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Global AST (Above Ground Storage Tank) Market Strategic Research Report

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Global AST (Above Ground Storage Tank) Market
$3.4B2025
1.1%CAGR
2032Forecast
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By Type: Hazardous for Flammable Liquids, Non-hazardous Content, Hazardous for Other Materials

By Application: Oil & Gas, Chemical Industry, Water & Wastewater, Others

Regional Forecast: Asia Pacific, Latin America, MEA, Europe, North America

Key Players: CST Industries, McDermott, CIMC, Toyo Kanetsu, ISHII IRON WORKS, PermianLide, Motherwell Bridge, Fox Tank, Polymaster, Highland Tank, General Industries, Pfaudler, MEKRO

Region: Global
Formats: PDF, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Base year: 2025 · forecast to 2032
Length: 109 pages
Market size 2025
$3.4B
Billion USD
Forecast CAGR
1.1%
2025-2032
Forecast 2032
$3.7B
Projected
Regiões
5
Asia Pacific · Latin America · MEA · Europe · North America

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Scope of the Report

The global AST (Above Ground Storage Tank) market size is predicted to grow from US$ 3,401 million in 2025 to US$ 3,663 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.1% from 2026 to 2032.

Storage tanks are containers that hold liquids, compressed gases (gas tank; or in U.S.A "pressure vessel", which is not typically labeled or regulated as a storage tank) or mediums used for the short- or long-term storage of heat or cold. The term can be used for reservoirs (artificial lakes and ponds), and for manufactured containers. The usage of the word tank for reservoirs is uncommon in American English but is moderately common in British English. In other countries, the term tends to refer only to artificial containers.

Global AST (Above Ground Storage Tank) key players include CST Industries, McDermott, CIMC, Toyo Kanetsu, ISHII IRON WORKS, etc. Global top five manufacturers hold a share about 15%.

North America is the largest market, with a share over 35%, followed by Europe and Australia, both have a share over 25 percent.

In terms of product, Hazardous for Flammable Liquids is the largest segment, with a share over 55%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Oil & Gas, followed by Chemical Industry.

This report presents a comprehensive overview of the global AST (Above Ground Storage Tank) 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

  • Hazardous for Flammable Liquids
  • Non-hazardous Content
  • Hazardous for Other Materials

Segment by Application

  • Oil & Gas
  • Chemical Industry
  • Water & Wastewater
  • Others

Who Can Use This Report?

This report is written for decision-makers who need a clear, data-backed view of the global AST (Above Ground Storage Tank) 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 Oil & Gas, Chemical Industry, Water & Wastewater 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

Market snapshot

Global AST (Above Ground Storage Tank) Market Strategic Research Report snapshot, 2025–2032

Source: Market Research Reports
Market size CAGR 1.1%
Regional growth momentum
Market share by segment
Key metrics
Base value
$3.4B
2025
Forecast
$3.7B
2032
CAGR
1.1%
2025–2032
Regiões
5
global
Key companies
CST IndustriesMcDermottCIMCToyo KanetsuISHII IRON WORKSPermianLideMotherwell BridgeFox Tank
© MarketResearchReports.comDisclaimer: The actual data may vary in the final report which undergoes verification check post order confirmation.

Segments covered in this report

By Type
Hazardous for Flammable LiquidsNon-hazardous ContentHazardous for Other Materials
By Application
Oil & GasChemical IndustryWater & WastewaterOthers

