Overview of 1. vacuum pumps

A vacuum pump is a device that can provide a vacuum environment. By removing the gas or steam in the container, the pressure in the container is reduced to achieve the required working vacuum. Vacuum pumps can be divided into the following types according to their working principles and structural characteristics: rotary vacuum pumps, reciprocating vacuum pumps, dynamic vacuum pumpsEnergy vacuum pump, dynamic vacuum pump and special vacuum pump。

Rotary vacuum pump is a kind of vacuum pump that uses rotary motion to produce volume change to achieve pumping, including rotary vane pump, screw pump, claw pump and Roots pump. Rotary vacuum pump has the advantages of simple structure, stable operation and convenient maintenance, and is widely used in chemical, pharmaceutical, food and other fields.

Reciprocating vacuum pump is a kind of vacuum pump that uses piston or diaphragm to reciprocate in the cylinder to produce volume change to achieve pumping, including diaphragm pump and piston pump. Reciprocating vacuum pump has the advantages of high pumping speed, clean pumping, corrosion resistance, etc., and is suitable for laboratory, medical and other fields.

Kinetic energy vacuum pump is a kind of vacuum pump that uses high-speed airflow or water flow to produce impact or traction on the pumped gas to achieve pumping, including jet pump, turbo molecular pump and diffusion pump. The kinetic energy vacuum pump has the advantages of compact structure, no mechanical wear, high vacuum degree, etc., and is suitable for metallurgy, electronics and other fields.

Dynamic vacuum pump is a kind of vacuum pump that uses liquid or gas as the working medium to form a rotating flow in the container to achieve pumping, including liquid ring pump and side channel fan. The dynamic vacuum pump has the advantages of anti-pollution, high temperature resistance and strong adjustability, and is suitable for papermaking, textile and other fields.

Dedicated vacuum pumps are a class of vacuum pumps designed for specific applications, including getter pumps, cryopumps, and gas booster pumps. Special vacuum pump has the advantages of strong professionalism, excellent performance and wide adaptability, and is suitable for semiconductor, solar energy and other fields.

2. Vacuum Pump Market Size Analysis

According to data from the Champ Consulting Group,2022The global vacuum pump market sales reached32.4Billions of dollars, expected2023Year-round will reach35Billion US dollars, compound annual growth rate (CAGR)8.1%. At the regional level, the Chinese market has changed rapidly over the past few years,2022The annual market size is45billion yuan, accounting for about18%, is expected2023Year-round will reach50billion yuan, when the global share will reach20%. The main global vacuum pump manufacturers areGardner Denver、Pfeiffer Vacuum、Atlas CopcoandBuschThe world's top four manufacturers together account for more40%market share. Asia Pacific is currently the world's largest vacuum pump market, accounting for approximately35%market share, followed by Europe and North America, which together account for approximately60%share.

The growth of the vacuum pump market is mainly affected by the following factors:

（1) the impact of the new crown outbreak. The outbreak of the new crown epidemic is in.2020The year has had a certain impact on the vacuum technology market, resulting in supply chain and logistics disruptions, as well as a decline in demand in some industries. However, in2021Beginning in 2010, the vacuum technology market began to show signs of recovery as epidemic prevention and control measures were gradually relaxed and economic activity resumed. Especially in the medical field, vacuum pumps have played an important role due to the increased demand for new coronavirus detection, treatment and vaccine production. For example, a vacuum pump may be used to provide the negative pressure environment required by the ventilator, as well as for extraction and preservation of biological samples, etc.

（2) Growth in semiconductor demand. Semiconductors are one of the important application areas of vacuum pumps and play an important role in the production of semiconductor devices. Semiconductor ICThe overall demand in the market is driven by smartphones and other applications in consumer electronics, automotive and other sectors. These are powered by wireless technology (5G)and technological transformations such as artificial intelligence. In addition, the baseTrends in the use of IoT devices are expected to encourage the semiconductor industry to invest in such devices. According to data from the Champ Consulting Group, 2020Global Semiconductor Sales Grow 6.8 Percent Year-on-Year in. In addition, 2021The global semiconductor market will grow to 5510 inBillion US dollars, accounting for 25.1 per centgrowth rate. Including double-digit growth in the memory chip market (growth rate of 37.1), a variety of factors, including the 2021Growth in Global Semiconductor Sales in。

（3) Development of NEV. New energy vehicles refer to vehicles that use non-traditional fuels or partially use non-traditional fuels and use advanced technologies to drive vehicle operation methods, mainly including pure electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. The development of new energy vehicles is conducive to reducing dependence on oil resources, reducing vehicle exhaust emissions, improving environmental quality, and improving energy efficiency. Vacuum pumps also play an important role in the manufacturing process of new energy vehicles, such as in the sealing, drying, charging and discharging of battery packs, as well as in the fuel cell reactor and hydrogen circulation. According to data from the Champ Consulting Group,2022Global sales of new energy vehicles broke through for the first time in100010,000 vehicles, accounting for the global car sales.14%. Among them, China is the absolute leader, accounting for global sales of new energy vehicles.60%share of the above. Expected2023For the whole year, global sales of new energy vehicles will reach1400Ten thousand vehicles, year-on-year growth35%New car penetration will break through.18%China will be close.35%。

