US Air Compressor Market Size Likely to Grow at a CAGR of 3.56% By 2033

As per the current market research conducted by the CMI Team, the US Air Compressor Market size is expected to record a CAGR of 3.56% from 2024 to 2033. In 2024, the market size is projected to reach a valuation of USD 3.96 Billion. By 2033, the valuation is anticipated to reach USD 5.29 Billion.

US Air Compressor Market: Overview

In the past, important factors influencing the pattern of the air compressor market were the use of essential compressor technologies and the integration of efficient manufacturing processes. More trends are being experienced based on today’s advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things.

Promising features under development include artificial intelligence-based predictive analyses of air compressor usage and the use of intelligent sensors. Business promotion techniques have considerably enhanced a business, presenting a well-polished and ergonomic interface, product differentiation, and an elaborate marketing plan to maximize its chances of success. However, a rising interest in sustainable solutions call for integrating technology and solutions that have a minor impact on the environment.

US Air Compressor Market: Growth Factors and Dynamics

The US Air Compressor market presents significant growth opportunities due to several factors:

• Increasing Demand for Efficiency: Air compressors are playing an increasing role in the efficiency of many operations and the reduction of human error in numerous applications as companies search for ways to make their operations more efficient. For this reason, they avail themselves of investments by organizations that seek to attain or maintain high functional efficiency.

• E-commerce Boom: Technological advancement in the execution of e-commerce businesses has pressured effective e-commerce processing and dispatching systems to meet the required capacity as demanded by the growing market demands. Air and exhaust compressors are vital in handling large volumes of inventory and arranging for timely delivery, making them essential in any warehouse automation.

• Labor Shortages and Cost Savings: The high cost of labour and chronic shortages also force firms to turn to automation, such as air compressors, to cut down on human resources. Automated systems have the ability to operate continuously, enabling them to achieve higher production rates or lower discount rates compared to manned systems.

• Technological Advancements: The evolution of innovative technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cloud computing has made the existing air compressors more intelligent. They facilitate better and far more complex solutions, which help businesses respond to new and higher customer expectations and increase organizational effectiveness.

• Customization and Flexibility: current air compressor solutions provide versatile and modular system selections to meet the individual requirements of specific industries. This flexibility makes it possible for those businesses using automation to introduce the systems in stages and, in the process, modify them to suit their business’s changing needs.

• Sustainability and Eco-friendly Practices: It is therefore very clear that there’s increasing concern about sustainability in the supply chain. Methods like automatic air compressor systems are suitable for sustainability as they help cut energy use and wastage.

• Urbanization and Infrastructure Development: Automated systems like air compressors offer possibilities when it comes to addressing various needs of large developed populace of major cities due to fast urbanization and advanced infrastructure introduced in core city hubs. This position means that the delivery costs are relatively low and delivery can be made promptly because it is convenient to access the central business regions.

• Lower Barriers to Entry: Reduced prices of automation solutions such as air compressors make them affordable to SMEs, where the technology can help reduce costs and increase efficiency. This democratization makes it possible for numerous and more businesses to take advantage of automation.

• Enhanced Data Analytics and Decision Making: Automated air compressor systems include sensors and a data collection feature that can be leveraged to increase understanding of processes. There is an opportunity to leverage this data toward analyzing workflow, identifying when equipment requires maintenance, and supporting better processes for decision-making.

• Integration with Digital Platforms: This way, interactions between air compressors digital platforms, and other enterprise systems improve general supply chain awareness and synchronization. Integrating real-time data for sharing and collaboration for various processes in a supply chain adds a new dimension of response to changes in activities at different states in the chain.

Air Compressor Market: Partnerships

• In March 2024, Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC, a compressed air solution, announced the launch of the Sullair TS 190-260 Series two-stage rotary screw air compressors. The Sullair TS 190-260 Series, engineered for excellence, offers best-in-class efficiency, as demonstrated by the most recent* efficiency data published by the Compressed Air and Gas Institute’s (CAGI) third-party verification program. The heart of the Sullair TS Series is an all-new two-stage air end with patent-pending inter-stage cooling and an over/under design, allowing for a smaller footprint.

• In February 2024, Bobcat launched a Revolutionary Air Compressor with FlexAir Technology. The company has launched the new PA12.7v Portable Air Compressor. The Bobcat range originates from the rebranding of the Doosan Portable Power range from Doosan Bobcat, bringing with it an unmatched legacy of well over 100 years of trailblazing success in this market. The PA12.7v is a variable pressure compressor that utilizes a system called FlexAir technology, allowing it to operate in the range of 5.5 to 12.1 bar and offer free air deliveries from 5.2 to 7 m3/min.

• In June 2023, Power Equipment Direct has partnered with ABAC Air Compressors to lead the launch of its innovative rotary screw machines in the United States. The AS Series of rotary screw air compressors is built using groundbreaking integrated block technology that mitigates downtime, maximizes efficiency, and simplifies maintenance, making it an excellent fit for automotive, industrial, and other applications requiring an efficient and reliable source of air.

• In March 2023, ELGi North America introduced the new GP35FP portable compressor at the highly anticipated CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, from March 14 – 18, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. At booth South Hall 1 S61908, ELGi will display the GP35FP, the latest portable air compressor in the portfolio, and the trusted D185T4F model. With this addition, ELGi offers nine models in its portable air compressor lineup ranging from 35 CFM to 900 CFM.

Report Scope

List of the prominent players in the US Air Compressor Market:

• Atlas Copco AB
• Ingersoll Rand Inc.
• Gardner Denver Inc.
• Siemens Energy AG
• General Electric
• Sullair LLC (Hitachi Group)
• Kaeser Kompressoren
• FS-Curtis
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corp.
• Bauer Compressors Inc.
• Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH
• Hanwha Power Systems
• Ebara Corporation
• Burckhardt Compression Holding AG
• Baker Hughes Co.
• Zhejiang Kaishan Compressor Co. Ltd (Kaishan Group)
• Howden Group Ltd.
• Emerson
• Hitachi
• ELGi Compressors USA Inc.
• Others

The US Air Compressor Market is segmented as follows:

By Type

• Rotary Air Compressors
• Reciprocating Air Compressors
• Centrifugal Air Compressors
• Axial Compressors

By Technology

• Portable Air Compressors
• Stationary Air Compressors

By Power Source

• Electric Air Compressors
• Diesel/Petrol Air Compressors

By Application

• Manufacturing
• Oil & Gas
• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Construction
• Automotive
• Energy
• Mining
• Others (Textiles, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, etc.)