Compressed Air Treatment Equipment Market

Global Compressed Air Treatment Equipment Market:

The global compressed air treatment equipment market size reached USD 9.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 14.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.63% during 2025-2033. The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, coupled with the increasing demand for highly purified compressed air in the pharmaceutical industry for material handling is primarily driving the market growth.

Compressed Air Treatment Equipment Market Analysis:

• Major Market Drivers: The increasing prevalence of various chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, especially amongst the rising geriatric population, along with the ongoing technological advancement, including the introduction of environment-friendly compressors, is driving the market growth. Moreover, rising industrialization, particularly in emerging economies, along with the increasing research and development (R&D) activities to launch novel air compressors, are further adding to the demand for compressed air treatment equipment.
• Key Market Trends: The growing focus on energy efficiency and the adoption of IoT and smart technologies, along with rising environmental concerns, are expected to propel the market demand. Moreover, industries are increasingly prioritizing air quality and safety standards, especially in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, and healthcare, where air purity is critical. This has led to a growing demand for advanced filtration, drying, and purification technologies to remove contaminants, moisture, and oil from compressed air systems, thereby stimulating the compressed air treatment market demand.
• Competitive Landscape: Some of the leading compressed air treatment equipment market companies are Airfilter Engineering, Alpha-Pure Corporation, Atlas Copco AB, BOGE KOMPRESSOREN Otto Boge GmbH & Co. KG, Donaldson Company Inc., Ingersoll Rand Inc., Kaeser Compressors Inc., Mann+Hummel, Mattei Compressors Inc., Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Pentair plc, and Pneumatech, among many others.
• Geographical Trends: According to the report, the demand for compressed air treatment equipment in North America and Europe is driven by the growing emphasis on energy efficiency, strict environmental regulations, and the adoption of advanced technologies. Moreover, the Asia Pacific region is experiencing rapid industrialization and infrastructural development, thereby stimulating the market demand. Besides this, industries such as mining, oil & gas, and food processing drive the demand for compressed air treatment solutions in Latin America.
• Challenges and Opportunities: Energy efficiency requirements, cost considerations, environmental regulations, and supply chain disruptions are some of the key challenges that the market is facing. However, the growing awareness of environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility drives the demand for eco-friendly compressed air treatment solutions. Manufacturers have opportunities to develop environmentally sustainable products and processes, such as energy-efficient systems and recyclable materials.

Compressed Air Treatment Equipment Market Trends:

Growing Need for Contaminant and Moisture Control

Contaminants and moisture can damage compressed air equipment, including air compressors, pneumatic tools, valves, and actuators. Effective treatment equipment, such as filters, dryers, and separators, helps protect these components from corrosion, wear, and malfunctions, thereby extending their lifespan and reducing maintenance costs. For instance, in April 2024, the ISO Reliability Partners in South Africa designed Wizard inline water trap, a compressed air treatment equipment. This equipment is an effective solution to combat contamination in all its forms. Moreover, Air Wizard efficiently removes water and solid particulate matter without any need for servicing, and maintenance costs. It extracts about 97% of free water in the system, which in turn reduces corrosion and protects tools. Besides this, in industries like food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and healthcare, where air purity is critical, the presence of contaminants can compromise product quality and safety. Compressed air treatment equipment plays a vital role in maintaining sterile and contaminant-free environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and consumer expectations. For instance, in February 2024, Ingersoll Rand Inc., a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, acquired Friulair. This acquisition would help Ingersoll Rand to accelerate growth across food and beverage and pharmaceutical end markets, in addition to scaling their existing air treatment business. These factors are further contributing to the compressed air treatment equipment market share.

Rising Demand for Energy-Efficient Solutions

Various countries across the globe are working towards achieving energy efficiency targets, the increasing adoption of energy-efficient treatment equipment is anticipated to support this goal. Energy-efficient treatment equipment helps optimize the performance of compressed air systems. Compressed air systems are among the largest energy consumers in many industrial facilities. By implementing energy-efficient compressed air treatment equipment, such as high-efficiency filters, dryers, and separators, companies can reduce overall energy consumption and operating costs. For instance, in May 2024, Hi-line Industries, an energy-efficient compressed air purification systems supplier in the UK, established its new Technical Division. The technical division provided support to third-party services with its fleet of unbranded vehicles and qualified technicians. In the compressed air sector, Hi-line is a key player as a top ISO9001-accredited producer specializing in air filters, adsorption dryers, and air treatment ancillaries. Besides this, many companies are setting ambitious sustainability goals and adopting environmentally responsible practices as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Energy-efficient compressed air treatment equipment aligns with these objectives by reducing carbon footprint, minimizing energy use, and promoting sustainable operations. For instance, in March 2024, Emerson used CoreTigo's wireless industrial automation technologies to provide sustainable solutions for its customers known as "Energy Saver". The collaboration addressed the issues of compressed air management in machinery, resulting in lower energy waste and CO₂ emissions while improving maintenance efficiency and operational operations. This solution helped to reduce costs by lowering energy bills as well as total maintenance and deployment costs. These factors are further bolstering the compressed air treatment equipment market revenue.