Analysis of Competition Pattern of 3. Vacuum Pump Industry

The vacuum pump industry is a technology-intensive and capital-intensive industry with high market access thresholds and technical barriers. The quality, performance, stability, reliability and durability of vacuum pump products have an important impact on customer satisfaction and loyalty. Therefore, the competition in the vacuum pump industry is mainly reflected in technological innovation, product differentiation, service quality and brand influence.

At present, the global vacuum pump industry presents the following characteristics:

（1) International brands dominate. In the global vacuum pump market, international brands occupy the vast majority of the market share, mainly from developed countries and regions such as Europe, America and Japan. These international brands have strong technical strength, product quality, service level and brand awareness, which can meet the needs of customers in different fields and at different levels. For example,Gardner DenverIt is one of the world's largest manufacturers of rotary vacuum pumps. Its products cover various types of rotary vane pumps, screw pumps, claw pumps and roots pumps, and are widely used in chemical, pharmaceutical, food and other fields;Pfeiffer VacuumIt is one of the world's largest manufacturers of kinetic energy vacuum pumps. Its products include jet pumps, turbomolecular pumps, diffusion pumps and other types, mainly used in metallurgy, electronics and other fields;Atlas CopcoIt is one of the world's largest manufacturers of dynamic vacuum pumps. Its products include liquid ring pumps and side channel fans and other types, mainly used in papermaking, textile and other fields;BuschIt is one of the world's largest manufacturers of dedicated vacuum pumps. Its products include suction pumps, cryogenic pumps and gas booster pumps, which are mainly used in semiconductor, solar energy and other fields.

（2) Chinese brands are on the rise. China is one of the world's largest consumers of vacuum pumps and one of the world's largest producers of vacuum pumps. With the rapid development of China's economy and the acceleration of industrialization, China's demand for vacuum technology is increasing, especially in emerging fields such as semiconductors and new energy vehicles. In order to meet market demand, Chinese vacuum pump companies have increased their investment in technology research and development and innovation, improved product quality and performance, expanded product types and specifications, improved service levels and brand image, and gradually won the recognition and trust of domestic and foreign customers. For example, Nanjing Lucky is one of the largest manufacturers of rotary vacuum pumps in China. Its products cover various types of rotary vane pumps, screw pumps, claw pumps and Roots pumps, and are widely used in chemical, pharmaceutical, food and other fields; Beijing North Vacuum is one of the largest manufacturers of kinetic energy vacuum pumps in China. Its products include jet pumps, turbomolecular pumps, diffusion pumps and other types, mainly used in metallurgy, electronics and other fields; shanghai Ivan is one of the largest manufacturers of dynamic vacuum pumps in China. Its products include liquid ring pumps and side channel fans, which are mainly used in papermaking, textiles and other fields. Shenzhen Keda is one of the largest manufacturers of special vacuum pumps in China. Its products include suction pumps, cryogenic pumps and gas booster pumps, which are mainly used in semiconductor, solar energy and other fields.

（3) Market competition is becoming increasingly fierce. With the recovery of the global economy and the growth of the demand for vacuum technology in various industries, the competition in the vacuum pump market is becoming increasingly fierce. On the one hand, the competition between international brands intensifies. In order to maintain or expand market share, international brands continue to introduce new products, new technologies and new services to meet the changing needs of customers. On the other hand, the competition between Chinese brands and international brands has intensified. In order to break the technical barriers and market monopoly of international brands, Chinese brands have continuously improved their technical level and product quality, and opened up domestic and foreign markets. In addition, there are some small and medium-sized enterprises and new entrants in the market, they compete for market share through low-price strategies or for market segments or special needs.

Development Trend and Suggestions of 4. Vacuum Pump Industry

According to the above analysis, Shangpu Consulting Group believes that the vacuum pump industry will present the following development trends in the next few years:

（1) Technological innovation will be the core driving force. With the continuous improvement and diversification of the demand for vacuum technology in various industries, vacuum pump products will face higher technical requirements and stricter performance standards. In order to adapt to market changes and meet customer needs, vacuum pump companies will increase investment and efforts in technological innovation, and develop more efficient, more energy-saving, more environmentally friendly, smarter, and more reliable vacuum pump products. For example, in terms of rotary vacuum pumps, oil-free or oil-less dry rotary vacuum pumps will be developed to reduce oil pollution and maintenance costs; in terms of kinetic vacuum pumps, higher speed and higher vacuum turbomolecular pumps and diffusion pumps will be developed to meet the needs of semiconductors and other fields; in terms of dynamic vacuum pumps, liquid ring pumps and side channel fans with lower noise and lower vibration will be developed to improve user comfort; in terms of special vacuum pumps, vacuum pumps that are more suitable for specific application conditions and working media will be developed to improve product performance and adaptability.

