The aircraft refueling hose market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• Over the past few years, the aircraft refueling hose market has experienced significant growth. The market size is predicted to escalate from $2.49 billion in 2024 to $2.7 billion in 2025, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%.
This past growth pattern can be credited to factors such as augmented acquisition of combat aircraft, the rising count of domestic and international travelers, surging demand for helicopters, and the flourishing tourism industry.
The aircraft refueling hose market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The size of the aircraft refueling hose market is anticipated to experience substantial expansion in the upcoming years. The estimation is that it will reach $3.68 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%.
This anticipated expansion during the forecast period is due to factors such as the escalating demand for air travel, growth of low-cost airlines, the doubled necessities of military aviation, the swelling air travel sector, and an increase in military spending. The prediction period is marked by key trends such as technological innovation, cutting-edge refueling methodologies, reliability of hose materials, incorporation of intelligent linked technologies, and the introduction of advanced laser recharge systems and contemporary systems.
Boosted by increasing aircraft production, the aircraft refueling hose market is set to expand. Aircraft, in this context, refers to all vehicles capable of flight such as planes, helicopters, and drones, which are used in commercial, military, and private aviation. Driving the uptick in aircraft production is a surge in global demand for air travel. This surge is a result of economic growth, higher levels of disposable income, and a burgeoning middle class, particularly in emerging markets. Additionally, the growth of worldwide trade and e-commerce has increased the need for cargo aircraft to expedite and streamline goods transport. Aircraft refueling hoses play a vital role in safely and efficiently dispensing fuel to aircraft, serving a range of planes from commercial and military to private. For example, data from the International Air Transport Association, based in Canada, shows that in 2022, global aircraft deliveries numbered at 1,239, which is a 19.1% growth rate compared to 2021. This surge is indicative of a significant revival in the aviation industry. Hence, the escalation in aircraft production is propelling the growth of the aircraft refueling hose market.
The aircraft refueling hosemarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Composite Hose, Stainless Steel Hose, Rubber Hose
2) By Aircraft Type: Wide Body Aircraft, Narrow Body Aircraft, Rotorcraft
3) By Sales Channel: Original Equipment Manufacturer, Aftermarket
4) By End-Use: Commercial Aviation, Military Aviation, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Composite Hose: Lightweight Composite Hose, Heavy-Duty Composite Hose, Fuel-Specific Composite Hose, Chemical-Resistant Composite Hose, High-Pressure Composite Hose
2) By Stainless Steel Hose: Single-Braided Stainless Steel Hose, Double-Braided Stainless Steel Hose, Corrugated Stainless Steel Hose, High-Pressure Stainless Steel Hose, Heat-Resistant Stainless Steel Hose
3) By Rubber Hose: Reinforced Rubber Hose, Low-Pressure Rubber Hose, High-Pressure Rubber Hose, Abrasion-Resistant Rubber Hose, Fuel-Grade Rubber Hose
Leading corporations in the aircraft refueling hose market are prioritizing the creation of advanced refueling technologies like automatic air-to-air refueling (AAR) systems, aiming to increase not just effectiveness, but also the safety and dependability in both the military and commercial aviation spheres. The automatic air-to-air refueling (AAR) system is a technology exclusive to military aviation, facilitating an automated fuel transfer between two airplanes (a tanker and a receiver) while airborne. For example, in December 2022, the Belgium-based government agency, European Defense Agency, embarked on a project developing an AAR system leveraging the hose and drogue technique. The venture seeks to amplify the effectiveness and rate of success of AAR activities by integrating automation technologies. Primary objectives of this project include amplifying the recognition and tracking of the hose and drogue system, ensuring drogue stability, and establishing a synthetic environment for assessing the best path for the receiver aircraft. Additional key goals involve enhancing drogue tracking and stability, formulating a virtual environment for ideal trajectories of receiver aircraft, as well as bridging the technological divide in sensors and computing.
Major companies operating in the aircraft refueling hose market are:
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• ContiTech AG
• Eaton Corporation
• Safran S.A.
• Parker Hannifin Corporation
• Apache Inc.
• Gates Corporation
• Trelleborg Group
• Semperit AG Holding
• Alfagomma Group
• Polyhose
• Motion and Flow Control Products
• Dixon Valve and Coupling Company LLC
• JGB Enterprises Inc
• Husky Corporation
• Delafield Corporation
• The Rubber Company
• Aviation Pros
• Pirtek
• Aljac Fuelling
• Aero-Hose Corp
• ARG Industries
• Elaflex Hiby Tanktechnik GmbH and Co. KG
North America was the largest region in the aircraft refueling hose market in 2024. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aircraft refueling hose market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.