North America Backflow Preventer Market

Backflow Preventer Market Outlook for 2023 to 2033

The North America backflow preventer market size reached US$ 112.6 million in 2018. Demand for backflow preventers registered a 3.6% year-on-year growth in 2022, indicating that the North American market would likely reach US$ 120.9 million in 2023.

Over the forecast period from 2023 to 2033, backflow preventer sales in the region are expected to soar at 4.2% CAGR. By 2033, total a market size is expected to reach US$ 183.1 million.

Key Factors Shaping Market Dynamics

• Increasing usage of backflow preventers across residential, industrial, and commercial sectors is expected to boost the market
• Growing awareness about the health and liability risk related to the contamination of water is forecast to uplift backflow preventer demand
• Increasing residential construction projects across North America is likely to create growth opportunities for backflow preventer manufacturers
• Burgeoning demand for wastewater management solutions to bolster backflow preventer sales
• Rising adoption of backflow preventers in sprinkler and irrigation applications for preventing unnecessary water loss is expected to improve the North America backflow preventer market share in the global market
• Growing focus in improving drinking water quality to bode well for the market

A backflow preventer is a device designed to prevent the unwanted reversal of water flow, serving as a safeguard against contamination. These preventers find extensive use in various applications such as sewer systems, wastewater management, residential settings, as well as sprinkler and irrigation systems.

The demand for backflow preventers is largely influenced by the need to protect drinking water quality from potential contamination incidents. The growing concern about the quality of water for drinking requires the urgent need for efficient backflow preventers. The important factor, which puts the drinking water quality at risk, is backflow of wastewater. This can be prevented by employing backflow prevention systems.

Backflow preventers restrict unwanted reversal of the flow of a source of contamination into a potable water system. As a result, they find application in protecting a drinking water network against any risk of pollution due to possible backflow of contaminated fluid.

Rising number of waste treatment plants and increasing installation of backflow preventers to ensure proper disposal and prevent contamination are expected to boost the market. The number of waste treatment plants has expanded significantly in recent years. Waste treatment plants play an important role in preventing treated or partially treated trash from entering the environment. To ensure this, backflow protection has become a critical component in waste treatment facility design and operation.

Backflow preventers are devices that keep wastewater, sewage, and other contaminants from entering the pure water supply. By building and maintaining these preventers, waste treatment plants are able to safeguard human health and protect the environment.

Demand for backflow preventers will also rise due to increasing number of residential construction projects. The mandatory use of backflow prevention devices with annual checks for maintenance for residential applications is one of the key factors fueling the demand for backflow preventers in the region.

There has been a steady growth observed in the construction sector across North America and every construction requires a backflow prevention system as part of the mandate. Implementation of stringent regulations by governments is expected to create ample growth prospects for backflow preventer manufacturers through 2033.

To ensure safe and clean water distribution, regulations and codes are being set by organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPCC) that mandate the installation of backflow preventers in several applications. Development of smart backflow preventers equipped with sensors and monitoring capabilities is another key factor expected to foster market development.

Attributes	Key Insights
Estimated North America Backflow Preventer Market Value (2023E)	US$ 120.9 million
Projected Market Size (2033E)	US$ 183.1 million
Value CAGR (2023 to 2033)	4.2%

Historic Market Outlook for North America Backflow Preventer Market

The report reveals that historically, from 2018 to 2022, the North America backflow preventer market experienced a CAGR of 3.6%. This propelled it to a market size of US$ 120.9 million in 2023.

From 2018 to 2022, there has been a significant growth in urban population in North America. This has increased the amount of housing and household irrigation, particularly for gardening and lawn sprinklers.

Such type of irrigation created a high demand for backflow prevention systems and boosted the North America backflow preventer industry. Greenhouse farming also requires irrigation systems and backflow prevention. This market is growing in popularity and has played a key role in fostering market development, which is expected to continue through 2033.

Future Forecast for the North America Backflow Preventer Industry

Looking ahead, the North America backflow preventer industry is expected to rise at a CAGR of 4.2% during the assessment period. Total market size by 2033 is expected to reach US$ 183.1 million.

