Digital Pump Controller Market

Global Digital Pump Controller Market Size (2024 to 2029)

The size of the global digital pump controller market is anticipated to be worth USD 14.93 billion by 2029 from USD 12.79 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 3.14% from 2024 to 2029.

Digital pump controllers are utilized instead of traditional approaches to meet the needs for manual operation of those pumps that are used to pump water from a tank or any water source to the needed region. The pump is made of an electric sensor, which is utilized in a digital pump controller and provides more accurate data than traditional pump controllers that employ a pneumatic sensor and are incapable of delivering accurate data. A visible control panel is installed on top of the digital pump controller, allowing effective administration of the device's overall performance. Digital pump controllers can also be controlled via mobile or remote access. Additionally, SCADA systems, SMS/GSM, radio frequency, and mobile apps can all be used to control these digital pump controllers.

Global Digital Pump Controller Market Drivers

The ease of setup and versatility in terms of ease of use are majorly driving the growth of the global digital pump controller market.

A digital pump controller has been created for remotely monitoring and controlling irrigation, agricultural, and water levels, particularly in the oil and gas industry. The requirement for pump controllers to govern the operations of the water pumps is growing as more water pumps are being installed around the world. Digital pump controllers can operate automatically by turning on or off the pump whenever the water storage capacity reaches a certain level. These pumps guarantee the least amount of water loss possible and are a major driver of the demand for digital pump controls. The water conservation measures and numerous water & wastewater treatment projects by the governments of several countries are anticipated to accelerate the growth rate of the global market. The emerging countries have been putting increased emphasis on improving agricultural precision, which is expected to encourage the market participants to manufacture pump controllers that are simple to use and use very little energy.

The increased installation of water pumps around the world necessitates the use of pump controllers to govern water pump operations, which is propelling the global market growth.

Digital pump controllers are the safest and most complete failure-proof option for assuring continuous and automated pumping action and ensuring long life and trouble-free operation of the pumps. Automatic operation is possible with a digital pump controller. When the water holding capacity reaches a specified level, the controller will turn on or off, which supports the growth rate of the global market. The guarantee of little water waste of digital pump controllers is further fueling the market’s growth rate. An increase in the number of government programs for water conservation and projects for water & wastewater treatment is favoring the digital pump controller market growth.

Global Digital Pump Controller Market Restraints

Poor awareness regarding digital pump controllers in some of the countries is hampering the growth rate of the global market.

The adoption of digital pump controllers is poor in some countries due to a lack of advanced technology and are unaware of the advantages of employing digital pump controllers. Higher initial costs for digital pump controllers, shortage of skilled personnel, risk of cybersecurity incidents in industrial control systems, integration challenges with existing systems and concerns about reliability and downtime are further impeding the growth of the digital pump controller market.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Global Digital Pump Controller Market Analysis By Connectivity

Based on connectivity, the remote pump controller segment led the market and accounted for 59.4% of the global market share in 2023 and the domination of the segment is likely to continue throughout the forecast period. The growing demand for remote or mobile pump controllers in developed and developing nations, the increase in technical innovation and sensors are driving segmental growth. Factors such as the development of AI algorithms for predictive maintenance in remote pump control systems, IoT integration, increasing demand for real-time data and rising focus on precision agriculture are fueling the growth rate of the remote pump controller segment in the global market.

The conventional pump segment captured a substantial share of the global market during the forecast period and is predicted to register a steady CAGR during the forecast period owing to the Cost-effectiveness, simplicity of operation, and compatibility with traditional pump systems.

Global Digital Pump Controller Market Analysis By End-User

Based on end-users, the agriculture segment dominated the market and held the largest share of the global market in 2023. The domination of the agriculture segment is estimated to continue during the forecast period owing to the growing usage of digital pump controllers to increase productivity in farms and fields. The growing integration of digital pump controllers in modern precision irrigation systems, increasing automation in farming and the need for accurate nutrient dosing are further contributing to the growth rate of the agriculture segment in the global market.

