Fluid power is chasing demand on two fronts, from 2028 forecasts for key components like $5.2 billion hydraulic pumps and $3.1 billion hydraulic motors to today’s large installed base such as $5.4 billion in fluid power components in 2023. At the same time, pneumatic hardware is scaling through big-market necessities like $4.4 billion in industrial pneumatic fittings and rising pressure for cleaner, more reliable air through $1.8 billion air preparation equipment. Put those threads together with the macro signals behind mobile and industrial equipment, and the growth path starts to look less linear than most charts suggest.
Key Takeaways
- $5.2 billion global hydraulic pump market forecast to reach by 2028 (forecast)
- $3.1 billion global hydraulic motor market forecast to reach by 2028 (forecast)
- $1.7 billion global hydraulic cylinder market forecast to reach by 2028 (forecast)
- 6.7% of all CO2 emissions in the US came from transportation in 2022, a macro driver for demand in mobile hydraulics and off-road/vehicle-related equipment.
- 33% of global final energy consumption is used by industry, which underpins the demand for efficiency-focused fluid power components and controls.
- 22% of global CO2 emissions come from industry, reinforcing sustainability and energy-efficiency priorities that favor efficient hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Demand-side management of compressed air (e.g., using automatic controls and pressure optimization) is a recognized best practice in the DOE’s compressed air system guidance, supporting adoption of monitoring/controls in plants.
- ISO 8573-1 air-quality classification adoption is required/used by many system specs to ensure reliable pneumatic actuation; classes define allowable solid particles, water, and oil content for compressed air.
- In the EU, the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (and its updated technical interpretations) drives adoption of harmonized safety standards for hydraulic and pneumatic machinery, affecting component selection and system designs.
Hydraulic and pneumatic markets are expanding fast, with rising industrial demand and efficiency pressure driving $5.2B pumps growth.
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Market Size26 stats
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$5.2 billion global hydraulic pump market forecast to reach by 2028 (forecast)
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$3.1 billion global hydraulic motor market forecast to reach by 2028 (forecast)
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$1.7 billion global hydraulic cylinder market forecast to reach by 2028 (forecast)
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$2.1 billion global electro-hydraulic valve market forecast to reach by 2028 (forecast)
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$2.5 billion global proportional valve market forecast to reach by 2028 (forecast)
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$2.2 billion global pneumatic actuator market forecast to reach by 2028 (forecast)
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$4.4 billion global industrial pneumatic fittings market size in 2023
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$1.8 billion global air preparation equipment market size in 2023
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$3.9 billion global industrial hydraulic filtration market size in 2023
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$2.2 billion global hydraulic hose market size in 2023
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$1.6 billion global hydraulic quick couplings market size in 2023
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$5.4 billion global fluid power components market size in 2023
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$1.2 billion global fluid power power unit market size in 2023
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$9.7 billion global mobile hydraulics market size in 2023
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$8.5 billion global industrial hydraulics market size in 2023
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$3.3 billion global hydraulic power pack market size in 2023
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$2.7 billion global hydraulic accumulator market size in 2023
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$4.6 billion global hydraulic seal market size in 2023
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$1.5 billion global pneumatic cylinder market size in 2023
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$3.2 billion global pneumatic valves market size in 2023
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$3.7 billion global industrial air compressor market size in 2023 (relevant to pneumatic systems enabling fluid power)
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$2.9 billion global industrial air dryer market size in 2023 (enabling fluid power reliability)
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$1.4 billion global industrial filter regulator lubricator (FRL) market size in 2023
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$4.8 billion global pneumatic tubing market size in 2023
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$2.0 billion global industrial gas spring market size in 2023 (used in motion systems with fluid-adjacent hydraulics/pneumatics)
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In 2023, US industrial production (NAICS-based) increased 0.8% year-over-year, signaling demand headwinds/tailwinds for capital goods industries that use fluid power.
Interpretation
Market Size Interpretation
For the market size angle, the data shows a strong growth outlook in key hydraulic components with global hydraulic pump sales forecast to reach $5.2 billion by 2028, alongside a large established base in 2023 such as $8.5 billion industrial hydraulics, suggesting steady expansion where demand is already material.
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Industry Trends5 stats
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6.7% of all CO2 emissions in the US came from transportation in 2022, a macro driver for demand in mobile hydraulics and off-road/vehicle-related equipment.
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33% of global final energy consumption is used by industry, which underpins the demand for efficiency-focused fluid power components and controls.
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22% of global CO2 emissions come from industry, reinforcing sustainability and energy-efficiency priorities that favor efficient hydraulics and pneumatics.
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As reported by the World Bank, global GDP grew by 2.5% in 2023 and was projected at 2.9% in 2024 (economic growth supports industrial equipment investment, including fluid power).
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The World Bank indicates global industrial production growth (index) accelerated to 0.8% in 2023 (industrial expansion supports demand for fluid power components).
Interpretation
Industry Trends Interpretation
With industry responsible for 22% of global CO2 emissions and using 33% of final energy, the industry trends shaping fluid power are clearly about sustainability and efficiency, while global growth signals steady investment demand with GDP at 2.5% in 2023 and projected 2.9% in 2024.
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User Adoption3 stats
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Demand-side management of compressed air (e.g., using automatic controls and pressure optimization) is a recognized best practice in the DOE’s compressed air system guidance, supporting adoption of monitoring/controls in plants.
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ISO 8573-1 air-quality classification adoption is required/used by many system specs to ensure reliable pneumatic actuation; classes define allowable solid particles, water, and oil content for compressed air.
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In the EU, the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (and its updated technical interpretations) drives adoption of harmonized safety standards for hydraulic and pneumatic machinery, affecting component selection and system designs.
Interpretation
User Adoption Interpretation
User adoption is being pulled forward by clear, standardized expectations, including demand side compressed air controls backed by DOE best practice and widespread use of ISO 8573-1 air quality classes, while in the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC is further shaping how users specify and design hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
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