Slurry Pump Patent Landscape Report

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Scope

• Analysis of 3,821 patents from 2005–2025.
• Focuses on technological innovation, market dynamics, and key players in slurry pump development.

• Key Findings

1. Explosive Growth
   • Patent filings rose from under 300 in 2005 to over 600 in 2022.
   • 76% of all patents have been filed since 2015 — a thirteenfold increase over 19 years.
2. Technology Focus
   • Main innovation areas:
     • F04D29 – Pump components & accessories.
     • F04D7 – Pumps for abrasive/viscous slurries.
   • Advances in wear-resistant materials, impeller designs, and overall durability.
3. Geographic Dominance
   • الصين holds ~91% of global slurry pump patents.
   • The US and Europe together account for the remaining 9%.
4. Market Potential
   • Valued at USD 1.2B in 2023, projected to reach USD 1.3B by 2030 (CAGR: 1.5%).
   • Growth driven by mining, wastewater treatment, and infrastructure projects.

• Technology Trends

• Patent filings grew steadily until 2018, then tripled between 2019–2021.
• Leading IPC subclasses: F04D و F04B – fluid and rotary pump technologies.
• Top Applicant: Weir Minerals (129 patents), leading international innovation in mining equipment and slurry handling.

• Strategic Recommendations

• Policy Makers – Support innovation in high-growth and sustainable pumping solutions.
• Investors – Target companies with strong IP in advanced pump technologies.
• Manufacturers – Focus on durable, efficient designs to meet mining and industrial demands.