Compressed Air Treatment Market Size, Share and COVID Impact Analysis, By Product (Filters, Dryers, Aftercooler, and Others), By Application (Plant Air, Instrument Air, Process Air, and Breathing Air), By End User (Chemical, Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2026-2034

The global compressed air treatment market size was valued at USD 10.16 billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow from USD 10.81 billion in 2026 to USD 17.75 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.39% during the forecast period.

Compressed air treatment equipment is a method that dehumidifies and cleans air prior to it entering the air compressor. This system helps in removing particles and lowering the dew point that potentially impacts the air compressor. Compressed air treatment involves air dryers, filters, and aftercoolers. It has components such as an air cooler, filter, air receiver tank, distribution system, and condensate trap. It is widely used in paint sprays, conveyor systems, robotic arms, jackhammers, drills, and nitrogen generation. Benefits associated with compressed air treatment has compact, improving operation productivity, and reducing rust & corrosion. It finds applications in end-user industries such as chemical, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, automotive, aerospace, and food & beverages, and others.

An increase in demand for clean air and dry compressed air to provide a good life for compressor devices, and pneumatic devices. A rise in the use of precision engineering machines, and an increase in manufacturing competency to enhance productivity. In addition, the rise in efficiency and effectiveness of machinery, and production facilities, drives the compressor air treatment market growth. A rise in the geriatric population globally, which in turn, increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases such as asthma, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders. This is expected to rise in demand for compressed air treatment equipment for healthcare sectors, fuels the growth of the market.

However, high installation costs required for compressed air treatment equipment are the restraints for the growth of the global compressed air treatment market. Furthermore, the rise in the adoption of compressed air treatment equipment to improve the efficiency of air compressors, which lowers their maintenance cost, is projected to provide lucrative opportunities for the growth of the global compressed air treatment market.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Compressed Air Treatment Market

Owing to the coronavirus outbreak, halted in logistics and manufacturing activities globally, which in turn, results in the disruption of the supply chain, and raw materials. Furthermore, the spread of COVID-19 has influenced negatively the growth of the compressed air treatment market. Major demand for compressed air treatment equipment has been noticed from several economies such as the U.S., Australia, Japan, and others, which are now severely affected by the spread of COVID-19, leading to halting in the overall manufacturing activities, which in turn, decreasing the demand for compressed air treatment market for a short term.

Hence, the global compressed air treatment market is projected to recover fast rate with investment in the healthcare, and automotive sector, which in turn, is projected to propel the growth of the compressed air treatment market. Furthermore, a reduction in the count of COVID-19 cases, and relaxing government regulations across globally for re-opening compressed air treatment market at full-pace.

Key Insights

The report will cover the following key insights:

• Recent industry trends and developments.
• Competitive landscape & strategic key players.
• Complete background analysis including assessment of the global Compressed Air Treatment Market.
• Impact of COVID-19 on Compressed Air Treatment Market

Analysis by End User

• A rise in demand for compressed air treatment products for end users such as food & beverages, and chemical industries. In addition, expansion of the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector are projected to fuels the growth of the global compressed air treatment market.

Regional Analysis

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• North America is projected to increase with significant growth in the forecast period owing to growth in the food & beverages and chemical sectors. Compressed air treatment equipment improves the product quality of air compressors, and lowers the maintenance costs. Such instances are the growth factors for the compressed air treatment market in North America. 
• The Asia Pacific region is projected to grow with the highest growth owing to an increase in the demand for the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector in countries such as India, China, Japan, and others, which fuels the growth of the compressed air treatment market. In addition, high production of electronics, and automotive components, which in turn, rise in demand for compressed air treatment equipment, drives the growth of the market.
• In Europe, a rise in concerns about greenhouse gas emissions in the manufacturing sector such as automotive, healthcare, chemical, and other sectors, boosts the growth of the market. Healthcare expenditure accounts for Germany and France are 11.7% and 11.1% of GDP in 2019, which includes both private and public spending. Such instances are driving factors for the growth of the compressed air treatment market in Europe. 
• The Middle East and Africa shall exhibit sluggish growth during the forecast period owing to the adoption of technological advancements in the compressed air treatment market.  
• In Latin America, there is a huge demand for compressed air treatment for the automotive and healthcare sectors. A rise in disposable income of the population, and government regulations related to the installation of compressed air treatment equipment boost the adoption of compressed air treatment equipment for end users. Such instances are driving the growth of the market.

Key Players Covered

Atlas Copco, Gardner Denver, Airfilter Engineering, Beko Technologies, BOGE Compressors, Chicago Pneumatic, Alpha Pure, Ingersoll Rand, Kaeser, Emerson Climate Technologies, Donaldson, Mann+Hummel, Kaeser, Emerson Electric Co, MANN+ HUMMEL, Metro Air Compressor, and Parker Hannifin.

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 Key Industry Developments

• March 2022- BOGE KomprPWIS-free compressed air equipment launched PWIS-free compressed air equipment at Paint Expo in Karlsruhe, Germany. It is designed for the paint industry. It has features such as efficiency, low vibration, low noise, energy-efficient, and improves the quality of air while manufacturing of paint.
• April 2019- Elgi Equipment launched AB (“Always Better”) oil free series of compressed air treatment equipment. It is an Internet of Things (IoT) based compressed air monitoring tool for failure prevention, energy optimization, and predictive maintenance. It reduces approximately 8% - 10% operational cost as compared to current oil-free technology.  
• September 2019- Elgi Compressor USA Inc opened a new head office in Belgium, Europe. It is spread over more than 400 Sq. meter. The office was designed for collaboration and to bring new technological advancements in the compressed air treatment equipment.