Market demand analysis:
Demand in the energy industry is strong:
Oil and gas field: A large number of gate valves are needed in the extraction, transportation and processing of oil and gas. With the continuous growth of global energy demand and the advancement of new oil and gas field development projects, the demand for gate valves remains stable.
Power industry: The construction and operation of power plants are also inseparable from gate valves. Whether it is traditional thermal power, hydropower, or emerging nuclear power, wind power and other fields, gate valves are widely used in steam systems, cooling systems, water supply and drainage systems, etc.
Demand in the chemical industry is stable: Various corrosive, flammable and explosive media are involved in the chemical production process, which puts high demands on the material, sealing performance and corrosion resistance of gate valves.
Demand growth in the water treatment industry: With the increasing severity of the global water shortage problem, the water treatment industry has developed rapidly. In foreign countries, urban water supply, sewage treatment, seawater desalination and other projects are increasing, and a large number of gate valves are needed in these projects to control the flow and pressure of water.
Diverse demand in the construction industry: Water supply and drainage systems, HVAC systems, fire protection systems, etc. in the construction industry all require gate valves. In large-scale construction projects abroad, the quality and performance requirements of gate valves are high, and it is also necessary to select appropriate gate valve types according to different building uses and design requirements, such as ordinary gate valves, elastic seat seal gate valves, etc.
Future development trends:
Product intelligence: With the development of Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things technology, the foreign gate valve market will increasingly tend to intelligent products. Intelligent gate valves can realize functions such as remote monitoring, fault diagnosis, and automatic adjustment, which improves production efficiency and safety.
Material innovation: In order to meet the special needs of different industries, the materials of gate valves will continue to innovate. On the one hand, high-performance alloy materials, ceramic materials, etc. will be more widely used to improve the corrosion resistance, wear resistance and high temperature resistance of gate valves; on the other hand, the research and development of new materials will reduce the weight of gate valves and improve their service life and reliability.
Environmental protection and energy saving: Against the background of increasing global environmental awareness, the demand for environmentally friendly and energy-saving products in the foreign gate valve market will gradually increase.
Customized services: There are differences in the needs of different industries and customers for gate valves, so customized services will become the development trend of the foreign gate valve market in the future. Manufacturers will provide personalized gate valve design, production and installation services according to customers’ specific requirements to meet their special needs.
Market competition intensifies: On the one hand, internationally renowned brands will continue to occupy the high-end market and maintain competitiveness through technological innovation and brand advantages; on the other hand, manufacturers in emerging markets will continue to rise and compete for mid- and low-end market share through price advantages and rapid response capabilities.