Mass Flow Controller Market Outlook:
Mass Flow Controller Market size was estimated at USD 1.89 billion in 2024 and is expected to surpass USD 4.27 billion by the end of 2037, rising at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-2037. In 2025, the industry size of mass flow controller is assessed at USD 2.01 billion.
The expansion of semiconductor and electronics manufacturing capacity remains the primary growth engine behind the mass flow controller market. According to the U.S. Department of Energy data, semiconductor fabs have expanded their capacity approximately 21% per year over the last three years to address the unprecedented global demand for chips. The mass flow controller is used to properly deliver gases under precise conditions as millions of wafers are processed in fabs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Producer Price Index (PPI) of “Turbine, mass-flow, and other types” flow instruments has increased about 6% over the last year due to an increase in production pricing.
The procurement of raw materials for MFC manufacturing has remained steady (stainless steel, silicon chips, and precision electronics) and is reliably supplied via existing international trade routes. According to the U.S. Census data, exports of capital goods (including flow control devices) were $190.6 billion in April 2025, a year-over-year growth of $1.1 billion. The U.S. consumer price index for industrial machinery shows similar index increases for equipment costs as referenced from the BLS indexes utilized in EPA cost models. The U.S. federal government supports R&D work in flow control and on the topics of hydrogen and advanced gas systems used in semiconductor fabrication. While an overall budget may be included in larger energy-tech programs, the value of each program is discouraging to track.
Mass Flow Controller Market - Growth Drivers and Challenges
Growth Drivers
- Rising investments in biotechnology & pharma: There are various kinds of flow control systems, and in 2023, the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors have been implementing increasingly advanced flow control systems for the production of vaccines, biologics, and drugs. For example, estimates indicate that global pharmaceutical R&D expenditures topped USD 245 billion in 2023, and the U.S. FDA approved more biologics than ever before. Flow controllers can ensure sterile, precise, and reproducible fluid handling. The main adopters of flow controllers are Europe and North America. Companies such as Sartorius, Thermo Fisher, and others have integrated smart flow technologies to comply with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), improve operational efficiencies, and manage process controls.
- Wastewater treatment and environmental monitoring: Flow controllers are also essential to dosing chemicals and flow control in water treatment systems—according to World Bank data, funding for wastewater treatment infrastructure was USD 119 billion in 2023 and is growing because of increased integration of smart metering. The need for near real-time flow monitoring arises from regulatory requirements from governments under the U.S. EPA's Clean Water Act and the EU Water Framework Directive. Municipal and industrial wastewater operators are also looking to upgrade their systems to decrease wastewater contaminants, increase legal compliance, and publicly disclose compliance.
Mass Flow Controller Trade Data (2019–2024)
Global Import & Export Trends ($ Billion)
|
Year |
Global Exports |
Global Imports |
Key Exporters |
Key Importers |
|
2019 |
2.9 |
3 |
Japan, Germany, U.S. |
China, U.S., South Korea |
|
2020 |
2.6 (-10.8%) |
2.7 (-10.4%) |
Japan, Germany |
China, U.S. |
|
2021 |
3.1 (+21%) |
3.2 (+19.3%) |
Japan, U.S. |
China, Germany |
|
2022 |
3.6 (+16.8%) |
3.7 (+16.2%) |
Japan, Germany |
China, U.S. |
|
2023 |
3.8 (+5.8%) |
3.9 (+5.7%) |
Japan, South Korea |
U.S., China |
|
2024 |
4.1 (+8.2%) |
4.2 (+7.8%) |
Japan, Germany |
China, U.S. |
Key Trade Routes (2022 Data)
|
Route |
Export Value ($B) |
Growth (2019–2022) |
Major Products |
|
Japan → Asia |
1.3 |
+26% |
Semiconductor MFCs |
|
Europe → North America |
0.9 |
+9% CAGR |
Industrial Gas MFCs |
|
U.S. → Europe |
0.7 |
+13% |
High-Precision MFCs |
|
China → ASEAN |
0.6 |
+19% |
Chemical MFCs |
Mass Flow Controller (MFC) Market Overview
Price History & Unit Sales (2019–2023)
|
Year |
Avg. Price (USD) |
Unit Sales (K) |
NA Price (USD) |
Europe Price (USD) |
Asia Price (USD) |
|
2019 |
1,201 |
421 |
1,451 |
1,381 |
1,051 |
|
2020 |
1,251 |
441 |
1,501 |
1,401 |
1,101 |
|
2021 |
1,401 |
471 |
1,651 |
1,551 |
1,251 |
|
2022 |
1,551 |
491 |
1,801 |
1,701 |
1,401 |
|
2023 |
1,601 |
501 |
1,851 |
1,751 |
1,451 |
Raw Material Costs (Stainless Steel)
|
Year |
Stainless Steel Price Index |
MFC Price Change |
|
2019 |
101 |
+1% |
|
2020 |
111 |
+4.3% |
|
2021 |
136 |
+13% |
|
2022 |
151 |
+10.8% |
|
2023 |
146 |
+3.3% |
Challenges
