Over 47% Of Downhole Tractor Application To Be Registered In Well Intervention: New Study

Substantial increase in the focus on developing integrated well intervention technologies such as production logging and pipe inspection and cleaning is expected to remain key defining factor in the global downhole tractor market. As per a new study by an ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm, the global downhole tractor market is projected to be valued at ~US$ 312.9 Mn in 2021, expanding at a CAGR of ~4.9% over the forecast period of 2021-2031.

The ongoing crisis caused by COVID-19 pandemic had a severe impact on the global economy. It has negatively affected supply chain networks and manufacturing activities as some of the leading economies went under complete or partial lockdown to contain the virus. This subsequently affected the downhole tractor market, causing a significant fall in the market growth. However, it is expected to recover as the economic activity resumes post the containment of pandemic.

Key Takeaways of Downhole Tractor Market Study

• 2021 is expected to be a tough year for downhole tractor market as it is projected to record 0.4% Y-o-Y. However, recovery at a positive rate is on card 2022 onwards
• The U.S. is expected to remain one of the key markets, accounting for 65.6% of the market in North America in 2021
• With Europe, the U.K. will exhibit sluggish Y-o-Y growth in 2021, which is expected to pick up at the U.K. market registers above 4% Y-o-Y growth in 2022
• Germany and France are expected to remain other lucrative markets for downhole tractors in Europe
• The demand from Japan and South Korea is expected to increase at a positive pace

“The downhole tractor market is gradually expanding due to increasing integration of latest technologies to facilitate operation in challenging well bore conditions. Rise in oil and gas investments and increase in oil and gas projects will create attractive opportunities for the market. Key participants are investing in strategic alliances, partnerships and product innovations to gain a competitive advantage. These partnerships will allow companies to improve their production capacity and strengthen their technical expertise.” says an analyst.

Downhole Tractor Market is expected to be an opportunistic market in the forecast period owing to increasing demand from old oil wells for extending its production life. Moreover, manufacturers are emphasizing on developing customized products as per customer demands along with improved life cycle and higher efficiency. These factors are expected to positively influence growth in the market during the forecast period.

Who is Winning?
The downhole tractor market witness moderate consolidation, in which the leading players account for more than 70% of the market share. The penetration of small regional players makes this market more competitive. Some of the key players in the market are Halliburton, Schlumberger, Hunting Plc, Baker Hughes, AKER Solutions, WWT International, Expro Group among others. These players have higher shares in the global market, and have longstanding relationships with a number of end users, giving them an upper hand among their peers.

These insights are based on a report on Downhole Tractor Market by Future Market Insights