Mass Flow Controller Market by Material, Connectivity Technology, Flow Measurement (Low, Medium, High), Application, Industry (Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductor), and Geography - Global Forecast to 2023

The mass flow controller market is likely to witness high growth in the coming years owing to the growing demand for mass flow controllers in the semiconductor industry for various applications and increasing demand for low flow rate mass flow controllers.

The mass flow controller market was valued at USD 963.0 Million in 2016 and is expected to reach USD 1,395.1 Million by 2023, at a growing CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period. The base year considered for the study is 2016, and the forecast period is between 2017 and 2023. The objective of the report is to provide a detailed analysis of the mass flow controller market based on material, connectivity technology, flow rate, application, industry, and region. The report provides detailed information on the major factors influencing the growth of the mass flow controller market. Moreover, the report provides a detailed overview of the value chain of mass flow controllers.

The research methodology used to estimate and forecast the mass flow controller market begins with obtaining data through secondary research such as Automation World, IEEE, and the newsletters and whitepapers of the leading players in this market. Moreover, offerings of the mass flow controller providers have been taken into consideration to determine the market segmentation. The bottom-up procedure has been employed to arrive at the overall size of the mass flow controller market from the revenue of key players. After arriving at the overall market size, the total market has been split into several segments and subsegments, which have then been verified through primary research by conducting extensive interviews with officials holding key positions in this market, such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and executives. The market breakdown and data triangulation procedures have been employed to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all the segments and subsegments. The breakdown of the profiles of primaries has been depicted in the following figure:

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The players offering mass flow controllers include Bronkhorst (Netherlands), Brooks (US), Burkert (Germany), Teledyne Hastings (US), HORIBA (Japan), Sensirion (Switzerland), Sierra (US), and  MKS (US).

Target Audience of the Report:

• Raw material and manufacturing equipment suppliers
• Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
• Integrated device manufacturers (IDMs)
• Original design manufacturers (ODMs)
• Technology, service, and solution providers
• Suppliers and distributors
• System integrators
• Government and other regulatory bodies
• Technology investors
• Research institutes and organizations
• Market research and consulting firms

This study answers several questions raised by stakeholders, primarily regarding the market segments to focus on in the next 2 to 5 years for prioritizing efforts and investments.

Scope of the Report:

This research report categorizes the overall mass flow controller market into material, connectivity technology, flow rate, application, industry, and region.

Mass Flow Controller Market, by Material

• Stainless Steel
• Exotic Alloys
• Others (Iron, Brass, Bronze)

Mass Flow Controller Market, by Connectivity Technology

• Analog
• PROFIBUS
• RS485
• ProfiNet
• FOUNDATION Fieldbus
• EtherCAT
• EtherNet/IP
• Modbus RTU
• Modbus TCPIP
• DeviceNet

Mass Flow Measurement Market, by Flow Rate

• Low Flow Rate
• Medium Flow Rate
• High Flow Rate

Mass Flow Controller Market, by Application

• Catalyst Research
• Gas Chromatography
• Spray and Coating Processes
• Fluid and Gas Processing and Control
• Fuel Cell
• Solar Cell
• Heat Treating

Mass Flow Controller Market, by Industry

• Chemicals
• Oil & Gas
• Food & Beverages
• Pharmaceuticals
• Metals & Mining
• Semiconductor
• Water & Wastewater Treatment

Mass Flow Controller Market, by Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific (APAC)
• Rest of the World (ROW)

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Company Information

• Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players on the basis of various blocks of the value chain

Country-Wise Breakup for RoW

• Country-wise split of the mass flow controller market in RoW

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 14)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Definition
    1.3 Study Scope
           1.3.1 Markets Covered
           1.3.2 Geographic Scope
           1.3.3 Years Considered for the Study
    1.4 Currency
    1.5 Package Size
    1.6 Market Stakeholders
    1.7 Limitations

