The Screw Compressor market is estimated to reach USD 16.30 billion by 2030 from an estimated value of USD 12.74 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period. The ever-increasing energy consumption, rising demand for energy-efficient solutions, growing manufacturing industries, and rapid industrialization in emerging economies are the major driving factors for the Screw Compressor market.
Note: The tiers of the companies are defined based on their total revenues as of 2022. Tier 1: More Than USD 1 billion, Tier 2: From USD 500 million to USD 1 billion, and Tier 3: Less Than USD 500 million.
The Screw Compressor market is dominated by a few major players that have a wide regional presence. The leading players in the Screw Compressor market are Atlas Copco (Sweden), Ingersoll Rand (US), Hitachi, Ltd. (Japan), and Elgi Equipments Limited (India).
Oil Injected: The largest segment of the Screw Compressor market, by type.
By type, the Screw Compressor market was segmented into two categories: oil-injected and oil-free screw compressors. The segment, oil injected, is expected to capture the largest share of the market by type. The oil used in the oil-injected screw compressors not only lubricates the moving components, lowering friction and wear, but also enhances operational life, making them extremely reliable in continuous and high-demand applications. Their applicability across industries such as food and beverage, chemicals and petrochemicals, automotive, oil and gas, and food and beverage further fuels demand.Chemicals and Petrochemicals segment is expected to emerge as the largest segment by end-user.
Based on end-user, the Screw Compressor market has been segmented into Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Food & Beverage, Mining & Metals, Oil & Gas, Automotive, Medical & Pharmaceutical, and others. The chemicals and petrochemicals segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period because of growing applications and increased usage of screw compressors in this sector, which are energy-efficient, and provide excellence in reliability.51 to 250 HP segment is expected to emerge as the second largest segment based on capacity
By power rating, the Screw Compressor market has been segmented into Up to 50 HP, 51 to 250 HP, Above 250 HP. The 51 to 250 segment is expected to be the second largest during the forecast period. These compressors are widely used in various sectors, such as food and beverage, automotive, oil and gas, and medical & pharmaceuticals, because they provide reliable compressed air for moderate to high-volume applications.North America is expected to be the second fastest region in the Screw Compressor market.
North America is expected to be the second-fastest region in the Screw Compressor market between 2025-2030. The North American market consists of the US, Canada, and Mexico. Demand for Screw Compressor in North America is driven by the industries such as automotive, oil & gas, chemicals & petrochemicals, medical and pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage, which heavily rely on compressed air for a wide range of operations, creating a consistent demand for screw compressors.Breakdown of Primaries:
In-depth interviews have been conducted with various key industry participants, subject-matter experts, C-level executives of key market players, and industry consultants, among other experts, to obtain and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information, as well as to assess future market prospects. The distribution of primary interviews is as follows:- By Company Type: Tier 1 - 45%, Tier 2 - 30%, and Tier 3 - 25%
- By Designation: C-Level - 30%, Director Levels - 20%, and Others - 50%
- By Region: North America - 18%, Europe - 10%, Asia Pacific - 60%, the Middle East & Africa - 8%, and South America - 4%
Note: The tiers of the companies are defined based on their total revenues as of 2022. Tier 1: More Than USD 1 billion, Tier 2: From USD 500 million to USD 1 billion, and Tier 3: Less Than USD 500 million.
The Screw Compressor market is dominated by a few major players that have a wide regional presence. The leading players in the Screw Compressor market are Atlas Copco (Sweden), Ingersoll Rand (US), Hitachi, Ltd. (Japan), and Elgi Equipments Limited (India).
Research Coverage:
The report defines, describes, and forecasts the Screw Compressor market, by type, by capacity, by power source, by technology, by stage, by end user for various regions. It also offers a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market. The report provides a comprehensive review of the major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. It also covers various important aspects of the market. These include an analysis of the competitive landscape, market dynamics, market estimates in terms of value, and future trends in the Screw Compressor market.Key Benefits of Buying the Report
- The Screw Compressor market is driven by factors such as increasing demand for energy-efficient solutions and rapid industrialization in emerging economies. Fluctuating raw material prices and stringent regulatory standards restrain growth in the Screw Compressor market. Opportunities include a growing demand for oil-free compressors in the oil & gas, chemicals, and petrochemicals industries. Few challenges this market faces are issues with shortages of components and their supply chains.
- Product Development/ Innovation: Other such developments, like the modern oil-free screw compressors with advanced cooling systems, represent one of the key trends in the development of Screw compressors. Modern oil-free screw compressors are designed with advanced cooling systems, energy recovery features, and Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) to optimize energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprints.
- Market Development: Incorporation of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in screw compressors is emerging as a prominent trend. IoT-supported compressors support real-time monitoring of performance data like temperature, pressure, power consumption, and operational status. This facilitates predictive maintenance, reduces downtime, and enhances overall efficiency.
- Market Diversification: Atlas Copco acquired Maziak Compressor Services Ltd. (UK), a distributor of air compressors, nitrogen generators, process cooling equipment, and related services and support. This acquisition will become part of the Service division within Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique Business Area.
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players like Atlas Copco (Sweden), Ingersoll Rand (US), Hitachi, Ltd. (Japan), Elgi Equipments Limited (Inida) among others in the Screw Compressor market.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
2 Research Methodology
4 Premium Insights
5 Market Overview
6 Screw Compressor Market, by Type
7 Screw Compressor Market, by Technology
8 Screw Compressor Market, by Capacity
9 Screw Compressor Market, by Stage
10 Screw Compressor Market, by Power Source
11 Screw Compressor Market, by End-user
12 Screw Compressor Market, by Region
13 Competitive Landscape
14 Company Profiles
15 Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
Companies Mentioned
- Atlas Copco
- Ingersoll Rand
- Hitachi, Ltd.
- Kobelco Compressors Corporation
- Chart Industries
- Doosan Bobcat
- Elgi
- Kirloskar
- Man Energy Solutions
- Fusheng Co. Ltd.
- Sollant
- Boge
- Bauer Comp Holding GmbH
- Ghs Vina
- Prs Compressors
- Mega Air
- Parth Air Compressor
- Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH
- Indo-Air Compressors Pvt. Ltd.
- Remeza
- Saimona Compressed Air
- Coaire, Inc.
- Sungshin Compressor Co. Ltd.
- Kaeser Kompressoren
- Hubei Teweite Power Technology Co. Ltd.
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 278 |
Published | March 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2030 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 12.74 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 16.3 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.0% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 25 |