The global screw air end market size was valued at around USD 3.98 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 6.02 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period, 2023–2031. The market growth is attributed to the growing demand for energy-efficient air compressors, the rapid process of industrial automation, and the wide adoption of various air compressors across large industrial sectors.
A screw air end is the vital element or part of any screw-type compressor and is widely used in all rotary screw air compressor systems including scroll, rotary vane, and lobe or screw. The screw air end plays a crucial role in any air compressing system as it is where the actual compression of air takes place. It has two opposite screw rotors that operate in opposite directions and a thin oil film is applied against the frame that acts as a lubricant and coolant.
The screw compressor includes certain functions such as squeezing the external air and pushing the air down to the compressor chamber to produce compressed or pressurized air. The compressed air can be set to a certain pressure using various tools as per the requirements of the applications. In general, screw compressors primarily use three types of power engines using an electric motor or a diesel or gasoline-powered models as well as are used two main techniques, direct air drive and belt drive.
Screw air end is primarily designed to compress a range of other light gases including nitrogen, ammonia, and hydrocarbons, which are required for various industrial operations. It provides steady and continuous airflow, which is required in various industrial operations and plants associated with mining rigs, industrial equipment manufacturing, aerospace mining, and the oil and gas sector.
The screw offers various advantages such as energy efficiency, low operation costs, and less maintenance that often lead to high durability and reliability even in harsh conditions. Apart from industrial use, the screw is widely used for different consumer products including air conditioners, freezers, and refrigerators, which are widely used in the home or professional shops, indoor settings, and small body shops.
The global screw air end market constituted around 10% of the global air compressor market revenue in 2021. The rising use of the screw model indoors is largely influenced by high-quality assembly designs and key features such as low noise in operation and an extremely-energy efficient system.
COVID-19 Impact on Screw Air End Market
The market report finds that the COVID-19 healthcare pandemic had adversely impacted the global screw air end market due to the sharp decline in the demand for industrial air compressors for industrial use, especially in key regions including Asia Pacific. The temporary shutdown of manufacturing units across various industrial sectors and the sudden disruption in the supply chain forced the screw air end manufacturers to either delay the overall production or reschedule their projects.
The lack of availability of raw materials was a major challenge for manufacturers and the sudden halt of oil & gas exploration, mining activities, and energy consumption acted as major factors hampering the market growth during the pandemic. Nevertheless, the reopening of factories and manufacturing units due to the rapid decline in COVID-19 cases globally as well as the presence of massive rescheduling projects are opening up several opportunities for market expansion in the near future.
Screw Air End Market Dynamics
The research report presents a complete overview by providing detailed information about the current market trends, existing drivers, growth opportunities and potentials, and emerging challenges. The global screw air end market report has up-to-date insights about market scenarios that can shape the overall market performance and output during the forecast period, 2023 to 2031.
Key Trends
Rapid process of industrial automation
Rising integration and update of innovative industrial automation designs across industries is one of the major key market trends. Industries are increasingly shifting toward the automation process in their production units to lower operation costs and enhance the production level, which ultimately leads to the massive expansion in the overall business operations of organizations. With the rapid process of industrial automation, the global demand for advanced screw air end compressors such as rotary screw air compressor systems and efficient compressed air processes is gaining traction as a part of the improvement in industrial tools and equipment.
Major Drivers
Increasing market demand for energy-efficient air compressors
Massive demand for technologically-advanced screw air compressors to ensure easy processing of industrial applications especially in the manufacturing sector is a key driver of the market. The screw air end aids in generating a large volume of highly pressurized air and energy efficiency, which is required by various industries.
Energy-efficient compressors are widely used in a range of industrial applications including aerospace mining, natural gas, automotive, power plants, food & beverages, and chemicals & petrochemicals processing. Additionally, the rising demand for effective and advanced industrial tools & equipment in emerging economies of developing countries, impacted by the rapid urbanization and industrialization, further boosts the market.
