Marine Scrubber Systems Market Size - By Technology (Wet Technology, Dry Technology), By Fuel (MDO, MGO, Hybrid), By Application (Commercial, Offshore, Recreational, Navy), 2024 – 2032

Marine Scrubber Systems Market Size

The global marine scrubber systems market size was valued at more than USD 7.2 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at over 9.6% CAGR from 2024 to 2032. A marine scrubber system is a technology, more precisely called an exhaust gas cleaning system, adopted by ships to reduce the air pollution effects of combustion arising from marine engines. The key purpose of a marine scrubber is the removal of pollutants, sulfur oxides from the exhaust gases emitted by ship engines.
 

Growing need to minimize the effects of shipping emissions, mainly in ECAs, with a rising requirement to meet the environmental regulations, which include the sulfur cap regulations under MARPOL Annex VI of IMO, will impact the industry trends. Ongoing research and development in scrubber technology to solve the challenges associated with efficiency and environmental issues will drive product adoption. Improvements in hybrid scrubbers and other emerging technologies that will be able to provide additional choices and flexibility for ship operators will support the business scenario.

COVID- 19 Impact

The COVID- 19 pandemic led to disruptions in global supply chains, affecting the manufacturing and delivery of various components and equipment, including marine scrubber systems. Delays in production and logistics could have impacted the installation timelines for some vessels. The pandemic caused significant fluctuations in oil and fuel prices, thereby affecting the product demand. However, growing adoption of cleaner technologies to reduce the emissions by traditional marine fuels will influence the business statistics.
 

Marine Scrubber Systems Market Trends

Several international and regional regulations aim to reduce the environmental impact of shipping emissions, particularly sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions. Growing requirement to use low-sulfur fuels (compliant fuels with sulfur content not exceeding 0.5%) along with designation of Emission Control Areas (ECAs) with even stricter sulfur emission limits can impact the product demand. A marine scrubber is primarily focused on extracting pollutants, sulphur oxides from exhaust gases, emitted from the ship's engine. The technology adapted by ships to remove the consequences of combustion air pollution through marine engines is referred to as a marine scrubber system.
 

Marine Scrubber Systems Market Analysis

The hybrid scrubber systems will grow at a rate of over CAGR 9.5% up to 2032. The use of hybrid fuels allows ship operators to meet and exceed increasingly stringent environmental regulations, including sulfur oxide (SOx) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission limits. Further, Hybrid fuel systems provide flexibility by allowing ships to switch between different fuel sources based on factors such as cost, availability, and regulatory requirements, thereby stimulating the business statistics. In addition, diversifying the fuel mix enhances energy security and reduces dependency on a single fuel source, thereby augmenting the business landscape.
 

Based on application, the commercial marine scrubber systems market will reach more than USD 5 billion by 2032. Commercial shipping involves diverse routes and trade patterns. The ability of marine scrubbers to operate in different modes (open-loop, closed-loop, or hybrid) provides operational flexibility. Retrofitting of the existing vessels with marine scrubbers further allows shipowners to upgrade their fleets to meet regulatory requirements, thereby enhancing the product demand. Furthermore, Newbuild installations incorporate scrubber systems as part of the initial design, reflecting a long-term commitment to compliance and operational flexibility.
 

Based on type, the marine scrubber systems market is segmented as wet and dry technology. The wet technology market will grow at over 9% CAGR through 2032. Hybrid scrubbers are designed to operate in both open-loop and closed-loop modes, providing greater flexibility to ship operators. This flexibility allows vessels to adapt to varying environmental conditions and comply with different regulatory requirements. Further, By offering the ability to switch between modes, hybrid scrubbers allow ships to use seawater for scrubbing in open waters and switch to a closed-loop system in environmentally sensitive areas, thereby stimulating the business statistics.
 

Asia Pacific marine scrubber systems market will grow at a CAGR of more than 8.5% through 2032. The region is characterized by diverse economic conditions and varying fuel price dynamics. Fluctuations in fuel prices influence the economic feasibility of installing marine scrubbers, thereby driving the product adoption. Growing operational needs of vessels, including considerations for compliance with emission regulations along with adoption of scrubber systems across large container ships to coastal vessels, will sway the market trends.
 

Furthermore, economic growth and increasing trade volumes in the region contribute to higher demand for maritime transportation, which will augment the industry dynamics. Ongoing compliance with regional ECAs will continue to drive the adoption of scrubbers in vessels operating in these areas. For instance, specific areas in the region including the Pearl River Delta in China, continue to implement local emission control areas with stricter sulfur emission limits.
 

Marine Scrubber Systems Market Share

Inorganic strategies involve external actions such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, and alliances. Companies continue to adopt various inorganic strategies to enhance their market position, expand their capabilities, or address specific business objectives, thereby contributing to innovation and product improvement. Further, manufacturers continually expand and refine their product portfolios to meet the evolving needs of the market.
 

Marine Scrubber Systems Market Companies

Eminent players operating in the Marine Scrubber Systems industry are:

• KwangSung
• ALFA LAVAL
• Damen Shipyards Group
• CR Ocean Engineering
• VDL AEC Maritime B.V.
• Langh Tech Oy Ab
• Ecospray Technologies S.r.l.
• DuPont
• Yara International ASA
• Clean Marine
• Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
• MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
• Wärtsilä
• SAACKE GmbH
• Valmet
• Shanghai Bluesoul Environmental Technology Co., Ltd
• ANDRITZ
   

Marine Scrubber Systems Industry News

• In March 2023, Wärtsilä received its first order for 35 MW carbon capture and storage ready scrubber systems to be delivered in 2023. The open loop configuration of the system involves additional design and engineering work to guarantee the full CCS system on the vessels. Further, these scrubbers will be designed for integration with a Particulate Matter filter.
   
• In July 2021, Alfa Laval along with Japan’s National Maritime Research Institute (NMRI), designed the CO2 capture testing project to provide real world validation with Alfa Laval’s PureSOX. The scope was restricted to show that the scrubber could perform the CO2 capture on board. Further, the modified PureSOx system absorbs CO2 from the auxiliary diesel engines in port, while operating in closed loop.
   

This marine scrubber systems market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of ‘Units & USD Billion’ from 2024 to 2032 for the following segments:

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Market, By Technology

• Wet technology
  • Open loop
  • Closed loop
  • Hybrid
  • Others 
• Dry technology

Market, By Fuel

• MDO
• MGO
• Hybrid
• Others

Market, By Application

• Commercial
  • Container vessels
  • Tankers
  • Bulk carriers
  • RO-RO
  • Others 
• Offshore
  • AHTS
  • PSV
  • FSV
  • MPSV
  • Others
• Recreational
  • Cruise ships
  • Ferries
  • Yachts
  • Others
• Navy
• Others

The above information has been provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada 
• Europe
  • Greece
  • Norway
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Netherlands
  • Italy
  • Croatia
  • Poland
  • Russia
  • Denmark
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Philippines
  • Vietnam
  • Taiwan
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • Australia
• Rest of World