Mass Flow Controller Market is expected to reach US$ 1.70 Billion by 2031

Focus of Manufacturers on Exploring Mass Flow Controllers Usage in Coating Application to Boost Mass Flow Controller Market Growth

According to our latest study titled “Mass Flow Controller Market Forecast to 2031 – Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis – by Flow Rate, Sensor Technology, and Application,” the market as valued at US$ 1.16 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 1.70 billion by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 5.8% from 2025 to 2031. The report includes growth prospects in light of current mass flow controller market trends and factors influencing the market growth.

Mass flow controllers are widely used for accurate gas flow control in semiconductor production and testing. Their key advantages, such as accurate flow measurement, consistent and repeatable control, and reduced waste, make them ideal for advanced coating processes that demand uniformity, thin film precision, and reproducibility. Industries such as photovoltaics, pharmaceuticals, automotive, aerospace, and specialty coatings have recognized that mass flow controllers offer precise volumetric management, allowing for better deposition control in processes such as physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD), and spray coating.

Mass Flow Controller Market – by Region, 2024 and 2031

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In the photovoltaic and semiconductor industries, researchers are focusing on optimizing precursor gas transport during ALD and CVD to generate defect-free, ultra-thin coatings required for high-efficiency solar cells and next-generation microchips. For instance, in June 2025, Sensirion AG launched a collaborative research study on the use of mass flow controllers in various coating applications, including PVD, CVD, and ALD, spanning semiconductors to glass and battery coatings. The research study highlights how mass flow controllers support industries in measuring and controlling mass flows with outstanding accuracy, long-term stability, and repeatability in PVD, CVD, ALD, and other coating applications. Moreover, mass flow controllers are gaining popularity in pharmaceuticals for coating tablets and drug-eluting stents, where precise and uniform film thickness influences therapeutic efficacy and patient safety. In the automotive and aerospace industries, mass flow controllers are being integrated into coating lines to apply corrosion-resistant, thermal, and functional coatings with reduced material waste and increased throughput.

The mass flow controller market analysis has been carried out by considering the following segments: flow rate, sensor technology, and application. Based on type, the market is divided into low, medium, and high. Based on sensor technology, the mass flow controllers market is classified into Coriolis mass flow, thermal mass flow, and differential-pressure mass flow. By application, the market is segmented into semiconductors, oil & gas, chemical, pharmaceutical & healthcare, food & beverages, and others. The semiconductors segment held the largest mass flow controller market share in 2024.

The geographic scope of the mass flow controller market report is primarily segmented into North America (US, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Russia, UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (South Korea, China, India, Japan, Australia, and Rest of Asia Pacific), the Middle East & Africa (UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa), and South & Central America (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South & Central America). Asia Pacific accounted for the largest mass flow controller market share in 2024. The North America mass flow controllers market is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The region contributes a noteworthy share to the global mass flow controllers market owing to the favorable government regulations and investment to promote semiconductor manufacturing. According to US National Science Foundation data, the US government invested US$ 52.7 billion in incentives and subsidies under the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act of 2022 to establish and modernize US semiconductor manufacturing facilities. This funding supports increased semiconductor manufacturing projects, with 70 fabrication facilities under construction in Arizona and Texas alone. The expansion of fabrication facilities significantly raises the demand for crucial process equipment, particularly mass flow controllers. These controllers regulate precise flow rates of gases and liquids during critical deposition, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD), etching, doping, and cleaning steps of chip production. As semiconductor geometries shrink to 5?nm, 3?nm, and beyond, tolerances tighten; advanced fabrications demand ultra-precise gas flow control, i.e., ±0.15% accuracy and high turndown ratios, to ensure wafer uniformity and process yield. Favorable government funding encourages the adoption of smart manufacturing and Industry?4.0, embedding real?time diagnostics and digital mass flow controllers into fabrication control systems. Over 64% of chipmakers are already transitioning to digital communication protocols for flow systems. This significant trend accelerates the adoption of mass flow controllers in fabrication facilities.

Horiba Ltd; Sensirion Holding AG; Teledyne Technologies Inc; Brooks Instrument; Parker Hannifin Corp; Azbil Corp; Axetris AG; Dwyer Instruments, Inc.; Avantor Inc; and MKS Instruments Inc are among the key players profiled in the mass flow controller market report.

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