The oil and gas segment is another promising segment in the global digital pump controller market and is estimated to hold a substantial share of the global market during the forecast period. The adoption of digital pump controllers in the oil and gas industry is growing gradually and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.24% from 2024 to 2029. Factors such as the growing exploration and production activities that require advanced control systems for pumps in the oil and gas industry are propelling the growth of the oil and gas segment in the global market. 

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Europe led the digital pump controller market in 2023, accounting for 31.8% of the global market share and is predicted to showcase a prominent CAGR during the forecast period. The domination of the European region is majorly driven by the growing demand for energy-efficient solutions, particularly in water treatment, manufacturing, and construction, stringent environmental regulations, rapid adoption of Industry 4.0 and rising focus on sustainable water management. Germany contributed significantly to the European market and accounted for 36.9% of the European market share in 2023.

The Asia Pacific digital pump controller market is predicted to witness the highest CAGR compared to other regions in the global market during the forecast period due to a surge in the utilization of solar pumps combined with the increasing penetration and introduction of various sophisticated technologies across the region. The growing use of solar water pumps in some of the European countries is expected to boost the growth of the Asia Pacific digital pump controller market. China captured half of the 50% of the APAC market in 2023 and is expected to grow promisingly during the forecast period.

North America is a notable regional market for digital pump controllers worldwide and is predicted to hold a substantial share of the global market during the forecast period. Factors such as the growing adoption of smart technologies in water management systems and industrial processes, growing emphasis on water conservation, rapid adoption of Industry 4.0 in manufacturing, and government initiatives for infrastructure development are driving the growth of the North American market. The U.S. held 69.7% of the North American market share in 2023.

KEY PLAYERS IN THE DIGITAL PUMP CONTROLLER MARKET

Companies playing a leading role in the global digital pump controller market include Grundfos Pumps Corporation, Xylem, Sulzer Ltd., Spring (Europe) Ltd., Precision Digital Corporation, Kirloskar Brothers Limited, Dwyer Instruments, Inc., C&S Electric Limited, Valmont Industries, Inc., Padmansha Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and Remote-Control Technology.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• KBL released the SP Coupled Pumpset with IE5 Motor in 2021, which offers Ultra-Premium Efficiencies. KBL's newly launched SP Coupled Pumpset has an Ultra-Premium Efficiency with high specific discharge, resulting in 16.5 percent reduced energy consumption for pumping the same amount of liquid more efficiently. The release, which includes an IE5 motor, is another significant step toward KBL's commitment to providing outstanding customer value.
• The next-generation pump controller was unveiled by Sulzer in 2019. Sewage pumping stations, along with one or more pumps, are intelligently controlled and monitored by EC 531 as a combined unit. The EC 531 offers simple control, float-based monitoring, or complex controls using a continuous level signal. Additionally, EC 531 will receive an energy-saving smart VFD control with PID and BEP as well as the price for the equipment.
• The Indian company Kirloskar Brothers Limited unveiled its new standard features for open-well submersible pumps in 2018 for residential and agricultural use.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION COVERED IN THIS REPORT

This research report on the global digital pump controller market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on connectivity, end-user and region.

By Connectivity

• Conventional Pump Controller
• Remote/Mobile Pump Controller

By End User

• Food and Beverage
• Oil and Gas
• Pharmaceutical
• Textile and Paper
• Chemicals
• Water & Wastewater Treatment
• Construction
• Agriculture
• Residential

By Region

• North America
  • The United States
  • Canada
  • Rest of North America
• Europe
  • The United Kingdom
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • France
  • Rest of Europe
• The Asia Pacific
  • India
  • Japan
  • China
  • Australia
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • South Korea
  • New Zealand
  • Southeast Asia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of LATAM
• The Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Lebanon
  • Jordan
  • Cyprus