Gas Scrubber Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product Type, By Material of Construction, By Application, By End-Use Industry, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Gas Scrubber Market is projected to expand from USD 6.26 Billion in 2025 to USD 9.25 Billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 6.72%. These devices are essential air pollution control mechanisms designed to eliminate particulate matter and harmful gases like sulfur and nitrogen oxides from industrial exhaust. The industry is largely sustained by stringent environmental mandates from international entities such as the International Maritime Organization, which require substantial cuts in airborne emissions. Consequently, heavy industries are adopting these compliance technologies to meet global sustainability goals, with DNV reporting that over 5,838 ships worldwide were fitted with exhaust gas cleaning systems in 2024, highlighting the widespread uptake driven by legal necessities.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 6.26 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 9.25 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	6.72%
Fastest Growing Segment	Stainless Steel
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

However, market growth faces obstacles due to the high capital expenditure needed for installation and the ongoing complexities of operation. The financial strain is exacerbated by technical challenges associated with disposing of hazardous wash water, especially in areas with rigorous discharge bans. These elevated costs and logistical difficulties can discourage investment from smaller market players, thereby restricting the broader penetration of this technology.

Market Driver

The rigorous enforcement of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) sulfur cap regulations acts as a major driver for the Global Gas Scrubber Market, pushing shipowners to utilize exhaust gas cleaning systems as a cost-efficient substitute for expensive low-sulfur fuels. This regulatory environment offers a clear economic benefit for vessels equipped with scrubbers, allowing them to burn cheaper high-sulfur fuel oil while adhering to strict emission standards. Major carriers are strategically expanding their fleets with these retrofits to manage operational costs; for instance, Grupo Stier reported in January 2025 that the shipping line Evergreen raised its share of scrubber-equipped vessels to over 90%, demonstrating a firm commitment to this technology for regulatory compliance and cost efficiency.

In parallel, the market is being propelled by stricter international industrial emission standards in land-based sectors, specifically within power generation and manufacturing. Governments worldwide are imposing tighter restrictions on particulate matter and sulfur oxides, compelling facilities to install advanced gas cleaning infrastructure to escape severe penalties and achieve sustainability goals. This regulatory pressure is stimulating substantial procurement, evidenced by Valmet securing a contract in July 2025 to supply a flue gas cleaning system and biomass boiler to Saica Group in Spain. The broader financial impact is clear, as Wartsila reported a 14% rise in total order intake to EUR 8,072 million for the full year 2024 in February 2025, attributed to the growing demand for emission control and decarbonization solutions.

Market Challenge

Significant barriers to the Global Gas Scrubber Market include the high capital investment required for installation and the increasing operational difficulties related to hazardous wash water disposal. These financial and technical challenges are compounded by a growing patchwork of environmental regulations that limit the use of open-loop systems in critical maritime zones. Consequently, shipowners are hesitant to invest in the technology, as the need to retrofit units to hybrid configurations or handle onboard waste containment diminishes the anticipated return on investment and adds complexity to global trade logistics.

This tightening of regulations directly impedes market expansion by restricting the operational flexibility of vessels equipped with scrubbers and raising the total cost of ownership. For example, NorthStandard reported in June 2025 that the OSPAR Commission decided to ban open-loop scrubber discharges across 15 member nations in the North-East Atlantic. This regulation forces operators in these high-traffic areas to face extra costs for compliant fuels or closed-loop conversions, reducing the economic attractiveness of scrubbers and slowing adoption among cost-conscious market participants.

Market Trends

A significant technical evolution in the market is the integration of gas scrubbing with carbon capture technologies, shifting focus from simple sulfur abatement to broader decarbonization objectives. Manufacturers are developing "CCS-Ready" scrubbers, enabling shipowners to install sulfur and particulate removal systems now while maintaining the engineering flexibility to add carbon capture modules later. This modular strategy protects long-term asset value against evolving greenhouse gas regulations without necessitating immediate, expensive full-scale replacements. As noted by Wartsila in September 2024, the company received an order to provide CCS-Ready systems for three Leonhardt & Blumberg container vessels, allowing them to remain compliant with current sulfur rules while preparing for future carbon capture integration.

Concurrently, there is a distinct trend toward adopting closed-loop and hybrid marine scrubbers as operators face increasing bans on open-loop wash water discharges in coastal zones and major ports. Unlike open-loop systems that release treated water into the sea, hybrid versions offer the flexibility to switch to a closed-loop mode, keeping wash water onboard for safe disposal. This feature is becoming a vital requirement for fleets in environmentally sensitive areas like the Baltic and North Seas to maintain trade access. According to World Bunkering in December 2024, this shift was highlighted when Wartsila secured a contract to upgrade exhaust treatment systems on four Color Line vessels to hybrid configurations, ensuring they meet strict environmental discharge standards.

Key Market Players

General Electric Company
DuPont de Nemours, Inc
Thermax Limited
SUEZ SA
FLSmidth A/S
Elexon Limited
ANDRITZ AG
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd
Alstom SA
Aerus LLC

Report Scope

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

Gas Scrubber Market, By Product Type

Wet Scrubbers
Dry Scrubbers
Electrostatic Precipitators

Gas Scrubber Market, By Material of Construction

Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
Plastic
Others

Gas Scrubber Market, By Application

Industrial Emission Control
Gas Cleaning and Purification
Particulate Matter Removal

Gas Scrubber Market, By End-Use Industry

Oil and Gas
Chemical
Petrochemical
Power Generation
Food and Beverage
Marine
Others

Gas Scrubber 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 Gas Scrubber 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 Gas Scrubber Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product Type (Wet Scrubbers, Dry Scrubbers, Electrostatic Precipitators)
- 5.2.2. By Material of Construction (Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Plastic, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Application (Industrial Emission Control, Gas Cleaning and Purification, Particulate Matter Removal)
- 5.2.4. By End-Use Industry (Oil and Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Food and Beverage, Marine, Others)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Gas Scrubber Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product Type
- 6.2.2. By Material of Construction
- 6.2.3. By Application
- 6.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Application
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 6.3.2. Canada Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Application
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 6.3.3. Mexico Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Application
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By End-Use Industry

7. Europe Gas Scrubber Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product Type
- 7.2.2. By Material of Construction
- 7.2.3. By Application
- 7.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Application
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 7.3.2. France Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Application
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Application
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 7.3.4. Italy Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Application
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 7.3.5. Spain Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Application
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By End-Use Industry

8. Asia Pacific Gas Scrubber Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product Type
- 8.2.2. By Material of Construction
- 8.2.3. By Application
- 8.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Application
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 8.3.2. India Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Application
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 8.3.3. Japan Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Application
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 8.3.4. South Korea Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Application
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 8.3.5. Australia Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Application
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By End-Use Industry

9. Middle East & Africa Gas Scrubber Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product Type
- 9.2.2. By Material of Construction
- 9.2.3. By Application
- 9.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Application
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 9.3.2. UAE Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Application
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 9.3.3. South Africa Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Application
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By End-Use Industry

10. South America Gas Scrubber Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product Type
- 10.2.2. By Material of Construction
- 10.2.3. By Application
- 10.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Application
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 10.3.2. Colombia Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Application
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By End-Use Industry
- 10.3.3. Argentina Gas Scrubber 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 Product Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Material of Construction
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Application
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By End-Use Industry

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 Gas Scrubber 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. General Electric Company
- 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. DuPont de Nemours, Inc
15.3. Thermax Limited
15.4. SUEZ SA
15.5. FLSmidth A/S
15.6. Elexon Limited
15.7. ANDRITZ AG
15.8. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd
15.9. Alstom SA
15.10. Aerus LLC