Global Fuel Flow Meter Market - Forecasts from 2023 to 2028

The fuel flow meter market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.58%, from US$3.946 billion in 2021 to US$5.398 billion in 2028.

A fuel flow meter is a device that measures the amount of fuel being used by an engine or a machine. It works by measuring fuel flow through a pipe or fuel line and converting that measurement into a reading that can be displayed on a gauge or digital display. Fuel flow meters can be employed in petrol or diesel fuel types and are commonly used in various sectors, such as automotive, aerospace & defense, and marine. The growth of the global fuel flow meter market is due to the increasing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles and machinery, the need for accurate fuel consumption monitoring, and the growing adoption of digitalization and automation in industrial settings.

The growing automotive and aerospace production is boosting the fuel flow meter market growth.

The demand for fuel-efficient vehicles is growing due to rising fuel prices, regulations by the government to reduce emissions, and increasing environmental concerns. Fuel flow meters can help automakers design vehicles that consume less fuel by providing accurate and reliable data on fuel consumption. The fuel flow meter market is expected to grow as the automotive sector creates new opportunities for the development of advanced fuel flow meters and increased demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the sales of passenger vehicles increased to 13.2% from 2020 to 2021. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), In 2021, average CO2 emissions from new passenger cars registered in the European Union were 116.3 grams of CO2 per kilometer, a 7.5% increase compared to 2020. The fuel flow meter devices in the aerospace and defense sectors are used in various applications like commercial airliners, naval vessels, and military aircraft. Such devices ensure the safety and reliability of these complex systems, optimize fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, track fuel consumption, and ensure that military vehicles and aircraft have enough fuel to complete their missions safely and effectively. The expansion and development in the aerospace and defense sectors will boost the global fuel flow meter market. According to the Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD), the European aerospace industry also showed positive growth in 2020. The sector recorded a growth rate of 2.4%, with a total turnover of €222.5 billion. This demonstrates that the fuel flow meters market has great demand.

The Asia Pacific region is expected to hold a significant market share. 

The Asia Pacific region has several emerging economies, such as China, India, and South Korea. There is growing demand for fuel flow meters in various industries, including automotive, aviation, and marine, to ensure accurate measurement and control of fuel consumption. The Chinese government launched the "Smart Transportation Development Plan (2020-2025)," which includes fuel flow meters in intelligent transportation networks and connected vehicles. In August 2020, the Indian government announced the "Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy" to boost the domestic defense manufacturing sector and promote exports. In 2020, the South Korean government announced plans to invest KRW 1.8 trillion (approximately USD 1.5 billion) in the aerospace industry over the next ten years, and the investment will be used to support the development of new technologies and the expansion of local production capacity. These factors all add up together for the growth of the fuel flow meter market.

Market Developments:

• September 2021: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions launched its new FSA 740 and FSA 750 flow metering systems, designed to measure fuel consumption for gasoline and diesel vehicles.
• July 2021: GE Aviation announced the development of a new digital fuel flow meter for aircraft engines, which will improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
• February 2021: KROHNE Marine launched its new OPTIMASS 2400 Coriolis mass flow meter for marine fuel measurement, designed to be highly accurate and reliable.

Market Segmentation:

By Type

• Mechanical
• Digital

By Fuel Type

• Petrol
• Diesel

By End User

• Automotive
• Aerospace & Defence
• Marine
• Others

By Geography

• North America
• USA
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
• Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Others
• Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Others
• Asia Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• South Korea
• Australia
• Other