Table of contents

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01Executive Summary
02Industry Overview & Forecast
  • 2.1.1 Market Definition and Scope
  • 2.1.2 Market Size and Growth Forecast
  • 2.1.3 Volume Analysis
  • 2.1.4 Segment Outlook by Type
  • 2.1.5 Segment Outlook by Application
  • 2.1.6 Regional Outlook
  • 2.1.7 Structural Developments Shaping the Forecast
  • 2.1.8 Forecast Risks and Sensitivities
03Market Segmentation by Type
  • 3.1 Market Segmentation by Type
  • 3.1.1 Market by Type Overview
  • 3.1.2 Hazardous for Flammable Liquids
  • 3.1.3 Non-hazardous Content
  • 3.1.4 Hazardous for Other Materials
  • 3.1.5 Volume Analysis
04Market Segmentation by Application
  • 4.1 Market Segmentation by Application
  • 4.1.1 Market by Application Overview
  • 4.1.2 Oil & Gas
  • 4.1.3 Chemical Industry
  • 4.1.4 Water & Wastewater
  • 4.1.5 Others
  • 4.1.6 Volume Analysis
05Regional Market Forecast
  • Asia Pacific
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Latin America
06Country-Level Market Forecast
  • 6.1 Asia Pacific
  • 6.1.1 China
  • 6.1.2 Japan
  • 6.1.3 Korea
  • 6.1.4 Southeast Asia
  • 6.1.5 India
  • 6.1.6 Australia
  • 6.1.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 6.2 North America
  • 6.2.1 United States
  • 6.2.2 Canada
  • 6.2.3 Mexico
  • 6.2.4 Rest of North America
  • 6.3 Europe
  • 6.3.1 Germany
  • 6.3.2 France
  • 6.3.3 UK
  • 6.3.4 Italy
  • 6.3.5 Russia
  • 6.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 6.4 Middle East & Africa
  • 6.4.1 Egypt
  • 6.4.2 South Africa
  • 6.4.3 Israel
  • 6.4.4 Turkey
  • 6.4.5 GCC Countries
  • 6.4.6 Rest of Middle East & Africa
  • 6.5 Latin America
  • 6.5.1 Brazil
  • 6.5.2 Rest of Latin America
07Growth Drivers & Inhibitors
  • 7.1 Growth Drivers & Inhibitors
  • 7.1.1 Section Overview
  • 7.1.2 Growth Drivers
  • 7.1.3 Growth Inhibitors
  • 7.1.4 Driver and Inhibitor Impact Assessment
  • 7.1.5 Analyst Perspective
08Key Company Profiles
  • 8.1 CST Industries
  • 8.1.1 Company Overview
  • 8.1.2 Key Products & Segments
  • 8.1.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
  • 8.1.4 Business Strategy
  • 8.1.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 8.1.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
  • 8.2 McDermott
  • 8.2.1 Company Overview
  • 8.2.2 Key Products & Segments
  • 8.2.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
  • 8.2.4 Business Strategy
  • 8.2.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 8.2.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
  • 8.3 CIMC
  • 8.3.1 Company Overview
  • 8.3.2 Key Products & Segments
  • 8.3.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
  • 8.3.4 Business Strategy
  • 8.3.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 8.3.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
  • 8.4 Toyo Kanetsu
  • 8.4.1 Company Overview
  • 8.4.2 Key Products & Segments
  • 8.4.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
  • 8.4.4 Business Strategy
  • 8.4.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 8.4.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
  • 8.5 ISHII IRON WORKS
  • 8.5.1 Company Overview
  • 8.5.2 Key Products & Segments
  • 8.5.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
  • 8.5.4 Business Strategy
  • 8.5.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 8.5.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
  • 8.6 PermianLide
  • 8.6.1 Company Overview
  • 8.6.2 Key Products & Segments
  • 8.6.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
  • 8.6.4 Business Strategy
  • 8.6.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 8.6.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
  • 8.7 Motherwell Bridge
  • 8.7.1 Company Overview
  • 8.7.2 Key Products & Segments
  • 8.7.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
  • 8.7.4 Business Strategy
  • 8.7.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 8.7.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
  • 8.8 Fox Tank
  • 8.8.1 Company Overview
  • 8.8.2 Key Products & Segments
  • 8.8.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
  • 8.8.4 Business Strategy
  • 8.8.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 8.8.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
  • 8.9 Polymaster
  • 8.9.1 Company Overview
  • 8.9.2 Key Products & Segments
  • 8.9.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
  • 8.9.4 Business Strategy
  • 8.9.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 8.9.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
  • 8.10 Highland Tank
  • 8.10.1 Company Overview
  • 8.10.2 Key Products & Segments
  • 8.10.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
  • 8.10.4 Business Strategy
  • 8.10.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 8.10.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
  • 8.11 General Industries
  • 8.11.1 Company Overview
  • 8.11.2 Key Products & Segments
  • 8.11.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
  • 8.11.4 Business Strategy
  • 8.11.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 8.11.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
  • 8.12 Pfaudler
  • 8.12.1 Company Overview
  • 8.12.2 Key Products & Segments
  • 8.12.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
  • 8.12.4 Business Strategy
  • 8.12.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 8.12.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
  • 8.13 MEKRO
  • 8.13.1 Company Overview
  • 8.13.2 Key Products & Segments
  • 8.13.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
  • 8.13.4 Business Strategy
  • 8.13.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 8.13.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
09Competitive Landscape
  • 9.1 Competitive Landscape Overview
  • 9.2 Competitive Intensity Assessment
  • 9.3 Key Player Strategies & Positioning
  • 9.4 Competitive Dynamics & Strategic Outlook
  • 9.4.1 Emerging Competitive Threats
  • 9.4.2 Consolidation vs. Fragmentation Outlook
  • 9.4.3 Competitive Response Matrix
  • 9.4.4 Strategic Recommendations, 2026–2032
10Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 10.1 Threat of New Entrants
  • 10.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 10.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 10.4 Threat of Substitutes
  • 10.5 Competitive Rivalry
11PESTLE Analysis
  • 11.1 Political
  • 11.2 Economic
  • 11.3 Social and Demographic
  • 11.4 Technological
  • 11.5 Legal and Regulatory
  • 11.6 Environmental
  • 11.7 Strategic Implications of the PESTLE Assessment
12SWOT Analysis
13Future Trends & Outlook
  • 13.1 Future Trends & Outlook
  • 13.1.1 Trend Summary and Commercial Maturity Assessment
  • 13.1.2 Technology and Innovation Trends
  • 13.1.3 Long-Term Market Outlook
  • 13.1.4 Investment & M&A Activity Outlook
  • 13.1.5 Overall Outlook Assessment

