Screw Compressor Market by Type (Oil-injected, Oil-free), Technology (Stationary, Portable), Stage (Single, Multi), Capacity (upto 50 HP, 51 to 250 HP, above 250 HP), Power Source, End User, and Region - Global Forecast to 2030
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.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2021-2030
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD)
Segments
By Type, By Stage, By Technology, By Power Source,By Capacity, By End User, By Region
Regions covered
Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, South America, Middle East & Africa
"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: Others include product engineers, product specialists, and engineering leads.
Note: The tiers of the companies are defined based on their total revenues as of 2022. Tier 1: > USD 1 billion, Tier 2: From USD 500 million to USD 1 billion, and Tier 3: < 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
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.4 UNIT CONSIDERED
1.5 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.6 LIMITATIONS
1.7 STAKEHOLDERS
1.8 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.1.2 List of key secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 Key industry insights
2.1.2.3 List of primary interview participants
2.1.2.4 Breakdown of primary
2.2 MARKET BREAKDOWN AND DATA TRIANGULATION
2.3 MARKET SCOPE
2.4 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.4.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.4.1.1 Demand-side analysis
2.4.1.2 Regional analysis
2.4.1.3 Country-level analysis
2.4.1.4 Demand-side assumptions
2.4.1.5 Demand-side calculations
2.4.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.4.3 SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.4.3.1 Supply-side assumptions
2.4.3.2 Supply-side calculations
2.4.4 FORECAST ASSUMPTIONS
2.5 RISK ANALYSIS
2.6 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.7 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET
4.2 SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET, BY REGION
4.3 SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET IN ASIA PACIFIC, BY TYPE AND COUNTRY
4.4 SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET, BY TYPE
4.5 SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
4.6 SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET, BY POWER SOURCE
4.7 SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET, BY CAPACITY
4.8 SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET, BY STAGE
4.9 SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET, BY END USER
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Strong focus of businesses on achieving sustainability goals and long-term energy savings
5.2.1.2 Surging demand for energy-efficient solutions due to stringent regulations
5.2.1.3 Rapid industrialization in emerging economies and thriving manufacturing sector globally
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 High installation and ownership costs
5.2.2.2 Fluctuating prices of raw materials
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Growing demand for oil-free compressors in oil & gas and chemicals & petrochemical sectors
5.2.3.2 Industrial automation and smart manufacturing
5.2.3.3 Increasing investments in infrastructure development and clean energy projects
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Rising cost of sustainability and regulatory compliance in screw compressors
5.3 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.4 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.5 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.6 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.6.1 SEP ENHANCES EFFICIENCY WITH HITACHI OIL-FREE SCREW COMPRESSORS
5.7 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.7.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.7.1.1 Advanced cooling technologies
5.7.1.2 IOT-based monitoring systems
5.7.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.7.2.1 Variable frequency drivers
5.8 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.8.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE OF SCREW COMPRESSORS OFFERED BY MAJOR PLAYERS, BY TYPE, 2024
5.8.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF SCREW COMPRESSORS OFFERED BY KEY PLAYERS, BY TYPE, 2022-2024
5.8.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF SCREW COMPRESSORS, BY REGION, 2021-2024
5.9 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.9.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 8414)
5.9.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 8414)
5.10 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.11 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2025
5.12 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO, 2024
5.13 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.13.1 TARIFF ANALYSIS
5.13.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.14 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.14.1 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.14.2 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.14.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.14.4 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.14.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.15 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.15.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.15.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.16 IMPACT OF GENERATIVE AI/AI ON SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET
5.16.1 USE CASES OF GENERATIVE AI/AI IN SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET
5.16.2 IMPACT OF GENERATIVE AI/AI ON KEY END USERS, BY REGION
5.17 GLOBAL MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.17.1 INTRODUCTION
5.17.2 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST
5.17.3 IMPACT OF INFLATION ON SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET
