The global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools market size was valued at US$ 1873 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 3139 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 7.7% during review period.
CFD is a software application that helps end-users analyze the flow, turbulence, and pressure distribution of liquids and gases, and their interaction with structures. It also helps in predicting fluid flow, mass transfer, chemical reactions, and related phenomena. CFD uses high-speed computers, and various numerical methods and solvers to simulate the flow of fluids (gases and liquids). Simulation refers to the digital prototype of the real-world scenario. This helps detect errors in design before proceeding to production. CFD finds wide ranging applications in industries such as automotive, aerospace and defense, electrical and electronics, and energy. CFDs are used to design fuel systems, engine core compartments, cockpit and cabin ventilation, missiles, submarines, and evaluate aerodynamics in the aerospace and defense industry. This report considers the revenue generated from the offerings of CFD services and products.
The primary market drivers for the CFD industry stem from the growing demand for efficient and precise simulation tools across industrial sectors. As industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, energy, and electronics increasingly prioritize product performance, CFD technology has become a critical tool for optimizing design, reducing costs, and shortening development cycles. For instance, in the automotive sector, CFD is used to enhance aerodynamic design and thermal management systems; in the energy sector, it helps improve the efficiency of wind turbines and gas turbines; and in the electronics industry, it addresses cooling challenges in high-density electronic devices. Moreover, stringent government regulations on energy conservation and emissions reduction, along with corporate emphasis on sustainable development, further propel the application of CFD technologies. The rise of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) also injects new momentum into the CFD industry, enabling more efficient execution of complex simulations, lowering technical barriers, and reducing usage costs.
Trends in the CFD industry focus on technological convergence and innovative applications. First, cloud-based CFD solutions are gradually becoming mainstream, offering scalable computing resources and collaborative platforms that cater to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and research institutions. Second, the importance of multiphysics coupled simulations (such as fluid-structure interaction and fluid-thermal conduction) is becoming increasingly prominent, driving deeper integration between CFD and other simulation tools like Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and electromagnetic simulation. Additionally, AI and machine learning technologies are transforming CFD workflows, for example, by accelerating mesh generation, optimizing parameters, and predicting fluid behavior using AI. The popularity of open-source CFD software (such as OpenFOAM) also fosters industry innovation and knowledge sharing. Finally, with the emergence of digital twin technology, CFD's potential applications in real-time simulation and predictive maintenance are expanding, further broadening its market potential. These trends collectively push the CFD industry towards greater efficiency, intelligence, and accessibility.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by company, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), 2020-2031
Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), 2020-2031
Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), 2020-2031
Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools market shares of main players, in revenue ($ Million), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools market based on the following parameters - company overview, revenue, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include ANSYS, Siemens, Dassault Syst猫mes, PTC Inc., Altair Engineering, NUMECA International (Cadence Design Systems), Convergent Science, Hexagon AB, ESI Group (Keysight), Autodesk, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market segmentation
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for Consumption Value by Type and by Application. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
On Premise CFD Software
Cloud-based CFD Software
Market segment by Application
Aerospace & Defense Industry
Automotive Industry
Electrical and Electronics Industry
Others
Market segment by players, this report covers
ANSYS
Siemens
Dassault Syst猫mes
PTC Inc.
Altair Engineering
NUMECA International (Cadence Design Systems)
Convergent Science
Hexagon AB
ESI Group (Keysight)
Autodesk
COMSOL
Flow Science
Market segment by regions, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia, Italy and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
South America (Brazil, Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 13 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top players of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools, with revenue, gross margin, and global market share of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools competitive situation, revenue, and global market share of top players are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4 and 5, to segment the market size by Type and by Application, with consumption value and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031
Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, to break the market size data at the country level, with revenue and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools market forecast, by regions, by Type and by Application, with consumption value, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 11, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 12, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools.
Chapter 13, to describe Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools research findings and conclusion.
Please Note - This is an on demand report and will be delivered in 2 business days (48 Hours) post payment.
1 Market Overview
1.1 Product Overview and Scope
1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
1.3 Classification of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools by Type
1.3.1 Overview: Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size by Type: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
1.3.2 Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value Market Share by Type in 2024
1.3.3 On Premise CFD Software
1.3.4 Cloud-based CFD Software
1.4 Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market by Application
1.4.1 Overview: Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size by Application: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
1.4.2 Aerospace & Defense Industry
1.4.3 Automotive Industry
1.4.4 Electrical and Electronics Industry
1.4.5 Others
1.5 Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size & Forecast
1.6 Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast by Region
1.6.1 Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
1.6.2 Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size by Region, (2020-2031)
1.6.3 North America Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Prospect (2020-2031)
1.6.4 Europe Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Prospect (2020-2031)
1.6.5 Asia-Pacific Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Prospect (2020-2031)
1.6.6 South America Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Prospect (2020-2031)
1.6.7 Middle East & Africa Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Prospect (2020-2031)
2 Company Profiles
2.1 ANSYS
2.1.1 ANSYS Details
2.1.2 ANSYS Major Business
2.1.3 ANSYS Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Product and Solutions
2.1.4 ANSYS Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.1.5 ANSYS Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.2 Siemens
2.2.1 Siemens Details
2.2.2 Siemens Major Business
2.2.3 Siemens Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Product and Solutions
2.2.4 Siemens Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.2.5 Siemens Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.3 Dassault Syst猫mes
2.3.1 Dassault Syst猫mes Details
2.3.2 Dassault Syst猫mes Major Business
2.3.3 Dassault Syst猫mes Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Product and Solutions
2.3.4 Dassault Syst猫mes Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.3.5 Dassault Syst猫mes Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.4 PTC Inc.