Frequently asked questions

How big is the global AST (Above Ground Storage Tank) market?
The global AST (Above Ground Storage Tank) market is estimated at US$ 3.4 billion in 2025 (base year) and is projected to reach US$ 3.66 billion by 2032.
How fast is the AST (Above Ground Storage Tank) market expected to grow?
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.1% from 2026 to 2032, expanding from US$ 3.4 billion in 2025 to US$ 3.66 billion in 2032, roughly 1.1 times its base-year value.
What does the AST (Above Ground Storage Tank) market cover?
Storage tanks are containers that hold liquids, compressed gases (gas tank; or in U.S.A "pressure vessel", which is not typically labeled or regulated as a storage tank) or mediums used for the short- or long-term storage of heat or cold. The term can be used for reservoirs (artificial lakes and ponds), and for manufactured containers. The usage of the word tank for reservoirs is uncommon in American English but is moderately common in British English.
How is the AST (Above Ground Storage Tank) market segmented by type?
By type, the market is segmented into Hazardous for Flammable Liquids, Non-hazardous Content and Hazardous for Other Materials.
What are the key applications of AST (Above Ground Storage Tank)?
Key applications covered include Oil & Gas, Chemical Industry, Water & Wastewater and Others.
Which companies are profiled in the AST (Above Ground Storage Tank) market report?
Key players profiled include CST Industries, McDermott, CIMC, Toyo Kanetsu, ISHII IRON WORKS, PermianLide, Motherwell Bridge and Fox Tank, among 13 companies covered in total.
What geographies does the AST (Above Ground Storage Tank) market analysis include?
The market is analysed across Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa and Latin America, with 20 country-level markets including China, Japan, United States, Canada, Germany, France, Egypt and South Africa.
Who should buy the AST (Above Ground Storage Tank) market report?
The report is intended for manufacturers and solution providers, distributors and end users in Oil & Gas, Chemical Industry and Water & Wastewater, investors and consultants, and government or industry bodies who need market size, segmentation, competitive and regional data for the AST (Above Ground Storage Tank) market.
What license options are available for this report?
The report is available as a Single User License (US$ 3,500, one named user), a Site License (US$ 5,250, up to 10 users) and a Global / Corporate License (US$ 7,000, unlimited users), all delivered in PDF format.

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