Existing Restraints
Lack of skilled labor and strict environmental regulations
Screw compressors have a complex structure and require regular maintenance. The maintenance of these compressors is mainly performed by skilled technicians to ensure a proper airflow system and efficient operations. However, the lack of availability of skilled labor to meet the demand from industries worldwide acts as a key restraining factor that can hamper the market growth during the projected period. Moreover, the stringent regulations associated with the quality requirements & environmental concerns pose a major threat to the market growth.
Emerging Opportunities
Massive R&D programs for energy-efficiency production methods
With the help of various government initiatives, screw air end manufacturers are widely engaged in R&D activities focusing to develop several innovative technologies and air compressing methods to ensure highly-efficient energy production. These market players are gradually introducing eco-friendly products that offer easy-to-use and high-performance compressing techniques, which are increasingly adopted across various industrial applications, mainly food & beverage packing and automotive assembly. The rising shift toward the use of eco-friendly screw air end compressors from conventional equipment is likely to offer several lucrative growth opportunities for the market in the coming years.
Scope of Screw Air End Market Report
The report on the global screw air end market includes an assessment of the market trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
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Report Title
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Screw Air End Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2016–2021
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Forecast Period
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2023–2031
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Segmentation
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Capacities (Up to 5HP, 5HP to 25HP, 25HP to 50HP, 50HP to 150HP, 150HP to 300HP, and 300HP to 500HP), Types (Direct Drive and Belt Drive), Driver Types (Gas Driven, Liquid Driven, and Electric), Technology (Stationary [Oil Lubricated and Oil-free] and Portable [Oil Lubricated and Oil-free]), Stages (Single-stage, Two-stage, and Multi-stage), and End-users (Energy & Transmission, Mining & Minerals, Oil & Gas Industry, Chemical Industry, Manufacturing Industry, and Automotive & Aerospace)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Hitachi, Ltd.; KAESER KOMPRESSOREN; Atlas Copco; IHI Rotating Machinery Engineering Co., Ltd.; Ingersoll Rand; Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.; ELGi; ANEST IWATA Corporation; Fusheng Co., Ltd.; ROTORCOMP VERDICHTER GmbH; and Eaton Compressor & Fabrication
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Screw Air End Market Segment Insights
The 50HP to 150HP segment to expand at a significant growth rate
Based on capacities, the global screw air end market is divided into Up to 5HP, 5HP to 25HP, 25HP to 50HP, 50HP to 150HP, 150HP to 300HP, and 300HP to 500HP.
The 50HP to 150HP segment constituted a key market share in 2021 and is expected to expand at a significant growth rate during the projected period due to the wide adoption of the horsepower (HP) type in screw air compressors, used in various applications in both medium and large industries. The three-phase 100HP is one of the most commonly used screw compressors that have a wide application even in heavy industrial sectors.
The 100HP has a range of capacity of airflow of around 400-1000 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and the wide adoption of the 50HP-150HP range is due to several advantages such as low space consumption, energy efficiency, low maintenance, durability, and suitable for hot climate conditions.
High suitability for indoor use drives the belt drive segment
In terms of types, the global market is bifurcated into direct drive and belt drive.
The belt drive segment is projected to account for a major market share in the coming years owing to the rising use of air compressors indoors, in-home or professional shops, and in small shops. Belt drive compressors usually operate using a belt connecting the motor to the air pump and the amount of air pressure and speed is largely dependent upon the size of the pulley used.
One key advantage of the belt drive air compressor is that it produces less noise, if the belt is properly lubricated, and changing a belt requires less expertise. The rising market demand for belt drive compressors is widely influenced by key factors including easy-to-use, flexibility in use, and quiet operation. However, it needs constant replacements of the belt due to wear and tear factors and to ensure effective functioning.
The direct drive segment is expected to register a steady growth rate during the projected period due to the wide adoption of the drive model in various industrial settings. Unlike belt drive, the direct model offers energy efficiency and has fewer moving components and easy maintenance. It has less chance of wear and tear but produces more noise, which is not suitable for indoor use.