- High initial cost and integration complexity: Flow controllers, especially digital mass flow controllers (MFCs), require serious capital investments. The U.S. Department of Energy found that advanced flow controllers cost 26-41% more than traditional controllers. The additional cost alone is discouraging for small manufacturers. Additionally, most advanced flow controllers have to integrate with legacy systems, which complicates the installation since that legacy equipment might have its calibration methods or even software that is not compatible. These costs are imposing barriers to adoption within emerging economies and among SMEs.
- Lack of skilled workforce for advanced flow systems: Further complicating the changes from analog to digital flow control is the technical skills required to manage the calibration of digital flow controllers, software interfacing, and implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. The U.S. National Skills Coalition says that 48% of the current manufacturing skills require "moderate" digital skills, while only 32% of the workforce has moderate digital skills. This skills gap in the manufacturing sectors delays adoption and increases the cost of services for the sectors undertaking advanced flow technologies, especially in the pharmaceutical and semiconductor sectors.
Mass Flow Controller Market: Key Insights
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
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Base Year |
2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
6.3% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 1.89 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 4.27 billion |
|
Regional Scope |
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Mass Flow Controller Segmentation
Material (Exotic Alloys, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Brass)
The exotic alloys segment is estimated to account for 50% share of the global mass flow controller market in the year 2037. Mass flow controllers are supposed to have high strength so that they can tolerate the high internal pressure created by controlling and containing the pressure of different fluids and gases. All the chemical reactions on the equipment can lead to corrosion which causes the metal breakdown. Therefore, the use of exotic alloys as the core material has becomes increasingly important to prevent corrosion and get efficient results. The common exotic alloys that are used in mass flow controllers are titanium, nickel, and nickel-aluminum, bronze.
Product (Differential Pressure Flow Meter, Thermal Mass Flow Meter, Coriolis Mass Flow Meter)
Mass flow controller market from the thermal mass flow meter segment is expected to garner a significant share of around 40% in the year 2037. The growth of the segment is attributed to the rising manufacturing of chemicals and the rising need for refining petrochemicals. The high accuracy of thermal mass flow meter and high reliability makes them very popular across different end-user industries. In 2021, the overall global refinery capacity for petroleum products was roughly 101 million barrels per day. Nevertheless, global refinery throughput was more than 79 million barrels of oil per day.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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Subsegment |
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Media Type |
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Material |
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Flow Rate |
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Product |
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End User |
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Mass Flow Controller Industry- Regional Synopsis
Asia Pacific Market Insights
Asia Pacific market is expected to hold 34.1% of the market share and is expected to grow to USD 1.93 billion at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% between 2025 to 2037, as a result of increased fabrications of semiconductors, advancements in biopharmaceuticals research, and the precision chemical manufacturing sector. Overall demand continues to grow as a result of supportive government policies, investment in cleaner energy solutions, and electronics. In 2024, Asia Pacific will demonstrate its strategic relevance for manufacturing innovation.
The market for mass flow controllers in China alone is expected to reach USD 751 million by 2037, growing at a CAGR of 7.5%. In 2024, China had approximately 17.9% of the global market share. The dramatic growth in market size has largely been attributed to aggressive investments in semiconductor foundries and the hydrogen energy and pharmaceutical infrastructure sectors. The "Made in China 2025", government support of subsidies from the domestic sector producers, and the demand from electronics and display parent companies, have led to an increase in domestic production and fabrication of MFCs and reduced reliance on imported MFCs.
