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Fire Hydrants Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Product Type, By Operating Type, By Construction, By End User (Commercial and Industrial), By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2021-2027

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  • 190 Pages
  • February 2022
  • Region: Global
  • Marqual IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd (KBV Research)
  • ID: 5571019
The Global Fire Hydrants Market size is expected to reach $1.4 billion by 2027, rising at a market growth of 4.2% CAGR during the forecast period.

A fire hydrant system is an effective way for extinguishing the fire which can result in heavy destructions. The systems are capable of fighting against the fire to a long distance because of the large piping system. Fire hydrant systems cover each point of the building due to which, it has comparatively more penetration capabilities. The valves of a fire hydrant are placed throughout the building, making it highly accessible. It is important for the fire safety service providers that the water source is quick to access. Fire hydrant systems provide a place for storage and water supply. In addition to this, it is important to have a secondary source readily available as to use when the water is used up for at a high extent. For such a situation, fire hydrants preserve in underground pipes also.

Fire hydrants are an essential tool for any industry or manufacturing plant to control the fire if an emergency arises. Mechanical devices are normally placed outside a building connected to any water service network. Also, the internal fire hydrant is installed in some portions of a building where the exterior one cannot reach or safeguard. Usually, a fire hydrant system consists of a water pressurizing system that is distributed across the building with the help of pipes & hoses.

The diesel model uses diesel as a fuel for the operation of the fire hydrant system, the electricity model uses electricity & the hybrid system uses both electricity as well as diesel. All the industries & corporate companies are required to have safety measures on their premises. The rising construction of commercial & industrial buildings is the major factor responsible for the growth of the fire hydrant market.

Increasing population resulting in high demand for hospitals, commercial complexes, etc., industries like oil, gas & various manufacturing industry which involve flammable substances like crude oil, flammable gases & petroleum essentially require fire hydrants as they have more chances of fire accidents. Also, rising urbanization, industrialization along with increased awareness toward the safety of assets is increasing the demand for fire hydrant resources.   



COVID-19 Impact Analysis


The COVID-19 pandemic has affected various industries in one or another manner. The fire hydrant market has accounted a negative impact during the pandemic. Various companies were forced to stop their operations for a short term due to the new regulations of government to curb the effect of diseases. Furthermore, the less availability of raw material & manpower has also affected the growth of the market negatively. The construction activities were also restricted in various countries which has resulted in the decreased demand for fire hydrants.

However, as the cases are reduced the government has uplifted restrictions over the construction, and opening of various corporate offices & other buildings will help the fire hydrant market to come back to the track of growth.

Market Growth Factors:


Risk of human life associated with fire accidents


Human life is considered as the most precious asset in the world. The increasing industrialization is also rising the cases of fire accidents at sites which may lead to the loss of lives along with the damage to property & assets. A large number of people loss their life in fire accidents. As per the information of World Health Organization, around 18000 people loss their life due to burns each year and this mainly happens in low-income and middle-income countries.

According to the research conducted by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in the United States, the fire department has recorded an increase in the number of fire cases across the United States in 2016. They also added that around 3390 people lost their lives and a large number of people got serious injuries due to these fire outbreaks.

Growth of Construction Sector


The construction sector is accounting the immense growth due to the increasing infrastructural project from the past few years. Also, the government of the various nations is taking numerous initiatives that is expected to further increase the construction activities across the world. This growth of the construction industry & building designs is leading to the development of more advanced construction methods, professional designs, and technologies that are capable of ensuring safety from unexpected fire breakouts.

The construction of malls, hotels, and dwellings is continuously increasing in developing nations. Also, the residential buildings and smart city projects are increasing due to the expansion in the population in the world. All these new buildings is expected to require fire safety and thus, is expected to deploy the fire hydrants.

