Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2016-2031)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 7.4 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $1.4bn in 2026.
Trends and Insights
Industry growth has transformed modest growth into stronger, more resilient performer
- Revenue has grown even as the number of establishments and enterprises declined, signalling that surviving companies are larger, more capable manufacturers capturing a greater share. They use scale to absorb fixed costs, negotiate better with suppliers and selectively pursue higher‑value projects, converting a relatively modest topline growth rate into more robust, sustainable business models.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2026-2031)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Slowing growth will expose a divide between adaptive, niche leaders and lagging generalists
- With industry revenue rising more slowly than both GDP and the past five years, aggregate growth will no longer hide underperformers. Manufacturers that merely ride broad industrial demand, without clear differentiation, will see volumes and pricing pressured as customers consolidate spending on fewer, higher‑value partners. Average performance masks a sharper divergence in underlying competitiveness.
Biggest companies in the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing in Canada
| Company | Market Share (%)
2026 | Revenue ($m)
2026 | Profit ($m)
2026 | Profit Margin (%)
2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BWXT Canada | 187.6 | 25.3 | 13.5 | |
Edmonton Exchanger | 63.8 | N/A | N/A | |
EIL | 40.2 | N/A | N/A |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Heat exchangers and steam condensers, Power boilers and Nuclear reactor boilers. Heat exchangers and steam condensers is the largest segment of the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing in Canada.
Trends and Insights
Heat exchangers and steam condensers remain the cornerstone of revenue generation
- Heat exchangers and steam condensers are essential devices that transfer heat between two or more fluids. These products account for the largest share of revenue, underscoring their critical role in the industry. Technological advancements have improved the efficiency of heat exchangers, attracting clients across sectors such as oil and gas and HVAC. Increased demand globally, particularly from emerging markets, continues to drive their performance, with companies investing heavily in research and development to maintain a competitive edge.
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About this industry
Industry definition
This industry manufactures boilers and heat exchangers. In addition to their manufacturing activities, companies also provide installation services for their products. These products include boilers, which are closed vessels where fluid is heated; heat exchangers, which enables thermal energy to be transferred between fluids while keeping them separate; and radiators, which are simpler forms of heat exchangers.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada include Manufacturing heat exchangers and steam condensers, Manufacturing boilers, Manufacturing nuclear reactor steam supply systems, Manufacturing aftercoolers, Manufacturing economizers and Installing industry products.Companies
Companies covered in the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada include BWXT Canada, Edmonton Exchanger and EIL.Purchase this report to view all 3 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada include hvac, boiler and heat exchanger .Industry Code
NAICS 332410 - Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing in Canada
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Revenue growth has been strong but has now gradually normalised. The industry shifted from rapid expansion toward steadier gains, supported by consolidation, export strength ...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Employees, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Businesses, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Profit, including historical (2016-2026)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
The 25.0% US tariff on Canadian imports, including boilers and heat exchangers, will sharply reduce Canadian manufacturers' export competitiveness. This could lead to declini...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2026
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2026
- Major market segmentation in 2026
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Ontario and Quebec house significant portions of industry operations. These provinces benefit from established infrastructure and skilled workforces. They are pivotal to main...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each province
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2026
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each province in 2026
- Number and share of revenue each province accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of wages each province accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of employees in each province in 2026
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Low market concentration characterises the industry, leading to a competitive environment. Numerous companies offer a diverse array of products and services. A broad distribu...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2021-2026
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
The industry has minimal market consolidation, with various entities competing. This competitive mix promotes a wide range of services and product innovations, and the divers...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2022 through 2026
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2026
- Overview of BWXT Canada's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of Edmonton Exchanger's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of EIL's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for BWXT Canada, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Edmonton Exchanger, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for EIL, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Implementing the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change in 2018 has significantly influenced industry operations. Under this framework, companies must adop...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Profit margin has improved structurally despite short‑term volatility. Over five years, manufacturers converted decarbonization demand, cost discipline and supply‑chain optim...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Liquidity Ratios (2019-2024)
- Coverage Ratios (2019-2024)
- Leverage Ratios (2019-2024)
- Operating Ratios (2019-2024)
- Assets (2019-2024)
- Liabilities (2019-2024)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Employee (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Employees per Establishment (2016-2031)
- Employees per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Average Wage (2016-2031)
- Wages/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- IVA/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Imports/Demand (2016-2031)
- Exports/Revenue (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2016-2031)
- IVA (2016-2031)
- Establishments (2016-2031)
- Enterprises (2016-2031)
- Employment (2016-2031)
- Exports (2016-2031)
- Imports (2016-2031)
- Wages (2016-2031)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada in 2026?
The market size of the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada is $1.4bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada in 2026?
There are 71 businesses in the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada, which has declined at a CAGR of 3.1 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada?
The Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada?
The Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada has been growing at a CAGR of 7.4 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada?
The biggest companies operating in the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada are BWXT Canada, Edmonton Exchanger and EIL
What does the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada include?
Manufacturing heat exchangers and steam condensers and Manufacturing boilers are part of the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada?
The company holding the most market share in the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada is BWXT Canada.
How competitive is the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Boiler & Heat Exchanger Manufacturing industry in Canada.
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