6 SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET, BY TYPE
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 OIL-FREE
6.2.1 EXCELLENCE IN PREVENTING CONTAMINATION AND PROVIDING CLEAN, HIGH-PURITY AIR TO ACCELERATE DEMAND
6.3 OIL-INJECTED
6.3.1 STRONG FOCUS OF INDUSTRY PLAYERS ON MINIMIZING COSTLY DOWNTIME TO DRIVE ADOPTION
7 SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 STATIONARY
7.2.1 SURGING DEMAND FROM FOOD & BEVERAGES, CHEMICALS, AND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES TO ACCELERATE MARKET GROWTH
7.3 PORTABLE 100 7.3.1 INCREASING DEPLOYMENT IN CONSTRUCTION SITES FOR TEMPORARY APPLICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE WORK TO SUPPORT MARKET GROWTH
8 SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET, BY CAPACITY
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 UP TO 50 HP
8.2.1 COMPACT SIZE, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, LOW MAINTENANCE LEVELS, AND MULTIFUNCTIONALITY FEATURES TO DRIVE ADOPTION
8.3 51-250 HP
8.3.1 CONSTANT DEMAND FROM CHEMICALS INDUSTRY TO SUPPORT MARKET GROWTH
8.4 ABOVE 250 HP
8.4.1 SURGING DEMAND FOR HVAC SYSTEMS TO FUEL SEGMENTAL GROWTH
9 SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET, BY STAGE
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 SINGLE-STAGE
9.2.1 GROWING DEMAND FROM SMALL-SCALE FIRMS FOR LOW-PRESSURE APPLICATIONS TO FUEL SEGMENTAL GROWTH
9.3 MULTI-STAGE
9.3.1 ELEVATING ADOPTION IN HIGH-PRESSURE AND ENERGY-INTENSIVE APPLICATIONS TO FOSTER SEGMENTAL GROWTH
10 SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET, BY POWER SOURCE
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 ELECTRIC
10.2.1 LOW MAINTENANCE AND QUIET OPERATIONS TO BOOST ADOPTION IN INDOOR APPLICATIONS
10.3 DIESEL- AND GAS-POWERED
10.3.1 ABILITY TO OPERATE UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS TO DRIVE IMPLEMENTATION IN CONSTRUCTION SITES
11 SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET, BY END USER
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 CHEMICALS & PETROCHEMICALS
11.2.1 INCREASING INVESTMENTS IN PETROCHEMICAL AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTION TO FUEL DEMAND
11.3 FOOD & BEVERAGES
11.3.1 GROWING FOCUS ON MAINTAINING PRODUCT SAFETY AND QUALITY TO DRIVE MARKET
11.4 MINING & METALS
11.4.1 STRONG EMPHASIS ON INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY AND IMPROVING PROFIT MARGINS TO SPIKE DEMAND
11.5 OIL & GAS
11.5.1 RISING USE IN UPSTREAM AND MIDSTREAM STAGES TO FOSTER MARKET GROWTH
11.6 AUTOMOTIVE
11.6.1 INCREASING ADOPTION OF AUTOMATION SYSTEMS BY AUTOMAKERS TO CONTRIBUTE TO MARKET GROWTH
11.7 MEDICAL & PHARMACEUTICALS
11.7.1 STRINGENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS TO MITIGATE CONTAMINATION RISKS TO FUEL DEMAND
11.8 OTHERS
12 SCREW COMPRESSOR MARKET, BY REGION
12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 ASIA PACIFIC
12.2.1 CHINA
12.2.1.1 Rapid industrialization and expansion of natural gas infrastructure to drive market
12.2.2 JAPAN
12.2.2.1 Significant focus on LNG storage expansion and decarbonization initiatives to boost demand
12.2.3 INDIA
12.2.3.1 Thriving manufacturing and chemicals industry to support market growth
12.2.4 AUSTRALIA
12.2.4.1 Booming mining & metals industry to contribute to market growth
12.2.5 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
12.3 EUROPE
12.3.1 GERMANY
12.3.1.1 Substantial investment in grid expansion and water & wastewater treatment projects to support market growth
12.3.2 UK
12.3.2.1 Rising investment in battery technology to drive market
12.3.3 FRANCE
12.3.3.1 Strong emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability to fuel market growth
12.3.4 SPAIN
12.3.4.1 Increasing investments in renewable hydrogen products to foster market growth
12.3.5 REST OF EUROPE
12.4 NORTH AMERICA
12.4.1 US
12.4.1.1 Surging demand from automotive and chemicals & petrochemicals industries to drive market
12.4.2 CANADA
12.4.2.1 Increasing focus on modernizing electricity grid to boost demand
12.4.3 MEXICO
12.4.3.1 Expansion of automotive manufacturing to create lucrative opportunities
12.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
12.5.1 GCC
12.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
12.5.1.1.1 Investments in infrastructure development projects to create opportunities for market players
12.5.1.2 UAE
12.5.1.2.1 Presence of natural gas reserves and active oil and gas projects to support market growth
12.5.1.3 Rest of GCC
12.5.2 SOUTH AFRICA
12.5.2.1 Government initiatives promoting industrialization and enhancing domestic production capabilities to drive market
12.5.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
12.6 SOUTH AMERICA
12.6.1 BRAZIL
12.6.1.1 Increasing FDIs in oil & gas and energy landscape to support market growth
12.6.2 ARGENTINA
12.6.2.1 Significant focus on enhancing domestic gas production to fuel demand
12.6.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
13 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
13.1 OVERVIEW
13.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2020-2025
13.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2019-2023
13.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2024
13.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS, 2025
13.6 BRAND COMPARISON
13.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
13.7.1 STARS
13.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
13.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
13.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
13.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
13.7.5.1 Company footprint
13.7.5.2 Region footprint
13.7.5.3 Type footprint
13.7.5.4 Stage footprint
13.7.5.5 Technology footprint
13.7.5.6 Power source footprint
13.7.5.7 Capacity footprint
13.7.5.8 End user footprint
13.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024