Furnace Burner Market

The article discusses the expected downward trend in the furnace burner market over the next eight years, with forecasts indicating a decrease in both market volume and value. Detailed analysis is provided on global consumption, production, imports, and exports of furnace burners, mechanical stokers, mechanical grates, and mechanical ash dischargers. Key insights include the top countries for consumption, production, and imports, as well as the types of furnace burners in highest demand. The data presented covers trends from 2012 to 2022, highlighting growth rates, fluctuations in prices, and notable developments in the market.

Market Forecast

The furnace burner market is expected to start a downward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to decrease slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of -0.3% for the eight-year period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to 188M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of +0.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $3.5B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Furnace Burners, Mechanical Stokers, Mechanical Grates And Mechanical Ash Dischargers

In 2022, global furnace burner consumption amounted to 192M units, increasing by 6.6% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

The global furnace burner market value rose to $3.3B in 2022, growing by 1.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, showed a mild shrinkage. Global consumption peaked at $3.7B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the Netherlands (38M units), China (33M units) and the United States (24M units), together accounting for 50% of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +40.9%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($986M) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($262M). It was followed by Japan.

In the United States, the furnace burner market remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (-0.6% per year) and Japan (-3.2% per year).

In 2022, the highest levels of furnace burner per capita consumption was registered in the Netherlands (2,196 units per 1000 persons), followed by Austria (616 units per 1000 persons), the United States (72 units per 1000 persons) and Germany (71 units per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of furnace burner was estimated at 24 units per 1000 persons.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the furnace burner per capita consumption in the Netherlands totaled +40.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (-8.1% per year) and the United States (-1.8% per year).

Production

World Production of Furnace Burners, Mechanical Stokers, Mechanical Grates And Mechanical Ash Dischargers

In 2022, approx. 159M units of furnace burners, mechanical stokers, mechanical grates and mechanical ash dischargers were produced worldwide; growing by 7.5% against 2021 figures. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 9.7% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 197M units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, furnace burner production amounted to $2.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $3.7B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (43M units), the United States (22M units) and the Netherlands (15M units), with a combined 50% share of global production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +42.2%), while production for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

Imports

World Imports of Furnace Burners, Mechanical Stokers, Mechanical Grates And Mechanical Ash Dischargers

In 2022, approx. 91M units of furnace burners, mechanical stokers, mechanical grates and mechanical ash dischargers were imported worldwide; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 21%. Global imports peaked at 103M units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, furnace burner imports contracted modestly to $1.4B in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.7B. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of global imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports By Country

The Netherlands represented the key importer of furnace burners, mechanical stokers, mechanical grates and mechanical ash dischargers in the world, with the volume of imports accounting for 25M units, which was near 27% of total imports in 2022. Indonesia (5.8M units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Russia (4.8M units). All these countries together took near 12% share of total imports. Germany (3.6M units), France (3.1M units), the United States (3M units), China (2.9M units), Turkey (2.8M units), Nigeria (2.7M units), Italy (2.6M units), the UK (2.6M units), Canada (1.8M units) and Slovakia (1.5M units) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of +26.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Nigeria (+35.7%), Slovakia (+7.3%), Italy (+6.1%), the United States (+4.5%), Indonesia (+3.8%), the UK (+3.8%), Germany (+3.5%) and Turkey (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +35.7% from 2012-2022. France and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Canada (-1.3%) and China (-7.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands and Nigeria increased by +24 and +2.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($114M), Russia ($113M) and Germany ($94M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 23% of global imports. The United States, Turkey, France, Canada, the UK, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Italy, Slovakia and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +18.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports By Type

Mechanical stokers was the key type of furnace burners, mechanical stokers, mechanical grates and mechanical ash dischargers in the world, with the volume of imports accounting for 24M units, which was near 81% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by furnace burners for solid fuel or gas (4.1M units) and furnace burners for liquid fuel (1.5M units), together mixing up a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mechanical stokers imports of stood at +3.4%. At the same time, furnace burners for solid fuel or gas (+3.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, furnace burners for solid fuel or gas emerged as the fastest-growing type imported in the world, with a CAGR of +3.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, furnace burners for liquid fuel (-2.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of mechanical stokers increased by +2.7 percentage points. The shares of the other products remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, furnace burners for solid fuel or gas ($927M) constitutes the largest type of furnace burners, mechanical stokers, mechanical grates and mechanical ash dischargers imported worldwide, comprising 70% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by furnace burners for liquid fuel ($228M), with a 17% share of global imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the value of furnace burners for solid fuel or gas imports was relatively modest. For the other products, the average annual rates were as follows: furnace burners for liquid fuel (-3.4% per year) and mechanical stokers (+0.1% per year).

Import Prices By Type

The average furnace burner import price stood at $16 per unit in 2022, which is down by -3.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $22 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was furnace burners for solid fuel or gas ($228 per unit), while the price for mechanical stokers ($7.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by liquid fuel furnace burner (-1.4%), while the other products experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Import Prices By Country

The average furnace burner import price stood at $16 per unit in 2022, falling by -3.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $22 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($39 per unit), while the Netherlands ($1.3 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Furnace Burners, Mechanical Stokers, Mechanical Grates And Mechanical Ash Dischargers

In 2022, global exports of furnace burners, mechanical stokers, mechanical grates and mechanical ash dischargers shrank to 58M units, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum at 84M units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, furnace burner exports fell to $1.3B in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 19%. The global exports peaked at $1.7B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (12M units), Italy (12M units) and Germany (9.9M units) was the main exporter of furnace burners, mechanical stokers, mechanical grates and mechanical ash dischargers in the world, mixing up 59% of total export. The following exporters - Austria (2.1M units), Poland (1.6M units), the Netherlands (1.5M units), South Korea (1.4M units), India (1.3M units), Romania (1.3M units) and the United States (1.1M units) - together made up 18% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +11.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($347M), Italy ($301M) and China ($103M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 58% of global exports. The United States, Austria, South Korea, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +8.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports By Type

Mechanical stokers was the main type of furnace burners, mechanical stokers, mechanical grates and mechanical ash dischargers in the world, with the volume of exports finishing at 12M units, which was near 75% of total exports in 2022. Furnace burners for solid fuel or gas (2.6M units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by furnace burners for liquid fuel (1.6M units). All these products together held near 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mechanical stokers exports of stood at -6.6%. furnace burners for solid fuel or gas (-2.1%) and furnace burners for liquid fuel (-3.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of furnace burners for solid fuel or gas (+4.9 p.p.) and furnace burners for liquid fuel (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of mechanical stokers (-7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, furnace burners for solid fuel or gas ($871M) remains the largest type of furnace burners, mechanical stokers, mechanical grates and mechanical ash dischargers supplied worldwide, comprising 70% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by furnace burners for liquid fuel ($233M), with a 19% share of global exports.

For furnace burners for solid fuel or gas, exports declined by an average annual rate of -1.3% over the period from 2012-2022. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: furnace burners for liquid fuel (-4.6% per year) and mechanical stokers (-4.9% per year).

Export Prices By Type

The average furnace burner export price stood at $22 per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -4.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $26 per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was furnace burners for solid fuel or gas ($338 per unit), while the average price for exports of mechanical stokers ($12 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by mechanical stoker (+1.8%), while the other products experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Export Prices By Country

The average furnace burner export price stood at $22 per unit in 2022, reducing by -4.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 29%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $26 per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($69 per unit), while India ($8.4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform