Crude Distillation Units: Market Size & Forecast 2026

The global crude distillation units market sits at approximately USD 48.2 billion in 2025 (base year), spanning atmospheric distillation, vacuum distillation, and crude preheat train equipment for greenfield and revamp refinery projects. Global refining capacity has expanded from roughly 100 million barrels per day in 2016 to over 103 million barrels per day by 2021, with another 11 percent growth projected through 2026, and Asia representing approximately 40 percent of all CDU capacity additions forecast through 2030. Demand is dominated by refinery operators (approximately 95 percent of end-use demand), with petrochemical integration capturing the remaining share. The market operates in a structurally tight balance. Lead times for CDU equipment sit at 18 to 36 months from order to delivery, depending on capacity and complexity. Carbon steel benchmarks trade in the USD 1,100 to 1,250 pe

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