Air Compressor Market Size, Share, Growth Trends, Industry Outlook and Forecast 2026–2035

Tokyo, Japan- June 16 2026: SDKI Analytics conducted a survey on air compressor Market, covering key aspects like evolving industry trends, technological advancements, along with market size and share between 2026 and 2035

Detailed insights from the market research report are available at: https://www.sdki.jp/reports/air-compressor-market/82457

Air Compressor Market Report Highlights:

Report Release Date: June 11 2026
Research Organization: SDKI Analytics
Study Coverage: Global
Forecast Period: 2026–2035
Base Year: 2025
Survey Scope: Our analysts conducted a survey of 555 market players. The size of the players surveyed varied.
Survey Locations: North America (United States and Canada), Latin America (Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of Latin America), Europe (Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Nordic Countries, and Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, South Korea, ASEAN Countries, Australia, and Rest of Asia Pacific), and Middle East & Africa (GCC, South Africa, North Africa, and Rest of MEA).
Survey Methodology: 222 on-site surveys, 333 online surveys.
Survey Period: April 2026 – May 2026

AIR COMPRESSOR Market Report Scope

This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the air compressor market, including:

Growth Drivers and Restraints
Emerging Opportunities
Technological And Regulatory Trends
Competitive Landscape Analysis
Market Segmentation Analysis
Regional And Country-Level Insights, Including Japan

Air Compressor Market Snapshot

According to the latest analysis by SDKI Analysis, the air compressor market size was US$ 27.7 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach US$ 44.4 billion by 2035, registering a CAGR of around 4.8% throughout the forecast period.

As per our analysts, the market is expected to witness substantial growth due rapid expansion of wastewater treatment plants globally. Due to this, the demand for air compressors is increasing as municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities rely on air compressors for aeration to break down the organic matter.

According to the latest UN-Water and WHO SDG 6.3.1 assessment, in 2022, households generated more than 268 billion m³ of wastewater globally, highlighting the need for continued investments in wastewater treatment infrastructure, water reuse systems and advanced treatment technologies.

Moreover, rising need for oil-free compressors in pharmaceutical and electronics manufacturing is supporting the global market growth. The production of semiconductors and pharmaceuticals requires ultra-clean, contaminant-free compressed air for tablet, coating, fermentation, cleanroom pressurization, and wafer handling.

Air Compressor Market Recent Industry Developments

According to our research, leading companies operating in the AIR COMPRESSOR market have recently announced the following developments:

In November 2024, Copeland collaborated with Daikin to bring Daikin’s innovative inverter swing rotary compressor technology to the US. The collaboration is expected to deliver substantial benefits such as reduced energy usage, cost savings, and enhanced reliability.
In June 2024, Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd. launched predictive diagnosis service for air compressors used as power sources for factory equipment.

Air Compressor Market Segmentation

Our air compressor market research segments the market by type into reciprocating compressors, rotary screw compressors, and centrifugal compressors. The rotary screw compressors segment is expected to hold a dominant share of 55% over the stipulated timeframe as these deliver constant compressed air with high efficiency and reliability. This makes it a preferred choice in industrial manufacturing, energy and automotive sectors.

As per the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the industrial sector in the US accounted for 33% of total energy consumption in 2025, highlighting the need for efficient solutions and equipment, including rotary screw compressors.

Air Compressor Market Regional Overview

According to our analysis of the air compressor market, Asia Pacific is expected to account for a key share of 43% and register the fastest CAGR of 5.2% over the forecast period owing to increasing industrialization, renewable energy expansion in China, India, Japan, and South Korea, and massive shipbuilding and heavy equipment manufacturing sector.

Moreover, growing adoption of industrial automation and smart factories and rapid expansion of automotive and electric vehicle manufacturing sector is fueling the market growth in the region.

In Japan, the market benefits for rapid renewable energy expansion and leadership in industrial robotics. Moreover, several key players in the country are investing in IoT enabled, energy-efficient models, fueling the demand for VSD units and oil free air compressors.

Major players in The Air Compressor Market

As stated in our research report, the most prominent players in the global air compressor market are:

Ingersoll Rand
Atlas Copco
Kaeser Kompressoren
CompAir
Sullair

In addition, the top 5 players in the Japanese market are as follows:

Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation
Kobe Steel
Anest Iwata Corporation
Fu Sheng Japan

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