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Control Valve Actuator Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global control valve actuator market is worth USD 3.8 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 6.7 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.8% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Pneumatic is the largest by drive segment.

USD 3.8 bnMarket size 2026
USD 6.7 bnForecast 2036
5.8%CAGR 2026-2036
United StatesLargest country

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5 segmentation views25 countries2026 to 2036 yearly forecast

Market overview

The global control valve actuator market is worth USD 3.8 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 6.7 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.8% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Pneumatic is the largest by drive segment.

ScopePneumatic, electric and hydraulic actuators that drive control valves in process plants, sold with or separately from the valve body.
IndustryProcess Automation
Value 2025USD 3.6 bn
Value 2026USD 3.8 bn
Value 2036USD 6.7 bn
CAGR 2026-20365.8%
Volume 20261,880,198 units
Volume 20362,991,207 units
Average price 2026USD 2,020 per unit
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

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Control Valve Actuator market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global control valve actuator market is forecast to grow from USD 3.8 bn in 2026 to USD 6.7 bn by 2036, a rise of 76%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 5.8%
Control Valve Actuator market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 3.6 bn; 2026: USD 3.8 bn; 2027: USD 4.0 bn; 2028: USD 4.3 bn; 2029: USD 4.5 bn; 2030: USD 4.8 bn; 2031: USD 5.0 bn; 2032: USD 5.3 bn; 2033: USD 5.6 bn; 2034: USD 6.0 bn; 2035: USD 6.3 bn; 2036: USD 6.7 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 5.8%.20253.8 bn20265.0 bn20316.7 bn20365.8% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 3.8 bn
2027USD 4.0 bn
2028USD 4.3 bn
2029USD 4.5 bn
2030USD 4.8 bn
2031USD 5.0 bn
2032USD 5.3 bn
2033USD 5.6 bn
2034USD 6.0 bn
2035USD 6.3 bn
2036USD 6.7 bn

Control Valve Actuator market segmentation

By drive

Exhibit 2Pneumatic is the largest segment by drive, with 52.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by drive
Control Valve Actuator market share by drive, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by drive. Pneumatic: 52.0%; Electric: 34.0%; Hydraulic: 14.0%.Pneumatic52.0%Electric34.0%Hydraulic14.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Pneumatic52.0%45.9%USD 2.0 bn4.5%
Electric34.0%41.7%USD 1.3 bn8.0%
Hydraulic14.0%12.4%USD 532 mn4.5%

By end use

Exhibit 3Oil and gas adds the most revenue by end use, growing from USD 1.1 bn in 2026 to USD 1.8 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by end use, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Control Valve Actuator market by end use, 2026 and 2036Revenue by end use in 2026 and 2036. Oil and gas: USD 1.1 bn in 2026, USD 1.8 bn in 2036, change +59%; Water and wastewater: USD 532 mn in 2026, USD 1.1 bn in 2036, change +101%; Chemicals: USD 608 mn in 2026, USD 1.1 bn in 2036, change +74%; Power generation: USD 570 mn in 2026, USD 994 mn in 2036, change +74%; Other industries: USD 570 mn in 2026, USD 947 mn in 2036, change +66%; Pharmaceuticals and food: USD 380 mn in 2026, USD 799 mn in 2036, change +110%.20262036 forecastChangeOil and gas+59%1.1 bn1.8 bnWater and wastewater+101%532 mn1.1 bnChemicals+74%608 mn1.1 bnPower generation+74%570 mn994 mnOther industries+66%570 mn947 mnPharmaceuticals and food+110%380 mn799 mn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Oil and gas30.0%27.1%USD 1.1 bn4.7%
Chemicals16.0%15.9%USD 608 mn5.7%
Power generation15.0%14.9%USD 570 mn5.7%
Water and wastewater14.0%16.0%USD 532 mn7.2%
Pharmaceuticals and food10.0%12.0%USD 380 mn7.7%
Other industries15.0%14.2%USD 570 mn5.2%

By motion

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Linear rising stem44.0%42.0%USD 1.7 bn5.3%
Quarter-turn rotary40.0%42.0%USD 1.5 bn6.3%
Multi-turn16.0%16.0%USD 608 mn5.8%

By valve served

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Globe and sliding-stem valves36.0%34.0%USD 1.4 bn5.2%
Ball and plug valves24.0%25.0%USD 912 mn6.2%
Butterfly and damper valves24.0%24.0%USD 912 mn5.8%
Diaphragm and other valves16.0%17.0%USD 608 mn6.4%

By control mode

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
On-off38.0%33.0%USD 1.4 bn4.3%
Modulating46.0%46.0%USD 1.7 bn5.8%
Digital smart positioners16.0%21.0%USD 608 mn8.7%

Top 25 countries for control valve actuator by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 77.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 93.7%.