（2) Product differentiation will become a core competency. With the intensification of market competition and the diversification of customer demand, vacuum pump products will face greater homogenization pressure and price pressure. In order to highlight its own advantages and characteristics, vacuum pump enterprises will strengthen the strategy of product differentiation and develop vacuum pump products that are more in line with customer needs in different fields and at different levels. For example, in terms of rotary vacuum pumps, rotary vacuum pumps that are more suitable for chemical, pharmaceutical, food and other fields will be developed to meet different requirements for vacuum degree, flow rate, gas composition, etc.; in terms of kinetic vacuum pumps, kinetic vacuum pumps that are more suitable for metallurgy, electronics and other fields will be developed to meet different requirements for vacuum degree, pumping speed, gas purity, etc.; in terms of dynamic vacuum pumps, will develop a more suitable for papermaking, textile and other fields of dynamic vacuum pump, to meet the vacuum degree, flow, noise and other aspects of the different requirements; in the special vacuum pump, will develop a more suitable for semiconductor, solar and other fields of special vacuum pump, to meet the vacuum degree, pumping speed, working medium and other aspects of the different requirements.

（3) Service quality will be the core attraction. With the improvement of customers' requirements for the quality and performance of vacuum pump products, customers have also put forward higher expectations for the service level and service scope of vacuum pump enterprises. In order to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty, vacuum pump companies will strengthen the improvement of service quality and the expansion of service scope, and provide more comprehensive, more professional, more timely and more convenient services. For example, in terms of pre-sales services, more detailed, accurate and personalized product consultation and selection guidance will be provided; in terms of in-sales services, faster, safer and more standardized product delivery, installation and commissioning will be provided; in terms of after-sales service, more effective, more economical and more continuous product repair and maintenance will be provided.

（4) Brand influence will be the core support. With the fierce market competition and the complexity of customer demand, customer trust and recognition of vacuum pump enterprises has become an important factor affecting the purchase decision. In order to enhance customers' trust and recognition of their own brands, vacuum pump companies will strengthen the construction and promotion of brand influence, and demonstrate their technical strength, product quality, service level and social responsibility through various channels and methods. For example, in terms of online channels, official websites, social media, e-commerce platforms, etc. will be used to release the latest product information, technical trends, industry information, etc., as well as collect and respond to customer feedback and suggestions; in terms of offline channels, exhibitions, seminars, training sessions, etc. will be used to display the latest product samples, technical achievements, industry cases, etc, as well as in-depth exchanges and cooperation with customers.

Based on the above analysis, Champ Consulting Group gives the following recommendations:

（1) Strengthen technological research and development and innovation capabilities. Technology is the core competitiveness of the vacuum pump industry, vacuum pump enterprises should increase investment and efforts in technology research and development and innovation, and constantly develop more efficient, more energy-saving, more environmentally friendly, more intelligent, more reliable vacuum pump products to meet market demand and customer demand. At the same time, vacuum pump companies should strengthen cooperation with universities, scientific research institutions, industry associations and other external institutions, and use their technical resources and human resources to improve their technical level and innovation capabilities.

（2) Strengthen product differentiation and market segmentation strategies. Products are the core competitiveness of the vacuum pump industry. Vacuum pump companies should strengthen product differentiation and market segmentation strategies, and develop vacuum pump products that are more in line with customer needs in different fields and at different levels to highlight their own advantages and characteristics. At the same time, vacuum pump enterprises should strengthen the research and analysis of market demand and customer demand, timely grasp of market changes and customer demand, and adjust their product structure and product positioning.

（3) Enhance the improvement and expansion of service quality and service scope. Service is the core competitiveness of the vacuum pump industry. Vacuum pump companies should strengthen the improvement and expansion of service quality and service scope, and provide more comprehensive, more professional, more timely and more convenient services to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. At the same time, vacuum pump companies should strengthen communication and feedback to customers, timely understand customer usage and satisfaction, solve customer problems and difficulties, and enhance customer trust and recognition.

（4) Strengthen the construction and promotion of brand influence. Brand is the core competitiveness of the vacuum pump industry, vacuum pump enterprises should strengthen the construction and promotion of brand influence, through various channels and ways to show their technical strength, product quality, service level and social responsibility, in order to enhance customer trust and recognition of their own brand. At the same time, vacuum pump companies should strengthen cooperation and exchanges with other excellent brands, and use their market resources and brand resources to increase their market share and brand awareness.