The EU market for pumps and pump castings has recorded positive figures between 2003 and 2007. However, for the period 2009-2010 EU demand is expected to show a declining trend, given the negative economic outlook in the major EU countries. The period until 2012 will be characterised by large investments in water and waste water treatment in several EU countries, due to EU legislation. Demand from the oil, gas and refining industries will even increase faster, the result of an acceleration in investments related to the building of new storage facilities. On a product level, centrifugal pumps forms the largest segment, representing more than 50% of all pumps. Second was reciprocating pumps (10-15% of total demand) and third was rotary pumps (about 10%).
This market survey covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. It provides information on industrial demand, production & trade (market sizes and trends), trade channels for market entry, prices, market access requirements and business practices & sales promotion.