Exhibit 4United States is the largest country market at USD 874 mn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 49.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Control Valve Actuator market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. United States: USD 874 mn, 23.0%; China: USD 722 mn, 19.0%; Germany: USD 266 mn, 7.0%; Japan: USD 228 mn, 6.0%; India: USD 190 mn, 5.0%; Saudi Arabia: USD 152 mn, 4.0%; South Korea: USD 152 mn, 4.0%; United Kingdom: USD 133 mn, 3.5%; France: USD 114 mn, 3.0%; Canada: USD 114 mn, 3.0%.United States874 mn 23.0%China722 mn 19.0%Germany266 mn 7.0%Japan228 mn 6.0%India190 mn 5.0%Saudi Arabia152 mn 4.0%South Korea152 mn 4.0%United Kingdom133 mn 3.5%France114 mn 3.0%Canada114 mn 3.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1United StatesUSD 874 mn23.0%USD 1.4 bn4.6%
2ChinaUSD 722 mn19.0%USD 1.5 bn7.7%
3GermanyUSD 266 mn7.0%USD 400 mn4.2%
4JapanUSD 228 mn6.0%USD 327 mn3.7%
5IndiaUSD 190 mn5.0%USD 454 mn9.1%
6Saudi ArabiaUSD 152 mn4.0%USD 274 mn6.1%
7South KoreaUSD 152 mn4.0%USD 260 mn5.5%
8United KingdomUSD 133 mn3.5%USD 200 mn4.2%
9FranceUSD 114 mn3.0%USD 174 mn4.3%
10CanadaUSD 114 mn3.0%USD 180 mn4.7%
11RussiaUSD 91 mn2.4%USD 158 mn5.6%
12BrazilUSD 79 mn2.1%USD 156 mn7.0%
13ItalyUSD 69 mn1.8%USD 107 mn4.5%
14United Arab EmiratesUSD 60 mn1.6%USD 118 mn7.0%
15MexicoUSD 52 mn1.4%USD 103 mn7.0%
16NetherlandsUSD 46 mn1.2%USD 79 mn5.6%
17SpainUSD 40 mn1.0%USD 68 mn5.6%
18AustraliaUSD 35 mn0.9%USD 59 mn5.6%
19KuwaitUSD 30 mn0.8%USD 52 mn5.7%
20NorwayUSD 26 mn0.7%USD 45 mn5.5%
21IndonesiaUSD 23 mn0.6%USD 45 mn7.0%
22SingaporeUSD 20 mn0.5%USD 34 mn5.6%
23TurkeyUSD 17 mn0.5%USD 34 mn7.1%
24QatarUSD 15 mn0.4%USD 29 mn7.1%
25MalaysiaUSD 13 mn0.3%USD 25 mn7.0%
Rest of worldUSD 239 mn6.3%USD 409 mn5.5%
Exhibit 5China and United States account for 45% of the USD 2.9 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Control Valve Actuator market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 3.8 bn. China: +USD 787 mn; United States: +USD 501 mn; India: +USD 264 mn; Germany: +USD 135 mn; Saudi Arabia: +USD 122 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 898 mn; Rest of world: +USD 170 mn. Market value 2036: USD 6.7 bn.Market value 20263.8 bnChina+787 mnUnited States+501 mnIndia+264 mnGermany+135 mnSaudi Arabia+122 mn20 other countries+898 mnRest of world+170 mnMarket value 20366.7 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Emerson
  • Rotork
  • Flowserve
  • Baker Hughes
  • Samson
  • Valmet
  • Curtiss-Wright

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • AUMA
  • Bray International
  • Kitz Corporation
  • Azbil
  • Festo
  • Biffi
  • Limitorque

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Bernard Controls
  • Kinetrol
  • Tolomatic
  • Hytork
  • Valpes
  • Burkert

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the control valve actuator market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.8% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by drive, by end use, by motion, by valve served, by control mode. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the control valve actuator market?

The global control valve actuator market is estimated at USD 3.6 bn in 2025 and USD 3.8 bn in 2026.

How fast will the control valve actuator market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 6.7 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% from 2026, an increase of USD 2.9 bn.

Which country is the largest market for control valve actuator?

United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 874 mn in 2026, 23.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 49.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 9.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which control valve actuator segment is largest?

In the by drive split, Pneumatic is the largest segment with 52.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading control valve actuator companies?

Global leaders include Emerson, Rotork, Flowserve, Baker Hughes.

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