Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Oven, Furnace & Furnace Burner Manufacturing in the UK industry analysis

European oven, furnace and burner manufacturers have battled numerous headwinds in recent years. In 2020, the pandemic restricted output capacity, with many downstream markets postponing orders amid uncertain economic conditions. Spain and the UK were the most impacted by extensive lockdowns and stringent COVID-19 restrictions, with manufacturers suffering from substantial output drops. Similarly, soaring steel prices have raised manufacturers operating cost base, exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while weak domestic and foreign downstream demand has lowered export growth and industry revenue.
Over the five years through 2024, industry revenue is expected to tumble at a compound annual rate of 2.3% to €13.1 billion. Over 2021 and 2022, supply chain bottlenecks adversely impacted output volumes. Manufacturing couldn't keep up with soaring inflation, with output prices falling short of cost increases, causing industry revenue to drop by 6.7% in 2022. Similarly, the state of the global economy significantly impacts furnace and burner manufacturing, as exports account for most of the industry's revenue. Over 2024, industry revenue is expected to tumble by 3.8% because of weak order volumes downstream markets rein in capital spending amid a high-interest environment.
Over the five years through 2029, industry revenue is expected to expand at a compound annual rate of 1.7% to reach €14.3 billion. The industry is moving towards greener solutions as EU and Europe push for stronger environmental regulations. European manufacturers will continue pouring money into R&D to create energy-efficient furnaces and burners, focusing on reducing the overall carbon footprint, enhancing productivity and significantly cutting operational costs. On the product side, AI and IoT technologies will revolutionise the sector by providing clients with comprehensive data analytics on the performance of their furnaces and ovens, reducing furnace downtime and enhancing overall fuel efficiency for clients.

Trends and Insights

• Weak export activity limits revenue prospects. A substantial chunk of industry revenue comes from exports. However, the share of income accounted for by exports has decreased from 62.8% in 2019 to an expected 56% in 2024, with exports falling well below pre-pandemic levels.
• Tariffs are likely to hurt industry exports. European oven and furnace manufacturers face at least a 10% US tariffs, slashing export competitiveness as costs rise. A 20% duty on all EU industrial goods from July 2025 compounds margin pressures, forcing companies to absorb costs or risk losing US market share.
• The industry is highly fragmented. The industry is characterised by a high degree of fragmentation thanks to the broad product portfolio and the large number of customers with diverse needs.