Global Tray Deaerator Market Strategic Research Report

Scope of the Report

The global Tray Deaerator market size is predicted to grow from US$ 2,349 million in 2025 to US$ 3,416 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2026 to 2032.

In 2024, global production of tray deaerators reached 400,700 units, with an average selling price of US$5,686.31 per unit and a gross profit margin of 18.3%-35.8%. The machines operate at a capacity of up to 200,000 units per hour. Upstream raw materials include stainless steel plates, seals, nozzles, and valves, supplied by Baosteel, TISCO Stainless Steel, and CNNC Sufa. Downstream customers include State Power Investment Corporation, Huaneng Group, and CGN; Sinopec, PetroChina, and Wanhua Chemical; Tsingtao Brewery, Yili Group, and Coca-Cola; Hengrui Medicine, Yangtze River Pharmaceuticals, and Pfizer. A tray deaerator is a vertical, domed deaerator section mounted atop a horizontal cylindrical vessel that serves as a deaerated boiler feedwater storage tank. A typical tray deaerator consists of a vertical, domed deaerator section mounted above the horizontal boiler feedwater storage tank. Boiler feedwater enters the vertical deaerator section above the perforated trays and flows downward through the perforations. Low-pressure deaerated steam enters from beneath the perforated trays and flows upward through the perforations. Some designs utilize various types of packed beds instead of perforated trays to ensure good contact and mixing between the steam and boiler feed water. The steam removes dissolved gases from the boiler feed water and is discharged through a vent valve at the top of the dome. The deaerated water flows into a horizontal water storage vessel and is then pumped to the steam boiler system. Low-pressure heating steam enters the horizontal water storage vessel through a spray pipe at the bottom of the vessel to maintain the stored boiler feed water temperature. Tray-type deaerators have large capacity and are generally large in size and are often used in conjunction with large industrial water tube boilers.

The market drivers for this product are the increasing demand for deaerated water in various industries such as power generation, oil and gas, chemical, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical, the rising awareness about the benefits of deaeration such as corrosion prevention, energy saving, and quality improvement, and the stringent environmental regulations and standards that require low emission levels and high water quality. The constraints of this product are the high initial cost and installation space required for some models, the risk of electric shocks and fire hazards if not properly maintained, and the dependence on electricity supply and grid stability. The future opportunities for this product are the increasing construction activities in developing and developed countries, especially in the residential sector, the potential for flexible demand response and integration with renewable energy sources, and the innovation and development of new models with higher efficiency, capacity, and safety features.

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Tray Deaerator market?

What factors are driving Tray Deaerator market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Tray Deaerator market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Tray Deaerator break out by Type, by Application?

This report presents a comprehensive overview of the global Tray Deaerator market, covering market size and forecast, segmentation by product type and application, competitive landscape, leading players and regional and country-level outlook.

Segment by Type

• Vertical Tray Deaerator
• Tank Car Tray Deaerator
• Bolted Double Shell Tray Deaerator

Segment by Structure

• Standard Tray Deaerator
• Spray-tray Combined Deaerator

Segment by Tray units

• Parallel Flow
• Counterflow

Segment by Press

• Vacuum Tray Deaerator
• Atmospheric Tray Deaerator
• High-pressure Tray Deaerator

Segment by Application

• Chemical
• Food
• Papermaking
• Generate Electricity
• Other

Who Can Use This Report?

This report is written for decision-makers who need a clear, data-backed view of the global Tray Deaerator market:

• Manufacturers, suppliers and solution providers benchmarking their position and planning product, capacity and go-to-market strategy
• Distributors, channel partners and end users in Chemical, Food, Papermaking evaluating demand and sourcing options
• Investors, financial analysts and consultants assessing growth opportunities, competitive dynamics and M&A potential
• Government agencies, industry associations and research institutions tracking industry developments and policy impact