Axial Flow Pump Global Market Report 2026

Axial flow pumps, often referred to as propeller pumps, utilize centrifugal force through an impeller to propel liquids. This process generates pump pressure by harnessing the momentum and velocity of the fluid. They find widespread use in dewatering, irrigation processes, and fluid circulation in applications such as sewage digesters, power plants, and evaporators, where there's a requirement for high discharge or flow rates at relatively low pressure levels.

The primary types of axial flow pumps include horizontal and vertical configurations. Horizontal axial flow pumps feature a rotational axis positioned horizontally and are commonly utilized in applications such as irrigation, flood control, and drainage, where high flow rates are needed at low heads. These pumps are extensively applied in water treatment, irrigation systems, evaporators, and various industries including chemical, municipal services, pulp and paper production, agriculture, food and beverage, 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.

Tariffs are affecting the axial flow pump market by increasing costs of imported castings, impellers, electric motors, and control components used in horizontal and vertical pump systems. Municipal water utilities, agriculture, and chemical processing sectors in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported pump assemblies, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-driven pump manufacturing. These tariffs are increasing project costs and procurement timelines. At the same time, they are encouraging domestic manufacturing, localized component sourcing, and development of cost-optimized axial flow pump solutions.

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The axial flow pump market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $34.58 billion in 2025 to $36.11 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of agricultural irrigation projects, growth of municipal water treatment facilities, increasing use in power plant cooling systems, rising investments in flood control infrastructure, wider adoption in sewage management.

The axial flow pump market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $44.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for smart water management solutions, rising focus on water conservation initiatives, expansion of renewable energy projects, growing adoption in climate-resilient infrastructure, increasing investments in automation of pumping systems. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of high-capacity water transfer systems, rising adoption of energy-efficient pump designs, growing integration of smart monitoring and control systems, expansion of large-scale irrigation infrastructure, enhanced focus on pump reliability and durability.

The rising demand for freshwater is significantly driving the growth of the axial flow pump market. Axial flow pumps are designed to move large volumes of liquid efficiently from sources like rivers, lakes, and wells to treatment plants, irrigation systems, flood control, and drainage applications, delivering high flow rates with minimal turbulence. For instance, in June 2025, according to the Environment Agency, a UK-based government department, England is projected to face a daily shortfall of 5 billion liters for public water supplies by 2055, with an additional 1 billion liters deficit for the wider economy, driven by climate change, population growth, technological demands, and environmental protection requirements. Approximately £8 billion ($9.8 billion) has already been committed to water-sector investments over the next five years. Therefore, the rising demand for freshwater is propelling the axial flow pump market.

Major companies in the axial flow pump market are focusing on advancements such as reinforced thermoplastic pipe systems to enhance operational efficiency, reduce installation time, and support sustainable fluid transport in demanding industrial settings. A reinforced thermoplastic pipe system is a flexible, non-metallic piping solution designed to withstand high pressures and corrosive conditions while offering faster deployment and lower lifecycle costs compared to steel pipelines. For instance, in November 2023, Baker Hughes, a US-based axial flow pump and energy technology company, launched its PythonPipe portfolio, a reinforced thermoplastic pipe (RTP) solution that enables faster installation, shorter time to first production, and reduced lifecycle emissions. PythonPipe includes API 15s-certified flexible RTP in multiple sizes and materials, achieving up to a 60% reduction in installation time, one-fifth the cost of comparable steel systems, up to 75% lower carbon emissions, up to 80% lower maintenance costs, and up to 60% less manpower required.

In July 2024, Compass Group Equity Partners, a US-based private equity firm, recapitalized Integrity Pump & Motor for an undisclosed amount. This transaction strengthens Integrity's capabilities in high-capacity industrial water pump manufacturing, enhancing production capacity and product offerings across industrial, municipal, and mining water-handling applications. Integrity Pump & Motor is a US-based manufacturer of custom-engineered pumps, including vertical and submersible turbine pumps, centrifugal pumps, and axial and mixed flow pumps for large-scale water operations.

Major companies operating in the axial flow pump market are Ebara Corporation, Flowserve Corporation, Grundfos Holding A/S, Hitachi Industrial Products Ltd., ITT Goulds Pumps, Pentair PLC, Sulzer Ltd., The Weir Group PLC, Xylem Inc., Franklin Electric Co. Inc., Kubota Group, Torishima Pump Manufacturing Co Ltd., Hayward Tyler, Peerless Pump Company, KSB SE & Co. KGaA, Sintech Precision Products Ltd., Moving Water Industries, Holland Pump Company, Patterson Pump Company, Emile Egger & Cie SA, Flowmore Limited, Huayang Intelligent Pumps, Ruthman Companies, Hebei Zidong Pump Industry Co.Ltd, Thomas & Associates, Brehnor Pumps (Pty) Ltd., PumpWrxs & Controls, JeffPro Fluid Solutions - Pumps and Packaged Pump Systems, Handol Pumps Limited, Shanghai Pacific Pump Manufacture (Group) Co.Ltd., Bellflo Engineering Corporation Pte. Ltd., Jiangsu Suhua Pump Co. Ltd., Liancheng Group

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

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

The axial flow pump market consists of sales of the frame, the floating platform, the engine, the gearbox, the drive shaft, and the propeller. 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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This report focuses axial flow pump 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Horizontal; Vertical
• 2) By Application: Water Treatment; Irrigation; Evaporators; Other Applications
• 3) By End-User: Chemical; Municipal; Pulp And Paper; Agriculture; Food And Beverage; Other End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Horizontal Axial Flow Pumps: Single Stage; Multi-Stage
• 2) By Vertical Axial Flow Pumps: In-Line Vertical Pumps; Submersible Vertical Pumps
• Companies Mentioned: Ebara Corporation; Flowserve Corporation; Grundfos Holding A/S; Hitachi Industrial Products Ltd.; ITT Goulds Pumps; Pentair PLC; Sulzer Ltd.; The Weir Group PLC; Xylem Inc.; Franklin Electric Co. Inc.; Kubota Group; Torishima Pump Manufacturing Co Ltd.; Hayward Tyler; Peerless Pump Company; KSB SE & Co. KGaA; Sintech Precision Products Ltd.; Moving Water Industries; Holland Pump Company; Patterson Pump Company; Emile Egger & Cie SA; Flowmore Limited; Huayang Intelligent Pumps; Ruthman Companies; Hebei Zidong Pump Industry Co.Ltd; Thomas & Associates; Brehnor Pumps (Pty) Ltd.; PumpWrxs & Controls; JeffPro Fluid Solutions - Pumps and Packaged Pump Systems; Handol Pumps Limited; Shanghai Pacific Pump Manufacture (Group) Co.Ltd.; Bellflo Engineering Corporation Pte. Ltd.; Jiangsu Suhua Pump Co. Ltd.; Liancheng Group
• 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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