Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast Segmented By Service, By Repair & Inspection Services, By Application, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market is projected to expand from USD 93.05 Billion in 2025 to USD 126.49 Billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 5.25%. This market covers specialized activities such as the maintenance, calibration, and repair of emission abatement systems, including scrubbers and electrostatic precipitators, which are essential for meeting air quality standards. The sector is primarily driven by the strict application of international environmental regulations and the ongoing growth of heavy industries, both of which require the consistent optimization of installed machinery to retain operational licenses. As reported by the International Energy Agency, global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose by 0.8 percent to a record 37.8 gigatonnes in 2024, a figure that emphasizes the increasing importance of dependable pollution control infrastructure and related compliance services.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 93.05 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 126.49 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	5.25%
Fastest Growing Segment	Chemicals
Largest Market	North America

A major obstacle hindering market growth is the substantial operational cost associated with professional servicing of sophisticated modern filtration units. To reduce immediate expenses, many facility operators delay scheduled maintenance, a practice that inevitably results in reduced equipment efficiency and potential regulatory fines. This reluctance to invest is often worsened by a worldwide lack of skilled technicians qualified to diagnose and repair complex electronic monitoring systems, which effectively restricts the uptake of comprehensive service agreements in industrial areas focused on cost reduction.

Market Driver

The enforcement of strict global emission regulations serves as the main catalyst urging industrial operators to prioritize equipment maintenance. With regulatory agencies imposing heavy fines for violations, companies are compelled to implement extensive retrofitting and service strategies to comply with increasingly rigorous air quality standards. For instance, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported in July 2024 that Marathon Oil agreed to invest approximately $177 million in compliance initiatives, including significant equipment upgrades and monitoring systems, to settle alleged emission infractions. This regulatory pressure is further supported by substantial government funding for infrastructure, establishing a strong financial foundation for the service market; the U.S. Department of Energy allocated over $518 million in 2024 to foster the development and validation of large-scale commercial carbon storage and industrial emission reduction facilities.

Concurrently, the adoption of IoT and predictive maintenance technologies is reshaping the service sector by transitioning strategies from reactive repairs to condition-based monitoring. Modern pollution control units increasingly feature embedded sensors that monitor vital performance indicators like particulate load and differential pressure, allowing service providers to predict failures and maximize asset utility. This digital shift is propelled by the manufacturing sector's rapid uptake of smart technologies to boost operational resilience. According to the '9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report' by Rockwell Automation in March 2024, 95 percent of manufacturers are actively using or assessing smart manufacturing technologies, highlighting the rising demand for service partners equipped to handle these intricate, connected abatement systems.

Market Challenge

The Global Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market faces a significant hurdle due to the high operational costs associated with the professional maintenance of complex emission abatement systems, a situation exacerbated by a severe shortage of skilled technicians. Industrial facility operators, under immense pressure to lower overheads, often postpone essential servicing of intricate filtration units to cut immediate financial costs. This tendency to neglect maintenance inevitably causes equipment efficiency to decline and increases the risk of failing to meet environmental standards, while the elevated costs of specialized labor and parts further deter the implementation of comprehensive preventative care agreements.

This financial reluctance is further intensified by a lack of qualified technical personnel capable of maintaining advanced monitoring equipment, which inflates labor rates and service fees. The resulting supply-demand imbalance renders professional support prohibitively expensive for many budget-conscious industries. Data from the European Chemical Industry Council in 2025 revealed that production costs for key industrial outputs in Europe were over three times those in the United States, illustrating the severe budgetary strain that compels companies to reduce spending on equipment maintenance. This intense pressure on budgets, combined with the high cost of skilled labor, directly restricts the market's potential for expansion.

Market Trends

Industrial facility operators are increasingly addressing the risks linked to technical skill shortages by outsourcing the complete management of pollution control systems to original equipment manufacturers. This trend marks a structural transition toward performance-based partnerships wherein service providers accept full responsibility for asset reliability and regulatory compliance, thereby converting maintenance from a simple transaction into a strategic operational assurance. This growing dependence on external expertise is significantly boosting the revenue share of service-oriented divisions within major technology corporations. For example, the Andritz Group's 'Annual Report 2024', released in March 2025, noted that service revenue rose to 41 percent of the company's total revenue, a growth attributed to strong demand for comprehensive lifecycle support across its environmental and energy sectors.

