Digital Thermal Mass Flow Controllers Market: worth $178 million globally by 2024

Digital Thermal Mass Flow Controller (DTMC) is a high precision industrial device mainly used for measuring and controlling gas flow. Its working principle is based on heat conduction technology, which calculates the mass flow rate by detecting the change in temperature difference as the gas flows through the sensor.

Compared to conventional flow controllers, these devices are particularly suitable for applications requiring high accuracy, good response time and digital integration.

Their core features are reflected in high-precision measurement, real-time control capability, and integration with industrial digital systems, especially in semiconductor manufacturing, biopharmaceuticals, chemicals, clean energy, and other high-end industries play an irreplaceable role.

According to industry report data, the global digital thermal mass flow controllers market was valued at USD 178 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 240 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period. The market demand is mainly driven by the expansion of semiconductor manufacturing capacity, rapid development of biotechnology, and global carbon emission reduction policies for the clean energy sector.

The U.S. leads the digital thermal mass flow controllers segment. Through companies such as MKS Instruments and Alicat Scientific, the U.S. not only possesses the technological capability of high-end devices, but also has an advantage in the discourse of industry standards.

The American Standards Institute (ANSI) has led the definition of several industrial mass flow meter standards that are widely used in the global market. In addition, the strong semiconductor industry demand in the United States, accelerating the deployment of high-end flow controllers.

The Chinese market started relatively late, but with the upgrading of the domestic manufacturing industry and increased demand for high-end manufacturing, the digital thermal mass flow controller market growth rate is significantly higher than the global average. Especially in the field of integrated circuits and new energy, import substitution trend is obvious. The domestic market still faces the problem of core sensor technology and international patent constraints.