Less maintenance and quiet operations boost the electric segment
On the basis of driver types, the global screw air end market is segmented into gas driven, liquid driven, and electric.
The electric segment is a fast-growing driver type of air compressor that has huge growth prospects in the coming years. The sizeable segment growth is attributed to the increasing market demand for electric-based drive systems owing to its advantages such as less maintenance, superior air quality, and energy-saving controls. The electric-based drive system is primarily equipped with an inlet valve, electronic water drains, inlet oil filters, and an electrical cubicle cooling booster that offer efficient power transmission and user-friendly power sources. Unlike gasoline-powered models, electric types have compact air station that offers quiet operation and enables full load operation. As a result, the electric drive system is extensively used indoors.
Stationary segment to register a significant growth rate
In terms of technology, the market is bifurcated into stationary and portable. The stationary segment and portable segment each has sub-segments namely, oil-lubricated and oil-free.
The stationary compressors segment held a dominant market share in 2021 and is projected to surpass over USD 2 billion by the end of 2030 owing to the rising adoption of fixed air compressors across various industrial sectors. The growth of the stationary compressors segment is attributed to its key advantageous features such as easier upgrade of air filters and changing lubrication as compared to portable compressors.
Stationary compressors are designed to offer large air storage and have bigger tanker sizes, which are widely suitable for use in professional shops and households. The compressors can produce large power sources, which are extensively required in heavy industrial sectors including automotive, oil & gas, food & beverage, and manufacturing industries. With the rising influence of industrialization and urbanization, especially in developing countries; the overall demand for stationary air compressing models is increasing significantly impacted by the rapid growth of various manufacturing plants in these countries.
Energy efficiency and low operation costs drive the two-stage segment
Based on stages, the global screw air end market is categorized as single-stage, two-stage, and multi-stage.
The two-stage segment held a major market share in 2021 and is anticipated to expand at a steady growth rate during the forecast period owing to its improved energy efficiency and low operation costs. A two-stage air compressor is primarily designed to produce better power and efficiency as it compresses the pressurized air for a second time and performs effective air compression to a given pressure level. The inter-cooling system in two-stage delivers high compressors’ air flow rate, which is measured in CFM that results in effective cooling and has less chance of overheating in the air-cooling system. As compared to single-stage models, two-stage compressors offer high energy efficiency, durability in operation, and high air quality that have a wide range of applications across industries.
The multi-stage segment has enormous growth potential and is likely to account for a large key share of the market in the coming years owing to the rising demand for high-performance compressors and effective energy for heavy industries. Multi-stage compressors work by using two or more piston cylinders that allow pressurized air to undergo multiple stages of compression.
The compressors have an excellent capacity for air cooling that helps in reducing the heat, accumulated during the compression process passed from one cylinder to others. As compared to other options, multi-stage compressors are heavier and have a larger volume of air tank that can produce a large volume of energy sources. The multi-stage compressors are widely employed for high-pressure applications across industries including energy & transmission, aerospace mining, oil & gas industry, chemical industry, manufacturing industry, and automotive & aerospace.
Oil & gas segment to register a considerable CAGR
On the basis of end-users, the global market is segregated into energy & transmission, mining & minerals, oil & gas industry, chemical industry, manufacturing industry, and automotive & aerospace.
The oil & gas segment accounted for a sizeable market value in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 440 million by the end of 2030 owing to the increasing demand for the wide use of screw air end compressors across heavy industrial sectors. The segment growth is attributed to the wide adoption of screw-air end compressors in the oil and gas sector and the rising demand for petrochemical products such as gas, crude oil, and fuel-rich minerals.
As several reports estimated, the global consumption of petroleum is around 95 million barrels every day. Screw compressors are widely used in various oil drilling equipment as air and gas compressors for both offshore and onshore oil rigs. A range of compressors including both centrifugal and reciprocating air compressors are used as a gas re-injection agent in the oil field to provide high pressure to the targeted oil reservoir and facilitate high recovery of crude oil and minerals. Moreover, screw air end compressors have additional applications in the oil & gas industry ranging from vapor and gas recovery to fuel gas processing.