Growing demand for backflow preventers from industrial, residential, and commercial sectors is driving the North America backflow preventer market forward. The construction sector plays a significant role in uplifting the demand for backflow preventers across North America. As infrastructure development continues worldwide, the installation of backflow preventers becomes standard practice in new construction projects.

The robust growth of the construction sector in countries such as the United States and Canada is expected to drive the demand for backflow preventers. The market for backflow preventers is partly fragmented in nature. A large number of regional as well as global players are involved in the manufacturing of backflow preventers.

To gain maximum profits and solidify their positions, manufacturers are focusing on targeting key end-use sectors, such as residential and commercial construction, chemical processing, irrigation, waste treatment, etc. Growing investments in construction as well as waste treatment projects is emerging as a key factor expected to boost backflow preventer sales in North America.

Recent Trends Influencing the North America Market

Technological growth and popularity of mechatronics are crucial product development parameters of backflow preventers. Digital advancements in plumbing technologies are allowing companies to introduce whole new equipment loaded with advanced features like monitoring flow rate, pressure, counters for maintenance, and a user interface.

Development in the sensor and transducer sector is the driving factor behind the digitization of the product. Recently improved mechanisms in the functioning of the reduced pressure type preventers consist of a differential pressure release valve that senses the hydraulic pressure and opens when the differential valve senses the pressure difference.

The new safety feature built into the valve ensures that contaminated water will be discharged to the drain rather than allowed to flow back into drinking water. Manufacturers of backflow preventer valves are investing in more automated and digitized production technology and processes such as Manufacturing 2.0 to manufacture valves with optimum cost and reduce production errors.

Companies are focused on launching new backflow preventer valves using cost-efficient manufacturing techniques and advanced raw materials such as ductile iron, stainless steel, plastic, and other materials with various pressure and temperature resistance standards. Raw materials are also being blended with others to improve the characteristics of the final product.

Key Challenges Restraining Market Growth

The rising costs of raw materials used for backflow preventer devices can directly affect the operational costs of the manufacturing processes. This is the primary concern of manufacturers.

Rising raw material prices directly destabilize the supply chain and a product’s selling price. Constant and unpredictable rise in the prices of raw materials is a growing concern amongst manufacturers. This, in turn, is anticipated to be the key factor restraining the growth of the backflow preventers market during the forecast period.

Backflow preventers such as double check valve assembly and reduced pressure zone devices are mechanical devices that require periodic maintenance and testing. This significantly adds to the operational cost of the equipment.

There are certain types of backflow preventers such as barometric loops, atmospheric vacuum breakers, and pressure vacuum breakers that do not protect against backflow caused by backpressure. These types of devices are also non-testable devices, hence provide no indication of malfunction.

Comparative View of the Adjacent Markets

Future Market Insights (FMI) has compared two other markets, namely, pressure reducing valve market and industrial valves market below. The tables showcase that pressure reducing valve industry is set to grow at a similar pace as the related markets during 2023 to 2033.

Growing demand for highly efficient pressure regulators is expected to boost the global demand for valves and switches. Similarly, in the field of backflow preventers, rising adoption of pressure and backflow regulators is expected to present high demand in the North American market.

Pressure Reducing Valve Market:

Attributes	Pressure Reducing Valve Market
CAGR (2023 to 2033)	4.7%
Market Value (2033)	US$ 3746.9 million
Growth Factor	Growing demand for highly efficient pressure regulators is expected to boost the global pressure reducing valve market.
Key Trend	Advancements in pressure valve materials are fostering market expansion and the trend is likely to continue through 2033.

Industrial Valves Market:

Attributes	Industrial Valves Market
CAGR (2023 to 2033)	4.2%
Market Value (2033)	~US$ 113.2 billion
Growth Factor	Rising adoption of industrial valves across sectors such as oil & gas, chemical, and water & wastewater treatment is expected to boost the market.
Key Trend	Increasing penetration of automation to uplift industrial valve demand through 2033.

Country-wise Insights

The below section highlights revenues in terms of value for important countries in North America. The United States and Canada are expected to emerge as the dominant markets by 2033, with sizes of US$ 123.3 million and US$ 40.5 million, respectively.

