◆英語タイトル：Metal Expansion Joints Market by Product Type (Lateral Expansion Joints, Axial Expansion Joints, Angular Expansion Joints, Universal Expansion Joints), Application (Containers and Pipelines, Heavy Machineries, Heat Exchangers, and Others), End-User (Power Generation Industry, Petrochemical Industry, Heavy Industry, Water Treatment Industry, and Others), and Region 2023-2028
	◆商品コード：IMARC23AP014 ◆発行会社（リサーチ会社）：IMARC ◆発行日：2023年3月2日 ◆ページ数：143 ◆レポート形式：英語 / PDF ◆納品方法：Eメール ◆調査対象地域：グローバル ◆産業分野：部品

The global metal expansion joints market size reached US$ 961 Million in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 1,187 Million by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% during 2023-2028. The growing utilization of pipeline infrastructure in various industries, the increasing demand for metal expansion joints in the petrochemical industry, and the rising employment of metal expansion joints in fire protection piping systems represent some of the key factors driving the market.

A metal expansion joint is an apparatus containing one or more metal bellows, which are used to absorb dimensional changes caused by the thermal expansion or contraction of pipelines, ducts, or vessels. It comprises a gimbal, hinged, universal, in-line and elbow pressure balanced, axial and lateral expansion, and pressure switches to absorb vibrations caused by engines, pumps, and motors. It is designed to compensate movements caused by rotating machinery, pressure deformations, and misalignment during installation or building settlements. It also reduces stress in pipe systems and pipe loads at connections of sensitive equipment, such as pumps and steam turbines. It offers longer shelf life by preventing the risk of downtime for additional maintenance and repair. It provides a higher ability to conserve space, enhanced economic efficiency, and better performance in absorbing larger movements as compared to pipe bends and pipe loops. As a result, the metal expansion joint finds applications in the chemical, food and beverage (F&B), pharmaceutical, and power industries across the globe.

Metal Expansion Joints Market Trends:
At present, the increasing demand for metal expansion joints as compensating elements for thermal expansion in pipelines, machines, and containers represents one of the key factors supporting the growth of the market. Besides this, there is a rise in the integration of low-pressure bellows to sustain high temperatures and pressures. This, along with the growing utilization of pipeline infrastructure in various industries, is strengthening the growth of the market. In addition, key players are investing in research and development (R&D) activities to study the different fluids passing through pipelines for meeting the demand of the customers in terms of design and applications. They are also focusing on various marketing strategies to expand their customer base, which is propelling the growth of the market. Moreover, the increasing demand for metal expansion joints in the petrochemical industry due to the presence of the complex infrastructure of large pipelines is contributing to the growth of the market. Apart from this, the growing demand for metal expansion joints in fire protection piping systems, along with the reducing number of pipeline network compensators, is positively influencing the market. Additionally, the rising employment of metal expansion joints in the power generation industry to connect equipment, pipelines, and other components is bolstering the growth of the market.

Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global metal expansion joints market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country level from 2023-2028. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, application, and end-user.

Product Type Insights:
Lateral Expansion Joints
Axial Expansion Joints
Angular Expansion Joints
Universal Expansion Joints

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the metal expansion joints market based on the product type. This includes lateral, axial, angular, and universal expansion joints. According to the report, lateral expansion joints represented the largest segment.

Application Insights:
Containers and Pipelines
Heavy Machineries
Heat Exchangers
Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the metal expansion joints market based on application has also been provided in the report. This includes containers and pipelines, heavy machineries, heat exchangers, and others. According to the report, containers and pipelines accounted for the largest market share.

End-User Insights:
Power Generation Industry
Petrochemical Industry
Heavy Industry
Water Treatment Industry
Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the metal expansion joints market based on end-user has also been provided in the report. This includes the power generation industry, petrochemical industry, heavy industry, water treatment industry, and others. According to the report, the power generation industry accounted for the largest market share.

Regional Insights:
North America
United States
Canada
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets that include North America (the United States and Canada), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others), Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others), and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific was the largest market for metal expansion joints. Some of factors driving the Asia Pacific metal expansion joints market are the increasing demand for sustainable energy, rapid industrialization, and burgeoning oil and gas industry across the region.

Competitive Landscape
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global metal expansion joints market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies include BIKAR, EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG (Freudenberg & Co. KG), FlexEJ Ltd., Macoga S.A., Piping Technology & Products Inc., Senior plc, The Metraflex Company, Triad Bellows, Uniflex Inc., Weldmac Manufacturing Co., and Witzenmann GmbH. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:
How has the global metal expansion joints market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global metal expansion joints market?
What are the key regional markets?
Which countries represent the most attractive metal expansion joints markets?
What is the breakup of the market based on the product type?
What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
What is the breakup of the market based on the end-user?
What is the competitive structure of the global metal expansion joints market?
Who are the key players/companies in the global metal expansion joints market?