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 18)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
                    2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primaries
    2.2 Market Size Estimation
           2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
    2.3 Market Share Estimation
    2.4 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
    2.5 Research Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 27)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 32)
    4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Overall Mass Flow Controller Market
    4.2 Mass Flow Controller Market in APAC By End-Use Industry & Country
    4.3 Global Mass Flow Controller Market By End-Use Industry
    4.4 Geographic Snapshot of Mass Flow Controller Market

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 36)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Market Dynamics
           5.2.1 Drivers
                    5.2.1.1 Chronic Demand for Mass Flow Controllers in Semiconductor Industry for Various Applications
                    5.2.1.2 High Demand for Mass Flow Controllers in Fuel Cells for Renewable Energy Applications
           5.2.2 Restraints
                    5.2.2.1 Variations in Differential Pressure Creates Offset in Flow Measurement/Differential Pressure Limitation
           5.2.3 Opportunities
                    5.2.3.1 Increasing Demand for Ultra-Low Flow Rate Mass Flow Controllers for Numerous Industrial and Medical Applications
                    5.2.3.2 Promising Growth in Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment
                    5.2.3.3 Increasing Demand for Mass Flow Controllers in Medical Fluids for Space Applications
           5.2.4 Challenges
                    5.2.4.1 Calibration of Mass Flow Controller is Media-Dependent
                    5.2.4.2 Physical Restraints of Mass Flow Controllers Limiting the Application Areas
    5.3 Value Chain Analysis

6 Mass Flow Controller Market, By Material Type (Page No. - 42)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Stainless Steel
    6.3 Exotic Alloys
    6.4 Others

7 Mass Flow Controller Market, By Flow Rate (Page No. - 46)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Low Flow Rate
    7.3 Medium Flow Rate
    7.4 High Flow Rate

8 Mass Flow Controller Market, By Connectivity Technology (Page No. - 51)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Analog
    8.3 Profibus
    8.4 RS-485
    8.5 Profinet
    8.6 Ethercat
    8.7 Ethernet/IP
    8.8 Modbus RTU
    8.9 Modbus TCPIP
    8.10 Device Net
    8.11 Foundation Fieldbus

9 Mass Flow Controller Market, By Application (Page No. - 57)
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Catalyst Research
    9.3 Gas Chromatography
    9.4 Spray and Coating Processes
    9.5 Fluid and Gas Processing and Control
    9.6 Fuel Cell
    9.7 Solar Cell
    9.8 Heat Treating

10 Mass Flow Controller Market, By End-Use Industry (Page No. - 61)
     10.1 Introduction
     10.2 Semiconductor
     10.3 Oil & Gas
     10.4 Chemicals
     10.5 Pharmaceuticals
     10.6 Metals & Mining
     10.7 Water & Wastewater Treatment
     10.8 Food & Beverages

11 Geographic Analysis (Page No. - 85)
     11.1 Introduction
     11.2 North America
             11.2.1 US
             11.2.2 Canada
             11.2.3 Mexico
     11.3 Europe
             11.3.1 UK
             11.3.2 Germany
             11.3.3 France
             11.3.4 Rest of Europe
     11.4 Asia Pacific
             11.4.1 China
             11.4.2 India
             11.4.3 Japan
             11.4.4 Taiwan
             11.4.5 South Korea
             11.4.6 Rest of APAC
     11.5 Rest of the World (RoW)
             11.5.1 Middle East
             11.5.2 Africa
             11.5.3 South America

12 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 108)
     12.1 Overview
     12.2 Market Share Analysis
     12.3 Competitive Scenario
             12.3.1 Product Launches and Developments/ Expansions/ Branding
             12.3.2 Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Mergers, Contracts, and Agreements

