Chopper Pumps Market Share and Forecast by 2030

The chopper pumps market size is projected to reach US$ 1,714.89 million by 2030 from US$ 1,109.69 million in 2022. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.6% in 2022–2030. The significantly growing demand across several sectors, including water and wastewater treatment, food & beverages, and chemicals, is likely to drive the global chopper pump market growth during the forecast period. Chopper pumps are widely used in the extraction of wastewater from various plants in the food and beverages, chemical sector. The use of chopper pumps is increasing at a rapid pace owing to the rising demand for recycled water and the increasing scarcity of water.  Rising focus on water and wastewater treatment plants with government initiatives and funding drives the chopper pumps market growth.

Increasing demand for maintaining proper sewage lines to reduce environmental pollution is leading to the application of chopper pumps. Chopper pumps have the capability to handle concentrated solid waste in various industrial sectors. Environmental protection and rising government support for investment in wastewater treatment plants in European countries such as Germany, the UK, France, and Italy are major driving factors for the chopper pumps market. Chopper pumps are designed to pump highly contaminated liquids with a high dry content. These pumps are used in different end-use industry verticals such as agriculture, wastewater treatment, chemicals, food, and beverages.

Chopper Pumps Market Analysis

Chopper pumps have a wide range of applications in industries such as wastewater treatment, aquaculture, food processing, bioenergy, pulp and paper, and oil & gas. Chopper pumps are suitable for pumping solid waste, sludge and grease from these industries, as mentioned above. These chopper pumps have an operating pressure range of up to 6 bar. Hence, it replaces most other types of displacement pumps.

Chopper Pumps Market Overview

A chopper pump not only pumps the solid waste, but while it is pumping, it also tears solids into much smaller pieces so it may be passed on through the pump and not jam the waste lines from the pump to the later terminal point. Chopper pumps are generally deployed in many sewage applications, emerging as essential to several wastewater applications. The increasing application of chopper pumps in agricultural and industrial sectors is also positively fuelling the chopper pump market growth. The changing type of waste products, such as sanitary wipes, napkins, and masks has also boosted the demand for high-end chopper pumps to manage tough plastic waste. Plastic-driven waste is fibrous, does not dissolve, and is not biodegradable. An advanced chopper pump can shred the highly concentrated solid waste in bulk more finely and ensures that the pump does not block and adjacent pipes are also free from blocking downstream. Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific are showing positive developments in the chopper pumps market. The US, Germany, and the UK are among the major countries portraying high-demand trends globally.

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Chopper Pumps Market Drivers and Opportunities

Growing Use of Chopper Pumps in Wastewater Treatment Boosting Chopper Pumps Market

Volumes of wastewater have been gradually increasing over time with the rising population, developments in water supply, augmented living standards, and financial growth. Every year, ~380 billion m3 (cubic meters) of municipal wastewater is produced globally. Households and industries mostly generate wastewater. In addition, the volume of sewage is also rising in line with population growth. Wastewater and sewage contain toxic substances, harmful chemicals, and trash correlated with contemporary consumer lifestyles. Sewage carries microbial pollutants, plastic particles, and residues of medications that can pollute water and impact food security and human health. The issue is severe in heavily populated areas that lack treatment facilities. Thus, the growing need for wastewater management is driving the chopper pump market.

Rising Government Support and Initiatives for the Water and Waste Water Treatment Plants

Governments of several countries are focusing on installing proper wastewater and sewage treatment facilities to protect the environment from pollution. For instance, in 2022, more than 16,000 public wastewater treatment systems were in the US. Over 80% of the US population takes their water from these drinking water systems, and about 75% of the US population has sanitary sewerage treated by these wastewater systems. The growing need for pollution control and utilizing wastewater in a better way after treatment has been a major driving factor in the chopper pump market. Major projects such as Noman Cole Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Replacement, Walnut Creek WWTP Expansion to 100 MGD, South Country One Water Campus AWWTF, Cave Creek Water Reclamation Plant Rehabilitation, and FWRC Preliminary and Primary Treatment Improvements are serving the US states of Texas, Virginia, Florida, Nevada, and Arizona. The growing use of chopper pumps in water and wastewater treatment facilities and sewage management infrastructures is leading the chopper pump market's growth.

