Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2025-2031

The global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) market size is predicted to grow from US$ 1916 million in 2025 to US$ 3064 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2025 to 2031.

CFD is a software application that helps end-users analyse the flow, turbulence, and pressure distribution of liquids and gases, and their interaction with structures. It also helps in predicting fluid flow, mass transfer, chemical reactions, and related phenomena. CFD uses high-speed computers, and various numerical methods and solvers to simulate the flow of fluids (gases and liquids). Simulation refers to the digital prototype of the real-world scenario. This helps detect errors in design before proceeding to production. CFD finds wide ranging applications in industries such as automotive, aerospace and defence, electrical and electronics, and energy. CFDs are used to design fuel systems, engine core compartments, cockpit and cabin ventilation, missiles, submarines, and evaluate aerodynamics in the aerospace and defence industry. This report considers the revenue generated from the offerings of CFD services and products.

Global CFD key players include ANSYS, Siemens, Dassault Systèmes, PTC, Altair Engineering, etc. Global top five manufacturers hold a share about 70%. North America is the largest market, with a share about 32%, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific, both have a share over 58 percent. In terms of product, Maintenance and Service is the largest segment, with a share over 50%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Aerospace & Defense, followed by Automotive Industry, etc.

The primary market drivers for the CFD industry stem from the growing demand for efficient and precise simulation tools across industrial sectors. As industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, energy, and electronics increasingly prioritize product performance, CFD technology has become a critical tool for optimizing design, reducing costs, and shortening development cycles. For instance, in the automotive sector, CFD is used to enhance aerodynamic design and thermal management systems; in the energy sector, it helps improve the efficiency of wind turbines and gas turbines; and in the electronics industry, it addresses cooling challenges in high-density electronic devices. Moreover, stringent government regulations on energy conservation and emissions reduction, along with corporate emphasis on sustainable development, further propel the application of CFD technologies. The rise of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) also injects new momentum into the CFD industry, enabling more efficient execution of complex simulations, lowering technical barriers, and reducing usage costs.

Trends in the CFD industry focus on technological convergence and innovative applications. First, cloud-based CFD solutions are gradually becoming mainstream, offering scalable computing resources and collaborative platforms that cater to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and research institutions. Second, the importance of multiphysics coupled simulations (such as fluid-structure interaction and fluid-thermal conduction) is becoming increasingly prominent, driving deeper integration between CFD and other simulation tools like Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and electromagnetic simulation. Additionally, AI and machine learning technologies are transforming CFD workflows, for example, by accelerating mesh generation, optimizing parameters, and predicting fluid behavior using AI. The popularity of open-source CFD software (such as OpenFOAM) also fosters industry innovation and knowledge sharing. Finally, with the emergence of digital twin technology, CFD's potential applications in real-time simulation and predictive maintenance are expanding, further broadening its market potential. These trends collectively push the CFD industry towards greater efficiency, intelligence, and accessibility.

LPI (LP Information)' newest research report, the “Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) sales for 2025 through 2031. With Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyses the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) market by product type, application, key players and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Software Subscription
Maintenance and Service

Segmentation by Application:
Aerospace and Defense
Automotive Industry
Electrical and Electronics
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
ANSYS
Siemens
Dassault Systèmes
PTC Inc.
Altair Engineering
NUMECA International (Cadence Design Systems)
Convergent Science
Hexagon AB
ESI Group (Keysight)
Autodesk
COMSOL
Flow Science

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