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Fluid Power Equipment Distributors in the US Industry Data and Analysis

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Jullian Guirguis
Analyst New York, United States February 2026

Strong fundamentals in industrial activity and automation bolster distributor performance, while infrastructure spending and investment in the energy sector serve as primary demand drivers. Fluid power equipment, essential for manufacturing, construction and mining, benefits directly from capital expenditure cycles within these end-user segments. The uptake of smart manufacturing and expanded infrastructure programs, alongside growth in domestic oil and gas extraction, has intensified demand for distributor services and prompted the expansion of value-added offerings, such as specialized hydraulic pump assemblies and pneumatic control systems. Shifts in plant automation and the increased integration of electronic control modules into hydraulic systems mark critical pivots in distributor business models and strategic positioning.

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What's included in this industry analysis

IBISWorld's research coverage on the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released February 2026.

About this industry

What's this industry report about?

The Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States operates under the NAICS industry code OD5516. Operators distribute fluid power equipment to manufacturers, mining companies and other users. The distributed equipment can be hydraulic or pneumatic, using liquid or gas to generate power and actuate machines and devices. Operators distribute fluid power pumps and motors, as well as parts and accessories such as valves. Related terms covered in the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States include fluid power, hydraulic and pneumatic.

What's included in this industry?

Products and services covered in Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States include Fluid power valves, Fluid power cylinders and rotary actuators and Fluid power connectors and assemblies.

What companies are included in this industry?

The Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States is highly fragmented with no companies holding a market share greater than 5%.

Performance

What's included in the Performance chapter?

The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States.

Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.

Products & Markets

What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?

The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States.

Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.

Geographic Breakdown

What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?

The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States.

Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.

Competitive Forces

What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?

The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.

Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.

Companies

What's included in the Companies chapter?

The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.

Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.

External Environment

What's included in the External Environment chapter?

The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.

Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.

Financial Benchmarks

What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?

The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.

Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.

Industry Data

What's included in the Industry Data chapter?

The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size of the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States in 2026?

The market size of the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States is $34.3bn in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States in 2026?

There are 1,869 businesses in the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2021 and 2026.

How may import tariffs affect the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States?

The Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.

How may export tariffs affect the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States?

The Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.

Has the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 4.4 % between 2021 and 2026.

What is the forecast growth of the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States is expected to grow.

What does the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States include?

Fluid power valves and Fluid power cylinders and rotary actuators are part of the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States.

How competitive is the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Fluid Power Equipment Distributors industry in the United States.

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