of share to the global market.

Analysis By Application

Based on application, the market is divided into chemical, food & beverages, marine, steel mills, and others.

The food & beverages segment is expected as the dominating segment driven by the increasing expansion of the food chain industry, such as hotels & restaurants.

The marine segment is one of the fastest growing segments driven by the ongoing operation in marine areas, such as oil recovery and the removal of mature oil production plants that need oil skimmers on a daily basis. Steel mills are driven by the increasing expansion of the global infrastructure, which requires a heavy quantity of steel. Oil skimmers are one of the essential components of the whole steel production unit.

Regional Analysis

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Based on region, the market has been studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

North America is considered the dominating segment, driven by the availability of oil skimmer manufacturers in the region. The U.S. is dominating the North American market owing to the use of applications of oil skimmers in the industrial sector.

Asia Pacific is one of the fastest-growing segments driven by the expansion of industrial applications such as food processing and steel manufacturing. Countries such as China and India are majorly contributing to the global skimmer market as a huge population is influencing the market directly.

Europe holds a significant share in the global oil skimmers market. The growing oil & gas operations in countries such as Russia, Germany, and others are majorly driving the demand for skimmers in Europe. The regional market is expected to grow as many industrial sectors are flourishing across various countries.

Key Players Covered

The global oil skimmers market is fragmented in terms of the number of providers. Various market developments and strategic initiatives are anticipated to drive market growth. For instance, in May 2024, DESMI A/S launched a single MINI-MAX oil skimmer that is self-adjusting and capable of improving a wide range of oils and materials floating on the water surface.

The report includes the profiles of the following key players:

• Abanaki Oil Skimmer Division (U.S.)
• Veeraja Industries (India)
• Zebra Skimmers (U.S.)
• Teddington France (France)
• FRACCAROLI & BALZAN (Italy)
• Elastec (U.S.)
• Vikoma (U.K.)
• Lamor (Finland)
• Friess GmbH (Germany)

Key Industry Developments

• In May 2024, Vikoma shared plans to launch a new Komara Midi 2 Duplex Skimmer with an onboard pump. The solution comes with substitutable brush and disc modules providing flexibility to suit the oil viscosity and a recovery rate of up to 15m3/hour,
• In November 2021, Sheco introduced oil retrieval systems optimized for small-scale marine oil spill accidents. Sheco is a start-up that resolves small-scale oil spill mishaps and innovates the marine environment using robots that contain oil skimmer technology. Sheco presented that this solution can lower the time spent on manpower and costs.