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Stabilization of fluid power orders and potential recovery in some key customer markets are signaling growth potential for the hydraulics and pneumatics industry in 2026. Bosch rexroth ag, parker hannifin corporation, danfoss a/s, kyb corporation and eaton corporation plc are the major companies operating in this market. The pneumatic and hydraulic system market is experiencing steady growth, driven by rising industrial automation and increasing demand for efficient fluid power solutions across sectors.
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The united states fluid power equipment market is poised for substantial growth driven by increasing industrial automation, advancements in hydraulic and pneumatic technologies, and a rising. The hydraulic equipment market worth usd 44.25 billion in 2026 is growing at a cagr of 5.05% to reach usd 56.63 billion by 2031 The global fluid power market the global context points to moderate yet steady growth across the more advanced segments of hydraulics and fluid power
Lokar noted that 2023 and 204 were poor years for the fluid power industry, but itr is expecting the overall economy to grow in 2025 and 2026 and for the fluid power sector to see modest gains
Additionally, he said that pneumatics has rounded the corner and is on the way to recovery, although hydraulics is going to take somewhat longer. The global fluid power market, encompassing both hydraulic and pneumatic technologies, remains a cornerstone of the industrial and mobile machinery sectors After navigating recent economic headwinds and supply chain disruptions, the market is poised for steady growth, driven by fundamental needs in automation, infrastructure, and agriculture, as well as a technological shift towards smarter. Shipments and orders for fluid power products have started to stabilize, providing an early indicator of potential upward moment for the hydraulics and pneumatics industry in 2026
Key customer markets such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing are showing signs of recovery which would help drive growth for the fluid power industry. Macroeconomic signals are pointing to recovery in several markets which will present growth opportunities for the fluid power sector. Other fluid power though is similar to industrial hydraulics in that after a steep drop in 2023 its order and shipment volume has begun to stabilize and therefore fairing better than its counterparts in the fluid power industry. Fluid power world delivers up to date fluid power, pneumatic and hydraulic product, industry news, commentary and resources.
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There you'll find video interviews, articles and more overviewing current and future market information as well as insights on how these trends could impact hydraulic and pneumatic system designs. Striving to increase awareness of hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum and motion control products and innovations Fluid power journal is the official publication of the international fluid power society. Trade association fluid power vdma fluid power represents the interests of the hydraulic, pneumatic and sealing technology industry
Our expert networks enable the more than 230 member companies to exchange experiences intensively on topics relevant to the industry, which can be deepened through participation in committees. Representatives from the fluid power industry discuss the market challenges they faced in 2025 as well as the technology trends and opportunities they see for 2026. The newest shipments and order data from the national fluid power association (nfpa) shows total fluid power shipments increased 12.6% in march 2025 compared to the previous month This comes after several months of reported declines, providing a potential sign of positivity for the hydraulics and pneumatics sector.
The fair of pneumatics, hydraulics, drives and controls kielce fluid power fits perfectly into the industry character of the industrial spring
Fluid power 2026 is held in (kielce), poland, from 3/24/2026 to 3/24/2026 in targi kielce. Projected growth in data centers, defense, semiconductors and other industrial sectors will bring market opportunities for the fluid power industry in 2026 and beyond. It is anticipated that the revenue will experience a compound annual growth rate.
