According to the latest market research study published by P&S Intelligence, the global industrial burner market reached USD 6,913.8 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a healthy CAGR of 5.4% between 2025 and 2032, ultimately reaching USD 10,409.8 million by 2032. This strong growth is primarily driven by the expanding industrial sector and rapid technological advancements, surging demand for electricity generation, and rising mining and automotive production—each necessitating capacity additions in boiler installations. Industrial burners offer critical advantages such as low noise, reduced pollution, operational safety, and longevity, along with containment of high-temperature material processing in enclosed systems. Furthermore, the increasing adoption of natural gas—and innovation in fuel types such as hydrogen—bolsters installation rates, exemplified by late‑2024 launches of burners by ClearSign Technologies and Zeeco Inc. that operate on 100% natural gas or hydrogen and maintain NOₓ emissions below 5 ppm.
Key Insights
- The high‑velocity
burner segment commanded the largest share (65% in 2024), thanks to its
cost efficiency, rapid and uniform heat distribution, greenhouse gas
reduction, and effective moisture drying in refractories; however, regenerative
burners are forecasted to grow fastest due to benefits like 40–70% fuel
savings, low NOₓ emissions, waste‑heat recovery, high automation, and
minimal investment needs.
- Regarding
operating temperature, high‑temperature burners (>1,400 °F) held the
larger share (~70% in 2024) and are vital for applications like metal
forging and heat treatment in diverse sectors (e.g., food, glass,
chemicals, ceramics, textiles), while low‑temperature burners
(<1,400 °F) are set to grow fastest, enabled by flexible designs,
control-zone configurations, and integrated heat recovery systems for high‑efficiency
continuous or batch operations.
- In
terms of automation, the monoblock category dominated (~75% share in 2024)
due to high power efficiency, compact design, and suitability for small
boiler rooms or tight spaces—making it ideal for batch production with
reduced delivery time. Still, duoblock systems are gaining rapid traction,
particularly in large‑scale industries (e.g., chemicals, power
generation), for modular architecture, better maintenance ease, flexible
operation, and enhanced flame stability under pressure fluctuations.
- From
a fuel type perspective, gas-fired burners led the market (~60% share in
2024), appreciated for durability, high tensile strength, reliability,
optimal performance, and fuel‑control flexibility (turndown ratio ~10:1).
Meanwhile, dual-fuel burners are seeing the fastest growth, offering
precise temperature control, cost savings via secondary fuel usage,
adaptability, and improved performance. A regulatory example supporting
this shift includes India’s November 2023 guidelines to blend compressed biogas
(CBG) into natural gas to curb pollution and reduce fossil fuel
dependency.
- Among
end users, the power generation sector held both the largest share (80% in
2024) and the highest expected CAGR, buoyed by soaring electricity needs
as industrial output and services expand. Notably, global energy
investments exceeded USD 3 trillion in 2024, with USD 2 trillion allocated
to clean energy technologies like power grids, reflecting a strong pivot
toward sustainable energy.
- Geographically,
Asia‑Pacific led with a 40% market share in 2024 and is set for the
fastest growth thanks to accelerating industrialization, petrochemical and
mining activity, supportive regulatory strategies for carbon emissions
reduction, and low production costs. Regional highlights include China’s
“Dual Carbon Goals”—aiming for emissions peaking by 2030 and net‑zero by
2060—as well as India’s Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) scheme under the
Bureau of Energy Efficiency, promoting energy‑saving burners like low‑NOₓ
systems.
- Regional
breakdown:
- North
America: U.S. as the largest country‐level market; Canada fastest‑growing.
- Europe:
Germany leads; Rest of Europe growing rapidly.
- Asia‑Pacific:
China largest; India fastest‑growing.
- Latin
America: Brazil leads; Mexico fastest‐growing.
- Middle
East & Africa: Saudi Arabia largest; U.A.E. fastest‑growing.
- The competitive
landscape remains fragmented, featuring both global and regional
players vying on energy‑saving technologies, price, fuel compatibility,
and innovation. Local manufacturers thrive by offering tailored, cost‑effective
solutions to small and midsize users, in contrast to the varied demand
across industries. Leading market participants include Max Weishaupt
GmbH, Honeywell International Inc., Andritz AG, Oilon
Group Oy, Selas Heat Technology Company LLC, Alzeta
Corporation, Oxilon Pvt. Ltd., Limpsfield Combustion
Engineering Ltd., John Zink Company LLC, and Forbes Marshall
Pvt. Ltd., among others.
- Market
developments:
- In May
2025, Nuberg EPC and EDL Anlagenbau GmbH launched a
clean‐heat processing system tailored to the refining and petrochemical
sectors.
- Also
in May 2025, ClearSign Technologies Corporation and Zeeco
Inc. collaborated on ultra‑low NOₓ burners (100% natural
gas/hydrogen, sub‑5 ppm emissions).
- In January
2025, the U.S. DOE awarded ClearSign a USD 400,000 grant
for developing hydrogen‑fueled ultra‑low NOₓ industrial burners.
- In May
2024, Austria’s AICGELIN Group partnered with Turkey’s Sistem
Tehnik to co‑manufacture and distribute vacuum heat treatment systems
in Europe.
