Valve Positioner Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Pneumatic Valve Positioner, Electro-Pneumatic Valve Positioner, Digital Valve Positioner), By Application, By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The valve positioner market size is expected to reach USD 3.01 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Valve Positioner Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Pneumatic Valve Positioner, Electro-Pneumatic Valve Positioner, Digital Valve Positioner), By Application, By Region; Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

A valve positioner is a control device used in process industries to ensure precise positioning of control valves. It acts as an intermediary between the control system such as a PLC or DCS and the valve actuator, adjusting the actuator's air supply to move the valve to the exact position demanded by the control signal. Valve positioners are essential to improve control accuracy, reduce hysteresis, and compensate for dynamic variations such as friction, pressure changes, and load fluctuations.

The primary usage of a valve positioner includes enhancing valve responsiveness and performance in automated control loops. Valve positioners are particularly crucial in industries such as oil & gas, chemical processing, and power generation, where precise flow control is vital for safety and efficiency. Additionally, positioners help in split-range control and fail-safe actions.

Valve Positioner Market Report Highlights

In terms of product, the pneumatic valve positioner segment held 44.13% of revenue share in 2024 due to its reliability, cost-effectiveness, and widespread adoption in industries such as oil & gas, chemical, and water treatment.

Based on application, the energy & power segment accounted for 34.03% of revenue share in 2024 due to the critical need for precise flow control in power plants, renewable energy systems, and transmission networks.

The North America valve positioner market accounted for 34.15% of global revenue share in 2024. This dominance is attributed to region’s strong industrial base, particularly in the oil & gas, chemical, and power generation sectors.

The U.S. held the largest revenue share in the North America valve positioner landscape in 2024 due to rising industrial automation, particularly in the oil & gas, water & wastewater, and energy sectors.

The market in Europe is projected to hold a substantial revenue share in 2034 due to region’s focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.

The industry in Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the fastest pace in the coming years, owing to industrialization, urbanization, and expanding process industries.

A few global key players in the valve positioner market include ABB; Azbil Corporation; Baker Hughes Company; Bray International; Christian Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG; ControlAir Crane Co.; Dwyer Instruments LTD; Emerson Electric Co.; Flowserve Corporation; and Schneider Electric.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the valve positioner market report on the basis of product, application, and region:

By Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Pneumatic Valve Positioner

Electro-Pneumatic Valve Positioner

Digital Valve Positioner

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Energy & Power

Chemical

Oil & Gas

Water & Wastewater Management

Food & Beverage

Other

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America Show more