Adoption of Industry 4.0 Trends

Industry 4.0 relies heavily on the Internet of Things (IoT) to connect devices, sensors, and equipment in compressed air systems. IoT-enabled compressor monitoring allows for real-time monitoring of key parameters such as air quality, pressure, temperature, and energy consumption. This data can be analyzed to optimize system performance, detect abnormalities, and predict maintenance needs, leading to improved reliability and efficiency. For instance, in September 2023, Elgi Equipments Limited, an air compressor manufacturer, launched AirAlert, an IoT-based monitoring system for the Indian market. Air Alert is a data transmission and analysis service that monitors vital parameters and provides customers with actionable insights and alerts. Besides this, industry 4.0 technologies enable remote monitoring and control of compressed air treatment systems from anywhere with an internet connection. This capability allows operators to monitor system performance, adjust operating parameters, and diagnose problems remotely, enhancing operational flexibility and efficiency. For instance, in May 2024, Kaeser Compressors launched Kaeser measurement technology. This technology delivers real-time insights and optimizes compressed air system performance. Moreover, power over Ethernet enables universal connectivity while simplifying installation and lowering wiring expenses. The seamless connectivity with the Kaeser Sigma Network guarantees complete IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) capabilities. These factors are further positively influencing the compressed air treatment equipment market forecast.

Compressed Air Treatment Equipment Industry Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global compressed air treatment equipment market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product, application, and end user.

Breakup by Product:

• Filters
• Dryers
• Aftercoolers
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product. This includes filters, dryers, aftercoolers, and others.

According to the compressed air treatment equipment market overview, filters are in high demand across various industries to remove solid particles, such as dust, dirt, rust, and other contaminants, from compressed air. They help protect downstream equipment and processes from damage and maintain air quality. Moreover, dryers are commonly used to remove moisture from compressed air by cooling it to a temperature where water vapor condenses and can be separated. They are widely used in industries where dry air is essential to prevent corrosion, contamination, and damage to equipment. While aftercoolers use ambient air to cool compressed air, reducing its temperature and moisture content. They are commonly used in rotary screws and reciprocating air compressors to improve efficiency, prevent condensation, and protect downstream equipment.

Breakup by Application:

• Plant Air
• Instrument Air
• Process Air
• Breathing Air
• Others
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes plant air, instrument air, process air, breathing air, and others.

Plant air refers to compressed air used for general manufacturing and industrial processes, such as operating pneumatic tools, powering conveyors, and operating valves. In addition, plant air typically requires filters to remove particulates, moisture, and oil from the compressed air to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of pneumatic equipment. Dryers are also commonly used to reduce moisture content, preventing corrosion and water damage to tools and equipment. While instrument air is used to power pneumatic instrumentation and control systems in various industries, including manufacturing, petrochemical, and utilities. Moreover, process air is utilized in specific industrial processes, such as air agitation in chemical reactors, aeration in wastewater treatment, and pneumatic conveying in food processing. Furthermore, breathing air is used in applications where air quality is critical for human health and safety, such as supplied-air respirators, confined space entry, and medical air systems, thereby adding to the compressed air treatment equipment market recent opportunities for the manufacturers.

Breakup by End User:

• Chemical
• Paper
• Food and Beverage
• Pharmaceuticals
• Healthcare
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user. This includes chemical, paper, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and others.

In the chemical industry, compressed air is used for a wide range of applications, including pneumatic conveying, mixing, agitation, and process control. While the paper industry utilizes compressed air for paper machine operations, such as drying, forming, and conveying, as well as for pneumatic controls and instrumentation. Moreover, the paper industry utilizes compressed air for paper machine operations, such as drying, forming, and conveying, as well as for pneumatic controls and instrumentation. Furthermore, compressed air is widely used in the food and beverage industry for various purposes, including packaging, bottling, mixing, and pneumatic conveying. Besides this, the pharmaceutical industry relies on compressed air for critical applications, including clean room operations, pneumatic conveying, and equipment sterilization.

Breakup by Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa.

According to the compressed air treatment equipment market statistics, the demand in North America is driven by industries such as automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, and food processing. Increasing focus on energy efficiency, strict regulatory standards for air quality, and adoption of advanced technologies such as IoT and automation in industrial processes are supporting the growth in the North America region. Moreover, Europe has a strong presence in industries like automotive, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and electronics, driving the demand for compressed air treatment equipment. Moreover, Asia-Pacific is a rapidly growing market for compressed air treatment equipment, fueled by industrialization, urbanization, and expanding manufacturing sectors. Furthermore, Latin America exhibits significant potential for compressed air treatment equipment, driven by industries such as mining, oil & gas, agriculture, and construction, thereby positively influencing the compressed air treatment equipment market’s recent price.

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players include:

• Airfilter Engineering
• Alpha-Pure Corporation
• Atlas Copco AB
• BOGE KOMPRESSOREN Otto Boge GmbH & Co. KG
• Donaldson Company Inc.
• Ingersoll Rand Inc.
• Kaeser Compressors Inc.
• Mann+Hummel
• Mattei Compressors Inc.
• Parker-Hannifin Corporation
• Pentair plc
• Pneumatech
   

(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)

Compressed Air Treatment Equipment Market Recent Developments:

• May 2024: Hi-line Industries, an energy-efficient compressed air purification systems supplier in the UK, established its new Technical Division. Hi-line specializes in air filters, adsorption dryers, and air treatment ancillaries.
• May 2024: Kaeser Compressors launched Kaeser measurement technology. This technology delivers real-time insights and optimizes compressed air system performance.
• April 2024: The ISO Reliability Partners in South Africa designed Wizard inline water trap, a compressed air treatment equipment. This equipment is an effective solution to combat contamination in all its forms.

Compressed Air Treatment Equipment Market Report Scope:

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the compressed air treatment equipment market from 2019-2033.
• The research study provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global compressed air treatment equipment market.
• The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets. It further enables stakeholders to identify the key country-level markets within each region.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the compressed air treatment equipment industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.