Commercial Marine Scrubber Systems Market Size - By Technology (Wet Technology, Dry Technology), By Fuel (MDO, MGO, Hybrid), By Application (Container Vessel, Tankers, Bulk Carriers, RO-RO), & Forecast, 2024 – 2032

Commercial Marine Scrubber Systems Market Size

Commercial Marine Scrubber Systems Market was valued at USD 2.2 billion in 2023 and is likely to attain about 9.2% CAGR between 2024 and 2032. A marine scrubber system or an exhaust gas cleaning system, is a technology used on ships to reduce air pollution from the combustion of marine engines. The scrubber systems are utilized in commercial applications, particularly in the shipping industry, to address environmental regulations and reduce air pollution.
 

Growing requirement to reduce the impact of shipping emissions, primarily in emission control areas (ECAs) coupled with increasing requirement to comply with the environment regulations is set to influence the industry trends. These regulations mandate a significant reduction in sulfur content in marine fuels, leading many ship operators to consider scrubber technology as a compliance solution.
 

COVID- 19 Impact

The COVID- 19 pandemic led to disruptions in global supply chains, affecting the production and delivery of components necessary for manufacturing commercial scale marine scrubber systems. Delays in production and logistics might have impacted the installation timelines for some vessels. The economic downturn caused by the pandemic led to a decline in global trade and shipping demand. Reduced economic activity may have affected investment decisions in the maritime industry, impacting the willingness of shipowners to invest in retrofitting or installing new marine scrubber systems. However, companies have adjusted their strategies and focused on immediate operational priorities impacting the adoption of scrubber systems.
 

Commercial Marine Scrubber Systems Market Trends

Marine scrubber systems primarily target the reduction of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions, which is a major pollutant released during the combustion of high-sulfur fuels. The ship operators can achieve significant reductions in the SO₂ emissions, contributing to improved air quality and environmental sustainability. The scrubber-equipped vessels can take advantage of fuel flexibility, opting to use less expensive high-sulfur fuels which is set to contribute to the market statistics. Additionally, economic viability of using marine scrubber systems is influenced by a variety of factors including fuel prices, installation costs, and operational efficiency, leading to minimized air pollutants, thereby contributing to sustainability goals.
 

Commercial Marine Scrubber Systems Market Analysis

The dry technology segment will hold 14.5% share of the commercial marine scrubber systems industry by 2032. The scrubbers use a dry sorbent material to capture pollutants and are designed to reduce air pollution emissions from the ship exhaust. Further, the systems offer operational flexibility, allowing vessels to adapt to changing fuel availability, prices, and regulatory requirements in different regions. In addition, they can be retrofitted onto existing vessels without significant modifications to the ship's infrastructure. This adaptability makes them suitable for a wide range of vessels, including those equipped with older engine technologies, thereby stimulating the industry statistics.
 

Based on fuel, the MDO scrubber systems segment will grow at a CAGR of over8.5% through 2032. Marine Diesel Oil is a type of distillate fuel commonly used in marine applications. MDO is typically a lower-sulfur fuel than Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) and using MDO in combination with scrubbers can offer cost savings compared to switching to more expensive low-sulfur fuels. Additionally, the fuel offers economic advantage depending on the price differentials between MDO and low-sulfur fuels, thereby stimulating the business statistics. In addition, ongoing advancements in scrubber technology, aims at improving efficiency and performance. Innovations in materials, design, and operation contribute to making MDO-fueled scrubbers more effective and reliable.
 

Based on application, the bulk carriers marine scrubbers market size surpass USD 1.5 billion by 2032. Bulk carriers, which often operate on long-haul routes with large fuel consumption, can benefit from scrubbers by using less expensive high-sulfur fuels. Furthermore, financial incentives will encourage the RO-RO vessel operators to invest in the scrubber technology.
 

North America commercial marine scrubber systems market will reach USD 1.1 billion by 2032. Some ports in the region have implemented and considered local regulations to control emissions from the ships, including sulfur content limits. Introduction of incentives or preferential treatment for vessels equipped with emission abatement technologies including scrubbers, to encourage environmental compliance, will drive the industry scenario. Higher operational flexibility is valuable for vessels navigating through the diverse regulatory landscape of North American waters, which will augment the business dynamics.
 

Commercial Marine Scrubber Systems Market Share

Companies continue to adopt various inorganic strategies to enhance their market position, expand their capabilities, or address specific business objective, contributing to innovation and product improvement. Inorganic growth strategies involve external actions including acquisitions, mergers, partnerships, alliances and collaborations. In addition, the industry players continually expand and refine their product portfolios to meet the evolving needs of the market.
 

Commercial Marine Scrubber Systems Market Companies

Eminent players operating in the commercial marine scrubber systems industry comprise of:

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

Marine Scrubber Systems Industry News

• In July 2021, Evergreen Marine Corporation’s largest container vessel equipped with two Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubbers with a shared water cleaning system (WCS) set sail. Ever Ace is the first of the 12 vessels planned for Evergreen’s record-breaking A Class, which comprises vessels of about 24,000 TEU capacity. The consolidated solution provides maximum reliability along with a minimal carbon footprint.
   
• In April 2021, ANDRITZ completed, supplied, and delivered a hybrid scrubber for the Dole Maya’s sister vessel, Dole Aztec to the Dole Food Company. Further the installation supports the company to offer, deliver, install, and successfully commission the exhaust gas cleaning systems for maritime vessels.
   

This commercial 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

• Container vessels
• Tankers
• Bulk carriers
• RO-RO
• 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