At the same time, the market is experiencing a notable shift toward service interventions specifically aimed at lowering the energy intensity and carbon footprint of emission abatement infrastructure. As industrial firms aim to achieve net-zero goals, they are prioritizing retrofits and optimizations that reduce the significant electricity and water usage associated with scrubbers and electrostatic precipitators. This development has forced technology providers to adjust their innovation strategies, placing a strong emphasis on upgrades that offer both operational efficiency and compliance. In April 2025, Alfa Laval's 'Annual and Sustainability Report 2024' highlighted that its Marine Division, specializing in exhaust gas cleaning systems, saw a 24 percent rise in order intake, a surge linked directly to the increasing demand for sustainability-focused solutions and energy-efficient technologies.

Key Market Players

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
GE Vernova Inc.
GEA Group
Daikin Industries, Ltd.
Donaldson Company, Inc.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
Thermax Limited
Fujian Longking Co., Ltd.
Ducon Technologies Inc.
CECO Environmental Corp.

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market, By Service

Repair & Inspection Services
Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
Industrial Automation & Control System Services
Ceramic Media Services
Others

Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market, By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services

Thermal Oxidizer Services
Catalytic Oxidizer Services
Scrubber Services
Equipment Programming
Others

Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market, By Industrial Automation & Control System Services

Electrical Design
Control Panel Fabrication
Telemetry Package Services
Others

Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market, By Repair & Inspection Services

Thermal Imaging Evaluations
Safety Compliance Inspections
Others

Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market, By Application

Chemicals
Pharmaceutical
Power Generation
Mining & Metallurgy
Automotive
Others

Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Service (Repair & Inspection Services, Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services, Industrial Automation & Control System Services, Ceramic Media Services, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services (Thermal Oxidizer Services, Catalytic Oxidizer Services, Scrubber Services, Equipment Programming, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services (Electrical Design, Control Panel Fabrication, Telemetry Package Services, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services (Thermal Imaging Evaluations, Safety Compliance Inspections, Others)
- 5.2.5. By Application (Chemicals, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Mining & Metallurgy, Automotive, Others)
- 5.2.6. By Region
- 5.2.7. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Service
- 6.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
- 6.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
- 6.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
- 6.2.5. By Application
- 6.2.6. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Service
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 6.3.1.2.5. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Service
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 6.3.2.2.5. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Service
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 6.3.3.2.5. By Application

7. Europe Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Service
- 7.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
- 7.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
- 7.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
- 7.2.5. By Application
- 7.2.6. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Service
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 7.3.1.2.5. By Application
- 7.3.2. France Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Service
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 7.3.2.2.5. By Application
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Service
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 7.3.3.2.5. By Application
- 7.3.4. Italy Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Service
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 7.3.4.2.5. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Service
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 7.3.5.2.5. By Application

8. Asia Pacific Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Service
- 8.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
- 8.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
- 8.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
- 8.2.5. By Application
- 8.2.6. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Service
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 8.3.1.2.5. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Service
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 8.3.2.2.5. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Service
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 8.3.3.2.5. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Service
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 8.3.4.2.5. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Service
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 8.3.5.2.5. By Application

9. Middle East & Africa Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Service
- 9.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
- 9.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
- 9.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
- 9.2.5. By Application
- 9.2.6. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Service
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 9.3.1.2.5. By Application
- 9.3.2. UAE Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Service
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 9.3.2.2.5. By Application
- 9.3.3. South Africa Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Service
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 9.3.3.2.5. By Application

10. South America Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Service
- 10.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
- 10.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
- 10.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
- 10.2.5. By Application
- 10.2.6. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Service
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 10.3.1.2.5. By Application
- 10.3.2. Colombia Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Service
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 10.3.2.2.5. By Application
- 10.3.3. Argentina Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Service
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Oxidizer Onsite and Field Services
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Industrial Automation & Control System Services
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Repair & Inspection Services
    - 10.3.3.2.5. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Air Pollution Control Equipment Service Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. GE Vernova Inc.
15.3. GEA Group
15.4. Daikin Industries, Ltd.
15.5. Donaldson Company, Inc.
15.6. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
15.7. Thermax Limited
15.8. Fujian Longking Co., Ltd.
15.9. Ducon Technologies Inc.
15.10. CECO Environmental Corp.