Mass Flow Controller Market Report 2026

The mass flow controller market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.56 billion in 2025 to $1.64 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in industrial flow regulation systems, adoption in semiconductor manufacturing, early use in catalyst research, reliance on traditional flow meters, expansion of gas chromatography applications.

The mass flow controller market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.01 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for high-accuracy digital flow controllers, rising adoption in fuel cell and solar cell production, expansion of pharmaceutical and chemical processing, growth in advanced materials manufacturing, development of automated high-precision flow platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of smart mass flow control systems, adoption of IoT-connected flow controllers, advancement of AI-based precision flow regulation, development of automated high-efficiency gas and fluid management, integration of sustainable low-leakage control technologies.

The increasing demand for oil is expected to drive the mass flow controller market going forward. Oil is a viscous liquid derived from petroleum, shale, or other hydrocarbon substances, consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons and used as a fuel, lubricant, solvent, and in various industrial processes. Mass flow controllers are utilized for the precise control of oil flow rates, ensuring accurate measurements and efficient operation in a wide range of industrial applications. For example, in December 2023, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based autonomous intergovernmental organization, global oil demand is projected to reach 101.7 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2023, showing year-on-year growth of 2.3 mb/d, although growth is expected to slow to just 1.1 mb/d in 2024. Therefore, the increasing demand for oil is driving the growth of the mass flow controller market.

Major companies in the mass flow controller market are concentrating on developing innovative devices, such as high-accuracy mass flow controllers, to overcome the limitations of traditional models. A high-accuracy mass flow controller (MFC) is a precision instrument that regulates and measures the flow of gases or liquids with remarkable accuracy. By employing advanced technologies, it provides precise flow rates regardless of variations in fluid properties or process conditions. For example, in September 2023, Brooks Instrument, a US-based manufacturer of flow control and measurement equipment, introduced a new series of Quantim QMC Coriolis mass flow controllers (MFCs). This series is designed to deliver high accuracy for very low flow rates of liquids and gases. It offers direct mass flow measurement with an accuracy of 0.2% for liquids and 0.5% for gases, independent of fluid characteristics like density and viscosity. The stainless-steel sensor controller features a response time of less than 2 seconds, while the meter reacts in under 0.5 seconds, allowing for rapid adjustments to flow changes. Additionally, it includes in situ diagnostics and a suite of alarms that monitor system performance, alerting operators to maintenance needs and helping identify issues before they affect operations.

In November 2023, Process Sensing Technologies (PST), a U.S.-based provider of measurement instrumentation and monitoring systems for process-critical applications, acquired Fluid Components International (FCI) for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, PST aimed to expand its product portfolio and measurement capabilities by entering the flow-metering segment, thereby strengthening its position in precision flow control solutions across major industries. Fluid Components International is a U.S.-based provider of thermal mass flow meters and switches designed to deliver high-accuracy mass flow measurement in demanding industrial environments.

Major companies operating in the mass flow controller market are Bronkhorst High-Tech BV, Aalborg Instruments & Controls Inc., Alicat Scientific Inc., Azbil Corporation, Brooks Instrument LLC, Burkert Fluid Control Systems, Dwyer Instruments Inc., FCTechnik AG, Hitachi Metals Ltd., Horiba Ltd., Parker Hannifin Corporation, Sensirion AG, Teledyne Hastings Instruments, Tokyo Keiso Co. Ltd., Vögtlin Instruments GmbH, MKS Instruments Inc., Sierra Instruments Inc., JK Products & Services Inc., Emerson Electric Co., Flowserve Corporation, Baker Hughes Company, Metso Corporation, CIRCOR International Inc., IMI plc, Siemens AG, Honeywell International Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the mass flow controller market by increasing costs for imported stainless steel components, semiconductor chips, calibration equipment, and precision sensors used in manufacturing high-performance controllers. Key sectors such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and oil and gas in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific face higher input costs and supply chain delays. Despite these challenges, tariffs are promoting regional production capabilities, encouraging local sourcing of key materials, and driving innovation in cost-efficient flow control technologies that enhance long-term manufacturing resilience.

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A mass flow controller is a device designed to regulate the flow rate by measuring the mass flow of fluids and gases. It achieves this by automatically adjusting the gas flow rate based on a preset value provided as an electronic signal, irrespective of changes in the user's environment or fluctuations in gas pressure.

The materials utilized in mass flow controllers include stainless steel, exotic alloys, and other relevant materials. Stainless steel is a type of steel characterized by containing less than 1.2% carbon, 10.5% chromium, and possessing properties such as corrosion resistance and mechanical strength. The media involved in these controllers include gases, liquids, and other substances flowing at low, medium, and high rates. Mass flow controllers find applications in catalyst research, gas chromatography, spray and coating processes, fluid and gas processing and control, fuel cells, solar cells, heat treating, and are employed by industries such as chemicals, metals, mining, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and various other end-users.Europe was the largest region in the mass flow controller market in 2025. The regions covered in the mass flow controller market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the mass flow controller market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The mass flow controller market consists of sales of valves, flow sensors, and control circuits. 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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