Chopper Pumps Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the chopper pump market analysis are type and end-users.

• Based on type, the global chopper pump market is divided into submersible chopper pumps, cantilever chopper pumps, vertical dry pit chopper pumps, self-priming chopper pumps, end suction chopper pumps, and vertical wet well chopper pumps. There is increased adoption of submersible chopper pumps in wastewater treatment plants and agricultural applications. They are specifically intended to support the treatment of wastewater and water with suspended materials.
• The chopper pumps market for submersible pumps is highly competitive, with prominent firms holding significant shares in the US and Europe. Submersible chopper pump manufacturers are focused on developing and expanding the production of submersible chopper pumps for large discharge sizes and long-term sustainability to ensure water and wastewater treatment. Submersible chopper pumps offer extraordinarily high flow rates compared to other pumps and are suitable for a wide range of liquid pumping applications. As a result, there is a surge invest in developing submersible chopper pumps. A few of the major manufacturers in the global chopper pumps market of submersible chopper pumps are Vaughan Company, Millennium Pumps, T-T Pumps, Xylem, Cornell Pump, EDDY Pump, Landia, Delta Mechanical & Electrical Industries, Hayward Gordon, DeTech Pump, Phoenix Pumps, Witte Pumps & Technology, Chemineer, Gruppo Zenit, Epos PJSC, and WAMGROUP S.p.A., among others.
• Based on end-users, the global market is divided into agriculture, food and beverages, water and wastewater treatment, chemical and petrochemical, and others. Among these water and wastewater treatment segment is growing with the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Chopper Pumps Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the chopper pumps market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.

North America is expected to grow at a rapid pace owing to rising demand for wastewater treatment plants in the US. The US is leading the chopper pumps market due to the increasing application of chopper pumps in wastewater treatment facilities. Chopper pumps are leveraged for pumping milking sheds and wastewater having solids in abattoirs. Growing concern for environmental protection and reducing soil degradation are major factors boosting the demand for wastewater treatment facilities across the US. The US Environmental Protection Agency has issued Effluent Guidelines and national regulatory guidelines for wastewater discharged to surface waters and municipal sewage treatment facilities. In the US, approximately 16,000 wastewater treatment plants are operational at 81% of their design competencies, while 15% have accomplished or surpassed it in 2022. Increasing urban ecosystems indicate that these facilities are anticipated to be adapted widely to manage the wastewater requirement of the US. The growing number of wastewater treatment facilities is another factor driving the chopper pumps market in the US. In addition, there is a rising application of chopper pumps in the chemical industry to maintain the integrity of chemical processes and maintain worker and environmental safety in the country.

Chopper Pumps Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Chopper Pumps Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Chopper Pumps Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Chopper Pumps Market Report Scope

Chopper Pumps Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Chopper Pumps Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

Major Companies operating in the Chopper Pumps Market are:

1. Vaughan Company
2. Millennium Pumps
3. T-T Pumps
4. Xylem
5. Cornell Pump
6. EDDY Pump

Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.

Chopper Pumps Market News and Recent Developments

The Chopper Pumps market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. The following is a list of developments in the market for innovations, business expansion, and strategies:

• In April 2024, Sulzer inaugurated its new production facility in Easley, South Carolina, US. The new manufacturing facility consists of state-of-the-art technologies and processes for manufacturing the chopper submersible grinder and sewage pumps. Sulzer invested more than US$ 11 million to expand its production capacity using the advanced manufacturing facility in the US. With this expansion, Sulzer strengthened its supply chain in the US to offer a wide range of products that comply with the Build America’s Buy America Act (BABA). (Source: Eurofins, Press Release)
• In 2023, Sulzer signed an agreement with JTC Corp to build a new research center for its separation technology solutions. The new facility is located at the Jurong Innovation District's CleanTech Park, Singapore's first eco-business park specifically designed to support clean and sustainable manufacturing and urban solutions. (Source: SGS, Newsletter)

Chopper Pumps Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “Chopper Pumps Market Size and Forecast (2020–2030)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering the following areas:

• Chopper Pumps Market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
• Market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
• Chopper Pumps Market Trends
• Detailed PEST Analysis and SWOT analysis
• Chopper Pumps Market Analysis covering key market trends, Global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments.
• Chopper Pumps Market Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments.
• Detailed Company Profiles