Oil Free Air Compressor Market Report 2026

The oil free air compressor market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $15.18 billion in 2025 to $15.84 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in food processing industry, expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturing, demand for clean production environments, industrial automation growth, safety compliance standards.

The oil free air compressor market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $18.55 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter air quality regulations, expansion of electronics manufacturing, demand for energy efficient equipment, growth in medical device production, smart factory development. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for contamination free compressed air, increasing adoption in food and beverage industry, growth in pharmaceutical grade air applications, expansion of energy efficient compressor systems, rising use in semiconductor manufacturing.

The upward trajectory of the automotive industry is poised to drive the expansion of the oil-free air compressor market. The automotive industry encompasses various activities, organizations, and businesses engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. This industry is witnessing growth fueled by increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and the integration of autonomous driving features. Oil-free air compressors play a pivotal role in ensuring the dependability, performance, and safety of numerous automotive applications, including painting and surface finishing, brake testing, and tire inflation. For example, reports from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) in June 2023 revealed a notable surge in passenger car sales in the UK, rising by 25.8% from 2022 to 2023, underscoring the catalyst behind the oil-free air compressor market's growth.

Key players in the oil-free air compressor market are channeling their efforts towards developing advanced products, such as industrial oil-free rotary screw air compressors, to bolster their revenues. Industrial oil-free rotary screw air compressors operate without the use of oil for lubrication, utilizing intermeshing rotors to compress air between them. For instance, Kaishan USA launched the KROF series in November 2023, featuring two-stage oil-free rotary screw air compressors that produce high-quality, ISO 8573-1 Class 0 oil-free compressed air. Employing two successive compression stages, intercooling, and aftercooling, the KROF series ensures the delivery of pristine air suitable for sensitive applications where purity is imperative.

In January 2024, Atlas Copco finalized the acquisition of Hycomp, marking a strategic move to enhance the Atlas Copco Group and integrate Hycomp's technology into the Professional Air division of the Compressor Technique business area. Hycomp, renowned for its specialization in designing, producing, selling, and servicing high-pressure oil-free compressors, aligns seamlessly with Atlas Copco's objectives, strengthening its position in the oil-free air compressor market and expanding its product portfolio to cater to diverse customer needs.

Major companies operating in the oil free air compressor market are Mitsui Co. Ltd, Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. Ltd, Fusheng Precision Co. Ltd, Atlas Copco Group, General Electric Company, Ingersoll Rand plc, CIASONS Industrial Inc, Doosan Portable Power, Aerzener Maschinenfabrik, ELGI Equipments Ltd, Sullair LLC, Cook Compression, Sundyne Corp, Medo U.S.A Beverages Pvt. Ltd, Kaeser Kompressoren SE, BAUER Engineering India Pvt. Ltd, FS Elliott Co. LLC, Sullivan-Palatek Inc, Hanwha Techwin Co. Ltd, Tamturbo Oyj, Kobelco Construction Machinery Co. Ltd, AireTex Compressors LLC, Rolair Systems, Nanjing Compressor Co. Ltd, Zen Air Tech Private Limited, Frank Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the oil free air compressor market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the oil free air compressor market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the oil free air compressor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The oil free air compressor market consists of sales of air filters, air receivers, filter cartridges, valves, switches, and others. 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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