Hydraulic Blind Valve Market: Intelligent and Environmental Protection Industry Upgrades

With the improvement of global industrial automation and environmental protection standards, the market competition pattern of hydraulic blind valves, as key fluid control equipment, is undergoing profound changes. Recently, domestic and foreign companies have made frequent moves, and technology upgrades and market integration have become the main themes.

1.Demand grows, environmentally friendly products become the focus

Driven by the “dual carbon” goal, China’s steel, chemical, power and other industries are accelerating the elimination of high-energy-consuming equipment. Due to its zero leakage and high-pressure corrosion resistance, the demand for hydraulic blind plate valves has surged in environmental protection projects such as gas purification, desulfurization and denitrification. In the first half of 2024, the domestic order volume of hydraulic blind plate valves increased by 18% year-on-year, of which environmental protection-related applications accounted for more than 40%. It is expected to replace imported products in the nuclear power field.

2.International brands localize, domestic companies go overseas to grab orders

Faced with the potential of the Chinese market, international giants are accelerating their localization layout. For high-end hydraulic blind plate valves, the delivery cycle is shortened to 4 weeks, and the price is reduced by 10%-15%. “China is not only a manufacturing center, but also an innovation market.” said the head of GEFA Asia Pacific.
Domestic companies are seizing overseas markets with their cost-effective advantages. In the first half of 2024, valve exports increased by 25% year-on-year, and orders from Southeast Asia accounted for more than 60%. The price of our products is only 50%-60% of that of European and American brands, but the life and stability are close.

3.Technology competition is heating up: intelligence and material innovation are key

At the 2024 Shanghai International Fluid Machinery Exhibition, intelligent hydraulic blind plate valves became a highlight. Intelligent valves integrate IoT sensors, which can monitor the sealing status in real time and warn of faults. They have been applied to Baowu Steel’s smart factory.

Breakthroughs have also been made in the field of materials. Domestic companies have improved corrosion resistance through special alloy coating technology and gradually replaced imported Hastelloy. “The proportion of R&D investment has increased from 3% to 5%, and the goal is to exceed 50% of the localization rate in the high-end market.” An industry expert said.

4.Low-end market reshuffle, industry concentration increased

Affected by the implementation of the new national standard GB/T 41916-2024, about 20% of low-end production capacity is facing elimination. Due to price wars, the profits of small and medium-sized manufacturers in Shandong, Hebei and other places have fallen below 8%, and some have already transformed or withdrawn. “In the next three years, the market share of the top five companies in the industry may exceed 60%.” Analysts predict.

The person in charge of ZZJG said: ZZJG will comply with market demand, continuously improve product advantages, accelerate catch-up through technical cooperation, improve cost performance and service, and better serve customers in the hydraulic blind plate valve market and provide customized needs.