13 Company Profiles (Page No. - 113)
(Business Overview, Products Offered, Strength of Product Portfolio, Business Strategy Excellence, Recent Developments, Key Relationships)*
     13.1 Bronkhorst
     13.2 Brooks Instrument
     13.3 Burkert
     13.4 MKS Instruments
     13.5 Sierra Instruments
     13.6 Horiba
     13.7 Sensirion
     13.8 Teledyne Hastings
     13.9 Alicat Scientific
     13.10 Parker Hannifin
     13.11 Tokyo Keiso
     13.12 Vogtlin
     13.13 Azbil
*Details on Business Overview, Products Offered, Strength of Product Portfolio, Business Strategy Excellence, Recent Developments, Key Relationships Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.
     13.14 Key Innovators
             13.14.1 FC - Technik
             13.14.2 Apex Sciences
             13.14.3 Kofloc Kyoto

14 Appendix (Page No. - 151)
     14.1 Insights of Industry Experts
     14.2 Discussion Guide
     14.3 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
     14.4 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
     14.5 Available Customizations
     14.6 Related Reports
     14.7 Author Details

List of Tables (68 Tables)

Table 1 Mass Flow Controller Market, By Material Type, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 2 Mass Flow Controller Market, By Flow Rate, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 3 Low Flow Rate Mass Flow Controller Market, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 4 Medium Flow Rate Mass Flow Controller Market, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 5 High Flow Rate Mass Flow Controller Market, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 6 Mass Flow Controller Market, By Connectivity Technology, 2015 – 2023 (USD Million)
Table 7 Mass Flow Controller Offerings Based on Connectivity Technologies By the Key Industry Players
Table 8 Mass Flow Controller Market, By Application, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 9 Mass Flow Controller Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 10 Mass Flow Controller Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2023 (Thousand Units)
Table 11 Mass Flow Controller Market for Semiconductor Industry, By Region, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 12 Mass Flow Controller Market for Semiconductor Industry in North America, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 13 Mass Flow Controller Market for Semiconductor Industry in Europe, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 14 Mass Flow Controller Market for Semiconductor Industry in APAC, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 15 Mass Flow Controller Market for Semiconductor Industry in RoW, By Region, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 16 Mass Flow Controller Market for Oil & Gas Industry, By Region, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 17 Mass Flow Controller Market for Oil & Gas Industry in North America, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 18 Mass Flow Controller Market for Oil & Gas Industry in Europe, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 19 Mass Flow Controller Market for Oil & Gas Industry in APAC, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 20 Mass Flow Controller Market for Oil & Gas Industry in RoW, By Region, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 21 Mass Flow Controller Market for Chemicals Industry, By Region, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 22 Mass Flow Controller Market for Chemicals Industry in North America, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 23 Mass Flow Controller Market for Chemicals Industry in Europe, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 24 Mass Flow Controller Market for Chemicals Industry in APAC, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 25 Mass Flow Controller Market for Chemicals Industry in RoW, By Region, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 26 Mass Flow Controller Market for Pharmaceuticals Industry, By Region, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 27 Mass Flow Controller Market for Pharmaceuticals Industry in North America, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 28 Mass Flow Controller Market for Pharmaceuticals Industry in Europe, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 29 Mass Flow Controller Market for Pharmaceuticals Industry in APAC, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 30 Mass Flow Controller Market for Pharmaceuticals Industry in RoW, By Region, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 31 Mass Flow Controller Market for Metals and Mining Industry, By Region, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 32 Mass Flow Controller Market for Metals & Mining Industry in North America, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 33 Mass Flow Controller Market for Metals & Mining Industry in Europe, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 34 Mass Flow Controller Market for Metals & Mining Industry in APAC, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 35 Mass Flow Controller Market for Metals & Mining Industry in RoW, By Region, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 36 Mass Flow Controller Market for Water & Wastewater Treatment Industry, By Region, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 37 Mass Flow Controller Market for Water & Wastewater Treatment Industry in North America, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 38 Mass Flow Controller Market for Water & Wastewater Treatment Industry in Europe, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 39 Mass Flow Controller Market for Water & Wastewater Treatment Industry in APAC, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 40 Mass Flow Controller Market for Water & Wastewater Treatment Industry in RoW, By Region, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 41 Mass Flow Controller Market for Food & Beverages Industry, By Region, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 42 Mass Flow Controller Market for Food & Beverages Industry in North America, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 43 Mass Flow Controller Market for Food & Beverages Industry in Europe, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 44 Mass Flow Controller Market for Food & Beverages Industry in APAC, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 45 Mass Flow Controller Market for Food & Beverages Industry in RoW, By Region, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 46 Mass Flow Controller Market, By Region, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 47 Mass Flow Controller Market in North America, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 48 Mass Flow Controller Market in Us, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 49 Mass Flow Controller Market in Canada, By End-User Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 50 Mass Flow Controller Market in Mexico, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 51 Mass Flow Controller Market in Europe, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 52 Mass Flow Controller Market in Uk, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 53 Mass Flow Controller Market in Germany, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 54 Mass Flow Controller Market in France, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 55 Mass Flow Controller Market in Rest of Europe, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 56 Mass Flow Controller Market in Asia Pacific, By Country, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 57 Mass Flow Controller Market in China, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 58 Mass Flow Controller Market in India, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 59 Mass Flow Controller Market in Japan, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 60 Mass Flow Controller Market in Taiwan, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 61 Mass Flow Controller Market in South Korea, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 62 Mass Flow Controller Market in Rest of APAC, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 63 Mass Flow Controller Market in RoW, By Region, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 64 Mass Flow Controller Market in Middle East, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 65 Mass Flow Controller Market in Africa, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 66 Mass Flow Controller Market in South America, By End- Use Industry, 2015–2023 (USD Million)
Table 67 Most Recent Product Launches and Developments in the Mass Flow Controller Market
Table 68 5 Most Recent Acquisitions, Mergers, Agreements, Joint Ventures, and Contracts in the Mass Flow Controller Market

