Utility Boiler Global Market Report 2025

The utility boiler market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $29.69 billion in 2024 to $31.7 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. Growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising demand for electricity, accelerated industrialization, increased investments in renewable energy, a growing emphasis on energy efficiency, and the implementation of stricter government regulations and standards.

The utility boiler market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $40.67 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. Growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising adoption of combined heat and power (CHP) systems, expanding infrastructure development, increased emphasis on waste heat recovery, a growing demand for retrofit solutions, and a continued shift toward natural gas-fired boilers. Key trends expected during this period include advancements in boiler technologies, the integration of smart monitoring and control systems, innovations in combustion efficiency, progress in emission reduction technologies, and the development of high-efficiency heat recovery systems.

The growing demand for electricity is expected to drive the expansion of the utility boiler market in the coming years. Electricity refers to the flow of electric charge through conductors, used to power various systems and infrastructure across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. This demand is increasing due to ongoing industrialization, as expanding manufacturing facilities, machinery, and production lines require a reliable and substantial power supply. Utility boilers play a vital role in meeting this demand by offering dependable, large-scale steam generation for power plants. They enable continuous energy production, helping to maintain a stable and efficient electricity supply. For example, in December 2024, the International Energy Agency, a France-based intergovernmental organization, reported that global electricity consumption rose by 4.3% in 2024, up from a 2.5% increase in 2023. Thus, the rising electricity demand is contributing significantly to the growth of the utility boiler market.

Leading companies in the utility boiler industry are developing advanced electric hot water boilers aimed at improving energy efficiency and minimizing environmental impact. Electric hot water boilers are systems that use electricity to heat water for a variety of applications in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. For instance, in January 2025, Diversified Heat Transfer Inc., a US-based engineering and manufacturing firm, introduced the EWx series electric hot water boiler. This series sets a new benchmark for sustainable, zero-emission heating in HVAC systems across commercial and industrial environments. Featuring a compact, fully packaged design, the series includes 32 models ranging from 270 kW to 1200 kW, all engineered to pass through a standard 36-inch doorway and requiring minimal side clearance for easy installation. It offers advanced PID electronic controls with a 7-inch touchscreen, supports BacNet and ModBus communication protocols, and uses SCR technology to enable infinite turn-down, reduce cycling, and extend component lifespan delivering an energy-efficient, zero-emission heating solution.

In October 2024, Boccard Société Anonyme, a France-based construction engineering company, acquired Leroux & Lotz Technologies for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances Boccard’s renewable thermal energy portfolio by incorporating Leroux & Lotz’s expertise in utility boiler systems and waste-to-energy solutions. Leroux & Lotz Technologies, also based in France, is an industrial engineering firm specializing in the design, production, and commissioning of high-performance industrial boilers.

Major players in the utility boiler market are Mitsui & Co. Ltd., Siemens AG, General Electric Company, Sumitomo Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Larsen And Toubro Limited (L&T), IHI Corporation, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., ANDRITZ AG, Alfa Laval AB, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Forbes Marshall Private Limited, Babcock and Wilcox (B&W), Zhengzhou Boiler Co. Ltd., Fulton Boiler Works Inc., Ansaldo Caldaie S.p.A., Rafako S.A., Hurst Boiler & Welding Co. Inc., INDECK Power Equipment Company, Victory Energy Operations LLC, Industrial Boilers America, Microtech Boilers Pvt. Ltd., Wuxi Zozen Boilers Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the utility boiler market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in utility boiler report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the utility boiler market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A utility boiler is a type of industrial boiler used to produce steam or hot water for power generation and various industrial processes. Its main objective is to deliver a reliable steam supply for electricity generation, heating, and other operational needs within a facility. Operating at high pressures and temperatures, these boilers convert water into steam to drive turbines connected to electric generators.

The primary types of utility boilers include pulverized coal boilers, fluidized bed boilers, and circulating fluidized bed boilers. A pulverized coal boiler functions by burning finely powdered coal to generate steam for power production or industrial use. These boilers utilize different technologies such as subcritical, supercritical, and ultra-supercritical systems, and are available in various capacity ranges: 30-100 MW, 100-250 MW, 250-500 MW, and above 500 MW. Utility boilers support a wide array of industries, including power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing, and pulp and paper.

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The utility boiler market consists of sales of boiler accessories, control systems, and boiler tubes. 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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