Flush Valve Market Size, Share, Analysis & Forecast [2032]

Report Description

Market Outlook:

The Global Flush Valve Market was estimated at USD 1,650.0 Million in 2022 and is anticipated to reach USD 3,002.2 Million by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period.

The components that are responsible for transferring water from the tank to the toilet bowl are called flush valves. This device is commonly used to flush a urinal or toilet. The valve and associated hardware are located within the toilet tank or in the body of the urinal. Most toilets have a push-button activator or lever to operate the flush valve.

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Toilets that have worn flush valves leak water, making a mess. Over time, corrosion weakens flush valves, causing the seal between the tank and toilet bowl to open and let water continuously leak out of the tank.

Macro-economic Factors

Population Growth

The Population Reference Bureau (PIB) projects that by 2050, the global population is likely to be around 9.8 billion. By 2050, the population of Africa is predicted to contribute roughly 60% to the world's growth in population, while that of Eastern Europe is projected to decline by 10%., the population of Nigeria is projected to be 67 million by 2050, a 146% increase from the present 27 million population. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 4.6 billion people, or 57% of the world's population, utilized a sanitation service that was safely managed in 2022. Basic sanitary facilities, including private toilets or latrines, are still unavailable to more than 1.5 billion people. Out of which, 419 million continue to defecate outdoors into open bodies of water, behind bushes, or in street gutters. Population growth drives the demand for flush and flush valves, as it directly correlates with the need for sanitation infrastructure. Rise in global population is projected to increase, the demand for residential, commercial, and public buildings, which are constructed to accommodate the growing populace.

Urbanization Trends

Approximately 4.4 billion people, or 56% of the world's population, live in cities today. Urbanization is expected to continue to rise, with the rising urban population, which is expected to double its current size by 2050, at which point nearly 10 billion people are expected to live in cities. Managing human excreta is one of the most fundamental municipal tasks that many cities find difficult to deal with.

Globally, an increase in urban population consistently outpaces gains in access to improved sanitation. Not all of the newly urbanized population — especially the poor population — is relocating to gleaming apartment buildings or regenerated post-industrial neighborhoods. They are getting in, or being born into, densely populated, fast-growing slums. In 2020, 208 million people in Africa were forced to engage in open defecation due to a lack of access to basic sanitation facilities, as reported in the 2023 Africa Sustainable Development Report. Nigeria had the largest percentage of its population engaging in these practices. The rising number of toilets in urban cities drives the demand for flush valves. Thus boosting the need for construction and renovation of public and private sanitation facilities.

Technological Advancements

Flush valves are getting increasingly advanced and feature-rich as technology advances to increase hygiene and water efficiency. For instance, TOTO's ECOPOWER technology powers its TOUCHLESS smart-sensor faucets and flush valves for toilets and urinals, producing electricity every time water spins a small internal turbine. The TOUCHLESS faucet or flush valve is powered by electrical energy that is stored in several capacitors. There is no minimum usage requirement. TOTO's self-powered ECOPOWER hydroelectric technology generates power during use. There is no need for hard wiring to the building's electrical system or routine battery replacement, which is costly and hazardous to the environment.

TOTO has introduced a range of Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled products for smart, fully connected public restrooms, such as IoT-enabled ECOPOWER Smart-Sensor Flush Valves for Toilets and Urinals, IoT-Enabled ECOPOWER Smart-Sensor Faucets, and IoT-Enabled Auto Soap Smart-Sensor Dispensers, to ensure that customers always have a clean, comfortable experience in public restrooms, regardless of where those customers travel.

Market Dynamics

Market Driver- Increasing Hygiene and Sanitation Awareness

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 4.6 billion people, or 57% of the global population, utilized a sanitation service that was safely managed in 2022. Basic sanitary facilities, including private toilets or latrines, are still unavailable to more than 1.5 billion people across the globe. Around 419 million of these people continue to defecate outdoors into open bodies of water, behind bushes, or in street gutters. Poor sanitation reduces human well-being as well as social and economic development due to impacts such as anxiety, risk of sexual assault, and lost opportunities for education & work.

Poor sanitation is linked to the transmission of diarrheal diseases such as cholera and dysentery as well as typhoid, intestinal worm infections, and polio. It exacerbates stunting and contributes to the spread of antimicrobial resistance. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were introduced in 2015 in an attempt to guarantee that every person across the globe has access to a toilet by 2030. The World Toilet Day contributes to the accomplishment of this goal by increasing public awareness of the adverse impacts that poor sanitation has on lives and livelihoods of people.

Since 2015, the global population with access to safely managed sanitation services increased from 49% to 57%, rising from 36% to 46% in rural areas and 60% to 65% in urban areas. Significant progress has been made by nations such as India and Nepal, where the number of individuals who defecate in the open has dropped sharply. Hence, there is a heightened awareness of hygiene and sanitation, driven by concerns regarding the spread of diseases and thus, driving the demand for flush valves in toilets.

Market Driver- Growing Building & Construction Industry

The demand for flush valves is being driven by the expanding building and construction industry. Plumbing fixtures, such as flush valves, are required concurrently with the construction of new residential and commercial structures. For instance, the construction industry in the Middle East has grown significantly in recent decades as a result of rising tourism and foreign investment. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait are the significant nations in the region in terms of construction. According to CBRE, as of 2023, the GCC had USD 1.36 trillion worth of planned or ongoing real estate projects. Saudi Arabia accounted for 64.5% of this total, equating to around USD 877 billion worth of projects. This is followed by the UAE, where its USD 293 billion worth of projects account for 21.6% of the total.