Marketing Restraining Factor:


Heavy investments in implementation and maintenance


The companies are required to invest a large amount in the installation of fire hydrants systems. Owing to the increasing fire accidents, fire safety providers are making continuous advancements in the existing solution and are also introducing the latest technologies and products. The investment of large amounts by the manufacturing companies is rising the purchasing costs of these solutions such as fire hydrant for the private & government agencies. In addition, the fire hydrants are required to be regularly inspected & tested in order to ensure that they are working properly and are also required to be maintained regularly which is expected to result in the recurring cost of maintenance of the fire hydrant systems.



Product Type Outlook


Based on Product Type, the market is segmented into Dry Barrel and Wet Barrel. The wet barrel segment acquired a significant revenue share in the fire hydrants market in 2020. This type of fire hydrant has an independently operating value for each outlet. The wet barrel fire hydrants are easy to access due to which, this type of fire hydrants are being adopted widely.

Operating Type Outlook


Based on Operating Type, the market is segmented into Conventional and Smart. The conventional segment procured the maximum revenue in the fire hydrants market in 2020. These types of fire hydrants have combined operational & medium pipes. The demand for conventional hydrants is increasing due to the better hydraulic conditions that they offer as compared to the other hydrants.

Construction Outlook


Based on Construction, the market is segmented into Above Ground and Under Ground. The underground segment recorded a substantial revenue share in the fire hydrants market in 2020. These are submerged valves and are connected with the water supply line. These are marked on the surface by fire hydrant indicator plates in order to know the exact location of the fire hydrant.

End User Outlook


Based on End User, the market is segmented into Commercial and Industrial. The commercial segment acquired the largest revenue share in the fire hydrants market in 2020. It is not uncommon to find fire hydrants on the roadside. The main factors increasing the need for fire hydrants in the commercial sector is the high risk of human life loss associated with fire accidents due to presence of more people at such places.

Regional Outlook


Based on Regions, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, Middle East & Africa. The Europe region garnered a significant revenue share in the fire hydrants market in 2020. The strict regulations of the government of various nations regarding fire safety which includes the necessity to install the fire hydrants in the corporate offices are resulting in the growth of the fire hydrants market in the region.

The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Rapidrop Global Ltd., TALIS Beteiligungs GmbH (Triton Investments Advisers LLP), Mueller Water Products, Inc., McWane, Inc., The Kupferle Foundry Company, EJ Group, Inc., AVK Holding A/S, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, SFFECO Global, and Saint-Gobain Group.

Recent Strategies Deployed in Fire Hydrants Market

  • Jun-2021: Mueller Water Products completed the acquisition of i2O Water, a pressure management solutions provider. This acquisition is expected to enhance the company's ability to hasten its software offerings. The i2O’s intelligent network solutions are complementary to Sentry as well as Mueller’s digital services platform along with the existing Mueller technology-enabled products utilized for leak detection, metering, pipe condition assessment & quality of water.
  • Mar-2021: McWane took over Waterman, a well-known reader in water control products for wastewater, water treatment, hydro-power, agriculture, rural water delivery, and flood control management. Through this acquisition, the company aimed to invest in the production facility of Waterman in Exeter to advance the operation with the latest equipment & best-in-class manufacturing processes to enhance the product delivery times, productivity & team member safety. Also, by this acquisition, the company focused on improving communication & strengthening relationships with its customers, channel partners, & suppliers.
  • Jan-2021: McWane acquired Clear Water Manufacturing, a premier manufacturer and distributor of ductile iron and steel pipe fabrications. Under this acquisition, Clear Water Manufacturing is expected to manufacture & distribute ductile steel & iron pipe fabrications. This acquisition was a part of the company's ongoing to fill out the product portfolio for the water treatment market segment. In addition, this deal is expected to expand McWane's existing fabricated pipe business into other regions of the US & enhance their ability to service distribution partners in other parts across the country.
  • Feb-2019: AVK took over a 60% stake in AC.MO, a company designing & manufacturing hydraulic equipment for water distribution. Under this acquisition, existing owners of AC.MA is expected to be the management & stakeholders of the company. The acquisition aimed to add digital solutions & intelligence to the company's products that are necessary for a sustainable water distribution network.
  • Jun-2018: Mueller Water Products introduced Super Centurion A-403 Fire Hydrant, a new fire hydrant. The Super Centurion consists of a two-piece ductile iron upper barrel with a nozzle section that can be separated from the traffic section via removing two high-strength bolts, which is expected to make seat replacement or traffic repair fast & easy.  This move has supported Mueller's to expand its 250/300 Resilient Wedge Gate Valve product line with an innovative end design. 

