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市場調査レポート
商品コード
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金属伸縮継手市場- 世界の産業規模、シェア、動向、機会、予測、タイプ別、材料別、エンドユーザー別、地域別、競合別、2020~2030年Metal Expansion Joints Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Material, By End User, By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F |
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金属伸縮継手市場- 世界の産業規模、シェア、動向、機会、予測、タイプ別、材料別、エンドユーザー別、地域別、競合別、2020~2030年 |
出版日: 2025年08月25日
発行: TechSci Research
ページ情報: 英文 185 Pages
納期: 2~3営業日
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金属伸縮継手の世界市場規模は2024年に19億9,000万米ドルで、予測期間中のCAGRは4.44%で、2030年には26億1,000万米ドルに達すると予測されています。
市場概要 | |
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予測期間 | 2026~2030年 |
市場規模:2024年 | 19億9,000万米ドル |
市場規模:2030年 | 26億1,000万米ドル |
CAGR:2025~2030年 | 4.44% |
急成長セグメント | 側方伸縮継手 |
最大市場 | 北米 |
世界の金属伸縮継手市場は、石油・ガス、発電、石油化学、航空宇宙、建設などの産業における軟質な配管部品の需要増加に牽引され、安定した成長を遂げています。金属伸縮継手は、配管システムの熱膨張、振動、機械的な動きを吸収するために使用される重要な部品です。パイプラインや接続機器にかかる応力を軽減することで、システムの信頼性と操作の安全性を高め、高圧・高温環境では欠かせないものとなっています。インフラが老朽化し、産業がますますメンテナンスと運用効率を優先するようになるにつれ、金属伸縮継手の採用は大きく伸びると予想されます。特に石油・ガスセクタは、上流と下流の両方でパイプラインの柔軟性と安全性が必要とされるため、依然として主要な需要ドライバーの1つとなっています。同様に、火力発電所や原子力発電所では、熱変動を管理し機器の故障を防ぐために伸縮継手に大きく依存しています。
冶金学と製造プロセスの技術的進歩により、特定の産業用途に合わせた、より耐久性が高く高性能の伸縮継手の生産が可能になりました。ステンレス、合金鋼、ニッケル基合金などの材料が、用途の腐食条件や熱条件に応じて一般的に使用されています。さらに、カスタマイズ型プレハブ伸縮継手の動向は、設置効率を高め、市場の成長をさらに促進しています。スマート工場やインダストリー4.0の台頭も製品設計に影響を及ぼしており、メーカー各社は予知保全のために伸縮継手にセンサやモニタリングシステムを組み込んでいます。
石油・ガスインフラにおける需要の高まり
初期コストの高さとカスタマイズの複雑さ
モジュール化とカスタム設計の採用
The Global Metal Expansion Joints Market was valued at USD 1.99 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2.61 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 4.44% during the forecast period.
Market Overview | |
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Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
Market Size 2024 | USD 1.99 Billion |
Market Size 2030 | USD 2.61 Billion |
CAGR 2025-2030 | 4.44% |
Fastest Growing Segment | Lateral Expansion Joints |
Largest Market | North America |
The global metal expansion joints market is witnessing steady growth, driven by the increasing demand for flexible piping components across industries such as oil & gas, power generation, petrochemicals, aerospace, and construction. Metal expansion joints are essential components used to absorb thermal expansion, vibrations, and mechanical movements in piping systems. Their ability to reduce stress on pipelines and connected equipment enhances system reliability and operational safety, making them indispensable in high-pressure and high-temperature environments. As infrastructure ages and industries increasingly prioritize maintenance and operational efficiency, the adoption of metal expansion joints is expected to grow significantly. In particular, the oil & gas sector remains one of the key demand drivers due to the need for pipeline flexibility and safety in both upstream and downstream operations. Similarly, thermal and nuclear power plants rely heavily on expansion joints to manage thermal fluctuations and prevent equipment failure.
Technological advancements in metallurgy and manufacturing processes have enabled the production of more durable and high-performance expansion joints tailored to specific industrial applications. Materials such as stainless steel, alloy steel, and nickel-based alloys are commonly used, depending on the application's corrosive and thermal conditions. Moreover, the growing trend of customized and pre-fabricated expansion joints has enhanced installation efficiency, further promoting market growth. The rise of smart factories and Industry 4.0 is also influencing product design, with manufacturers integrating sensors and monitoring systems into expansion joints for predictive maintenance.
Key Market Drivers
Rising Demand in Oil & Gas Infrastructure
The oil & gas industry is a major consumer of metal expansion joints due to the need to manage high-pressure and high-temperature fluid flow through complex pipeline systems. These joints are essential for accommodating thermal expansion, reducing vibration, and preventing pipeline failure in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. As global energy consumption continues to increase, oil & gas infrastructure projects are expanding, particularly in developing economies.
As pipelines and refining capacity increase, the demand for thermally flexible, corrosion-resistant, and durable metal expansion joints will continue to grow. Advanced products with high fatigue resistance and multi-plane movement are especially required in offshore platforms and deepwater projects, where pipeline flexibility is crucial for safety and operational reliability.
Key Market Challenges
High Initial Cost and Customization Complexity
Metal expansion joints often require application-specific customization, which leads to high initial costs and extended engineering cycles. These joints must be tailored to specific pipe layouts, movement capacities, temperature ranges, and pressure conditions. High-grade materials like Inconel, Monel, and Hastelloy are frequently used, significantly increasing costs. Additionally, manufacturing involves precision welding, bellows forming, and multi-stage testing procedures, which further inflate pricing. For example, a standard stainless-steel expansion joint may cost around USD500-USD800, whereas a custom-designed high-performance unit can exceed USD5,000. This pricing gap limits adoption among smaller industries or budget-constrained infrastructure projects. The lack of standardized configurations for non-OEM systems also extends lead times, increasing engineering overhead. As a result, many buyers opt for alternative flexible connectors or defer system upgrades due to cost constraints.
Key Market Trends
Modularization and Custom Design Adoption
Industries are increasingly adopting modular construction practices, which require pre-fabricated piping components, including customized expansion joints. Modular expansion joints are tailored to fit within skid-mounted systems or containerized units, allowing for faster installation, simplified logistics, and reduced field labor. Custom designs tailored to movement ratings, space constraints, and load conditions enable greater design freedom for engineers. This trend is particularly strong in offshore energy, power generation, and chemical plants. Prefabrication reduces total installed cost (TIC) and minimizes on-site welding and inspection challenges. Market data indicates that custom-designed metal joints now account for over 30% of total production volume in North America and Europe.
In this report, the Global Metal Expansion Joints Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Metal Expansion Joints Market.
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