These countries are expected to grow at similar rates, with the United States registering 4.0% CAGR, and Canada 4.5% CAGR respectively through 2033. The report mentions that these leading 2 countries would likely create new avenues for growth during the forecast period.

Country	Market Value (2033)
United States	US$ 123.3 million
Canada	US$ 40.5 million

Focus on Improving Water Quality Making the United States a Dominant Market

The United States backflow preventer market is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 123.3 million by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 4.0%. Overall sales of backflow preventers across the United States are set to rise at a steady pace through 2033.

The United States backflow preventer industry is expected to thrive rapidly because of rising demand for water contamination prevention and improved safety in plumbing systems. As public concern about water quality and safety grows, there is a greater need for effective methods for preventing backflow and cross-contamination. Backflow preventers are critical in protecting water resources because they ensure that water flows in only one direction.

Increased awareness and strict regulations on water safety are projected to drive demand for backflow devices in the United States. As per Future Market Insights (FMI), the United States is anticipated to remain a highly profitable market for backflow preventer manufacturing companies.

Rapid Expansion of Waste Treatment Facilities Fueling Demand in Canada

The backflow preventer industry in Canada is expected to attain a valuation of US$ 40.5 million by 2033. Over the forecast period, backflow preventer demand in the country is anticipated to rise at a CAGR of 4.5%.

Rising number of waste treatment facilities across Canada is driving significant expansion in the backflow preventer market. Backflow preventers are becoming more prevalent as the need for effective waste management and environmental protection grows. These devices are critical in preventing the reverse flow of contaminated water, which ensures the safety and integrity of plumbing systems.

There has recently been increasing awareness of the importance of backflow prevention and the implementation of severe regulations, both OEM and aftermarket sales of backflow preventers are expected to increase rapidly, moving the Canadian industry forward.

Increasing Demand from Chemical Sector to Boost Sales in Mexico

According to Future Market Insights (FMI), Mexico backflow preventer industry is anticipated to reach a valuation of US$ 19.3 million by 2033. Overall sales of backflow preventers in Mexico are likely to soar at 5.1% CAGR during the forecast period.

Rising demand for backflow preventers from the chemical sector is a prominent factor expected to boost sales in Mexico.

As the chemical industry grows and advances, so does the need for protecting the safety and integrity of fluid systems. Backflow preventers are essential in stopping the reverse flow of potentially dangerous substances, protecting both the environment and humans. Demand for these devices is also increasing due to increased awareness of the necessity of backflow prevention and the implementation of severe regulations.

Category-wise Insights

The below section highlights the dominance of the reduced pressure segment, on the basis of product type, through 2033. It is expected to command shares worth 59.7% of the North American market by 2023-end, and grow at 4.2% CAGR through 2033.

Based on material, stainless steel is anticipated to retain leading shares in the market, amounting to 43.7% in 2023. It is expected to grow at 3.7% CAGR during the assessment period.

Category	Market Share (2023)
Product Type (by Reduced Pressure Segment)	59.7%
Material (by Stainless Steel)	43.7%

Improved Backflow Protection Making Reduced Pressure Zone Top-selling Product

Based on product type, the North America market is segmented into atmospheric vacuum breaker, pressure vacuum breaker, reduced pressure zone, and double check valve assembly. Among these, reduced pressure zone is expected to remain the top-selling product type.

According to the report reduced pressure zone segment is expected to dominate the North America industry with a share of around 59.7% in 2023. Over the assessment period, reduced pressure zone device sales are likely to rise at 4.2% CAGR.

Growth of the target segment is attributable to rising usage of reduced pressure zone devices for protecting water supplies from contamination. Reduced pressure zone (RPZ) provides the highest level of protection for water supply systems by disposing of any backward-flowing water if any of the check valves or the relief valve fails.

RPZ devices are designed for use in health hazard cross-connections and continuous pressure applications such as containment at hospitals, commercial boilers, car washes, and main service line entrances.

Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) is gaining wider popularity due to its effectiveness in preventing backflow and ensuring water safety in various applications. With its continued growth, the RPZ segment is poised to play a crucial role in the market's development and meet the increasing demand for reliable backflow prevention solutions.

