Current Export Situation ofthe Valve Industry in Recent Years

China is a major global producer and exporterof valves,holding a significant market share.

1.Export  Situation

Continuous Growth in Export Scale:

From 2020 to 2023,the annual average growth rate of China's valve exports was approximately 6%-8%.In 2023,the export value exceeded 10 billion US dollars.The main export products include general-purpose valves(gate valves,globe valves,ball valves),industrial- specific valves and accessories.

Main Export Markets:

• Asia: There is strong demand in Southeast Asia(Vietnam, Indonesia)and the Middle East (Saudi Arabia,the UAE),which benefits from local energy and infrastructure investment.

• Europe and the United States:Developed countries such as the United States and Germany have stable demand for mid- and low -end valves,but the high -end market is highly competitive.

• Belt and Road Countries:Energy   -exportingcountries  like

Russia and Kazakhstan have an increasing demand for oil and gas valves.

Competitive Advantages:

Cost  Advantage:The prices of Chinese valves are lower than those of similar products in Europe and the United States, offering high cost -effectiveness.

• Complete  Industrial  Chain:China has a relatively strong full- industrial-chain  supporting  capacity,covering  processes from casting,processing to assembly.

II.Forecast  of  Future  Import  and  Export  Trends

1.Export Trends

• Growth Drivers

• Expansion of Demand in Emerging Markets: The industrialization process in regions such as Southeast Asia and Africa is accelerating,and projects in energy,chemical engineering,and water treatment are driving the demand for valves.

• Global Energy Transition under the "Dual-Carbon"Goal: There is an increasing demand for special valves in fields such as hydrogen energy,LNG,and nuclear power.

• Deepening of Belt and Road Cooperation: Infrastructure projects in countries along the line (such as the Central Asia Gas Pipeline and Middle East refineries)bring long -term orders.

• Competitive Challenges

• Trade Barriers: Europe and the United States may restrict the entry of Chinese valves into the high -end marketthrough anti-dumping measures and technical certifications(such as  APl and CE).

• Cost Pressure:The price increase of raw materials (such as stainless steel and special alloys)may weaken the price advantage.

  
  

2.Changes in the Global Pattern

• Regionalized Supply Chain: Geopolitical risks (such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and China-US  rivalry)prompt some countries to seek localized supply chains, which may affect the trade flow of valves.

• Opportunities for Green Technology Exports: Environment-friendly valves (such as zero-leakage seal valves and hydrogen- energy valves) will become new growth points for exports, inline with the globalemission reduction trend.