Steam Trap Monitor Market Report 2025

The steam trap monitor market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.28 billion in 2024 to $1.37 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth during the historical period can be attributed to increased awareness of operational cost savings, heightened focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expansion in power generation, growth of the oil and gas industries, and rising energy costs.

The steam trap monitor market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.74 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth projected for the forecast period can be linked to a stronger emphasis on operational safety and compliance in hazardous industries, growing awareness of lifecycle management, aging industrial infrastructure, government-led energy audits and incentives, and the adoption of predictive maintenance strategies. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in wireless and battery-free monitoring systems, the integration of AI-driven predictive maintenance, low-power Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, edge computing, and 5G connectivity.

The rising demand for energy-efficient systems is expected to drive the growth of the steam trap monitor market moving forward. Energy-efficient systems are designed to use less energy while delivering the same or better performance compared to traditional systems. This growing demand is driven by increasing energy costs, which encourage businesses and consumers to adopt technologies that reduce energy consumption and lower operating expenses. Steam trap monitors support energy-efficient systems by continuously detecting steam leaks and failures, minimizing unnecessary energy loss, optimizing steam usage, and improving overall system efficiency and sustainability. For example, according to a report published in March 2025 by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, a UK-based government department, energy efficiency schemes facilitated the installation of about 420,600 energy efficiency measures in 2024, marking a 27% increase compared to 2023. Hence, the rising demand for energy-efficient systems is fueling the growth of the steam trap monitor market.

Leading companies in the steam trap monitor market are emphasizing technological innovations such as AI-powered predictive maintenance systems to boost steam system performance, reduce energy waste, and minimize unplanned downtime in industrial facilities. AI-powered predictive maintenance systems use artificial intelligence to monitor equipment, analyze data, and predict maintenance needs to prevent unexpected failures. For instance, in October 2024, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, a Japan-based provider of industrial automation and test and measurement solutions, introduced an explosion-protected wireless steam trap monitoring device with superior environmental resistance and wide-area coverage. This device offers enhanced safety and efficiency in steam systems operating in hazardous environments, featuring durable explosion-proof housing to prevent ignition in flammable atmospheres, wireless connectivity for real-time monitoring without complex wiring, and long-lasting battery operation for maintenance-free performance. It continuously monitors steam trap conditions, detecting leaks or failures early to reduce energy losses and downtime. Additionally, it can integrate smoothly with plant monitoring systems, enabling predictive maintenance while ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards in industries such as oil and gas, chemical, and petrochemical plants.

In May 2025, AbbVie Inc., a US-based biopharmaceutical company, partnered with Emerson to deploy wireless steam trap monitoring solutions at its manufacturing and research and development facilities. Through this collaboration, AbbVie aims to improve energy efficiency, enhance product quality, and increase reliability in its steam systems by utilizing Emerson’s advanced Plantweb digital ecosystem and wireless acoustic transmitters to detect steam leaks and optimize maintenance practices. Emerson Electric Co. is a US-based automation technology firm.

Major players in the steam trap monitor market are Henkel AG & Co KGaA, IMI Critical Engineering, Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, Armstrong International Inc., Forbes Marshall Private Limited, Thermax Limited, BiTherm SA, GESTRA AG, Yoshitake Inc., Carotek Inc., Faclon Labs Private Limited, SONOTEC GmbH, Shoplogix Inc., Pulse Industrial Inc., Cypress Envirosystems Inc., Brenpower Technology Co Ltd., TLV Co. Ltd., DCO Systems Ltd, SteamIQ LLC, and TWTG.

North America was the largest region in the steam trap monitor market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in steam trap monitor report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the steam trap monitor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the machinery sector by increasing costs for steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery now face squeezed margins, as many long-term contracts prevent immediate price adjustments. The uncertainty has also delayed investment in automation and smart machinery technologies, slowing productivity gains. To adapt, firms are accelerating local supplier development, redesigning products to use alternative materials, and leveraging predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespans amid higher replacement costs.

A steam trap monitor is a device designed to automatically assess the condition and performance of steam traps within a steam system. It helps reduce energy consumption and maintenance expenses by detecting leaks or malfunctions early, ensuring the system operates efficiently and safely.

The primary product types of steam trap monitors include electronic steam trap monitors, mechanical steam trap monitors, ultrasonic steam trap monitors, and infrared steam trap monitors. Electronic steam trap monitors utilize electronic sensors and systems to automatically detect and report the operating status and performance of steam traps. Their main functions include temperature monitoring, pressure monitoring, flow rate monitoring, leak detection, and preventive maintenance. These devices are distributed through various channels such as direct sales, distributors, and online platforms, and employ technologies such as wireless and wired systems. The end users of these monitors span industries including oil and gas, power generation, food and beverage, pulp and paper, and pharmaceuticals.

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The steam trap monitor market consists of sales of explosion-protected wireless steam trap monitors, ultrasonic steam trap testers, thermal imaging-based steam trap monitors, and IoT-enabled steam trap monitoring systems. 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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