Air Compressor Filter & Compressed Air Dryer Market Report 2025

This Air Compressor Filter & Compressed Air Dryer market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The air compressor filter & compressed air dryer market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.9 billion in 2024 to $4.17 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrialization and manufacturing growth, energy efficiency regulations, economic growth, environmental concerns, rise in electronics sector.

The air compressor filter & compressed air dryer market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.65 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to industry 4 adoption, infrastructure development, rise in automotive industry, aging equipment, rising urbanization. Major trends in the forecast period include smart and connected systems, modular and scalable solutions, nanofiber technology, remote monitoring and predictive maintenance, high-pressure air treatment.

The anticipated growth in the pharmaceutical industry is set to drive the expansion of the air compressor filter and compressed air dryer market. As the pharmaceutical sector continues to advance in drug development and manufacturing, the need for high-quality air, free from contaminants like oil, water, and microorganisms, becomes paramount in ensuring the integrity of the final product. Manufacturers within this industry are making substantial investments in air filters and dryers to maintain product quality. Notably, the Indian pharmaceutical market, valued at USD 42 billion in 2021, is projected to reach USD 65 billion by 2024 and a staggering USD 120-130 billion by 2030, showing robust growth trends. Moreover, Germany's significant role in pharmaceutical production, contributing 4.5% globally in 2020, with anticipated growth in value-added output by more than 2% in 2023, underscores the driving force of pharmaceutical industry growth on the air compressor filter and compressed air dryer market.

The growth of the air compressor filter and compressed air dryer market is anticipated to be driven by rapid industrialization in the future. Industrialization is the process through which an economy transitions from being primarily agricultural to one focused on manufacturing goods. As industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and construction continue to grow, the demand for clean and dry compressed air for various applications has become essential. This increasing demand for air compressor filters and compressed air dryers is vital for the efficient and safe operation of equipment and machinery. For example, a report released in July 2023 by Statistics Canada, a government agency based in Canada, revealed that approximately 19.5% of businesses in the manufacturing sector intended to expand their current business or organizational location within the next 12 months. This figure is more than double the percentage seen in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector (8.2%) and nearly triple the overall business average (6.7%). Nearly 9% of manufacturing businesses planned to expand to other locations within the same province, a statistic similar to those in administrative and support, waste management, and remediation services (9.1%). Furthermore, over 5.5% of manufacturing businesses had plans for international expansion, with comparable ambitions reported by 5.3% of businesses in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and 4.5% in wholesale trade. Consequently, the rise in industrialization is propelling the growth of the air compressor filter and compressed air dryer markets.

Innovations in product development stand out as a significant trend driving the air compressor filter and compressed air dryer market. Notable companies within the healthcare industry are actively developing new technologies to maintain their positions within this market. A case in point is Rotair SPA's recent introduction in April 2023 of the MDVN34E and MDVN32B portable air compressors. The MDVN34E electric portable air compressor caters to construction sites, offering 3400 liters/min of compressed air without using internal combustion engines, suitable for sites where diesel engines are restricted. Meanwhile, the MDVN32B petrol portable air compressor provides a 40HP petrol engine variant capable of delivering 3200 liters/min at a constant 7 bar within Stage V parameters, showcasing ongoing advancements in technology to meet evolving industry needs.

Major companies in the air compressor filter and compressed air dryer market are creating innovative products, such as desiccant air dryers, to achieve highly efficient moisture removal. A desiccant air dryer is a device that eliminates moisture from compressed air by utilizing desiccant materials to adsorb water vapor, ensuring dry air for industrial applications. For example, in June 2023, Tsunami, a US-based provider of compressed air filtration and drying solutions, introduced the CORE Series Desiccant Dryer. This manual change desiccant air dryer is specifically designed for the automotive and professional coatings industries, featuring a spring-loaded, cartridge-style desiccant canister that prevents dusting and media tunneling. The CORE Series dryers stand out due to their ease of maintenance, quick installation, and dual-layered desiccant media, providing superior performance compared to other models available in the market.

In February 2024, Ingersoll Rand Inc., a US-based provider of flow creation and industrial products, completed the acquisition of Friulair S.r.l. for $146 million. This acquisition will enable Friulair to expand Ingersoll Rand's air dryer business, improving its access to the original equipment manufacturer channel and introducing new chiller production capabilities. Additionally, the acquisition brings manufacturing facilities in Cervignano del Friuli, Italy, and Si Racha Chon Buri, Thailand. Friulair S.r.l. is an Italy-based manufacturer of compressed air dryers.

Major companies operating in the air compressor filter & compressed air dryer market include Beko Technologies GmbH, BOGE KOMPRESSOREN, Donaldson Company Inc., Ingersoll Rand, Kaeser Compressors Inc., Parker Hannifin Corporation, SPX Flow Inc., Sullair, Sullivan-Palatek Inc., Van Air Systems, Walker Filtration Limited, Airfilter Engineering (AFE), Ing. Enea Mattei Spa, Mann + Hummel Gruppe, OMEGA AIR d.o.o. Ljubljana, Precision Filtration Products, ZEKS Compressed Air Solutions., Gardner Denver, CompAir, Mattei, Sauer Compressors, Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co Ltd, MTA SpA, Zander Group, Pentair, Quincy Compressors, Aircel, Deltech.

An air compressor filter and compressed air dryer are essential components designed to purify atmospheric air by removing impurities like dust, oil, moisture, and other harmful substances, ensuring that the resulting compressed air is suitable for various applications.

Within the domain of air compressor filters and compressed air dryers, the primary product categories include compressed air dryers and compressed air filters. Compressed air dryers play a crucial role in air compressors by eliminating moisture, thereby preventing condensation and rust issues within the compressors. These products cater to a range of applications, such as the removal of condensed water, oil, particulates, and more. Industries across automotive, oil and gas, food and beverages, power generation, metals and machinery, pharmaceuticals, electronics, chemicals, and other sectors extensively utilize these solutions for their specific needs.

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North America was the largest region in the air compressor filter & compressed air dryer market in 2024. The regions covered in the air compressor filter & compressed air dryer market share report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the air compressor filter & compressed air dryer market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The air compressor filter & compressed air dryer market consists of sales of components such as air filters, air dryer, equipment which are used in providing air compressor filter & compressed air dryer services such as removal of mists, vapor, and other contaminants. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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