Scope of the Study


Market Segments Covered in the Report:


By Product Type
  • Dry Barrel
  • Wet Barrel

By Operating Type
  • Conventional
  • Smart

By Construction
  • Above Ground
  • Under Ground

By End User
  • Commercial
  • Industrial

By Geography

  • North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • LAMEA
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Rest of LAMEA

Key Market Players


List of Companies Profiled in the Report:

  • Rapidrop Global Ltd.
  • TALIS Beteiligungs GmbH (Triton Investments Advisers LLP)
  • Mueller Water Products, Inc.
  • McWane, Inc.
  • The Kupferle Foundry Company
  • EJ Group, Inc.
  • AVK Holding A/S
  • American Cast Iron Pipe Company
  • SFFECO Global
  • Saint-Gobain Group

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Global Fire Hydrants Market, by Product Type
1.4.2 Global Fire Hydrants Market, by Operating Type
1.4.3 Global Fire Hydrants Market, by Construction
1.4.4 Global Fire Hydrants Market, by End User
1.4.5 Global Fire Hydrants Market, by Geography
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market Overview
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Overview
2.1.1.1 Market Composition & Scenario
2.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
2.2.1 Market Drivers
2.2.2 Market Restraints
Chapter 3. Recent Strategies deployed in Fire Hydrants Market
Chapter 4. Global Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
4.1 Global Dry Barrel Market by Region
4.2 Global Wet Barrel Market by Region
Chapter 5. Global Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
5.1 Global Conventional Market by Region
5.2 Global Smart Market by Region
Chapter 6. Global Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
6.1 Global Above Ground Market by Region
6.2 Global Under Ground Market by Region
Chapter 7. Global Fire Hydrants Market by End User
7.1 Global Commercial Market by Region
7.2 Global Industrial Market by Region
Chapter 8. Global Fire Hydrants Market by Region
8.1 North America Fire Hydrants Market
8.1.1 North America Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.1.1.1 North America Dry Barrel Market by Country
8.1.1.2 North America Wet Barrel Market by Country
8.1.2 North America Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.1.2.1 North America Conventional Market by Country
8.1.2.2 North America Smart Market by Country
8.1.3 North America Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.1.3.1 North America Above Ground Market by Country
8.1.3.2 North America Under Ground Market by Country
8.1.4 North America Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.1.4.1 North America Commercial Market by Country
8.1.4.2 North America Industrial Market by Country
8.1.5 North America Fire Hydrants Market by Country
8.1.5.1 US Fire Hydrants Market
8.1.5.1.1 US Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.1.5.1.2 US Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.1.5.1.3 US Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.1.5.1.4 US Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.1.5.2 Canada Fire Hydrants Market
8.1.5.2.1 Canada Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.1.5.2.2 Canada Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.1.5.2.3 Canada Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.1.5.2.4 Canada Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.1.5.3 Mexico Fire Hydrants Market
8.1.5.3.1 Mexico Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.1.5.3.2 Mexico Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.1.5.3.3 Mexico Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.1.5.3.4 Mexico Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.1.5.4 Rest of North America Fire Hydrants Market
8.1.5.4.1 Rest of North America Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.1.5.4.2 Rest of North America Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.1.5.4.3 Rest of North America Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.1.5.4.4 Rest of North America Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.2 Europe Fire Hydrants Market
8.2.1 Europe Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.2.1.1 Europe Dry Barrel Market by Country
8.2.1.2 Europe Wet Barrel Market by Country
8.2.2 Europe Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.2.2.1 Europe Conventional Market by Country
8.2.2.2 Europe Smart Market by Country
8.2.3 Europe Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.2.3.1 Europe Above Ground Market by Country
8.2.3.2 Europe Under Ground Market by Country
8.2.4 Europe Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.2.4.1 Europe Commercial Market by Country
8.2.4.2 Europe Industrial Market by Country
