Scrubber System Market Report 2026

The scrubber system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.22 billion in 2025 to $4.54 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to implementation of air pollution control regulations, growth in oil and gas processing activities, expansion of chemical manufacturing industries, need for industrial emission reduction, adoption of environmental compliance technologies.

The scrubber system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.07 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to tightening global emission standards, increasing investments in clean industrial technologies, expansion of offshore energy projects, rising focus on sustainable manufacturing practices, adoption of smart monitoring for pollution control. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of advanced emission control systems, growing demand for wet scrubber technologies in heavy industries, increasing integration of automation and monitoring in scrubber systems, expansion of scrubber installations in offshore applications, shift toward energy efficient and low maintenance scrubber designs.

The rising demand for scrubber systems from the marine industry is projected to support the expansion of the scrubber systems market in the coming years. The marine industry encompasses activities related to waterborne trade, including operations carried out on commercial, exploration, service, or other vessels that travel across oceans, inland waterways, coastal areas, harbors, and other separated locations. In this industry, scrubber systems are utilized to reduce or eliminate harmful pollutants from ship exhaust fumes, thereby limiting toxic emissions released into the environment. For example, in July 2024, Clarksons Research, a UK-based data and analytics organization, reported that the number of vessels equipped with scrubbers increased in 2024, with some data sources (covering newbuilds and retrofits) indicating a total of 5,838 ships with scrubber installations. Thus, the growing demand for scrubber systems within the marine sector is contributing to the market’s growth.

Major companies operating in the scrubber system market are concentrating on creating advanced technological solutions, such as those enabling high productivity, to improve efficiency, lower emissions, and comply with regulatory requirements while also reducing operating expenses. High productivity involves the efficient and optimal use of resources to achieve maximum output within a given period. For instance, in July 2024, Hillyard, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and supplier of cleaning and hygiene products, introduced the Sentry Cleaning Equipment. This product line integrates modern technology to enhance cleaning performance, featuring capabilities that optimize the use of water and chemicals.

In June 2025, TORM A/S, a Denmark-based provider of product tankers and maritime shipping services, completed the acquisition of ME Production for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to reinforce TORM’s environmental and decarbonization initiatives by incorporating ME Production’s specialized expertise in marine exhaust gas cleaning and green maritime technologies, ultimately improving operational sustainability and providing direct access to advanced scrubber systems. ME Production is a Denmark-based developer and manufacturer of marine engineering solutions, including turnkey exhaust gas cleaning (scrubber) systems, marine gear components, and energy-efficiency technologies.

Major companies operating in the scrubber system market are Alfa Laval AB, Nederman MikroPul LLC, Wärtsilä Corporation, Yara Marine Technologies AS, CECO Environmental Corp., Evoqua Water Technologies Corp., Verantis Corporation, Fuji Electric Co. Ltd., HAMON Group, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc., Valmet Oyj, Tri-Mer Corporation, GEA Group AG, Croll Reynolds Company Inc., Fabritech Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Pacific Green Technologies Inc., Andritz AG, Hitachi Zosen Inova, Schutte & Koerting Acquisition Company, Pollution System, CR Clean Air Group LLC, Anguil Environmental Systems Inc., Chempri BV.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the scrubber system market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the scrubber system market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the scrubber system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The scrubber system market consists of sales of chemical scrubbers or gas scrubbers, chlorine scrubbers, venturi or particulate scrubbers, multi-vane (MVS) scrubbers, particulate or dust scrubber, ammonia scrubbers, sulfuric acid scrubbers, dry sorbent injector, dry spray absorbers, cyclone spray chambers, spray towers, impingement or perforated plate scrubbers and orifice scrubbers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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