Electrostatic Precipitator Global Market Report 2026

An electrostatic precipitator (ESP) is a device designed to remove fine particles such as dust and smoke from a gas stream by utilizing an induced electrostatic charge. It functions by ionizing particles within the gas, causing them to adhere to charged collector plates. ESPs are extensively employed in industrial settings to mitigate air pollution and enhance air quality.

The primary components of an electrostatic precipitator include hardware for particle charging and collection, utilizing high-voltage electrodes, and control software for optimizing efficiency and performance through continuous real-time monitoring and adjustment. ESPs can be either plate-type or tubular in design, catering to various industries including power generation, chemicals, petrochemicals, cement, metal processing, mining, manufacturing, marine, and others.

Tariffs have impacted the electrostatic precipitator market by increasing costs of imported steel structures, control systems, and high-voltage components. These effects have been notable in developing industrial regions dependent on imported pollution control equipment. Higher costs have influenced project budgeting and installation timelines. However, tariffs have promoted local manufacturing of esp systems and components. This has enhanced domestic capabilities and reduced long-term import dependence.

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The electrostatic precipitator market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.06 billion in 2025 to $8.52 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial air pollution concerns, coal-fired power generation, cement and metal production growth, environmental regulations, urban air quality issues.

The electrostatic precipitator market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.41 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter emission standards, industrial modernization, renewable energy integration, smart pollution control systems, sustainability reporting requirements. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced emission control systems, retrofitting of existing plants, automation and monitoring integration, high-efficiency particle removal, industrial pollution compliance.

The growth in the industrialization and construction sectors is expected to drive the expansion of the electrostatic precipitator market. The industrialization sector involves the large-scale manufacturing and production of goods, often through mechanized processes. The construction sector encompasses the planning, development, and building of physical structures such as residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. The rising demand for industrialization is fueled by global economic growth, technological advancements in automation, and the increasing consumer demand for manufactured goods. As industrial and construction activities grow, so does the need for effective environmental management, making electrostatic precipitators essential for controlling pollutants and ensuring regulatory compliance. For example, in September 2024, the United States Census Bureau reported that construction spending in July 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,162.7 billion, 6.7% higher than the July 2023 estimate of $2,027.4 billion. During this period, spending on construction reached $1,237.5 billion, 8.8% higher than the $1,137.4 billion recorded in the same period in 2023. Thus, the growth in the industrialization and construction sectors is expected to drive the electrostatic precipitator market moving forward.

Major companies in the electrostatic precipitator market are focusing on technological advancements such as wet electrostatic precipitator (WESP) systems to enhance emission control in marine applications. A WESP system combines a high-voltage electrostatic field with a liquid collection medium to capture fine particulate matter and condensable pollutants from exhaust gases, providing higher collection efficiency and improved handling of high-moisture emissions compared with traditional dry ESPs. For example, in December 2025, Siempelkamp Energy & Drying Solutions GmbH, a Germany-based environmental technology company, launched the first commercial wet electrostatic precipitator for mineral wool and marine exhaust applications. The system features a modular design with integrated automation and safety controls, removes up to 95-96% of particulate matter and black carbon from exhaust gases, reduces operational downtime with easy maintenance, and can be retrofitted to existing exhaust systems, helping industries and vessels comply with stricter environmental regulations.

In January 2023, Babcock and Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., a US-based company specializing in energy and environmental technologies that offers services and engineered solutions across multiple industries, acquired Hamon Research Cottrell, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Babcock and Wilcox Enterprises aims to strengthen its emissions control capabilities and promote cleaner energy production by incorporating advanced environmental technologies into its offerings. Hamon Research Cottrell, Inc. is a US-based provider of air pollution control solutions, specializing in the manufacture of electrostatic precipitators designed to efficiently manage particulate emissions across various industrial sectors.

Major companies operating in the electrostatic precipitator market are Siemens AG, General Electric, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Ltd., Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd., GEA Group AG, Valmet, John Wood Group PLC, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, FLSmidth Cement A/S, SEI-GROUP, Rieco Industries, SPX Corporation, Thermax Limited, Fujian Longking Co.Ltd., Balcke-Durr GmbH, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc., Ducon Technologies Inc., Monroe Environmental Corp., Envitech Inc., TSI Incorporated

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the electrostatic precipitator market in 2025. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the electrostatic precipitator market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The electrostatic precipitator (ESP) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as design and engineering, installation, maintenance and repair, and upgrades or retrofitting of ESP systems. Additionally, entities may offer consulting services for optimizing ESP performance and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The electrostatic precipitator (ESP) market also includes sales of ESP units, spare parts, and components such as discharge electrodes, collection plates, transformers, rectifiers, and control systems. 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.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Offering: Hardware And Software; Services
• 2) By Design: Plate; Tubular
• 3) By End User: Power Generation; Chemicals And Petrochemicals; Cement; Metal Processing And Mining; Manufacturing; Marine; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Hardware And Software: Electrostatic Precipitator Systems (Hardware); Plate Type Electrostatic Precipitators; Tubular Electrostatic Precipitators; Control And Monitoring Software; Automation And Process Control Software; Monitoring And Diagnostic Software; Emission Control Software
• 2) By Services: Installation Services; Maintenance And Repair Services; System Upgrades And Retrofitting Services; Consulting And Design Services
• Companies Mentioned: Siemens AG; General Electric; Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Ltd.; Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.; GEA Group AG; Valmet; John Wood Group PLC; Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited; FLSmidth Cement A/S; SEI-GROUP; Rieco Industries; SPX Corporation; Thermax Limited; Fujian Longking Co.Ltd.; Balcke-Durr GmbH; Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc.; Ducon Technologies Inc.; Monroe Environmental Corp.; Envitech Inc.; TSI Incorporated
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; 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.
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