Intelligent Flow Meter Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Type, Communication Protocol, Offering, Sales Channel, End User and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Intelligent Flow Meter Market is accounted for $2.83 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $4.10 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period. The fluidic level of a particular device is measured by a device known as an intelligent flow metre. The device works by computing the fluid volume by measuring the liquid's velocity. The intelligent flow metre is most frequently employed for determining overall liquid level in pipes and uses contactless measuring. Viscosity, temperature, density, and any suspended particulates have no impact on intelligent flow metres. Unlike mechanical flow metres, intelligent flow metres are electronic devices and don't have any moving parts. The measurement of significant fluid movement is done with flow metres.

According to Alicat Scientific, a flow controller company, the Coriolis flowmeters costs around USD 4,000-6,000, while the laminar flowmeters costs around USD 1,000. According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), India received total foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of UD$ 81.72 billion in FY21, up 10% Y-o-Y.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing demand, especially from chemicals and water & wastewater industries

The use of various flow metres, including magnetic, differential pressure, and ultrasonic flow metres, makes the chemicals sector one of the primary application areas for intelligent flow metres. These flow metres are used in the chemical industry to assist protect workers from dangerous and combustible substances. Intelligent flow metres accurately measure the quantity and flow of the chemicals used in industrial operations, increasing their efficiency. Hence, there is a growing tendency towards the installation of flow metres in chemical facilities, which is significantly boosting the market.

Restraint:

High initial cost

The high capital expenditure required for coriolis and magnetic flow metres is one of the main reasons limiting the growth of the intelligent flow metre industry. These flow metres have a variety of features that make them suited for these applications and enable precise measurement. They are utilised in many different applications. Coriolis and magnetic flow metres need a significant initial outlay, which includes the price of the metre and the cost of the wiring. The initial cost is greater than all other associated costs combined. Also, the cost of ownership for these flow metres is less expensive than the initial investment necessary, which significantly inhibits the growth of the market for intelligent flow metres.

Opportunity:

Growing awareness about the advantages of intelligent flow meters

Making users aware of the advantages of new goods is crucial due to ongoing technological advancements in process automation. In the case of intelligent flow metres, there is awareness of the financial and environmental advantages of these devices. When compared to conventional flow metres, intelligent flow metres are an improvement since they analyse the flow measurement data in real time and provide feedback control according to the process needs.

Threat:

Lower adoption rate compared to conventional flow meters

Despite the fact that intelligent flow metres have many advantages over conventional flow metres, their adoption rate is modest. Consumer interest in their adoption is diminished by the high capital and installation cost necessary. Traditional and contemporary intelligent flow metres carry out the same procedure, but modern intelligent flow metres have the ability to give information from analogue to digital, signal processing, sound reduction, and a diagnostic approach. Due to their high cost and lengthy installation process, the adoption rate is poor.

COVID-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 epidemic caused a huge adjustment in the economy for several industries. The lockdown that several nations have implemented to combat the coronavirus has had a significant negative impact on the oil industry. Numerous oil production businesses have temporarily halted their activities. Due to the drop in the price of oil on the global market and the reduction in crude oil imports worldwide, governments are currently facing enormous difficulties. As intelligent flow metres are employed in the oil industry, which is currently experiencing severe losses owing to COVID-19, the market for these devices has decreased.

The PROFIBUS segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The PROFIBUS segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to it has the capacity to establish communication between flow rate and level control stations and process instrumentation systems like intelligent flow metres. Advanced networking and diagnostic capabilities are available with PROFIBUS, a secure and trustworthy communication technology. As a result, it is advantageous for important businesses like chemicals, food and drink, water and wastewater, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals.

The water & wastewater segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The water & wastewater segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period. These flow metres are primarily used to monitor flow in many industries, including those that produce chemicals, food, drinks, pulp and paper, generate electricity, and mine metals. Due to the lack of any mechanical parts, magnetic flowmeters require less maintenance. Due to these advantages over other varieties, magnetic flow metres are widely used in industries where the demand for them is increasing.

Region with highest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the region's numerous industries, including the water and wastewater, chemical, and oil and gas sectors, all of which are continuously developing. In addition, expanding industrial infrastructure, rising demand for precise instruments to measure fluid or liquid flow, and regional urbanisation are some of the key drivers propelling the growth of the intelligent flow metre market.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, as the area is home to numerous businesses that produce clever flow metres. In addition, a lot of well-known companies in North America are concentrating on the creation of new technologies for intelligent flow metres, which is anticipated to drive the region's intelligent flow metre market throughout the forecast period.

Key players in the market:

Some of the key players profiled in the Intelligent Flow Meter Market include: ABB, Siemens, Honeywell International Inc., Emerson Electric Co., Endress+Hauser Group Services AG, Azbil Corporation, Badger Meter, Inc., General Electric Compan, Schneider Electric, Baker Hughes Company, Krohne Messtechnik GMBH, Siemens AG and Yokogawa Electric Company.

Key Developments:

In April 2022, Yokogawa Electric Corporation released OpreXVortex Flowmeter VY Series. The new series will be released in Southeast Asia, Oceania, India, the Middle East, and South America, excluding Brazil. The product will support remote maintenance functions that allow condition-based maintenance.

In November 2021, Brooks Instrument featured its new GP200 Series pressure-based mass flow controller (P-MFC) at SEMICON Europa in Munich, Germany. The new GP200 Series is the industry's first fully pressure-insensitive, pressure-based mass flow controller designed specifically for advanced etches and chemical vapor deposition processes in semiconductor manufacturing.

Types Covered:

• Multiphase
• Coriolis
• Differential Pressure
• Magnetic
• Vortex
• Ultrasonic
• Turbine
• Variable Area
• Thermal
• Other Types

Communication Protocols Covered:

• Modbus
• PROFIBUS
• HART
• Other Protocols

Offerings Covered:

• Software
• Hardware
• Services

Sales Channels Covered:

• Direct Channel
• Indirect Channel

End Users Covered:

• Chemicals
• Water & Wastewater
• Oil & Gas
• Metal & Mining
• Food & Beverages
• Power Generation
• Pulp & Paper
• Pharmaceuticals
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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