2.4.1 PTC Inc. Details
2.4.2 PTC Inc. Major Business
2.4.3 PTC Inc. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Product and Solutions
2.4.4 PTC Inc. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.4.5 PTC Inc. Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.5 Altair Engineering
2.5.1 Altair Engineering Details
2.5.2 Altair Engineering Major Business
2.5.3 Altair Engineering Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Product and Solutions
2.5.4 Altair Engineering Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.5.5 Altair Engineering Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.6 NUMECA International (Cadence Design Systems)
2.6.1 NUMECA International (Cadence Design Systems) Details
2.6.2 NUMECA International (Cadence Design Systems) Major Business
2.6.3 NUMECA International (Cadence Design Systems) Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Product and Solutions
2.6.4 NUMECA International (Cadence Design Systems) Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.6.5 NUMECA International (Cadence Design Systems) Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.7 Convergent Science
2.7.1 Convergent Science Details
2.7.2 Convergent Science Major Business
2.7.3 Convergent Science Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Product and Solutions
2.7.4 Convergent Science Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.7.5 Convergent Science Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.8 Hexagon AB
2.8.1 Hexagon AB Details
2.8.2 Hexagon AB Major Business
2.8.3 Hexagon AB Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Product and Solutions
2.8.4 Hexagon AB Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.8.5 Hexagon AB Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.9 ESI Group (Keysight)
2.9.1 ESI Group (Keysight) Details
2.9.2 ESI Group (Keysight) Major Business
2.9.3 ESI Group (Keysight) Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Product and Solutions
2.9.4 ESI Group (Keysight) Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.9.5 ESI Group (Keysight) Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.10 Autodesk
2.10.1 Autodesk Details
2.10.2 Autodesk Major Business
2.10.3 Autodesk Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Product and Solutions
2.10.4 Autodesk Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.10.5 Autodesk Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.11 COMSOL
2.11.1 COMSOL Details
2.11.2 COMSOL Major Business
2.11.3 COMSOL Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Product and Solutions
2.11.4 COMSOL Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.11.5 COMSOL Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.12 Flow Science
2.12.1 Flow Science Details
2.12.2 Flow Science Major Business
2.12.3 Flow Science Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Product and Solutions
2.12.4 Flow Science Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.12.5 Flow Science Recent Developments and Future Plans
3 Market Competition, by Players
3.1 Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Revenue and Share by Players (2020-2025)
3.2 Market Share Analysis (2024)
3.2.1 Market Share of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools by Company Revenue
3.2.2 Top 3 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Players Market Share in 2024
3.2.3 Top 6 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Players Market Share in 2024
3.3 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
3.3.1 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market: Region Footprint
3.3.2 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market: Company Product Type Footprint
3.3.3 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market: Company Product Application Footprint
3.4 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
3.5 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations
4 Market Size Segment by Type
4.1 Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value and Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
4.2 Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
5 Market Size Segment by Application
5.1 Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
5.2 Global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
6 North America
6.1 North America Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
6.2 North America Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size by Application (2020-2031)
6.3 North America Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size by Country
6.3.1 North America Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
6.3.2 United States Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
6.3.3 Canada Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
6.3.4 Mexico Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
7 Europe
7.1 Europe Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
7.2 Europe Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
7.3 Europe Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size by Country
7.3.1 Europe Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
7.3.2 Germany Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
7.3.3 France Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
7.3.4 United Kingdom Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
7.3.5 Russia Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
7.3.6 Italy Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
8 Asia-Pacific
8.1 Asia-Pacific Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
8.2 Asia-Pacific Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
8.3 Asia-Pacific Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size by Region
8.3.1 Asia-Pacific Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
8.3.2 China Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
8.3.3 Japan Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
8.3.4 South Korea Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
8.3.5 India Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
8.3.6 Southeast Asia Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
8.3.7 Australia Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
9 South America
9.1 South America Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
9.2 South America Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
9.3 South America Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size by Country
9.3.1 South America Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
9.3.2 Brazil Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
9.3.3 Argentina Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
10 Middle East & Africa
10.1 Middle East & Africa Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
10.2 Middle East & Africa Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
10.3 Middle East & Africa Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size by Country
10.3.1 Middle East & Africa Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
10.3.2 Turkey Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
10.3.3 Saudi Arabia Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
10.3.4 UAE Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
11 Market Dynamics
11.1 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Drivers
11.2 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Market Restraints
11.3 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Trends Analysis
11.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
11.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
11.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
11.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
11.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
11.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
12 Industry Chain Analysis
12.1 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Industry Chain
12.2 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Upstream Analysis
12.3 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Midstream Analysis
12.4 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation Tools Downstream Analysis
13 Research Findings and Conclusion
14 Appendix
14.1 Methodology
14.2 Research Process and Data Source
14.3 Disclaimer
ANSYS
Siemens
Dassault Syst猫mes
PTC Inc.
Altair Engineering
NUMECA International (Cadence Design Systems)
Convergent Science
Hexagon AB
ESI Group (Keysight)
Autodesk
COMSOL
Flow Science
听
听
*If Applicable.