List of Figures (39 Figures)

Figure 1 Mass Flow Controller Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Mass Flow Controller Market: Research Design
Figure 3 Research Flow of Market Size Estimation
Figure 4 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 5 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 6 Data Triangulation
Figure 7 Assumptions of the Research Study
Figure 8 Semiconductor Industry to Hold the Largest Size of the Mass Flow Controller Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 9 Exotic Alloys Material Expected to Be the Fastest-Growing Material of Mass Flow Controller Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 10 Profinet Connectivity Technology is Expected to Be the Fastest-Growing in Mass Flow Controller Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 11 Low Flow Rate Mass Flow Controllers Expected to Lead the Mass Flow Controller Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 12 Mass Flow Controller Market for Spray & Coating Processes Expected to Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 13 APAC to Be the Fastest-Growing Market for Mass Flow Controllers During the Forecast Period
Figure 14 Continuous Demand for Mass Flow Controllers in Semiconductor for Critical Applications Industry Drives the Market Growth
Figure 15 Semiconductor Market in APAC Will Dominate Mass Flow Controller Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 16 Pharmaceuticals Expected to Be the Fastest-Growing Industry in the Mass Flow Controller Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 17 Mass Flow Controller Market in APAC Countries is Expected to Witness Highest Growth Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 18 Value Chain Analysis: Major Value is Added By Original Equipment Manufacturers
Figure 19 Mass Flow Controllers Made From Exotic Alloys Expected to Lead the Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 20 Oil Industry Trends (2000–2015)
Figure 21 Gas Industry Trends (2000–2015)
Figure 22 Middle East is Expected to Hold Highest Share in Oil & Gas Industry of Mass Flow Controller Market in RoW
Figure 23 Mass Flow Controller Market: Geographic Snapshot
Figure 24 North America: the Mass Flow Controller Market Snapshot
Figure 25 Pharmaceutical Industry to Witness the Highest CAGR in the Mass Flow Controller Market in Canada During the Forecast Period
Figure 26 Europe: Mass Flow Controller Market Snapshot
Figure 27 Semiconductor Industry to Hold the Largest Size of the German Mass Flow Controller Market By 2023
Figure 28 APAC: Mass Flow Controller Market Snapshot
Figure 29 RoW: Mass Flow Controller Market Snapshot
Figure 30 Companies in the Mass Flow Controller Market Adopted Product Launches as the Key Growth Strategy Between January 2014 and September 2017
Figure 31 Market Share Analysis, 2016
Figure 32 Mass Flow Controller Market Evaluation Framework
Figure 33 Brooks Instrument: Company Snapshot
Figure 34 MKS Instruments: Company Snapshot
Figure 35 Horiba: Company Snapshot
Figure 36 Teledyne Hastings: Company Snapshot
Figure 37 Alicat Scientific: Company Snapshot
Figure 38 Parker Hannifin: Company Snapshot
Figure 39 Azbil: Company Snapshot