Manufacturers Prefer Stainless Steel Due to its Durability

The stainless steel segment is projected to dominate the North America market during the forecast period. This is due to rising usage of steel by manufacturers for producing backflow preventers.

As per the report, stainless steel segment is expected to hold a market share of about 43.7% in 2023. Further, the target segment is likely to expand at a CAGR of 3.7% during the assessment period.

Stainless steel is becoming an ideal material type for manufacturing backflow preventers due to its excellent properties. These properties include corrosion resistance, high strength, durability, hygiene, etc.

Stainless steel valve comprises of multiple components. These are mainly of a stainless steel main body, two stainless steel check valves, stainless steel check seats, and a stainless steel ball valve. The typical material compositions used for the manufacturing of the valves are stainless steel grade 316 and stainless steel grade 316Ti. These valves can sustain pressures up to 1000 psi.

Competitive Landscape

Top manufacturers of backflow preventers across North America are focusing on introducing novel solutions integrated with advanced technologies into the market to meet end user demand. They are also showing interest in adopting strategies such as mergers, collaborations, alliances, partnerships, acquisitions, and facility expansions to strengthen their market positions and boost their revenues.

Recent developments:

• In March 2021, The Irritec Group, a market leader in the precision irrigation industry, announced a business alliance with RAPHAEL by TALIS, an inventive multinational producer of irrigation control valves with headquarters in Israel. As a result of this collaboration, the Irritec Group will distribute RAPHAEL by TALIS goods in the automation and precision irrigation markets for agriculture.
• In June 2020, Zurn Industries expanded its Zurn Connected Backflow Preventer product line with the Zurn Connected Flow Meter Option (ZCSM-BTM) and Zurn Connected Pressure Monitor (ZCSM-PF).

Scope of the Report

Attribute	Details
Estimated Market Size (2023)	US$ 120.9 million
Projected Market Size (2033)	US$ 183.1 million
Anticipated Growth Rate (2023 to 2033)	4.2% CAGR
Historical Data	2018 to 2022
Forecast Period	2023 to 2033
Quantitative Units	Revenue in US$ Million, Volume in Units, and CAGR from 2023 to 2033
Report Coverage	Revenue Forecast, Volume Forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Trends and Pricing Analysis
Segments Covered	By Product Type By Material Type By End Use By Size By Region
Regions Covered	North America
Key Countries Covered	United States Canada Mexico
Key Companies Profiled	Watts Water Technologies Company Emerson Electric Co. Honeywell International Inc. Conbraco Industries Inc. W.W. Grainger, Inc. Midwest Control Product Corp. Dorot Control Valves Flomatic Corporation Mako Industries TALIS Management Holding GMBH

North America Backflow Preventer Market Segmentation

By Product Type:

• Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker
• Pressure Vacuum Breaker
• Double Check Valve Assembly
• Reduced Pressure Zone

By Material Type:

• Stainless Steel
  • 1/2" to 2"
  • 2" to 6"
  • 8" to 12"
  • Above 14"
• Plastic
  • 1/2" to 2"
  • 2" to 6"
  • 8" to 12"
  • Above 14"
• Ductile Iron
  • 1/2" to 2"
  • 2" to 6"
  • 8" to 12"
  • Above 14"
• Bronze
  • 1/2" to 2"
  • 2" to 6"
  • 8" to 12"
  • Above 14“
• Other Materials
  • 1/2" to 2"
  • 2" to 6"
  • 8" to 12"
  • Above 14”

By End Use:

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial
  • Sprinkler & Irrigation
  • Water & Wastewater
  • Chemical Processing

By Size:

• 1/2" to 2"
• 2" to 6"
• 8" to 12"
• Above 14

By Country:

• United States
• Canada
• Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current worth of the North America Market?

The North America market is expected to hit a value of US$ 120.9 million by 2023.

What is the demand outlook for North America market?

Backflow preventer demand is set to expand at 4.2% CAGR through 2033.

What is the predicted valuation of the North America industry by 2033?

The market is predicted to exceed US$ 183.1 million by 2033.

Which country lead the North America market?

With around 65% to 70% share, the United States leads the North America market.

Which product type will hold a dominant market share?

Reduced pressure zone segment is expected to hold a dominant market share of 59.7% in 2023.