Furthermore, by 2030, an estimated 600 million people in India are expected to live in urban areas, increasing the demand for 25 million more mid-range and affordable housing units. India has allocated USD 1.4 trillion for infrastructure under the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), with 24% going towards renewable energy, 18% going towards roads & highways, 17% towards urban infrastructure, and 12% towards railroads. Programs such as the revolutionary Smart City Mission, which aims to improve the quality of life in 100 cities, are anticipated to do so by using modern, technologically advanced urban design.

Therefore, there is an increasing demand to develop infrastructure, including constructing new public facilities such as schools, hospitals, airports, and arenas for sports, as a result of increased urbanization and population expansion. Flush valves are crucial components of these projects in order to ensure effective water consumption as well as hygienic standards in restrooms and other sanitary facilities.

Market Restraint- Low Replacement Rate

The lifespan of a toilet ranges from 15 to 30 years, depending on usage frequency and maintenance. The flush valve of a toilet usually lasts six to seven years. The lifespan of a toilet fill valve is only four to five years. If a flush valve is less than 10 years old, it is often in the repair category unless it has experienced significant problems or has been damaged. A repaired valve is typically used for at least five more years after it reaches the fifteen-year mark unless the fixture is in an extremely harsh environment. A moderate-use restroom flush valve required to be replaced if it is more than 20 years old. Flush valves are durable components of plumbing systems and typically have long replacement cycles. Consequently, the frequency of upgrades and replacements are lower of flush valves as compared to other components, which limit the growth of the market.

Scope of the Report   

The report on the Global Flush Valve Market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Segmental Outlook

Based on type, the global flush valve market is categorized as flush valve for toilet and flush valve for urinal.

The flush valve for toilet segment held an XX% market share in 2022. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 4.6 billion people, or 57% of the global population, utilized a sanitation service that was safely managed in 2022. Basic sanitary facilities, including private toilets or latrines, are still unavailable to more than 1.5 billion people across the globe. The World Toilet Day contributes to the accomplishment of this goal by increasing public awareness of the adverse impacts that poor sanitation has on the lives and livelihoods of people. Hence, concerns regarding the spread of diseases create heightened awareness of hygiene and sanitation, driving the segment. 

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Based on mechanism, the global flush valve market is categorized into manual and sensor-based.

The sensor-based segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of XX% during the forecasted period. Using sensor-based flush valves in commercial restrooms helps to achieve green building standards and minimize environmental effects, as water scarcity remains a global issue. Sensor-based flush valves align with sustainability, as they ensure effective water management and reduce the carbon footprint associated with excessive water consumption. Hence, driving the demand for sensor-based flush valves among environmentally conscious individuals.

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Based on flow rate, the global flush valve market is categorized into low flow and high flow.

The low flow segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of XX% during the forecasted period. The low flow rate segment is expected to remain dominant during the projected timeline. This can be attributed to the increasing governmental regulations across the globe regarding water conservation. The dual flush toilet is another kind of low flow toilet. It has two buttons located on top of the tanks. It utilizes only 0.8 gallons (3 liters) of water for flushing liquids, and 1.6 gallons (6 liters) of water for flushing solid waste. According to studies, a dual flush system can save as much as 67% of the water used in a regular toilet. Due to the quantity of water that dual flush toilets save, several nations, like Australia, are even mandating that all new toilets include them.

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Based on material, the global flush valve market is categorized as plastic, metal, and composite.

The plastic segment held a XX% share of the market in 2022. The plastic flush valves are flexible, have high impact strength and less resistant to chemicals due to such properties, the demand for plastic flush valves in various sector such as residential, commercial, industrial, and others is increasing at a fast pace.

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Based on application, the global flush valve market is categorized as commercial, industrial, institutional, residential, and others.

The industrial segment is expected to hold XX% of share in 2031, due to rapid expansion of the industrial sector. For example, in terms of industrial manufacturing Asia Pacific is a fastest-growing region globally, owing to the increasing investment by the governments in various industries, which increased the number of hygiene facilities and increased the demand for flush valve.

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Regional Outlook

On the basis of region, the flush valve market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

North America is expected to hold XX% share of the global market by 2031. On the basis of countries, the market in North America is bifurcated into the US and Canada. The US is dominating the market in the region. The market in North America is primarily driven by factors such as rising residential and commercial infrastructural construction. Rising awareness of water conservation is boosting the demand for flush valves in the region. These flush valves reduce the amount of water used to flush the toilet. Furthermore, North America has a well-established plumbing industry, which also boosts the market for flush valves in the region. Rising demand for flush valves from the commercial sector is further expected to drive the market during the forecast period. Additionally, increasing emphasis on water sustainability is projected to drive the market.

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Key Benefits for Industry Participants & Stakeholders

• In-depth Analysis of the Global Flush Valve Market

• Historical, Current, and Projected Market Size in terms of Value

• Potential & Niche Segments and Regions Exhibiting Promising Growth Covered

• Industry Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities Covered in the Study

• Recent Industry Trends and Developments

• Competitive Landscape & Strategies of Key Players

• Neutral Perspective on Global Flush Valve Market Performance