Slurry Pumps Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Pump Type (Horizontal Slurry Pumps, Vertical Slurry Pumps, Submersible Slurry Pumps), By Material (High Chrome Alloy, Polyurethane, Ceramic, Natural Rubber), By End User (Water Treatment, Mining, Metallurgy, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Slurry Pumps Market Size:

The slurry pumps market is forecasted to rise at a 3.57% CAGR, reaching USD 2.028 billion by 2030 from USD 1.702 billion in 2025.

Slurry Pumps Market Key Highlights:

• Mining industries are increasingly relying on slurry pumps for transporting abrasive slurries.
• Water treatment sectors are boosting slurry pump demand through enhanced infrastructure investments.
• Oil and gas exploration activities are driving the need for efficient slurry pumping solutions.
• Asia-Pacific is dominating the slurry pump market due to rapid industrialization and mining growth.

Slurry Pumps Market Trends:

A slurry pump is a specialized pump engineered to effectively move liquids that contain solid particles suspended within them. The slurry pump market serves various end users, including water treatment, mining, metallurgy, and other industries.  Growing water treatment management and mining sectors are key factors propelling the expansion of the slurry pump market size.

Slurry Pumps Market Drivers:

• Rising mining activities bolster the slurry pump market growth.

Slurry pumping solutions are in demand in major end-uses such as the mining industry which heavily relies on slurry pumps to transport abrasive and corrosive slurries that contain solid particles. The growing mineral production will accelerate the slurry pump’s demand. For instance, according to Statistics Canada, in 2021, Canadian mineral production reached a value of $55.5 billion, marking a significant increase of 20% compared to the previous year's value of $46.4 billion. The production value of metals experienced a rise of 13% from the previous year. Additionally, the production value of non-metals witnessed a growth of 10%, while coal production value surged remarkably by 101%.

• Increasing water treatment activities drive the slurry pump market expansion.

Slurry pumps are essential for handling and transporting sludge, wastewater, and other solid-laden fluids in municipal wastewater treatment plants, industrial effluent treatment, and desalination plants. Favorable investments and initiatives to promote water treatment infrastructure are propelling the market demand & usage of slurry pumps which is driving the slurry pump industry growth. In March 2023, British International Investment and Metito established the Africa Water Infrastructure Development (AWID) platform which aims to boost investment in water infrastructure in Africa, addressing water insecurity and creating a sustainable commercial model for water infrastructure development in the continent.

• Booming oil & gas sectors drive slurry pump market growth.

The oil & gas sector requires slurry pumps during extraction and transportation operations and as exploration activities increasingly take place in challenging environments, the need for efficient slurry pumping solutions has surged. According to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation, in May 2022, ONGC announced a significant investment of US$ 4 billion from FY22-25, aimed at amplifying its oil and gas exploration endeavours in India. This strategic allocation of funds reflects ONGC's commitment to expanding its exploration activities and strengthening its presence in the domestic oil and gas sector in India. Also, according to the International Trade Administration’s, July 2022, published report, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) maintains an average production level of 3.2 million barrels of petroleum and other liquid resources.

Slurry Pumps Market Geographical Outlook:

• Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to dominate the slurry pump market.

Rapid industrialization and urbanization in countries like China and India have resulted in increased mining activities, infrastructure development, and wastewater treatment projects, driving the demand for slurry pumps. Additionally, the presence of large mineral reserves in countries like Australia and Indonesia has led to substantial mining operations. For instance, according to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, in the fiscal year 2021-2022, Australian exploration expenditure witnessed a significant increase of 20% to reach $5.0 billion. This surge was driven by a 22% growth in mineral exploration, amounting to $3.9 billion, while petroleum exploration with a 15% rise, totaling $1.1 billion.

Slurry Pumps Market Restraints:

• Volatility in raw material prices restrains the slurry pump market growth.

