The industrial valve market is experiencing significant upward pressure on surplus valve prices heading into Q3 2026. Multiple factors are converging to create a seller's market for used and surplus industrial valves, particularly in the oil and gas, LNG, and petrochemical sectors.

Key Market Drivers in Q3 2026

Several macroeconomic and industry-specific factors are pushing surplus valve values higher this quarter. Understanding these drivers helps sellers time their liquidation for maximum return.

1. LNG Export Terminal Expansion

With three new LNG export terminals under construction along the Gulf Coast, demand for large-bore cryogenic valves has surged. This has created a ripple effect across the entire valve market, as buyers who cannot secure new valves from manufacturers with 40-60 week lead times are turning to the surplus market. Fisher cryogenic control valves, Velan cryogenic gate valves, and Cameron ball valves rated for LNG service are commanding premium prices.

2. Refinery Turnaround Season

Q3 traditionally sees increased refinery maintenance activity. Refineries executing turnarounds need replacement valves immediately and cannot wait for new manufacturing. This creates urgent demand for surplus valves in common refinery sizes (2" through 12") and pressure classes (150# through 600#).

3. Supply Chain Normalization Lag

While global supply chains have largely recovered from pandemic-era disruptions, valve manufacturers continue to operate with extended lead times. New Fisher control valves still carry 20-30 week delivery estimates. New WKM gate valves in large sizes can take 16-24 weeks. This persistent gap between demand and new supply keeps surplus values elevated.

Current Surplus Valve Buy Prices — July 2026

Valve Type & Brand	Size Range	Excellent Condition	Good Condition	As-Is/Scrap
Fisher Control Valves (ET, EZ, ED)	1" - 6"	35-55% of new	20-35% of new	8-15% of new
WKM Gate Valves (370, 310)	2" - 12"	30-50% of new	18-30% of new	10-18% of new
Cameron Ball Valves (T31, WKM 310F)	2" - 24"	35-55% of new	20-35% of new	12-20% of new
Velan Gate/Globe Valves	2" - 8"	25-45% of new	15-28% of new	8-15% of new
Flowserve/Valtek Control Valves	1" - 8"	30-50% of new	18-30% of new	8-12% of new
Neles (Metso) Ball Valves	2" - 16"	30-50% of new	18-30% of new	10-15% of new

What This Means for Sellers

If you have surplus valves sitting in a warehouse, yard, or decommissioned facility, Q3 2026 is an excellent time to liquidate. Prices are 15-25% higher than they were in Q1 2026 for most major brands and types. The combination of LNG demand, turnaround season, and persistent lead times means buyers are actively seeking surplus inventory.

ValveBuyer.com is actively purchasing surplus valves from all major manufacturers. We buy single valves or entire lots — from one Fisher control valve to a complete plant decommissioning inventory of 500+ valves.

Brands We're Actively Seeking

• Fisher — Control valves, regulators, actuators
• WKM — Gate valves, plug valves, ball valves
• Cameron — Ball valves, gate valves, chokes
• Velan — Forged steel gate, globe, check valves
• Flowserve — Control valves, actuators
• Neles (Metso) — Ball valves, butterfly valves
• Dresser — Pipeline valves, regulators
• Grove — Ball valves for pipeline service