Centrifugal Axial Flow Pump Market is expected to reach US$ 4.20 Billion by 2031

Global Centrifugal Axial Flow Pump Market Forecast to 2031: Key Insights

According to our latest study on "Global Centrifugal Axial Flow Pump Market – Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis – by Stage, Operation Type, Type, End User, and Geography," the market was valued at US$ 3.02 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 4.20 billion by 2031. The centrifugal axial flow pump market size is estimated to register a CAGR of 5.05% during 2025–2031. 

Industries have turned to centrifugal axial flow pumps as one of their major technologies for high-volume and low-head fluid handling, which is a prominent centrifugal axial flow pump market trend. These pumps have been massively utilized in large-scale water and wastewater treatment plants to carry out the intake, circulation, and discharge of water at very low energy consumption levels which in turn is driving the centrifugal market share for water and wastewater industry in the coming years. In agriculture, they perform irrigation, drainage, and flood control functions, thus providing a reliable water supply. Power plants employ them for condenser cooling and circulation purposes, while chemical and process industries use them for evaporation, crystallization, and slurry handling. Strict regulations on sustainable water management have driven a rapid shift away from old pumping systems. This transition is further accelerated by the expansion of municipal infrastructure and industrialization in emerging markets, leading to the adoption of modern axial flow designs. Besides this, the use of variable frequency drives, better impeller geometries, and corrosion-resistant materials is increasing efficiency, decreasing the possibility of cavitation, and extending maintenance intervals, thus providing a great return on investment for industrial users. 

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Agriculture Irrigation Projects Demand Efficient Pump Systems 

The centrifugal axial flow pump market growth is mainly attributed to growing agricultural irrigation projects, where farmers and water authorities look for energy-efficient irrigation methods. Axial flow pumps are ideal for surface irrigation schemes such as canal lifting, pond irrigation, and flood irrigation of rice, sugarcane, and other water-intensive crops. They offer a large discharge capacity and consume less energy compared to conventional centrifugal pumps. 

Government-supported irrigation modernization programs in South and Southeast Asia, Africa, and parts of Latin America—along with climate-resilient agriculture initiatives—are encouraging low-lift surface water schemes, which are well-suited for axial flow pump technology. Favorable conditions for modern axial flow pump designs in countries such as Bangladesh and Nigeria can significantly reduce irrigation time, lower diesel or electricity consumption, and cut operating costs. In addition, the presence of submersible and horizontal axial flow variants makes installation possible in canals, sump wells, and drainage structures.

Global Centrifugal Axial Flow Pump Market: Segmental Overview

By stage, centrifugal axial flow pumps are bifurcated into single-stage and multistage pumps. The single-stage segment held the largest centrifugal axial flow pump market share. 

Single-stage pumps are favored for their simple design, low operational costs, and high water-transport efficiency at low-pressure heads. A single-stage axial flow pump uses only one impeller to produce an axial flow; thus, the construction is simple, the component wear is low, and the mechanical complexity is minimal, thus offering benefits such as lower maintenance and faster installation for cost-sensitive sectors. 

Therefore, the demand for single-stage units is rapidly increasing in large irrigation schemes, flood control projects, water distribution networks, and condenser circulation systems in power plants—where continuous, energy-efficient flow is critical and hence driving the centrifugal axial flow pump market growth. Large-scale global investment programs aimed at irrigation expansion, urban water security, and coastal protection are directly increasing the installed base, in particular, across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and emerging African markets. Besides that, energy-efficiency and sustainable water management mandates are further helping replacement decisions to be shifted from outdated pumping technologies to modern single-stage axial flow pump designs.

Global Centrifugal Axial Flow Pump Market Analysis: Competitive Landscape and Key Developments
The global centrifugal axial flow pump market report highlights the factors driving market expansion and the key developments of prominent players. Xylem Inc., Sulzer Ltd., The Weir Group PLC, Gorman-Rupp Company (Gorman-Rupp Pumps), Grundfos Holding A/S, C.R.I. Pumps Private Limited, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Denwell Fluid Controls, Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), and Ebara Corporation are among the prominent players profiled in the global centrifugal axial flow pump market report. Market players focus on new product launches, expansion, diversification, and acquisition strategies, which enable them to capitalize on prevailing business opportunities.

• In October 2025, Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) launched the Vertical Inline Long Coupled “KW-LC” Pumps, expanding their ever-growing portfolio in the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) segment. The KW-LC pump is a space-saving, vertical, long-coupled design that simplifies piping and has a compact structure. Moreover, the KW-LC pump is a vertical inline pump with axial flow characteristics.

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