Steam Reformer Tubes are heat-resistant cast alloy tubes used in steam reformer furnaces for producing hydrogen, an essential material for such processes as desulfurization at petroleum refining plants, ammonia synthesis for fertilizer production, methanol production, and direct reduced iron production.

According to the new market research report “Global Steam Reformer Tubes Market Report 2025-2031”, published by QYResearch, the global Steam Reformer Tubes market size is projected to reach USD 0.19 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period.

Figure00001. Global Steam Reformer Tubes Market Size (US$ Million), 2020-2031

Source: QYResearch, "Steam Reformer Tubes - Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2025-2031”

Figure00002. Global Steam Reformer Tubes Top 9 Players Ranking and Market Share (Ranking is based on the revenue of 2024, continually updated)

Source: QYResearch, "Steam Reformer Tubes - Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2025-2031”

According to QYResearch Top Players Research Center, the global key manufacturers of Steam Reformer Tubes include Schmidt + Clemens, Kubota, etc. In 2024, the global top three players had a share approximately 51.0% in terms of revenue.

In terms of product type, currently Iron-based Alloy Pipe is the largest segment, hold a share of 80.0%. Although more and more Nickel-Based Alloy Pipe was produced, Iron-based Alloy Pipe type will remain a leading position for a long time in the future. It is worth mentioning that, Nickel-Based Alloy Pipe type growth fastest in the forecast period with a CAGR of 5.5% (based on volume) from 2025 to 2031.

Steam Reformer Tubes are widely used in multiple downstream fields, especially in petrochemical, fertilizer production, and metallurgy industries. In recent years, the growing demand for high-purity hydrogen and synthesis gas in these fields has directly driven the expansion of the reformer tube market.

In terms of product application, currently Refinery Plant is the largest segment, hold a share of 43.4%.

As global energy demand grows, the demand for Steam Reformer Tubes in the petrochemical and natural gas industries is also rising. Especially in catalytic cracking and hydrogen production, Steam Reformer Tubes are important key components.

The Asia-Pacific region, especially China and India, has become an important market for Steam Reformer Tubes due to the rapid expansion of petrochemical facilities. Europe and North America are more concerned about the technical upgrade and environmental compliance of Steam Reformer Tubes.

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