
Industrial valves Patent Landscape Report
Scope
- Analysis of 36,618 patents from 2010–2025.
- Focus on innovation trends, key technologies, top applicants, and market outlook.
Key Findings
- Explosive Growth
- Patent filings increased nearly ninefold between 2010 and 2025, peaking in 2021.
- Significant surge in innovation activity after 2015.
- Technology Focus
- Smart valves, automation, IoT integration, advanced actuation systems, and corrosion‑resistant materials dominate recent filings.
- Smart valves with IoT capabilities are a leading trend.
- Geographic Dominance
- الصين accounts for over 50% of global patents, followed by the الولايات المتحدة.
- Europe and other regions hold smaller but important shares.
- Market Potential
- Valued at USD 76.2B in 2023, projected to reach USD 100.9B by 2030.
- CAGR: 4.4%, driven by demand in oil & gas, power generation, and water treatment sectors.
Technology Trends
- Patent activity peaked in 2021 (~3,400 families).
- Ongoing growth in pending applications, indicating continued early‑stage innovation.
- Leading IPC subclass: F16K (valves and flow control) – over 3,000 patents.
- Strong innovation across filtration, control systems, and diagnostics.
Top Applicants
- Haier Smart (447 patents), Mitsubishi، و Fisher Controls are leading innovators.
- Activity spans smart appliances, industrial automation, and control systems, reflecting diverse sector involvement.
Strategic Recommendations
- Policy Makers – Support innovation in high‑growth sectors, invest in sustainable technologies, and fund industry‑specific R&D.
- Investors – Focus on companies with robust IP and monitor emerging industrial applications.
- Manufacturers – Adopt new technologies for efficiency, invest in scalable solutions, and prioritize sustainability.