India’s respective mass flow controller market is expected to grow to USD 316 million by 2037 with a CAGR of 8.3%. In 2024, India had 6.5% of the APAC market share. This growth is being driven largely by rapid advancement in specialty chemicals, bioscience, and chip manufacturing under the PLI Scheme. The rate of establishment of R&D laboratories in the region has increased with a steady turnover of planning and the continued embrace of digital process controls in pharmaceutical and food applications.
APAC Mass Flow Controller Market: Country-Wise Insights
|
Country |
Semiconductor/Electronics Industry Highlights |
Key MFC Applications |
Major MFC Consumers |
Government/Industry Initiatives |
|
Germany |
18% of EU chip production 120+ semiconductor fabs (2024) |
Deposition, Etching, Doping |
Infineon, Bosch, ASML |
€20B EU Chips Act funding (2023-2030) |
|
France |
5G/6G R&D hub |
CVD, ALD processes |
STMicroelectronics, Soitec |
France 2030 plan (€5B for electronics) |
|
Netherlands |
ASML’s EUV lithography dominance |
High-purity gas delivery |
ASML, NXP, Besi |
National Semiconductor Strategy (2024) |
|
Ireland |
Intel’s €17B fab expansion (2024) |
Etching, Wafer cleaning |
Intel, Analog Devices |
IDA Ireland tech incentives |
|
Italy |
MEMS/sensor production leader |
Thin-film deposition |
STMicroelectronics, LFoundry |
Italian Recovery Plan (€3.2B for microelectronics) |
|
UK |
Compound semiconductor hub (GaN, SiC) |
Power device manufacturing |
IQE, Pragmatic Semiconductor |
UK Semiconductor Strategy (2023) |
North America Market Insights
The North America market is expected to hold 28.7% of the market share and is expected to grow to USD 756 million by 2037, increasing at a CAGR of 4.9% between 2025 and 2037. The demand is fueled by the highly efficient semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries in the region. The growth has been spurred by evolving government policies around clean energy, biomanufacturing, and chip manufacturing. The U.S. Department of Energy and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada show that increasing research and development and manufacturing capabilities will directly lead to increasing market flows for mass flow controllers (MFCs).
The U.S. market for mass flow controllers is expected to have over 73% of the North American market by revenue share in 2024, as firms ramp up investments in semiconductor manufacturing facilities and biopharma research activities. The U.S. Department of Commerce stated that the total capital spending in the semiconductor industry reached over USD 71 billion in 2023, which will continue to increase, developing demand for ultra-high precision flow controllers. The USD 546 million U.S. market for mass flow controllers is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% till 2037. The Federal Government is also establishing federal agencies with the establishment of the CHIPS and Science Act, which will continue to amplify regional production and integration plans.
The Canadian mass flow controller market has a stable outlook, accounting for about 29% of the total North American market revenue in 2024. The Canadian mass flow controller market is forecast to reach about USD 211 million in 2037 with a CAGR of 4.7%. The overall growth is supported by the investments flowing toward clean technology and scaling up pharmaceutical production. Innovation Canada and StatCan have stated that these new initiatives will be supported by the federal government, in areas including biomanufacturing and nanotechnology, which will depend on using MFCs. The addition of growing adoption of automation strategies in both chemical and energy sectors is continuing to shift market demand for mass flow controllers.
Europe Market Insights
The European market is expected to hold 24.2% of the market share, and is anticipated to grow to USD 738.7 million by 2037, with a CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2037. The growth of the market is primarily supported by demand from the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors, with high regulatory and R&D support. Several factors are driving market growth, including the EU Green Deal, investments in digitally controlled automated flow management, and regional incentives that encourage low-carbon technologies.
