The perforating gun market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• Recently, the size of the perforating gun market has been subject to consistent growth. The market, currently valued at $1.14 billion in 2024, is projected to increase to $1.2 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%.
This notable growth during the historical period is attributed to factors such as oil and gas exploration activities, global economic expansion, and the regulatory environment.
The perforating gun market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations are high for a robust expansion in the perforating gun market size in the following years. The market is projected to swell to a worth of $1.55 billion by 2029, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%.
Factors such as the increase in energy demand, the rise of emerging markets, enforcement of environmental regulations, and exploration of shale gas contribute to the predicted growth within the forecast period. The period is also anticipated to witness significant trends like a heightened concentration on unconventional reserves, the application of digitalization and automation, personalization, and crafted solutions, incorporation of data analytics, along with environment-friendly solutions.
The growth of the perforating gun market is anticipated to be spurred by the escalating demand for oil. Factors such as economic development, population expansion, and increased income levels influence the demand for petroleum products. When it comes to oil wells, a perforation refers to a hole drilled through the casing or liner of an oil well to connect it with the reservoir, creating a conduit between the pay zone and the wellbore to facilitate the easy flow of oil and gas to the wellbore. As an example, the U.S. Energy Information Administration, an agency of the Federal Statistical System based in the US, reported in March 2024 that crude oil production in the country reached a new high of 12.9 million barrels per day in 2023, a surge of 9% (1.0 million barrels per day) as compared to 2022. Consequently, the increasing demand for oil is expected to propel the growth of the perforating gun market.
The perforating gun market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Carrier Type: Hollow Carrier, Expandable Shaped Charged Gun, Other Types
2) By Explosive Types: Cyclotrimethylene Trinitramine (RDX), Cyclotetramethylene Trinitramine (HMX), Hexanitrosilbene (HNS)
3) By Pressure: High Pressure, Low Pressure
4) By Application: Onshore, Offshore
Subsegments:
1) By Hollow Carrier: Standard Hollow Carriers, Composite Hollow Carriers, Steel Hollow Carriers
2) By Expandable Shaped Charged Gun: Single-Use Expandable Guns, Multi-Use Expandable Guns
3) By Other Types: Shaped Charge Guns, Plug-And-Perf Systems, Non-Conventional Carriers
A prominent trend in the perforating gun market is the evolution of technology and its increased use. The energy industry has been able to discover and exploit fresh oil and gas reserves thanks to innovative improvements in well-drilling procedures, meeting the growing demand. These technological strides have aided in lessening the ecological damage caused by energy extraction by allowing for the extraction of more oil and gas from fewer wells. Leading firms in the perforating gun market are investing in novel technological solutions to secure their market stronghold. For example, DynaEnergetics, a German company specializing in oil and gas industry well-completion solutions, introduced its new perforating gun product, DS GRAVITY 2.0, in June 2023. This pioneering product is engineered to improve perforation performance in oil and gas wells, making completion operations more efficient and effective. The DS GRAVITY 2.0 incorporates progressive technology aimed at refining the perforating process, increasing efficiency, and consequently lowering operational expenses for customers in the energy sector.
Major companies operating in the perforating gun market include:
• Baker Hughes Company
• DMC Global Inc.
• G&H Diversified Manufacturing LP
• Halliburton Company
• Hunting PLC
• Schlumberger NV
• Tassaroli S. A.
• Weatherford International Ltd.
• Shaanxi FYPE Rigid Machinery Co. Ltd.
• Core Laboratories N. V.
• Northern Colorado Manufacturing LLC
• Oiltech Service Pte Ltd.
• Zao NTF Perfotech
• ZZ Top Oil Tools Co. Ltd.
• Promperforator LLC
• NOV Inc.
• FHE LLC
• Oso Perforating LLC
• Dyna-energetics GmbH & Co. KG
• Landsea Technical Services Pte Ltd.
• Iljin Steel Corporation
• Joo Sung Sea & Air Co. Ltd.
• Apergy LLC
• Trican Well service Ltd.
• Toyo Engineering Corporation
North America was the largest region in the perforating gun market in 2024.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the perforating gun market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa