Commercial Dry Marine Scrubber Systems Market Size - By Fuel (MDO, MGO, Hybrid), Regional Outlook & Forecast, 2024 – 2032

Commercial Dry Marine Scrubber Systems Market Size

The global commercial dry marine scrubber systems market was valued at USD 318.1 million in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2024 to 2032. These are exhaust gas cleaning devices designed to remove sulfur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter from ship emissions without the use of water for scrubbing. Dry scrubbers utilize dry absorbents typically sodium bicarbonate or calcium hydroxide to capture and convert these pollutants into harmless compounds such as sodium sulfate or calcium sulfate. This technology is particularly advantageous in commercial settings, such as bulk carriers, container ships, and tankers, where water availability and disposal can be limited or regulated.
 

Rising adoption of technology that can eliminate the need for large volumes of water, reducing both water procurement and wastewater treatment costs will influence the product demand. Increasing demand for scrubber technology with reduced complexities associated with treating and disposing of wash water especially advantageous for commercial vessels operating in regions with stringent water discharge regulations will drive the market growth.
 

Growing regulatory pressure on commercial operators including cargo ships, bulk carriers, and tankers to adopt cleaner technologies and reduce their sulfur footprint will complement the product adoption. Presence of limited space in various commercial vessels particularly in older ships will drive demand for compact and space-efficient systems, will stimulate the business outlook.
 

Commercial Dry Marine Scrubber Systems Market Trends

Growing technological advancements contributing positively to environmental sustainability by reducing sulfur emissions without creating wastewater will create lucrative opportunities for product penetration. Furthermore, rising demand for scrubber technology offering adaptability to various types of marine fuels, such as heavy fuel oil (HFO) and marine diesel oil (MDO), allowing ship operators to maintain fuel flexibility while complying with emissions standards will uplift the product adoption.
 

Commercial Dry Marine Scrubber Systems Market Analysis

Based on fuel, the commercial dry marine scrubber systems industry from MGO segment is projected to surpass USD 100 million by 2032, owing to its clean burning properties which reduce soot and residue buildup within engines, will lead to improved engine longevity and performance. Increasing demand for fuels with low sulfur content and cost effectiveness than other fuel alternatives will augment the MGO adoption.
 

Additionally, increasing shift towards fuels with simple operations, requiring less complexity that demand extensive water management will stimulate the market landscape. This operational simplicity will appeal to commercial ship operators, who benefit from fewer onboard systems to maintain, particularly when navigating between ports with varying environmental regulations, driving the industry scenario.
 

Asia Pacific commercial dry marine scrubber systems market is anticipated to reach more than USD 350 million by 2032. Increasing stringency of environmental regulations concerning emissions from marine vessels coupled with growing maritime trade in the region, driven by countries such as China, India, and Japan, will foster the product penetration. Rising investments in advancing dry scrubber technologies to make the systems more effective and efficient will strengthen the business growth. Additionally, growing research activities in developing innovative systems such as enhanced sorbent materials and optimized designs with improved capture rates of sulfur oxides (SOx) and other pollutants, will influence the product penetration.
 

In the U.S., growing inspections of vessels for compliance with emissions standards will accelerate the product demand amongst the operators to avoid penalties and ensure uninterrupted operations. Rising domestic shipping activities, particularly in sectors comprising oil and gas in line with growing economic incentives for adopting clean technologies in maritime operations will complement the business growth.
 

Commercial Dry Marine Scrubber Systems Market Share

Eminent market players are focusing on continuous product innovation to improve the efficiency and performance. The companies aim to meet evolving environmental regulations with growing investment in research and development, while offering solutions that provide greater operational flexibility. Additionally, key players emphasize on their ability to provide solutions that help shipping companies comply with the emissions regulations globally. Additionally, the companies can attract environmentally conscious customers by highlighting the compliance aspects of their scrubber systems, who are keen to avoid regulatory penalties.
 

Commercial Dry Marine Scrubber Systems Market Companies

Eminent players operating in the commercial dry marine scrubber systems industry are:

• ANDRITZ
• CR Ocean Engineering
• Delta Marine Scandinavia
• DuPont Clean Technologies
• Ecospray Technologies  
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
• PureteQ
• Solvay
• VDL AEC
• Yara Marine Technologies
   

Commercial Dry Marine Scrubber Systems Industry News

• In March 2023, UK-based Sodaflexx recently completed the installation of its dry scrubber system on Bontrup’s bulk carrier. This system uses sodium bicarbonate injection to neutralize SOx compounds in the exhaust stream, converting them into sodium sulfate, a harmless salt. This installation is set to enhance Sodaflexx’s global market presence, showcasing its capability in advanced SOx emissions control for the maritime sector.
   
• In June 2021, Berge Bulk has partnered with Yara Marine Technologies once again to install additional in-line scrubbers as part of a new retrofit agreement. This collaboration aims to further reduce emissions from Berge Bulk's dry bulk vessels. Alongside the new installations, Yara Marine will continue to support Berge Bulk with ongoing service and maintenance for all scrubbers across their fleet, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance with emissions standards.
   

This commercial dry marine scrubber systems market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue and volume in “USD Million & Units” from 2021 to 2032, for the following segments:

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Market, By Fuel

• MDO
• MGO
• Hybrid
• 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
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • South Korea
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
• Rest of World