European Mass Flow Controller Market: Country-Wise Insights
|
Country |
Semiconductor/Electronics Industry Highlights |
Key MFC Applications |
Major MFC Consumers |
Government/Industry Initiatives |
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Germany |
18% of EU chip production |
Deposition, Etching, Doping |
Infineon, Bosch, ASML |
€20B EU Chips Act funding (2023-2030) |
|
France |
5G/6G R&D hub STMicroelectronics’ 300mm wafer plant (2025) |
CVD, ALD processes |
STMicroelectronics, Soitec |
France 2030 plan (€5B for electronics) |
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Netherlands
|
ASML’s EUV lithography dominance 40% global chip equipment exports |
High-purity gas delivery |
ASML, NXP, Besi |
National Semiconductor Strategy (2024) |
|
Ireland |
Intel’s €17B fab expansion (2024) 10% EU semiconductor jobs |
Etching, Wafer cleaning |
Intel, Analog Devices |
IDA Ireland tech incentives |
|
Italy |
MEMS/sensor production leader 8 new analog fabs (2023-2025) |
Thin-film deposition |
STMicroelectronics, LFoundry |
Italian Recovery Plan (€3.2B for microelectronics) |
|
UK |
Compound semiconductor hub (GaN, SiC) 5% EU electronics R&D |
Power device manufacturing |
IQE, Pragmatic Semiconductor |
UK Semiconductor Strategy (2023) |
Key Mass Flow Controller Market Players:
- Company Overview
- Business Strategy
- Key Product Offerings
- Financial Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Risk Analysis
- Recent Development
- Regional Presence
- SWOT Analysis
The global mass flow controller market has significant competitive intensity, with large players, including Horiba, MKS Instruments, and Bronkhorst, focusing on semiconductor growth and precision fluid control systems. The large Japanese players are focusing on innovation strategies and MFC systems developed for their semiconductor market. The U.S. and European players are leveraging the innovation with more automated, modular, and cloud-connected products. Players employ several initiatives aimed at maturing their products, including partnerships (e.g., OEM), R&D, and engaging within the 'Development' phase in Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Players are leveraging AI and IoT into their MFC systems, and their value of AI and IoT systems will be vital in the high-growth sectors in the biopharma sector, the electronics sector, and the industrial automation sector, all of which are increasing competitive intensity.
Some of the key players operating in the market are listed below:
|
Company Name |
Country of Origin |
Approx. Market Share (2024-2025) |
|
Horiba Ltd. |
Japan |
10.3% |
|
MKS Instruments, Inc. |
USA |
9.9% |
|
Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V. |
Netherlands |
8.8% |
|
Brooks Instrument (a division of ITW) |
USA |
8.4% |
|
Hitachi Metals, Ltd. |
Japan |
6.8% |
|
Sensirion AG |
Switzerland |
xx% |
|
Aalborg Instruments & Controls, Inc. |
USA |
xx% |
|
Teledyne Hastings Instruments |
USA |
xx% |
|
Alicat Scientific, Inc. (Halma plc) |
USA |
xx% |
|
Burkert Fluid Control Systems |
Germany |
xx% |
|
Omega Engineering Inc. |
USA |
xx% |
|
Dwyer Instruments Inc. |
USA |
xx% |
|
Chell Instruments Ltd. |
UK |
xx% |
Here are a few areas of focus covered in the competitive landscape of the market:
Recent Developments
- In March 2024, Brooks introduced the GF120xHT mass flow controller, supporting operation temperatures of 45 °C to 150 °C, which is perfectly suited for solid/liquid precursor delivery in selective atomic layer deposition (ALD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes. The GF120xHT has ultrafast Ether CAT communication, programmable alarms, and fault detection and classification (FDC). This innovation creates better efficiency in semiconductor processes by enabling control at high temperatures and backward compatibility to earlier GF legacy systems.
- In January 2025, HORIBA introduced the DZ‑107 ultra-thin mass flow controller supporting a 10 mm size, with 20 SLM flow capacity and 60 °C operation temperature, to repeat earlier models with nearly seven times higher capacity. The capacity supports etching, ALD, and CVD in advanced fabrication environments. The DZ107 enables compact gas panel designs with higher throughput and processing capacity. This device adds to HORIBA's already strong portfolio in the ultra-thin mass flow controller sector.
- Report ID: 5190
- Published Date: Jul 08, 2025
- Report Format: PDF, PPT
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