Ash Handling System Market Expected to Reach $4.8 Billion by 2031—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Ash Handling System Market," The Ash Handling System Market size was valued at $3.4 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $4.8 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2022 to 2031.

During the combustion of materials such as coal, two types of ash are typically generated, including fly ash, and bottom ash. Fly ash is generated the most when compared to bottom ash. Therefore, out of these, fly ash accounted for the highest market share in 2021, and the bottom ash is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Moreover, fly ash has many applications such as it is used as filler material in construction, it is used to form sub-base for roads, bricks are made using fly ash, it is mixed in concrete, and many other applications.

Furthermore, there exist many type of system that collect ash and diposite it at some other place within the industrial facility. Thus, on the basis of system type, the market is classified into hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical. Among these, the hydraulic segment accounted for the highest revenue in 2021, and the pneumatic segment is expected to grow with a higher CAGR during the forecast period. The higher growth for pneumatic segment can be attributed to its long-span life, no probability of ash freezing in cold temperatures, and flexibility to be installed in complex facilities.

Furthermore, the market is analyzed with respect to different end-user industries of the ash handling system, which include power plants, cement manufacturing, steel plants, and other. Among these, the power plant segment registered higher revenue in 2021. And the cement manufacturing segment is expected to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period, owing to rising construction activities. The market is mainly driven by stringent regulations by the government, a rise in the number of thermal power plants in few countries, and growing demand for steel by automotive, construction, and other industries. However, high maintenance cost and gradual shift towards more sustainable development is expected to negatively impact the ash handling system market growth  

In 2021, Asia-Pacific dominated the global ash handling system market, in terms of revenue. Moreover, the market in LAMEA is anticipated to grow with the highest CAGR, owing to it high growth potential in the steel and cement industry. In addition, rising demand for cement for construction of residential, and non-residential structures is expected to be one of the ash handling system market opportunity of growth.  

However, various businesses in the ash handling system market had to stop their business in countries such as India, China, Vietnam, Germany, and the U.S., during the pandemic lockdown. This break directly impacted the sales of ash handling system manufacturers. In addition, the lack of manpower and raw materials constricted the supply of raw materials for manufacturing various ash handling system; and negatively influenced the growth of the market. However, after two years of the COVID-19 outbreak and the introduction of vaccinations, the severity of the pandemic has significantly reduced and key players in the market are recovering rapidly. Contrarily, emerging cases of COVID-19 especially in China can have a short-term negative impact on the market. 

Competitive analysis and profiles of the major players in the ash handling system market, such as ANDRITZ, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., Bevcon Wayors, Macawber Beekay, McNally Bharat Engineering Co., Nederman National Conveyors, ProcessBarron, Qingdao Sizhou Electric Power Equipment Co. Ltd., Schenck Process, and United Conveyor Corporation are analyzed and incorporated in the report. 

Key Findings Of The Study 

• The report provides an extensive analysis of the current and emerging ash handling system market trends and dynamics.   

• In 2021, the fly ash segment accounted for a larger ash handling system market share, in terms of revenue, and the bottom ash segment is expected to grow with a higher CAGR during the forecast period. 

• By system type, the hydraulic segment accounted for the highest revenue in 2021. Moreover, with the high CAGR of the pneumatic segment, it is expected to dominate the ash handling system market forecast. 

• By end-user industry, the power plants segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market in 2021. And the cement manufacturing segment is expected to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period. 

• Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest market share in 2021, and LAMEA is projected to register the highest growth rate in the coming years.  

• The key players within the ash handling system market are profiled in this report, and their strategies are analyzed thoroughly, which help understand competitive outlook of the ash handling system industry.  

• The report provides an extensive analysis of the current trends and emerging ash handling system market opportunities.   

• In-depth ash handling system market analysis is conducted by constructing estimations for the key segments between 2022 and 2031.