Industrial Boilers Global Market Report 2025

Industrial boilers are enclosed vessels designed to heat water or produce steam for industrial heating and humidification purposes, utilizing either a fuel source or electricity. They play a crucial role in generating steam or heating water for space and process heating, as well as for the production of mechanical power and electricity.

The primary types of industrial boilers are fire-tube and water-tube. In a fire-tube boiler, water flows outside (around) the tube, while hot gases generated by the combustion chamber are within the tube. This type of boiler is employed to drive turbine blades and generate power. Various fuel types, including natural gas, biomass, coal, oil, and others, are used, with different boiler horsepower ranges such as 10-150 bhp, 51-300 bhp, and 301-600 bhp. Industrial boilers find applications in diverse industries, including chemicals and petrochemicals, paper and pulp, food and beverages, metals and mining, among others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and rising trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a substantial impact on the machinery sector, driving up the costs of essential components such as steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings many of which are sourced from regions affected by the tariffs. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery are now facing tighter profit margins, as existing long-term contracts limit their ability to raise prices immediately. This climate of uncertainty has also led to postponed investments in automation and smart machinery, slowing potential productivity improvements. In response, companies are focusing on developing local suppliers, redesigning products to incorporate alternative materials, and adopting predictive maintenance strategies to extend equipment life and reduce the need for costly replacements.

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The industrial boilers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $15.26 billion in 2024 to $16.13 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rapid industrialization, energy efficiency regulations, global economic trends, environmental concerns, government incentives, raw material prices.

The industrial boilers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.99 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for power generation, stringent emission standards, renewable energy integration, globalization of industries, investments in infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of IoT and automation, focus on energy efficiency, stringent emission regulations, shift towards biomass and renewable fuels, customization and modular designs.

The forecast of 6.8% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.3% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through delayed imports of water tube boilers and burner controls, sourced from the UK and China, increasing lead times for steam generation systems. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The rise in power generation is anticipated to drive the industrial boilers market moving forward. The market is expanding mainly due to the increased demand for power generation and electricity for large-scale power plant installations that utilize industrial burners in boilers. For instance, in 2022, a report from World Energy & Climate Statistics, an application that provides regional data and related statistics, highlighted a significant increase in electricity consumption within BRICS countries, particularly in China (+9.7%), India (+4.8%), Russia (+6.4%), and Brazil (+9.5%). This surge contributed to a global rise in power generation (+8.5% in 2021), with China seeing most of its growth in power generation from coal, wind, and solar energy. As a result, the increasing power generation is expected to fuel the industrial boilers market's growth during the forecast period.

The expansion of mining activities is expected to contribute to the growth of the industrial boilers market moving forward. Mining involves extracting valuable minerals and resources from the earth, and industrial boilers play a vital role in these processes by supplying essential heat and energy for various applications, including processing, smelting, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. For example, in May 2024, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, a national statistical agency, reported that Australia's mining industry grew to 220 entities in 2023, up from 202 in 2022. Consequently, the increase in mining activities is driving the industrial boilers market's growth.

Leading companies in the industrial boilers market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as high-efficiency industrial electric boilers, to boost energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance operational flexibility. These high-efficiency boilers are engineered to convert electrical energy into thermal energy with an efficiency rating typically exceeding 98%. For example, in August 2022, Babcock Wanson, a UK-based industrial boiler manufacturer, introduced a new range of high-efficiency industrial electric boilers. These boilers are designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of industrial operations, offering higher efficiency levels than traditional models and significantly lowering energy costs for users.

Leading companies in the industrial boiler market are focused on the development of technologically advanced products, such as electric steam boilers, to gain a competitive advantage. An electric steam boiler generates steam using electricity and provides several benefits over conventional boilers, including cleanliness, efficiency, and ease of installation. For instance, in August 2022, Babcock Wanson Ltd., a UK-based manufacturer of industrial boilers and burners, launched the VAP EL 400V three-phase, 50Hz electric steam boiler. Available in capacities ranging from 16 to 360 kW, the VAP EL 400V can generate steam pressures of up to 8.5 barg. This new boiler delivers a clean, efficient, and reliable steam source for various industrial applications, with a compact, modular design for easy installation and maintenance. It boasts up to 99% efficiency, helping reduce energy costs, and features safety protections such as over-pressure, low water level, and flame failure safeguards.

In January 2024, Thermon Group Holdings Inc., a US-based provider of industrial heating solutions, acquired Vapor Power International, LLC for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition expands Thermon's product offerings in electric resistance and low-emission technologies, aligning with current trends toward decarbonization and electrification. Vapor Power International LLC is a US-based manufacturer of industrial boilers.

Major companies operating in the industrial boilers market include Siemens AG, Thermax Limited, Harbin Electric Corporation, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, General Electric Company, Dongfang Electric Corporation Ltd., Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc., IHI Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Cleaver-Brooks Inc., John Wood Group Plc., Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd., Forbes Marshall Pvt. Ltd., Sofinter SPA, AC Boilers S.P.A, Alfa Laval AB, Bosch Industriekessel GmbH, Hurst Boiler & Welding Company Inc., Miura Co. Ltd., Zhengzhou Boiler (Group) Co. Ltd., Mitsui & Co Ltd, ABB Ltd, Viessmann Boilers, Fulton, Worcester Bosch, IBurnham Commercial

North America was the largest region in the industrial boilers market in 2024. The regions covered in the industrial boilers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the industrial boilers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The industrial boilers market consists of sales of heating components such as burners, combustion chambers, heat exchangers, control systems, supply lines, circulator pumps, exhaust stacks, and related products. 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.

Industrial Boilers Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on industrial boilers market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Boiler Type: Fire-Tube; Water-Tube
• 2) By Fuel: Natural Gas And Biomass; Coal; Oil; Other Fuels
• 3) By Boiler Horsepower: 10-150 BHP; 51-300 BHP; 301-600 BHP
• 4) By Applications: Chemicals And Petrochemicals; Paper And Pulp; Food And Beverages; Metals And Mining; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Fire-Tube: Horizontal Fire-Tube Boilers; Vertical Fire-Tube Boilers; Packaged Fire-Tube Boilers
• 2) By Water-Tube: Industrial Water-Tube Boilers; Supercritical Water-Tube Boilers; High-Pressure Water-Tube Boilers
• Companies Mentioned: Siemens AG; Thermax Limited; Harbin Electric Corporation; Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited; General Electric Company; Dongfang Electric Corporation Ltd.; Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc.; IHI Corporation; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.; Cleaver-Brooks Inc.; John Wood Group Plc.; Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd.; Forbes Marshall Pvt. Ltd.; Sofinter SPA; AC Boilers S.P.A; Alfa Laval AB; Bosch Industriekessel GmbH; Hurst Boiler & Welding Company Inc.; Miura Co. Ltd.; Zhengzhou Boiler (Group) Co. Ltd.; Mitsui & Co Ltd; ABB Ltd; Viessmann Boilers; Fulton; Worcester Bosch; IBurnham Commercial
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
• Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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