Automotive AC Compressor Market Report 2026

The automotive ac compressor market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $9.2 billion in 2025 to $9.59 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to passenger comfort demand, growth of vehicle air conditioning, adoption of belt-driven compressors, global vehicle production, climate control expectations.

The automotive ac compressor market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.41 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle thermal management, stricter refrigerant regulations, energy-efficient hvac demand, integration with battery cooling, electric compressor adoption. Major trends in the forecast period include shift toward electric compressors, adoption of low-gwp refrigerants, compact and lightweight compressor designs, integration with thermal management systems, growth in ev cooling needs.

The rising automotive production is expected to drive the growth of the automotive AC compressor market in the coming years. Automotive production refers to the manufacturing process of vehicles, including the assembly of various components and systems to produce a finished automobile. Automotive AC compressors are used to compress and circulate refrigerant gases within vehicle air conditioning systems. Consequently, the increase in automotive production is expected to boost demand for automotive AC compressors. For instance, in December 2023, according to CEIC Data, a China-based data and analytics provider, motor vehicle production in the United States reached 10,611,555 units, up from 10,052,958 units in December 2022. Therefore, the growth in automotive production is driving demand in the automotive AC compressor market.

Key companies in the automotive AC compressor market are emphasizing collaborations and partnerships to deliver reliable solutions to customers. Strategic partnerships involve structured affiliations between two or more commercial enterprises, typically formalized through business agreements or contracts. For instance, in April 2023, Liebherr Group, a Switzerland-based manufacturer of construction machinery, partnered with ZF Friedrichshafen AG to develop high-speed air compressors for medium-sized, heavy-duty, and long-haul hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The collaboration leverages the expertise of both companies in air-bearing technology and high-speed turbomachinery to create next-generation compressors. ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a Germany-based manufacturer of automotive parts and components.

In March 2023, Danfoss, a Denmark-based engineering firm, acquired BOCK GmbH for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition supports Danfoss's dedication to sustainability and enhances its technological capabilities in climate solutions. BOCK GmbH is a Germany-based manufacturer that specializes in high-quality compressors used in refrigeration and air conditioning applications.

Major companies operating in the automotive ac compressor market report include Continental AG, Toyota Industries Corporation, Hanon Systems Co. Ltd., Calsonic Kansei Corporation, Subros Limited, DENSO Corporation, MAHLE GmbH, Keihin Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbH, BorgWarner Inc., Michigan Automotive Compressor Inc., Yantai Shougang DENSO Co. Ltd., Zhejiang Santian A/C Compressor Co. Ltd., Nissens Kølerfabrik A/S, Automotive Thermal Systems Co. Ltd., SANDEN Corporation, Aotecar New Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Valeo Clutch Private Limited, Behr Hella Service GmbH, Delphi Technologies Inc., Hitachi Automotive Systems, Panasonic Corporation.

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

The automotive AC compressor market consists of sales of reciprocating compressors, rotary vane compressors, scroll compressors, screw compressors and centrifugal compressors. 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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