Vertical Immersion Pumps Global Market Report 2026

Vertical immersion pumps represent a type of pumping technology characterized by an elongated shaft housed within a column, effectively segregating the motor from the pump and allowing the motor to remain external to the fluid being pumped. These pumps are specifically designed to replace counterparts that necessitate priming, suction, or submersion in tanks or pits for operation.

The primary products within the vertical immersion pump category include line shaft pumps (VS-4) and cantilever pumps (VS-5). Line shaft pumps (VS-4) find frequent application across industrial and agricultural sectors. They are crafted from materials such as PP (GFR), PVDF, cast iron, ductile cast iron, WCB, among others. These pumps come in various capacities ranging from up to 100 m3/hr, 100 to 500 m3/hr, 500 to 1000 m3/hr, and exceeding 1000 m3/hr. These diverse capacities cater to an array of applications including irrigation, potable water supply, water cooling, dewatering, geothermal wells, as well as the transfer of oils, fuels, lubricants, and other fluids.

Tariffs have affected the vertical immersion pumps market by increasing the cost of imported castings, specialty alloys, and precision components. Higher duties have raised manufacturing and installation costs, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America where industrial pump demand is expanding rapidly. These cost increases have impacted pricing for irrigation, dewatering, and industrial fluid transfer applications. However, tariffs have supported local fabrication and assembly of pump components. This has improved domestic manufacturing capabilities and reduced long-term supply risks.

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The vertical immersion pumps market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $3.62 billion in 2025 to $3.77 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial process expansion, water management infrastructure growth, chemical industry demand, mining sector development, cooling system requirements.

The vertical immersion pumps market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.45 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to wastewater treatment investments, geothermal energy projects, industrial automation growth, fluid handling efficiency demand, infrastructure modernization. Major trends in the forecast period include corrosion-resistant pump materials, high-efficiency vertical pump designs, customization for harsh environments, low-maintenance pump systems, increased adoption in industrial fluids handling.

Rapid industrialization and growth in manufacturing industries are expected to drive the growth of the vertical immersion pumps market in the coming years. Industrialization refers to the shift of a nation or region's economy from agriculture to manufacturing, leading to the development and expansion of sectors such as chemicals, water treatment, and other manufacturing industries. This shift is driven by increased manufacturing output, which raises energy and resource demand across industries. The vertical immersion pumps market supports industrialization by providing reliable and efficient pumping solutions for various industrial processes. For example, in April 2024, the International Federation of Robotics reported that U.S. manufacturing companies invested heavily in automation, with total industrial robot installations rising 12% to 44,303 units in 2023. The automotive segment saw a 1% increase, reaching a record 14,678 installations, following a 47% surge in 2022. Consequently, rapid industrialization and growth in manufacturing industries are fueling the vertical immersion pumps market.

Major companies in the vertical immersion pumps market are concentrating on developing technologically advanced solutions, such as pumps and filtration systems, to improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in fluid handling applications across various industries. Pumps and filtration systems are specialized equipment designed to move and purify fluids in different industrial processes. These solutions enhance operational efficiency, ensure reliability, and promote sustainability by optimizing fluid management and minimizing waste. For example, in February 2024, Hendor, a manufacturing company based in the Netherlands, introduced the D43 series vertical pumps to boost energy efficiency and sustainability in industrial applications, particularly within the gas scrubbing and pretreatment powder coating sectors. These pumps offer improved energy efficiency and reduced operational costs, making them an environmentally friendly option for various uses. Furthermore, their compact design and sturdy construction ensure reliable performance and easy maintenance, contributing to a longer service life and lower environmental impact.

In January 2025, Crane Engineering Sales, LLC, a U.S.-based provider of fluid handling solutions including pumps, valves, process equipment, automation, and related engineering and maintenance services, acquired Quality Flow Systems for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Crane Engineering aimed to expand its regional presence in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest while strengthening its pump and fluid handling portfolio and enhancing service capabilities for industrial and municipal customers. Quality Flow Systems, Inc. is a U.S.-based provider of engineered pump systems, including vertical immersion pumps, vertical turbine pumps, and customized fluid handling solutions for industrial, water, wastewater, and process industries.

Major companies operating in the vertical immersion pumps market are KSB SE & Co. KGaA, ITT Inc., Ruhrpumpen Group, Castle Pumps Ltd., AxFlow Holding AB, Flowserve Corporation, North Ridge Pumps Ltd., Tapflo Group, Vertiflo Pump Company, FLUX-Gerate GmbH, Salvatore Robuschi and C. S.r.l., Lenntech BV, Brinkmann Pumps GmbH + Co. KG, Gusher Pumps Inc., C.R.I. Pumps Pvt. Ltd., National Pump Company, Grundfos Pumps Corporation, Pentair PLC, Simflo Pump Inc., Process Systems Ltd., Neptuno Pumps Ltd., Sintech Precision Products Ltd., Ebara Corporation, Tsurumi Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Weir Group PLC, Kirloskar Brothers Limited, Shakti Pumps Ltd., WPIL Limited, Kishor Pumps Pvt. Ltd., Rotech Pumps & Systems Inc., T-T Pumps Ltd., Vansan Water Technologies, Zhejiang DOYIN Pump Industry Co. Ltd.

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

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

The vertical immersion pumps market consists of sales of vertical centrifugal immersion pumps, cantilever pumps, backing plates, shafts and shaft seals, and motor adapters. 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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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Line Shaft Pump (VS-4); Cantilever Pump (VS-5)
• 2) By Material: PP (GFR); PVDF; Cast Iron; Ductile Cast Iron; WCB; Other Materials
• 3) By Capacity: Up To 100m3/hr; 100 To 500m3/hr; 500 To 1000m3/hr; Above 1000m 3/hr
• 4) By Application: Irrigation; Potable Water Supply; Water Cooling; Dewatering; Geothermal Well; Oils, Fuels, Lubricants Transfer; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Line Shaft Pump (VS-4): Vertical Turbine Pumps; Submersible Line Shaft Pumps
• 2) By Cantilever Pump (VS-5): Standard Cantilever Pumps; Heavy-Duty Cantilever Pumps
• Companies Mentioned: KSB SE & Co. KGaA; ITT Inc.; Ruhrpumpen Group; Castle Pumps Ltd.; AxFlow Holding AB; Flowserve Corporation; North Ridge Pumps Ltd.; Tapflo Group; Vertiflo Pump Company; FLUX-Gerate GmbH; Salvatore Robuschi and C. S.r.l.; Lenntech BV; Brinkmann Pumps GmbH + Co. KG; Gusher Pumps Inc.; C.R.I. Pumps Pvt. Ltd.; National Pump Company; Grundfos Pumps Corporation; Pentair PLC; Simflo Pump Inc.; Process Systems Ltd.; Neptuno Pumps Ltd.; Sintech Precision Products Ltd.; Ebara Corporation; Tsurumi Manufacturing Co. Ltd.; Weir Group PLC; Kirloskar Brothers Limited; Shakti Pumps Ltd.; WPIL Limited; Kishor Pumps Pvt. Ltd.; Rotech Pumps & Systems Inc.; T-T Pumps Ltd.; Vansan Water Technologies; Zhejiang DOYIN Pump Industry Co. Ltd.
• 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.
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