Hygienic valves are an integral part of fluid management systems in various end-use industries. It has a higher manufacturing standard, and the valve part is in contact with the medium which is generally made of 304SS or 316 stainless steel. The material used is harmless and non-toxic in nature with clean and smooth surface with corrosion-free quality. High quality of sanitary or hygienic valves is widely used in end-use industries with high hygienic and safety requirements such as food and medical industry. 

Control valves are highly effective in hydraulic control applications that include positional control, force and pressure control. Hygienic valves are made of high-density polymers and stainless steel and are equipped with programmable logic controller (PLC) and automation capabilities. 

Most of the hygienic valves include CIP (Cleaning-in-Place) capabilities, various feature leak detection devices, and others offer aseptic double seal seats. These special valves come with the capacity to attach control units and control tops for digital/electronic actuation and the capacity to offer valve positioning feedback. Hygienic valves are majorly operated manually, but an increasing number of uses need automated capabilities.

The global hygienic valve market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 4% during the forecast period 2021-2027. The industrial growth is attributed to rising use of hygienic fittings in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries coupled with rising demand to maintain hygiene in different end use industries has significantly contributed to the overall market growth. Moreover, strict government regulations to maintain optimum level of hygiene and adopt benchmarked hygiene practices are extensively fueling the industrial growth over the forecast period. 

However, fluctuating raw material prices used in manufacturing of hygienic valves will hamper the overall pricing and demand of hygienic valves among end-use industries. 

Trend Study: Additive Manufacturing and Technological Advancements in Valves

The companies are extensively choosing additive printing in valve manufacturing for superior products to gain a competitive edge in the global marketplace. 3D printing and additive manufacturing can change the development and designing of valves manufacturing. Various traditional designs can now be 3D printed including check valves, gate valves and servo valves. 

Segmentation Overview of the Global Hygienic Valves Market

The Hygienic Valves Market is categorized into various categories, such as:

By Type

• Control Valves
• Hygienic Ball Valves
• Hygienic Check Valves
• Hygienic Butterfly Valves
• Powder & Granule/ Tablet Discharge Valves
• Ultra-High Airtight Dampers
• Other Valves (Ball Valves, Vacuum Breakers, Plug Valves and Keofitt Aseptic Sampling Valve)

By Function

• Aseptic applications
• Diverting
• Mix-Proofing
• Single-Seat Stop

By Operation

• Manual
• Air-Actuated

By End-User

• Bio-chemical processing
• Brewing
• Dairy
• Food and beverage
• Fragrance and cosmetics
• Medical equipment and supplies
• Pharmaceuticals
• Sterilizing equipment
• Wine and spirits
• Others

Regional Overview of the Hygienic Valves Market

This market research study report studies the global hygienic valves market size in key regions like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and South America. 

As per the research studies, the Asia-Pacific hygienic valves market is anticipated to grow significantly during the forecast period. The regional market growth is attributed to expansion of food and pharmaceutical industries in developing economies such as India and China along with growing awareness related to hygiene practices contribute the market growth of the hygienic valves industry over the forecast period. 

COVID-19 impact has boosted the adoption of hygienic valves because the pandemic impact has increased awareness of the need for personal hygiene, especially in the food and beverage industry to ensure consumer confidence. 

Key Players Insights

Adamant Valves, Alfa Laval AB, Cashco Inc., Emerson Electric Co., GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, Habonim Industrial Valves & Actuators Ltd., ITT Corporation, KRONES AG, SPX FLOW Inc., Lumaco, The Dixon Group Inc. and Wellgrow Industries among others are some key players included in the research study of the hygienic valves market. Companies in the market have adopted various competitive strategies such as product launch, business expansion, mergers & acquisitions, agreement, partnership, and others to offer better and competitive products and services to customers in the hygienic valves industry. To track the current market situation, the report includes detailed company profiling under various heads such as company business overview, Company Details (Key Executive, Employee count, Trading stock, Year of Establishment), Financial Overview, Business Strategies Adopted and SWOT analysis.