Asia Pacific Horizontal Directional Drilling Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Technique (Conventional and Rotary Steerable System), By Parts (Rigs, Pipes, Bits, and Reamers), By End User (Oil and Gas Excavation, Utility, and Telecommunication), and Asia Pacific Horizontal Directional Drilling Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Asia Pacific Horizontal Directional Drilling Market Insights Forecasts To 2035

• The Asia Pacific Horizontal Directional Drilling Market Size Was Estimated At USD 2524.8 Million In 2024
• The Market Size Is Expected To Grow At A CAGR Of Around 13.9% From 2025 To 2035
• The Asia Pacific Horizontal Directional Drilling Market Size Is Expected To Reach USD 10,567.12 Million By 2035

According To A Research Report Published By Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Asia Pacific Horizontal Directional Drilling Market Size Is Anticipated To Reach USD 10,567.12 Million By 2035, Growing At A CAGR Of 13.9% From 2025 To 2035. The Asia Pacific horizontal directional drilling market expands, fuelled by rapid urbanization, massive infrastructure projects (telecom, energy grids), and increased oil & gas exploration.

Market Overview

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), Also Known As Directional Boring, Is A Minimal-Impact Trenchless Method Of Installing Underground Utilities Such As Pipes, Conduits, Or Cables Along A Prescribed Path Using A Surface-Launched Drilling Rig. The market is characterized by high precision, efficiency, and the ability to navigate obstacles like rivers and roads, making it indispensable for modern infrastructure development and urban utility installations.

Government And Private Initiatives Are Significantly Fueling Regional Market Size Expansion. Programs such as the 12th Malaysia Plan emphasize eco-friendly construction, while rapid urbanization in China, India, and Southeast Asia drives smart city initiatives and massive investments in fiber-optic and 5G network deployments. Private sector participation is also rising, with extensive underground cabling for renewable energy projects and utility modernization efforts across the region.

Technological Advancements Are Revolutionizing The HDD Landscape Through The Integration Of Artificial Intelligence And Real-Time Data Analytics. Modern systems now feature intelligent decision-making centers that optimize drilling pressure and torque, reducing unplanned downtime by up to 40%. Furthermore, the development of high-precision guidance systems using gyroscopes and geomagnetic composite positioning allows for accurate navigation in complex geological formations.

Report Coverage

This Research Report Categorizes The Market Size For The Asia Pacific Horizontal Directional Drilling Market Based On Various Segments And Regions And Forecasts Revenue Growth And Analyzes Trends In Each Submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Asia Pacific horizontal directional drilling market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Asia Pacific horizontal directional drilling market.

Driving Factors

The Market Size Is Primarily Driven By Rapid Urbanization And The Urgent Need For Underground Utility Modernization In Emerging Economies Like China And India. The surge in 5G telecommunications infrastructure and fibre-optic deployment requires trenchless technology to minimize surface disruption in densely populated areas. Additionally, increasing onshore and offshore oil and gas exploration activities, combined with a shift toward environmentally sustainable construction methods, are significantly boosting the demand for advanced horizontal drilling equipment across the region.

Restraining Factors

The Asia Pacific HDD Market Size Is Constrained By Expensive Upfront Equipment Costs, Technical Difficulties In Difficult Soil Conditions, And The Lack Of Skilled Operators. Regulatory obstacles and long approval periods also have the potential to slow projects down, preventing quicker coverage of horizontal direction drilling technology.

Market Segmentation

The Asia Pacific horizontal directional drilling market share is classified into technique, parts, and end user.

• The rotary steerable system segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific Horizontal Directional Drilling Market Size Is Segmented By Technique Into Conventional And Rotary Steerable System. Among these, the rotary steerable system segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to they offer fine control of the drilling direction and improve the efficiency of operations. It will constantly turn the drill string with a steerable bit for improved hole quality, accuracy, and speed. RSS technology's downtime is less likely to trip the drill string, and hence reduce its downtime and increase productivity.

• The rigs segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific Horizontal Directional Drilling Market Size Is Segmented By Parts Into Rigs, Pipes, Bits, And Reamers. Among these, the rigs segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is owing to they are critical to the HDD process, supplying the mechanical energy to power the drill string and execute the drilling operation. There is growing demand for higher horsepower and automated rigs, and this creates an upward trend in efficiency, accuracy, and capability to undertake intricate projects.

• The oil and gas excavation segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific Horizontal Directional Drilling Market Size Is Segmented By End User Into Oil And Gas Excavation, Utility, And Telecommunication. Among these, the oil and gas excavation segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to the requirement of the industry for cost-effective, efficient, and eco-friendly ways of placing pipelines and performing drilling operations. HDD allows the pipeline, conduit, and cable installation to be performed as non-disruptive as possible to the surface, which in most areas is sensitive or highly populated.

Competitive Analysis:

The Report Offers The Appropriate Analysis Of The Key Organizations/Companies Involved Within The Asia Pacific Horizontal Directional Drilling Market Size Along With A Comparative Evaluation Primarily Based On Their Product Offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Hitachi
• XCMG
• Vermeer
• Herrenknecht AG
• Melco
• KOKEN
• Prime Drilling
• Fujitsu
• Nidec
• Laney Directional Drilling Co.,
• Charles Machine Works
• Sandvik AB.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Asia Pacific, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Asia Pacific horizontal directional drilling market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Asia Pacific Horizontal Directional Drilling Market, By Technique

• Conventional
• Rotary Steerable System

Asia Pacific Horizontal Directional Drilling Market, By Parts

• Rigs
• Pipes
• Bits
• Reamers

Asia Pacific Horizontal Directional Drilling Market, By End User

• Oil and Gas Excavation
• Utility
• Telecommunication