Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps Global Market Report 2026

Liquid ring vacuum pumps, as rotating positive displacement machines, play a crucial role in providing process vacuum across various industrial applications dealing with dirty and potentially hazardous gas streams. Widely utilized in chemical process industries, these pumps cater to the requirements of solvent recovery, vacuum filtration, and vapor recovery. Notably, they find extensive application in bioethanol processes during distillation and rectification.

Liquid ring vacuum pump stages can be categorized into single and multiple stages. Single-stage liquid ring vacuum pumps consist of one pair of rotors, cylinders, and sliding blades, generating a vacuum of 50 torrs when pumping air and utilizing seal-liquid water at temperatures of 30 °C (85F) or lower. These pumps are crafted from different materials, including cast iron, stainless steel, and others. Capacities for liquid ring vacuum pumps vary, ranging from 500 cfm to >1500 cfm, serving diverse end-users such as chemical processing, oil and gas, power, paper and pulp, and general process industries.

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 significantly impacting the liquid ring vacuum pumps market by increasing the cost of imported castings, stainless steel components, mechanical seals, and precision machining equipment. Chemical, oil and gas, and power industries in North America and Europe are particularly affected due to dependence on imported pump assemblies, while Asia-Pacific exporters face pricing pressure. These tariffs are increasing capital costs and extending procurement timelines. However, they are also encouraging domestic pump manufacturing, regional sourcing of materials, and innovation in durable and energy-efficient liquid ring vacuum pump designs.

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The liquid ring vacuum pumps market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.56 billion in 2025 to $2.78 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of chemical industries, demand for vacuum filtration, growth in paper and pulp sector, industrial process automation, adoption of liquid ring technology.

The liquid ring vacuum pumps market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.79 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to process efficiency optimization, investments in energy-efficient pumps, growth in bio-based chemicals, demand for low-maintenance vacuum systems, industrial capacity expansion. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use in chemical processing, expansion of bioethanol production, demand for reliable vacuum systems, focus on energy-efficient pump designs, adoption in solvent recovery.

Rising investments in the oil and gas sector are expected to drive the growth of the liquid ring vacuum pump market going forward. Increased capital spending, particularly in the downstream sector, is fueling demand for liquid ring vacuum pumps, which are used in processes such as filling, filtration, cooling, crystallization, distillation, deaeration of caustic solutions, and solvent recovery. For example, in June 2024, the International Energy Forum (IEF), a Saudi Arabia-based intergovernmental energy organization, reported that oil and gas upstream capital spending increased by $63 billion in 2023 and is projected to rise by an additional $26 billion in 2024, pushing total investment above $600 billion for the first time in ten years. Therefore, growing investments in the oil and gas sector are propelling the liquid ring vacuum pump market.

Major companies in the liquid ring vacuum pump market are focusing on innovative solutions such as intelligent liquid ring vacuum pump systems to meet the demand for high-efficiency, low-maintenance, and energy-optimized vacuum generation across industries. Intelligent liquid ring vacuum pumps combine advanced controls, corrosion-resistant designs, and automated performance management to provide superior reliability compared to traditional fixed-speed systems. For instance, in January 2025, Atlas Copco, a Sweden-based industrial equipment manufacturer, launched the LRP 700-1000 VSD+ range, an advanced line of intelligent liquid ring vacuum pumps. These pumps feature variable speed drive (VSD) technology to adjust motor speed according to process demand, maximizing energy efficiency. The system includes a compact, fully integrated plug-and-play design, smart connectivity for real-time monitoring, and enhanced moisture-handling capability for wet and challenging environments. The LRP 700-1000 VSD+ range delivers stable vacuum performance, reduced operational costs, and improved sustainability across chemical, food processing, pharmaceutical, and general manufacturing applications.

In April 2023, Atlas Copco, a Sweden-based provider of industrial vacuum solutions, compressors, and air treatment systems, acquired Shandong Bozhong Vacuum Technology Co., Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Atlas Copco aimed to strengthen its liquid ring vacuum pump portfolio and expand its presence in the Asian industrial vacuum market. Shandong Bozhong Vacuum Technology Co., Ltd. is a China-based provider of liquid ring vacuum pumps and systems, serving industries such as chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, and food packaging.

Major companies operating in the liquid ring vacuum pumps market are Atlas Copco Airpower N.V, Busch Vacuum Technics Inc., Dekker Vacuum Technologies Inc., Flowserve Corporation, Graham Corporation, Gardner Denver, PPI Pumps Pvt. Ltd., Samson Pumps A / S, Schaft GmbH, Tsurumi Manufacturing Co. Ltd, Vooner FloGard Corporation, Zibo Zhaohan Vacuum Pump Co. Ltd, Gast (IDEХ), Samson Corporation., ULVAC Inc., Agilent Technologies Inc., Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems, Sterling SIHI GmbH, Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH, Ebara Corporation, Edwards Limited, Kashiyama Industries Ltd., Kinney Vacuum Company Inc., Becker Pump Corporation, Elmo Rietschle, Pompetravaini S.p.A., Speck Pumpen Walter Speck GmbH & Co. KG, Robuschi S.p.A., Gardner Denver Holdings Inc., Sihi Group B.V.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the liquid ring vacuum pumps market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to have the highest CAGR in the liquid ring vacuum pumps market share. The regions covered in the liquid ring vacuum 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 liquid ring vacuum pumps market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The liquid ring vacuum pumps market consists of sales of partial recirculation systems, total recirculation systems, rotors, valves. 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 Stage: Single; Multiple
• 2) By Material: Cast Iron; Stainless Steel; Other Materials
• 3) By Capacity: < 500 cfm; 500 cfm- 1500 cfm; > 1500 cfm
• 4) By End Use: Chemical Processing; Oil And Gas; Power; Paper And Pulp; General Process Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Single Stage: Standard Single-Stage Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps; Custom Single-Stage Designs
• 2) By Multiple Stage: Two-Stage Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps; Multi-Stage Liquid Ring Vacuum Systems
• Companies Mentioned: Atlas Copco Airpower N.V; Busch Vacuum Technics Inc.; Dekker Vacuum Technologies Inc.; Flowserve Corporation; Graham Corporation; Gardner Denver; PPI Pumps Pvt. Ltd.; Samson Pumps A / S; Schaft GmbH; Tsurumi Manufacturing Co. Ltd; Vooner FloGard Corporation; Zibo Zhaohan Vacuum Pump Co. Ltd; Gast (IDEХ); Samson Corporation.; ULVAC Inc.; Agilent Technologies Inc.; Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems; Sterling SIHI GmbH; Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH; Ebara Corporation; Edwards Limited; Kashiyama Industries Ltd.; Kinney Vacuum Company Inc.; Becker Pump Corporation; Elmo Rietschle; Pompetravaini S.p.A.; Speck Pumpen Walter Speck GmbH & Co. KG; Robuschi S.p.A.; Gardner Denver Holdings Inc.; Sihi Group B.V.
• 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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