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BSRIA reports resilient growth in European HVAC fi eld devices
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SRIA has reported continued resilience in Europe’s HVAC fi eld devices market, with regulatory pressure, digitalisation and the push for higher performing buildings driving growth despite subdued construction activity. The latest analysis shows the market across
France, Germany, Italy and the UK reached EUR 785 million in 2025, with product share split between valves and valve actuators (43%), dampers and damper actuators (33%), and sensors (24%). Germany remains the largest national market, followed by France, Italy and the UK. Lisa Wiltshire, Business Manager, Market Intelligence at BSRIA, said the sector is “proving remarkably resilient” as buildings undergo a fundamental shift in how they are operated. “The built environment is moving decisively towards smarter, interconnected systems that deliver sustainability, resilience and more informed decision making,” she said. “Operators have a growing need for continuous monitoring, cloud-ready connectivity and real-time performance analytics.” Jeremy Towler, Senior Market Intelligence Consultant at BSRIA, added: “You can’t manage what you can’t measure, or control. Buildings need a greater density of fi eld devices to understand
performance and automate corrective action where necessary.” While new construction remains weak, investment in building automation and control systems continues to rise as owners respond to tightening EU energy regulations, particularly the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), alongside persistently high energy costs. BSRIA notes that the 2025 market value marks a return to steady, positive growth, with expansion expected to continue through to 2030 as regulatory enforcement intensifi es and existing buildings undergo upgrades. The study highlights a clear shift towards higher- value, data-enabled HVAC components. Pressure- independent control valves, modulating electric actuators and BUS-connected or IoT-enabled valve systems are gaining momentum. The overall valve market is forecast to grow at 3.9% CAGR to 2030, with IoT-connected valves expanding at 8.5% CAGR. The wider adoption of heat pumps and low- temperature systems is also increasing demand for precise fl uid control and dynamic balancing. Growth in the dampers and actuators category is being driven primarily by actuator technology, with rising torque and safety requirements and deeper integration with building management systems
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lifting unit values. Actuators remain one of the most resilient growth areas in the fi eld devices landscape. Sensors continue to be one of the fastest growing
product groups, refl ecting the central role of measurement in modern building optimisation. Demand for IAQ-related devices—including CO2, VOC and particulate matter sensors—remains strong as expectations for indoor air quality stay elevated. Occupancy, light and multi-sensor devices are also seeing wider adoption, with their combined share expected to rise from 32% in 2025 to around 34% by 2030.
The market is seeing a decisive move away
from analogue technologies towards digital, BUS-connected and IoT-enabled devices. Wireless systems, including battery-powered and energy- harvesting options, are also becoming more established as operators seek greater fl exibility. Most market momentum is coming from
refurbishment and retrofi t activity, with building owners prioritising plant upgrades, replacement of ageing HVAC equipment, IAQ improvements and energy optimisation measures. Increased zoning and occupancy responsive control strategies are further driving demand for advanced actuators and sensor rich solutions.
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