Aircraft Hydraulic Valves Market | Strategic Assessment and Competitive Analysis

Q: Who are the key players in the market

Parker Hannifin Corp Honeywell International Inc Liebherr Group Eaton Corporation plc and Safran SA among others are the leading players in the aircraft hydraulic valves market

Q: Which region is estimated to grow at the fastest pace in the market in the coming years

Asia Pacific is estimated to remain the fastest growing market for aircraft hydraulic valves in the foreseeable future China now has the worlds biggest aviation industry as a result of a rise in domestic flight travel The expansion of the industry would also be aided by a rise in the number of airports in the area Furthermore the high focus of the Chinese government on the development of commercial regional and military aircraft indigenously boosts the regions demand Growing Japanese Singaporean and Indian market is likely to give additional impetus to the regions demand

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Market Highlights

The connections through which fluid moves on an aircraft are called valves. By opening and shutting, they regulate the movement of fluid. When a compressed liquid is used as a moving fluid, the system is referred to as a hydraulic system, and the valve is referred to as a hydraulic valve. The aircraft hydraulic system is divided into two parts (basic hydraulic system and power hydraulic system) based on their purpose and differentiated with color coding (red and green).

After a mammoth decline in the aircraft valves market in 2020, the aerospace industry started recording from 2022 onwards (18.1% YoY, 2022). Key factors fueling the growth of the market are rebounding commercial aircraft production, aging aircraft fleet size, increasing use of electric valves in modern aircraft, and fervent efforts toward developing electric aircraft. In the long term, the aerospace hydraulic valves market is expected to grow at a promising CAGR of 9.5% to reach a sales figure of US$ 2.7 billion in 2028.

Recent Market JVs and Acquisitions: A limited number of strategic alliances including M&As, JVs, etc. have been performed over the past few years: for instance, in September 2022, Parker-Hannifin Corp., a global leader in motion and control technologies, announced the completion of its acquisition of Meggitt PLC at nearly US$ 10 billion.

Market Segments' Analysis

Segmentations	List of Sub-Segments	Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
Material-Type Analysis	Titanium, Aluminum, and Others	Titanium is expected to remain the dominant material type in the coming years.
Application-Type Analysis	Engine, Landing Gears, Wheels and Brakes, and Flight Control	Flight control is anticipated to remain the biggest demand generator for hydraulic valves in the years to come. Air conditioning will be the fastest-growing application type.
Aircraft-Type Analysis	Commercial Aircraft, General Aviation, Business Aircraft, Military Aircraft, Helicopter, and UAVs	Commercial aircraft are expected to remain the biggest demand generator for hydraulic valves over the next five years.
End-User-Type Analysis	OE and Aftermarket	OE is expected to remain the dominant end-user type throughout the study period.
Regional Analysis	North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World	North America is expected to remain the largest market over the next five years, whereas Asia-Pacific is likely to grow at the fastest rate.

Based on the material type, the aircraft hydraulic valve market is segmented into titanium, aluminum, and others. Throughout the forecast period, titanium is anticipated to continue to be the market's leading material type. Titanium and its alloys are used in valves because of their low weight, high strength (high specific strength), and heat protection characteristics. Amid the Russo-Ukrainian war, there has been a sharp increase in the price of materials, especially titanium alloys. Both airframers, Boeing and Airbus, are working hard to develop alternate titanium suppliers after the ban on imports from Russia. Russia is the powerhouse of titanium production. Other preferred materials for manufacturing hydraulic valves include steel and aluminum.

Based on the application type, the market is segmented into engines, landing gears, wheels and brakes, environmental control systems, flight control, air conditioning, and others. Flight control is expected to remain the dominant as well as the faster-growing application type in the market during the forecast period. Flight control is one of the major and largest systems present in the aircraft with too many moving bodies that require more valves to operate compared to other systems. These moving components are present all over the aircraft. Currently, the use of servo-hydraulic valves is growing in the market.

Based on the aircraft type, the market is segmented as commercial aircraft, general aviation, business aircraft, military aircraft, helicopter, and UAVs. Commercial aircraft is likely to remain the biggest demand generator for hydraulic valves in the foreseeable future. After a significant drop in commercial aircraft production amid the pandemic, all major airframers, especially Boeing and Airbus, are raising the production rates of their key programs. Supply chain disruption, labor shortage, inflation, etc. remain a big challenge before airframers achieve their targets. In its latest commercial aircraft outlook, Boeing anticipated that approximately 41,170 commercial and regional aircraft will likely be delivered in the next twenty years, suggesting a sustainable demand for all types of vales in the long term.