The mass flow controller market is expected to grow from USD 1,019.4 Million in 2017 to USD 1,395.1 Million by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.4% between 2017 and 2023. The growth of this market is fueled by the growing demand for mass flow controllers in the semiconductor industry for various applications, high demand for mass flow controllers in fuel cells for renewable energy applications, and increasing demand for ultra-low flow rate mass flow controllers for numerous industrial and medical applications. The organic and inorganic growth strategies, such as product developments, expansions, partnerships, contracts and agreements, and acquisitions, would further drive the growth of this market.

The mass flow controller market for the low flow rate measurement is expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2017 and 2023 owing to the increasing demand for low flow rate mass flow controllers for various critical applications in industries such as medicals and pharmaceuticals, which drives the demand for low flow rate mass flow controllers.

Based on applications, the market for spray and coating processes is expected to grow at a higher CAGR between 2017 and 2023. This growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for mass flow controllers for liquid and gas treatment applications in various industries such as semiconductor, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

The market for exotic alloys is expected to witness the highest CAGR in the overall mass flow controller market between 2017 and 2023. The market for mass flow controllers made of exotic alloys is highly influenced by industries such as semiconductor, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals because of its properties to deal with high pressure, critical temperature, and high corrosion capacity in different media.

Among various industries, semiconductor held the largest share of the overall mass flow controller market in 2016. This is attributed to the growing use of mass flow controllers in various processes of the semiconductor equipment manufacturing.

The mass flow controller market in Asia Pacific (APAC) is expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2017 and 2023. Continuously increasing population growth has a positive impact on the medical and pharmaceuticals industries. The aging population contributes to the sustainable growth of the market for medical devices. Emerging economies such as China and India, owing to their huge population, are rapidly driving the demand for mass flow controllers in the medical and pharmaceuticals industries. The mass flow controller market in emerging economies, such as China, India, and Japan, is expected to grow at the highest CAGR because of the increasing technological advances in medical and healthcare devices due to the increasing population of these countries.

China, Japan, and India are the major countries driving the growth of the mass flow controller market in APAC.

Variations in differential pressure of the mass flow controller create offset in flow measurement is the major restraining factor for the mass flow controller market growth. The consumers of mass flow controllers are the key players in industries such as semiconductor, oil & gas, metals & mining, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, and water & wastewater treatment. The major demand for mass flow controllers is from the semiconductor and pharmaceuticals industries. Hence, in the coming years, continuously growing medical and pharmaceutical equipment market is expected to offer lucrative opportunities to mass flow controller providers.

Key market players in the mass flow controller market are Bronkhorst (Netherlands), Brooks (US), Burkert (Germany), Teledyne Hastings (US), HORIBA (Japan), Sensirion (Switzerland), Alicat Scientific (UK), Sierra (US), and MKS (US). These companies focus on strategies such as product launches and developments, partnerships, expansions, contracts and agreements, and acquisitions to enhance their service offerings and expand their business.

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