8.2.5 Europe Fire Hydrants Market by Country
8.2.5.1 Germany Fire Hydrants Market
8.2.5.1.1 Germany Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.2.5.1.2 Germany Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.2.5.1.3 Germany Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.2.5.1.4 Germany Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.2.5.2 UK Fire Hydrants Market
8.2.5.2.1 UK Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.2.5.2.2 UK Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.2.5.2.3 UK Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.2.5.2.4 UK Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.2.5.3 France Fire Hydrants Market
8.2.5.3.1 France Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.2.5.3.2 France Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.2.5.3.3 France Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.2.5.3.4 France Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.2.5.4 Russia Fire Hydrants Market
8.2.5.4.1 Russia Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.2.5.4.2 Russia Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.2.5.4.3 Russia Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.2.5.4.4 Russia Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.2.5.5 Spain Fire Hydrants Market
8.2.5.5.1 Spain Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.2.5.5.2 Spain Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.2.5.5.3 Spain Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.2.5.5.4 Spain Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.2.5.6 Italy Fire Hydrants Market
8.2.5.6.1 Italy Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.2.5.6.2 Italy Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.2.5.6.3 Italy Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.2.5.6.4 Italy Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.2.5.7 Rest of Europe Fire Hydrants Market
8.2.5.7.1 Rest of Europe Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.2.5.7.2 Rest of Europe Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.2.5.7.3 Rest of Europe Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.2.5.7.4 Rest of Europe Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.3 Asia Pacific Fire Hydrants Market
8.3.1 Asia Pacific Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.3.1.1 Asia Pacific Dry Barrel Market by Country
8.3.1.2 Asia Pacific Wet Barrel Market by Country
8.3.2 Asia Pacific Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.3.2.1 Asia Pacific Conventional Market by Country
8.3.2.2 Asia Pacific Smart Market by Country
8.3.3 Asia Pacific Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.3.3.1 Asia Pacific Above Ground Market by Country
8.3.3.2 Asia Pacific Under Ground Market by Country
8.3.4 Asia Pacific Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.3.4.1 Asia Pacific Commercial Market by Country
8.3.4.2 Asia Pacific Industrial Market by Country
8.3.5 Asia Pacific Fire Hydrants Market by Country
8.3.5.1 China Fire Hydrants Market
8.3.5.1.1 China Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.3.5.1.2 China Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.3.5.1.3 China Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.3.5.1.4 China Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.3.5.2 Japan Fire Hydrants Market
8.3.5.2.1 Japan Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.3.5.2.2 Japan Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.3.5.2.3 Japan Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.3.5.2.4 Japan Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.3.5.3 India Fire Hydrants Market
8.3.5.3.1 India Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.3.5.3.2 India Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.3.5.3.3 India Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.3.5.3.4 India Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.3.5.4 South Korea Fire Hydrants Market
8.3.5.4.1 South Korea Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.3.5.4.2 South Korea Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.3.5.4.3 South Korea Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.3.5.4.4 South Korea Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.3.5.5 Singapore Fire Hydrants Market
8.3.5.5.1 Singapore Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.3.5.5.2 Singapore Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.3.5.5.3 Singapore Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.3.5.5.4 Singapore Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.3.5.6 Malaysia Fire Hydrants Market