The growth of the slurry pump industry can be restrained by fluctuations in the prices of raw materials, including metals and polymers, which are essential for manufacturing these pumps. The unpredictable nature of price movements in these raw materials can significantly impact the overall production cost and profitability for manufacturers. The volatility in raw material prices poses challenges for manufacturers to maintain cost stability and can influence their competitiveness in the market, potentially hindering the overall growth of the slurry pump market. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics, the producer price for metals and metal products like high alloy steel increased from 230.300 dollars in July 2020 to 395.791 dollars in May 2023.

Slurry Pumps Market Company Products:

• Ensival Moret EMW: Sulzer “EMW” pump range is a cutting-edge series of pumps that are designed to excel in challenging solids handling applications. Engineered with a focus on high hydraulic efficiencies, these pumps deliver exceptional performance and extended wear life. Additionally, the EMW pump range boasts low energy consumption, making it an energy-efficient solution.
• Horizontal Froth Pumps AHF: Weir Group’s AHF range of horizontal pumps, meticulously engineered for pumping froth containing fine particles, demonstrates exceptional capabilities in handling challenging applications. These pumps excel at effectively managing heavy froth and highly viscous concentrated non-Newtonian slurries. They feature a distinctive impeller design with oversized inducer blades on each vane, accompanied by a generously sized eye. This innovative configuration enables the reduction or dissipation of entrained air bubbles within the slurry.

List of Top Slurry Pumps Companies:

• Sulzer Ltd
• EDDY Pump
• Weir Group PLC
• Hevvy Pumps 
• Metso

Slurry Pumps Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Slurry Pumps Market Size in 2025	USD 1.702 billion
Slurry Pumps Market Size in 2030	USD 2.028 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 3.57%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Billion
Segmentation	Pump Type Material End User Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in Slurry Pumps Market	Sulzer Ltd EDDY Pump Weir Group PLC Hevvy Pumps Metso
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

Segmentation

• By Pump Type
  • Horizontal Slurry Pumps
  • Vertical Slurry Pumps
  • Submersible Slurry Pumps
• By Material
  • High Chrome Alloy
  • Polyurethane
  • Ceramic
  • Natural Rubber
• By End User
  • Water Treatment
  • Mining
  • Metallurgy
  • Others
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • India
    • Australia
    • Other

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base, and Forecast Years Timeline

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY  

2.1. Research Data

2.2. Assumptions

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Research Highlights

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Force Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. SLURRY PUMPS MARKET ANALYSIS, BY PUMP TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Horizontal Slurry Pumps

5.3. Vertical Slurry Pumps

5.4. Submersible Slurry Pumps

6. SLURRY PUMPS MARKET ANALYSIS, BY MATERIAL

6.1. Introduction

6.2. High Chrome Alloy

6.3. Polyurethane

6.4. Ceramic

6.5. Natural Rubber

7. SLURRY PUMPS MARKET ANALYSIS, BY END-USER

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Water Treatment

7.3. Mining

7.4. Metallurgy

7.5. Others

8. SLURRY PUMPS MARKET ANALYSIS, BY GEOGRAPHY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. North America

8.2.1. USA

8.2.2. Canada

8.2.3. Mexico

8.3. South America

8.3.1.  Brazil

8.3.2. Argentina

8.3.3. Others

8.4. Europe

8.4.1. Germany

8.4.2. UK

8.4.3. France

8.4.4. Spain

8.4.5. Others

8.5. Middle East and Africa

8.5.1. Saudi Arabia

8.5.2. UAE

8.5.3. Others

8.6. Asia Pacific

8.6.1. China

8.6.2. Japan

8.6.3. South Korea

8.6.4. India

8.6.5. Australia

8.6.6. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. Sulzer Ltd

10.2. EDDY Pump

10.3. Weir Group PLC

10.4. Hevvy Pumps 

10.5. Metso

10.6. Sintech Precision Products Ltd

10.7. Atlantic Pumps Limited

10.8. Shijiazhuang Industrial Pump Factory Co., Ltd

Sulzer Ltd

EDDY Pump

Weir Group PLC

Hevvy Pumps 

Metso

Sintech Precision Products Ltd

Atlantic Pumps Limited

Shijiazhuang Industrial Pump Factory Co., Ltd