Screw Air End Market Report 2026

The screw air end market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.28 billion in 2025 to $4.5 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing use of rotary screw compressors in manufacturing, rising deployment in oil and gas exploration, increased adoption in mining and mineral processing, expanded industrial automation usage, historical preference for durable energy-efficient compressors.

The screw air end market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.51 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for smart industry air systems, expansion of energy-efficient compressor technologies, increased focus on low-maintenance high-durability systems, growth in large-scale industrial automation, increased adoption in high-capacity operations. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of intelligent compressor manufacturing systems, advancement of energy-efficient industrial air solutions, integration of smart monitoring technologies, development of automated industrial airflow systems, expansion of digitally managed compressed air infrastructure.

The rising industrialization is expected to drive the growth of the screw air end market going forward. Industrialization refers to the transformation of an economy from primarily agricultural to one centered on the manufacturing of goods, supported by advancements in industries, infrastructure, and technology. Industrialization is increasing due to the growing need for mass production driven by expanding global populations and rapid urbanization. Screw air ends are essential in industrial operations, providing a continuous, reliable, and energy-efficient source of compressed air that powers machinery, tools, and automated systems across manufacturing processes. For example, in December 2024, according to Trading Economics, a U.S.-based platform offering economic data and market forecasts, Saudi Arabia’s industrial production rose by 5% year-on-year in October 2024, following a revised 0.4% increase in September. Therefore, the rise in industrialization is fueling the growth of the screw air end market.

Major companies in the screw air end market are developing new technological solutions, such as industrial rotary screw air compressors, to strengthen their competitive position. A rotary screw compressor is a type of air compressor that produces compressed air using two rotating screws, also known as rotors. For instance, in October 2023, Kaishan USA, a U.S.-based manufacturer of centrifugal and industrial air compressors, introduced the KROF, a new line of oil-free industrial rotary screw air compressors, at the Compressed Air Best Practices (CABP) Expo 2023 and Process Expo 2023. The KROF offers a high-quality, oil-free compressed air system that meets ISO 8573-1 Class 0 standards. It provides air suitable for sensitive applications where purity is essential by utilizing two sequential compression stages - intercooling and aftercooling.

In March 2025, Atlas Copco Group, a Sweden-based provider of compressed air, vacuum, and industrial gas equipment, acquired Kyungwon Machinery Industry Co., Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aims to enhance Atlas Copco’s screw-air-end and compressor technology portfolio by integrating Kyungwon’s advanced screw compressor and air-treatment solutions, strengthening the company’s technological capabilities and industrial product offerings. Kyungwon Machinery Industry Co., Ltd. is a South Korea-based supplier of oil-injected and oil-free screw air compressors, as well as oil-free scroll compressors for industrial applications.

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 (GE), 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., Chicago Pneumatic, CompAir, Rolair Systems, Champion Pneumatic, FPZ S.p.A., Atmos Compressors, Kobelco (Kobe Steel Group)

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have raised the cost of key metals, bearings, precision gears, and rotor materials used in screw air ends, leading to higher manufacturing and procurement expenses for industrial sectors in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. Import restrictions also affect availability of specialty alloys and machining components, delaying production of high-performance units. However, tariffs are encouraging the localization of air-end manufacturing and stimulating development of energy-efficient, cost-optimized screw air end designs built from regionally sourced materials.

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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.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the screw air end market in 2025. The regions covered in the screw air end market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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