8.3.5.6.1 Malaysia Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.3.5.6.2 Malaysia Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.3.5.6.3 Malaysia Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.3.5.6.4 Malaysia Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.3.5.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Fire Hydrants Market
8.3.5.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.3.5.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.3.5.7.3 Rest of Asia Pacific Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.3.5.7.4 Rest of Asia Pacific Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.4 LAMEA Fire Hydrants Market
8.4.1 LAMEA Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.4.1.1 LAMEA Dry Barrel Market by Country
8.4.1.2 LAMEA Wet Barrel Market by Country
8.4.2 LAMEA Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.4.2.1 LAMEA Conventional Market by Country
8.4.2.2 LAMEA Smart Market by Country
8.4.3 LAMEA Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.4.3.1 LAMEA Above Ground Market by Country
8.4.3.2 LAMEA Under Ground Market by Country
8.4.4 LAMEA Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.4.4.1 LAMEA Commercial Market by Country
8.4.4.2 LAMEA Industrial Market by Country
8.4.5 LAMEA Fire Hydrants Market by Country
8.4.5.1 Brazil Fire Hydrants Market
8.4.5.1.1 Brazil Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.4.5.1.2 Brazil Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.4.5.1.3 Brazil Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.4.5.1.4 Brazil Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.4.5.2 Argentina Fire Hydrants Market
8.4.5.2.1 Argentina Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.4.5.2.2 Argentina Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.4.5.2.3 Argentina Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.4.5.2.4 Argentina Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.4.5.3 UAE Fire Hydrants Market
8.4.5.3.1 UAE Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.4.5.3.2 UAE Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.4.5.3.3 UAE Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.4.5.3.4 UAE Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.4.5.4 Saudi Arabia Fire Hydrants Market
8.4.5.4.1 Saudi Arabia Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.4.5.4.2 Saudi Arabia Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.4.5.4.3 Saudi Arabia Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.4.5.4.4 Saudi Arabia Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.4.5.5 South Africa Fire Hydrants Market
8.4.5.5.1 South Africa Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.4.5.5.2 South Africa Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.4.5.5.3 South Africa Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.4.5.5.4 South Africa Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.4.5.6 Nigeria Fire Hydrants Market
8.4.5.6.1 Nigeria Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.4.5.6.2 Nigeria Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.4.5.6.3 Nigeria Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.4.5.6.4 Nigeria Fire Hydrants Market by End User
8.4.5.7 Rest of LAMEA Fire Hydrants Market
8.4.5.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Fire Hydrants Market by Product Type
8.4.5.7.2 Rest of LAMEA Fire Hydrants Market by Operating type
8.4.5.7.3 Rest of LAMEA Fire Hydrants Market by Construction
8.4.5.7.4 Rest of LAMEA Fire Hydrants Market by End User
Chapter 9. Company Profiles
9.1 Rapidrop Global Ltd.
9.1.1 Company Overview
9.2 TALIS Beteiligungs GmbH (Triton Investments Advisers LLP)
9.2.1 Company Overview
9.3 Mueller Water Products, Inc.
9.3.1 Company Overview
9.3.2 Financial Analysis
9.3.3 Segmental Analysis
9.3.4 Research & Development Expenses
9.3.5 Recent strategies and developments:
9.3.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
9.3.5.2 Acquisitions and Mergers:
9.4 McWane, Inc.
9.4.1 Company Overview
9.4.2 Recent strategies and developments:
9.4.2.1 Acquisitions and Mergers:
9.5 The Kupferle Foundry Company
9.5.1 Company Overview
9.6 EJ Group, Inc.
9.6.1 Company Overview
9.7 AVK Holding A/S
9.7.1 Company Overview
9.7.2 Recent strategies and developments:
9.7.2.1 Acquisitions and Mergers:
9.8 American Cast Iron Pipe Company
9.8.1 Company Overview
9.9 SFFECO Global
9.9.1 Company Overview
9.10. Saint-Gobain Group
9.10.1 Company Overview
9.10.2 Financial Analysis
9.10.3 Segmental Analysis
9.10.4 Research & Engineering Expense

Companies Mentioned

  • Rapidrop Global Ltd.
  • TALIS Beteiligungs GmbH (Triton Investments Advisers LLP)
  • Mueller Water Products, Inc.
  • McWane, Inc.
  • The Kupferle Foundry Company
  • EJ Group, Inc.
  • AVK Holding A/S
  • American Cast Iron Pipe Company
  • SFFECO Global
  • Saint-Gobain Group

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