Vertical Immersion Pumps Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Capacity, By Application, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Vertical Immersion Pumps Market is projected to expand from USD 4.88 Billion in 2025 to USD 6.69 Billion by 2031, achieving a CAGR of 5.41%. These centrifugal pumps, characterized by a submerged casing and a dry motor, are engineered primarily for transferring coolants and lubricants within machine tools and industrial washing systems. Market growth is driven by the rapid advancement of industrial automation and the essential requirement for effective thermal management in precision manufacturing, while the continuous modernization of automotive production facilities ensures steady demand for these reliable fluid handling mechanisms to minimize downtime and maintain operational stability.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 4.88 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 6.69 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	5.41%
Fastest Growing Segment	Dewatering
Largest Market	North America

Conversely, the market faces significant headwinds due to reduced capital expenditure in the global manufacturing sector, which directly influences the demand for new industrial equipment. This economic deceleration is underscored by recent industry data; according to the VDMA, global machinery and equipment sales were estimated at 3.26 trillion euros in 2024, marking a 1.5% decline from the previous year. This contraction in the broader capital goods industry limits the procurement of auxiliary components like immersion pumps, presenting a distinct obstacle to immediate market growth.

Market Driver

The expansion of the machine tool industry and the integration of CNC systems act as primary catalysts for the market, creating a strong need for reliable vertical immersion pumps to ensure continuous coolant supply and chip removal. As manufacturers transition toward automated precision machining, the demand for auxiliary fluid handling systems capable of maintaining thermal stability increases, directly impacting pump procurement. This trend is highlighted by recent activity in the metalworking sector; according to the Association for Manufacturing Technology's September 2024 report, total U.S. manufacturing technology orders reached $321.65 million in July 2024, reflecting sustained investment in machinery that utilizes these pumping units.

Furthermore, increasing application in chemical processing and petrochemical industries strengthens market demand, particularly for pumps constructed from corrosion-resistant materials. Vertical immersion pumps are essential in these sectors for the safe transfer of aggressive solvents, acids, and hazardous fluids from sumps without leakage risks, driving capital expenditure on specialized safety-compliant equipment. According to the European Chemical Industry Council's February 2024 outlook, chemical output in the EU27 is projected to grow by 1.0% in 2024, signaling a recovery that supports equipment procurement, while KSB SE & Co. KGaA reported a strong order intake of €2,960 million for the 2023 fiscal year, confirming robust industrial demand.

Market Challenge

Reduced capital expenditure in the global manufacturing sector serves as a substantial restraint on the vertical immersion pumps market. Since these pumps are intrinsically linked to the procurement of new machine tools and industrial processing equipment, they are vital components for thermal management. When manufacturers curtail spending due to economic pressures, the acquisition of these capital-intensive "mother machines" slows considerably, causing a direct and immediate decline in the demand for auxiliary components, including immersion pumps, as fewer new systems require installation.

This trend of decreased investment is quantifiable in major industrial hubs where precision manufacturing dictates equipment demand. For instance, the Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association reported a 7.4% decline in domestic machine tool orders in 2024 compared to the previous year. This contraction in the primary market for industrial machinery forces pump manufacturers to compete for a shrinking pool of new projects. The lack of capital injection prevents the expansion of production lines, thereby capping the sales volume for fluid handling units and creating a challenging environment for market revenue growth.

Market Trends

The implementation of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for energy optimization represents a key market evolution, driven by the need to reduce operational costs and comply with strict environmental regulations. Industrial operators are increasingly retrofitting vertical immersion pumps with VFDs and high-efficiency motor systems to enable dynamic performance adjustments based on real-time load requirements. This technological shift prioritizes pumps that minimize electricity consumption during non-peak cycles, directly addressing energy intensity in manufacturing. According to the Wilo Group's 2023 Annual Report, the company generated net sales of approximately 1.97 billion euros in 2024, achieving currency-adjusted growth of 10.4% largely due to its strategic focus on energy-efficient solutions.

Concurrently, the integration of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for remote monitoring is fundamentally reshaping maintenance strategies within the sector. Manufacturers are embedding intelligent sensors into immersion units to allow real-time tracking of vibration, temperature, and flow anomalies, facilitating the adoption of predictive maintenance. This digital transformation enables facility managers to transition from reactive repairs to data-driven service intervals, significantly reducing unplanned downtime in continuous production lines. The impact of these connected systems is evident in Xylem's May 2024 Sustainability Report, which noted that their digital solutions helped customers mitigate over 3.95 million metric tons of CO2e since 2019, highlighting the widespread industrial integration of smart pumping capabilities.

Key Market Players

Xylem Inc.
KSB SE & Co. KGaA
Grundfos Holding A/S
Sulzer AG
EBARA Corporation
ITT Corporation
Flowserve Corporation
Wilo SE
Weir Group PLC
Verder Liquids BV

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Vertical Immersion Pumps Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Vertical Immersion Pumps Market, By Type

Cantilever Pumps
Line Shaft Pumps

Vertical Immersion Pumps Market, By Capacity

Up to 100 m3/hr
100 to 500 m3/hr
500 to 1000 m3/hr
Above 1000 m3/hr

Vertical Immersion Pumps Market, By Application

Portable Water Supply
Irrigation
Dewatering
Water Cooling
Geothermal Well
Oils
Fuels
& Lubricants Transfer
Others

Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Vertical Immersion Pumps Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Cantilever Pumps, Line Shaft Pumps)
- 5.2.2. By Capacity (Up to 100 m3/hr, 100 to 500 m3/hr, 500 to 1000 m3/hr, Above 1000 m3/hr)
- 5.2.3. By Application (Portable Water Supply, Irrigation, Dewatering, Water Cooling, Geothermal Well, Oils, Fuels, & Lubricants Transfer, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Vertical Immersion Pumps Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Capacity
- 6.2.3. By Application
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Capacity
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Capacity
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Capacity
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Application

7. Europe Vertical Immersion Pumps Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Capacity
- 7.2.3. By Application
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Capacity
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.2. France Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Capacity
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Capacity
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.4. Italy Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Capacity
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Capacity
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Application

8. Asia Pacific Vertical Immersion Pumps Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Capacity
- 8.2.3. By Application
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Capacity
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Capacity
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Capacity
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Capacity
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Capacity
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Application

9. Middle East & Africa Vertical Immersion Pumps Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Capacity
- 9.2.3. By Application
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Capacity
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.2. UAE Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Capacity
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.3. South Africa Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Capacity
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Application

10. South America Vertical Immersion Pumps Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Capacity
- 10.2.3. By Application
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Capacity
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.2. Colombia Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Capacity
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.3. Argentina Vertical Immersion Pumps 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 Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Capacity
    - 10.3.3.2.3. 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 Vertical Immersion Pumps 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. Xylem Inc.
- 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. KSB SE & Co. KGaA
15.3. Grundfos Holding A/S
15.4. Sulzer AG
15.5. EBARA Corporation
15.6. ITT Corporation
15.7. Flowserve Corporation
15.8. Wilo SE
15.9. Weir Group PLC
15.10. Verder Liquids BV