Screw Air End Market Report 2025

The screw air end market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $4.16 billion in 2024 to $4.37 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial growth, energy efficiency needs, reliability and durability, end-user industries, replacement market.

The screw air end market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.45 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to industry 4 integration, sustainability focus, digitalization and IoT, rising energy costs, aftermarket services, market expansion. Major trends in the forecast period include collaborations and partnerships, emission regulations, compact and portable designs, sustainability drive.

The surge in demand for air compressors is anticipated to drive the growth of the screw air end market. An air compressor, a mechanical device converting electricity into compressed air's potential energy, relies on the screw air end to generate a continuous and steady airflow. The escalating demand for air compressors, as evidenced by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting an increase in the producer price index of air and gas compressors from 247.3 in 2020 to 313.3 in 2022, is a significant factor propelling the screw air end market's expansion.

The expansion of the screw-air end market is poised to receive a boost from increasing investments in industrial automation. Industrial automation involves deploying autonomous systems like robotics and computer software to enhance accuracy and flexibility in controlling machinery and processes across various industries. Developing nations such as China, India, and South Africa, undergoing rapid industrialization and urbanization, are pivotal to supporting the evolving industrial infrastructure. Notably, Gartner, Inc. predicts a 19.6% growth in the global low-code development technologies market, reaching $26.9 billion in 2023, attributing this surge to heightened adoption fueled by increased business technologists, enterprise-wide hyper-automation, and a rise in composable business initiatives.

Leading companies in the screw air end market are prioritizing the development of new technological solutions, including oil-free designs, to improve energy efficiency, lower maintenance costs, and enhance environmental sustainability in compressed air systems. Oil-free design refers to compressor technology that eliminates the need for oil, ensuring the production of clean, contaminant-free compressed air. For example, in February 2023, CompAir, a UK-based manufacturer specializing in compressed air technology, introduced the DX Series of oil-free screw compressors. This series features a modular airend with an optimized rotor profile, boosting efficiency and airflow. As a result, the design can achieve up to 8% higher flow compared to industry standards, making it suitable for a variety of applications that require high-quality compressed air.

Key players in the screw air end market are strategically investing in cutting-edge technologies, exemplified by the development of industrial rotary screw air compressors, to fortify their market positions. The industrial rotary screw compressor, characterized by the utilization of two rotating screws or rotors to generate compressed air, stands out as a notable technological solution. In October 2023, Kaishan USA, a prominent US-based manufacturer of centrifugal and industrial air compressors, introduced the KROF, a novel line of oil-free industrial rotary screw air compressors, showcasing it at the Compressed Air Best Practices (CABP) Expo 2023 and Process Expo 2023. The KROF system, meeting ISO 8573-1 Class 0 specifications, ensures high-quality, oil-free compressed air suitable for delicate applications. Employing two sequential compression stages - intercooling and aftercooling - this innovation enhances purity, meeting the stringent requirements of specific applications.

Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions based in India, made a significant move in August 2022 by completing the acquisition of LEWA GmbH and Geveke B.V. along with their respective subsidiaries. The deal, valued at $668 million (MEUR 670), is aimed at expanding Atlas Copco's presence in the compressor sector. LEWA, a Germany-based company specializing in diaphragm metering pumps, process pumps, and complete metering systems, enhances Atlas Copco's product portfolio. Meanwhile, Geveke, headquartered in the Netherlands, operates within the screw air end market, contributing to Atlas Copco's strategic growth in this segment.

Major companies operating in the screw air end market are Atlas Copco Group, Ingersoll Rand Inc., Hitachi Ltd., Kaeser Compressors Inc., Elgi Equipments Ltd., Howden UK Limited, IHI Rotating Machinery Engineering Co. Ltd., Anest Iwata Corporation, Fu Sheng Industrial Co. Ltd., Eaton Compressor & Fabrication Inc., Rotorcomp Verdichter GmbH, MAN Energy Solutions SE, Bauer Kompressoren GmbH, Boge Kompressoren Otto Boge GmbH & Co. KG, Baker Hughes a GE company, Siemens AG, Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Sullivan-Palatek Inc., VMAC Global Technology Inc., Rogers Machinery Company Inc., Gardner Denver Holdings Inc., Quincy Compressor LLC, Sullair LLC, Mattei Compressors Inc., Mitsui Seiki (U.S.A.) Inc., Hanbell Precise Machinery Co. Ltd., GHH RAND GmbH, Ceccato Aria Compressa S.r.l., Mark Compressors S.p.A., Hertz Kompressoren GmbH, Airpol Inc., ABAC S.p.A., Worthington Creyssensac S.A., Alup Kompressoren GmbH, Bolaite (Beijing) Compressor Co. Ltd., Fuda Air Compressor Co. Ltd., Kaishan Compressor Co. Ltd., Denair Compressor Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the screw air end market in 2024. The regions covered in the screw air end market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the screw air end market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A screw air end is a vital component found in screw-type compressors, encompassing rotary screw air compressor systems like rotary vane, lobe, and scroll compressors. It serves the critical function of delivering consistent and uninterrupted airflow essential for various industrial operations. These air ends offer several advantages, including low operational costs, reduced maintenance requirements, and energy efficiency, contributing to their durability and reliability even under challenging conditions.

The primary types of screw air ends include belt drives and gear drives. Belt-drive screw air ends are a type of screw-type compressor utilized in rotary screw air compressor systems, driven by a belt mechanism. They are available in different stages such as single-stage, two-stage, and multi-stage, each employing distinct technologies like stationary and portable variants. These air ends come in various capacities ranging from up to 5 hp, 5-50 hp, 50-250 hp, and above 250 hp, catering to diverse end-user industries such as oil and gas, chemical industries, energy and transmission, automotive and aerospace, mining and minerals, among others.

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The screw air end market consists of sales of oil-injected screw air ends and oil-free screw air ends. 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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