The food & beverage segment is expected to register a significant growth rate during the projected period owing to the wide adoption of the air system in various applications such as packaging, cooling, and food processing. Moreover, the massive R&D programs and deployment of advanced technologies in food processing and beverage packing activities are likely to drive the segment growth considerably.
Asia Pacific to dominate the market
In terms of regions, the global screw air end market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa.
Asia Pacific constituted a dominant market share in 2021 and the trend is expected to continue during the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for high-end air systems from various industrial sectors in the region. The regional market growth is primarily attributed to the rising spending on oil & gas explorations, increasing energy consumption, and wide engagement in mining & minerals activities.
Moreover, the rapid development of automotive manufacturing plants and growing foreign direct investment in the well-established chemical market, especially in China and India further propel the market in Asia Pacific. With the increasing demand for industrial automation, India has emerged as a major market destination and the market value in India is likely to reach USD 390 million by the end of 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period, 2020 to 2030. The market growth in the region is largely influenced by the rapid process of industrialization and urbanization, which require the rising consumption of energy across manufacturing sectors.
North America accounted for a key market value in 2021 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period due to the wide use of advanced industrial tools for various economical sectors. The wide acceptance of screw end compressors among industries in the region is widely influenced by the rising number of oil & gas exploration and mining activities.
Moreover, the increasing demand for repairing services for high-end screw air compressors from several industries, especially those based in the US further boosts the regional market growth. With the growing market demand for screw air end maintenance and increasing high sales potential, the US market size is expected to reach a valuation of USD 620 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 3.2% during the forecast period.
Segments
The global screw air end market has been segmented on the basis of
Capacities
- Up to 5HP
- 5HP to 25HP
- 25HP to 50HP
- 50HP to 150HP
- 150HP to 300HP
- 300HP to 500HP
Types
Driver Types
- Gas Driven
- Liquid Driven
- Electric
Technology
Stages
- Single-stage
- Two-stage
- Multi-stage
End-users
- Energy & Transmission
- Mining & Minerals
- Oil & Gas Industry
- Chemical Industry
- Manufacturing Industry
- Automotive & Aerospace
Regions
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the global screw air end market are Hitachi, Ltd.; KAESER KOMPRESSOREN; Atlas Copco; IHI Rotating Machinery Engineering Co., Ltd.; Ingersoll Rand; Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.; ELGi; ANEST IWATA Corporation; Fusheng Co., Ltd.; ROTORCOMP VERDICHTER GmbH; and Eaton Compressor & Fabrication.
The target audiences of the market include screw compressor manufacturers, dealers, and suppliers; petroleum companies; energy and power companies; government and research organizations; and others. Screw air end manufacturers are actively engaged in the development of new technologies to enhance the functioning of oil-lubricated compressors and the expansion of electric compressors considering environmental safety. Hitachi, Ltd.; KAESER KOMPRESSOREN; Atlas Copco; IHI Rotating Machinery Engineering Co., Ltd.; and Ingersoll Rand are leading market players having a major share in the market.
Some of these major companies have adopted various business development strategies including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and collaboration, product launches, and production capacity expansion to expand their consumer base and enhance their market share.
For instance,
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An India-based major air compressor manufacturer, ELGi introduced its two new ranges of air compressors at the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Center, Gothenburg, Sweden, held from 31 May – 3 June 2022. ELGi AB 11 – 22kW was one of the key products launched during the summit that added additional features to the AB-Series range of oil-free screw compressors. The product was designed to provide various air solutions that were suitable to use in various industrial sectors including manufacturing, metal, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical & dairy industries.
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On March 14, 2022, a Sweden-based industrial tools & equipment manufacturer, Atlas Copco acquired a Germany-based manufacturer of pumps and systems for fluid metering, LEWA GmbH and its subsidiaries as well as Geveke B.V. As a part of the acquisition deal, a primary Power and Flow division base would be established within Atlas Copco’s Power Technique Business Area and some minor units in the Service division within the Compressor Technique Business Area.
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