Industry Overview - Butterfly valves, also known as flap valves, are crucial for controlling fluid flow in various industries such as oil, chemical, power, and metallurgy [1][2] - The global butterfly valve market is projected to reach approximately $11.34 billion in 2024 and $11.907 billion in 2025 [5] - In China, the demand for butterfly valves is driven by urbanization, particularly in water supply systems, sewage treatment plants, and HVAC systems [7] Market Growth - The pneumatic high-performance butterfly valve industry in China is expected to grow at a rate of about 10% from 2019 to 2024, with a projected growth rate of 15% from 2025 to 2030 [7] Industry Chain - The upstream materials for butterfly valves include non-metal materials like rubber and PTFE, and metal materials such as cast iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel [9] - Stainless steel is increasingly used in butterfly valves due to its excellent corrosion resistance and strength [11] - The downstream applications of butterfly valves are significant in the power engineering sector, with a projected investment of 608.3 billion yuan in power grid projects in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 15.3% [13] Competitive Landscape - The domestic butterfly valve market is primarily concentrated in the mid-to-low-end segment, while international brands dominate the high-end market [16] - Major domestic companies include Neway Valve, Jiangsu Shentong, and Zhongke Suval [16][19] Company Performance - Neway Valve is the largest industrial valve manufacturer in China, with a butterfly valve production of 22,971 units and sales of 22,111 units in 2023 [19] - Neway Valve reported a revenue of 5.544 billion yuan in 2023, an increase of 1.485 billion yuan from 2022 [21] - Fangzheng Valve generated 39.6459 million yuan in butterfly valve revenue in 2023, an increase of 4.6652 million yuan from 2022, with a gross margin of 25.32% [23] Industry Trends - The development of high-performance butterfly valves is influenced by advancements in materials, control systems, structure, environmental protection, and design [27]