Based on the end-user type, the market is segmented into OE and aftermarket. OE is expected to remain the dominant as well as the faster-growing end-user type in the market during the forecast period. During the flight, aircraft valves must function properly, which frequently leads to component wear and tear. Flight hours of fleets have exponentially grown as a result of the rise in aviation travel across areas. The number of days an airplane is in service and the number of flying hours directly affect the replacement cycle of aerospace valves. In addition, there are no repairs or upkeep tests performed on aerospace valves; they are replaced.

With the highest growth in the demand for aircraft valves, Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the fastest-growing market during the forecast period. China, Japan, Singapore, and India are the leading markets in Asia-Pacific. As per Boeing’s latest commercial aircraft outlook, approximately 17,000 aircraft are likely to be delivered in the Asia-Pacific region out of which 8,500 will be in China only. India is likely to add about 2,400 aircraft in the next twenty years.

North America is estimated to maintain its dominance in the aircraft hydraulic valve market in the foreseeable future. All the major valve producers like Parker-Hannifin Corp. (Parker Aerospace), Honeywell International Inc., and Eaton Corporation plc have a strong presence in the region. Airframers, like Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, and Lockheed Martin, contribute a substantial share of the region’s market. The assembly plants of engines and aircraft and technological developments in valve technologies mainly drive the demand in this area.

Key Players

The market is fairly consolidated with the presence of a handful number of players. Most of the major players are diversified and offer several products targeting the aerospace industry. Furthermore, these companies are part of large group, making them one of the biggest tier players in the aerospace industry. Most of the major players compete in some of the governing factors including price, product offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the aircraft hydraulic valves market.

Parker-Hannifin Corp.
Honeywell International Inc.
Liebherr Group
Eaton Corporation plc
Safran S.A.

Research Methodology

This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s aircraft hydraulic valves market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period. The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner in order to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.

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Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
Market trend and forecast analysis.
Market segment trend and forecast.
Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Product portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
Emerging trends.
Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
Key success factors.

The aircraft valves market is segmented into the following categories.

Aircraft Hydraulic Valves Market, by Material Type

Titanium (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Aluminum (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Aircraft Hydraulic Valves Market, by Application Type

Engine
- (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- (Valve-Type Analysis: Selector Valve, Shut-off Valve, and Others)
Landing Gears, Wheels, and Brakes
- (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- (Valve-Type Analysis: Sequence Valve, Check Valve, Priority Valve, and Others)
Flight Control
- (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- (Valve-Type Analysis: Shuttle Valve, Sequence Valve, and Others)

Aircraft Hydraulic Valves Market, by Aircraft Type

Commercial Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
General Aviation (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Business Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Military Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Helicopter (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
UAVs (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Aircraft Hydraulic Valves Market, by End-User Type

OE (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Aftermarket (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Aircraft Hydraulic Valves Market, by Region

North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Argentina, and Others)

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A Bird's Eye View of the Market

What would be the growth of the market in the coming five years?

The aircraft hydraulic valves market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% to reach US$ 2.7 billion by 2028, driven by continuous development and acceptance of the electrohydraulic system in the latest aircraft programs. Boeing and Airbus are projecting deliveries of over 40,000 commercial aircraft in the next twenty years, an average of 2,000 commercial aircraft per year, significantly higher than the current year�s deliveries.

Who are the key players in the market?

Parker-Hannifin Corp., Honeywell International Inc., Liebherr Group, Eaton Corporation plc, and Safran S.A. among others are the leading players in the aircraft hydraulic valves market.

Which region is estimated to be dominant in the market in the coming years?

North America is estimated to remain dominant in the aircraft hydraulic valves market in the foreseeable future. The characteristics of the region's market are driven by a large number of manufacturers and tier companies that are present there.

Which region is estimated to grow at the fastest pace in the market in the coming years?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to remain the fastest-growing market for aircraft hydraulic valves in the foreseeable future. China now has the world's biggest aviation industry as a result of a rise in domestic flight travel. The expansion of the industry would also be aided by a rise in the number of airports in the area. Furthermore, the high focus of the Chinese government on the development of commercial, regional, and military aircraft indigenously boosts the region�s demand. Growing Japanese, Singaporean, and Indian market is likely to give additional impetus to the region�s demand.

Which application is estimated to remain dominant in the market in the coming years?

Flight control is the major application of hydraulic valves and is estimated to remain dominant in the market in the coming years.

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