Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Market Size & Outlook

The global horizontal directional drilling market size was estimated at USD 8,177.3 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 16,078.5 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.6% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$8,177.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$16,078.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
11.6%
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Worldwide

Global horizontal directional drilling market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global horizontal directional drilling market highlights

  • The global horizontal directional drilling market generated a revenue of USD 8,177.3 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 16,078.5 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 11.6% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, onshore accounted for a revenue of USD 6,960.9 million in 2024.
  • Offshore is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, Thailand is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 8,177.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 16,078.5 million
Growth rate11.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentOnshore
Fastest growing segmentOffshore
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationOnshore, Offshore

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 33.7% of the global horizontal directional drilling market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Thailand is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 393.9 million by 2030.

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Horizontal Directional Drilling Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
McLaughlin View profile 101-250 Piedmont, South Carolina, United States, North America https://mclaughlinunderground.com
Ellingson View profile 1-10 Fullerton, California, United States, North America http://ellingson-inc.com/
Inrock View profile 251-500 Houston, Texas, United States, North America http://www.inrock.com/l
Laney Directional Drilling Co. View profile 51-100 Spring, Texas, United States, North America https://www.laneydrilling.com/
VMT View profile 251-500 Bruchsal, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe https://www.vmt-gmbh.de
Vermeer View profile 5001-10000 Pella, Iowa, United States, North America http://www2.vermeer.com
Barbco, Incorporated View profile 51-100 Canton, Ohio, United States, North America https://www.barbco.com
The Toro Co View profile 10706 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, MN, United States, 55420-1196 https://www.thetorocompany.com
Sandvik AB View profile 40614 Kungsbron 1, Section G, Floor 6, Stockholm, Sweden, 111 22 https://www.sandvik.com

Global horizontal directional drilling market outlook

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Onshore was the largest segment with a revenue share of 85.12% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global horizontal directional drilling market based on onshore, offshore covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Offshore
    • Onshore
  • Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Machine Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Utility vibratory plow
    • Utility tractor
    • Pile driver
    • Foundation machines
    • Boring machines
    • Others Machine Type
  • Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Conventional
    • Rotary Steerable System
  • Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Machine Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Mini
    • Midi
    • Maxi
  • Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Parts Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Rigs
    • Pipes
    • Bits
    • Reamers
  • Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Tooling Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Transition Rods
    • HDD Drill Rods
    • HDD Paddle Bits
    • HDD Drive Collars, Chucks, and Subs
    • HDD Swivels & Pulling Equipment
    • Others Tooling
  • Global Horizontal Directional Drilling End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Oil & Gas Extraction
    • Utility
    • Telecommunication
    • Others End Use

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