Automotive Air Compressor Market

Automotive Air Compressor Market Overview

The global Automotive Air Compressor Market size was valued at USD 25.69 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 34.64 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.0% from 2025-2030. 

The automotive air compressor market includes the air compressors specifically designed for vehicle applications. These compressors act as a vital component in various vehicle system such as air conditioning, braking, suspension system along with tire inflation and power tools. The advantages of the automobile air compressors lie in its ability to control vehicle temperature, enhance braking performance, and better ride quality through adjustable suspension system.

Additionally, modern air compressors contribute to overall vehicle reliability and efficiency, supporting advancements in automotive engineering and meeting the growing demands for performance and comfort in contemporary vehicles.

Market Dynamics and Trends

The rise in automobile demand accelerates the need for compress and circulate refrigerant gas to facilitate the cooling process in vehicles that in turn drives the automotive air compressor market growth.

The report of the European Automobile Manufacturer’s Association in 2023 states that global vehicle production rose by 5.7% that accounts for around 85.4 million vehicles in 2022.  Automobile air compressor facilitate air conditioning, suspension, and braking system in vehicles for smooth and convenient driving experience. The expansion of vehicle production boosts the demand for automotive air compressor to regulate cabin temperature and provide passenger comfort.

Additionally, the introduction of electric air compressors by key players is boosting the market growth, providing superior efficiency, low maintenance cost and environmental benefits. For instance, in April 2023, ZF launched innovative electric high-speed air compressor tailored for medium and heavy commercial vehicles (M&HCVs) powered by fuel cells.

This product launch aimed to cater the need for clean and sustainable transportation solutions by providing efficient air supply for fuel cell systems, supporting the shift towards zero-emission mobility. Such product launch enhances the accessibility of efficient and advanced automobile air compressor by manufacturers, thereby accelerating the vehicle air compressors market growth.

Moreover, the implementation of strict regulations towards reduction of carbon emission fuels the adoption of eco-friendly air compressors by automotive manufacturers that in turn boosts the market growth. For instance, European Parliament adopted the resolution for reduction of global warming and safeguarding biodiversity, social progress and health to strengthen the implementation of SDG.

Furthermore, the United States Environmental Protection Agency introduced updated greenhouse gas emission regulation to cut down emission from light and heavy-duty vehicles in April, 2023.

The adoption of such regulatory provisions propels the market growth as it helps in powering regenerative braking systems and air conditioning units for lower energy consumption. However, the presence of intricate mechanical and electrical components in automotive air compressor increases the maintenance costs that hinders the overall automotive air compressor market expansion.

On the other hand, the integration of sensors, actuators, and connectivity features in automotive air compressor is expected to create ample growth opportunities by enabling efficient and intelligent system management.

The incorporation of such advanced feature allows real time monitoring, predictive maintenance and improved performance to enhance lifespan of air compressors, driving the expansion of the market in the upcoming years.

Market Segmentation and Scope of the Market

The automotive air compressor market report is segmented on the basis of type, technology, vehicle type, application and region. On the basis of type, the market is divided into portable, and stationary. On the basis of technology, the market is divided into rotary, scroll, reciprocating, and centrifugal. On the basis of vehicle type, the market is divided into passenger car, and commercial vehicle. Commercial vehicle is further divided into light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs). On the basis of application, the market is bifurcated into air conditioning, braking system, turbo charging, and others. Regional breakdown and analysis of each of the aforesaid segments include regions comprising North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW.

Geographical Analysis

Asia-Pacific dominates the automotive air compressor market share and is projected to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast period. This is due to the presence of large automotive industry in countries such as China and India that drives the need for adoption of advanced feature such as air compressors in automobiles.

The latest report of the International Trade Administration Report states that China is the leading region in terms of vehicle manufacturing and sales with its domestic production to reach around USD 35 million by 2025. Automobile air compressors help in cooling cabin air by compressing and circulating refrigerant gas in vehicle. The growth of automotive industry necessities the need for comfortable driving experience, thereby boosting the market growth in the region.

Moreover, the presence of key market players such as Hitachi Automotive Systems Inc., Atlas Copco and Elgi Portable Air Compressor in the region that are adopting strategies such as product launch is boosting the market growth.

For instance, in July 2022, Elgi launched two high performance air compressors in India that offer customers with low maintenance costs, high energy efficiency and an enhanced productivity. Such strategic initiatives adopted by key players boosts the demand for automobile air compressor through introduction of advanced air compressors for comfortable driving experience.

On the other hand, North America is expected to show a steady rise in the automotive air compressor industry. This is attributed to the rising growth of electric vehicle market in the countries such as U.S. and Canada that boosts the adoption of advanced cooling solutions for ensuring smooth driving experience and maintenance of the electric vehicles.

As per the latest report of the International Council on Clean Transportation Report, U.S. electric vehicle market generated around 1 million units’ sales in 2024 that is around 53% increase in comparison to previous year's figures. Electric vehicles utilize battery packs to store energy that generate heat during charging and discharging that accelerates the demand for automobile air compressors that helps in circulating coolant or refrigerant throughout the battery packs.

Additionally, the adoption of strict regulations towards carbon emission reduction in the region fuels the demand for automobile air compressor to maintain optimal air fuel mixture ratio and enhance engine efficiency.

As per the latest report published by the Government of Canada, the Canadian Climate Institute introduced its Emission Reduction Plan 2030 to reduce carbon emission by 40%-45% by 2030. The adoption of such regulations propels the adoption of automobile air compressor to maintain cool temperature of cabin and engine in automobiles.

Furthermore, the implementation of stringent regulation towards reduction of carbon emission in the region further propels the demand for efficient air compressing solutions in automobiles industry. 

The latest report of the Government of Canada states the Canadian Climate Institute introduced its 2030 Emission Reduction Plan that states about the federal government's goal to reduce carbon emissions by 40%-45% by 2030.

Automotive air compressor helps to improve engine efficiency by maintaining optimal air-fuel mixture ratios that leads to complete combustion and reduce fuel consumption. The adoption of such regulation increases the demand for automobile air compressor as it helps to maintain cool temperature of cabin and engine in vehicles.

Competitive Landscape

The automotive air compressor industry comprises of various key market players such as Danfoss AG, Hitachi Industrial Products, Ltd., Atlas Copco, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Denso Corporation, Garrett Motion Inc., Elgi Equipments Limited, Rotair SPA, Mattei Group, Karan Micro Industries, Bimpex Machines Pvt. Ltd., CompAir, Quincy Compressors, Valeo Group, Sanden Vikas India Pvt. Ltd., and others. These market players are adopting various strategies including product launches to stay competitive and maintain their market positions.

For instance, in June, 2023, Garrett Motion Inc. introduced Nasdaq GTX that is an electric automotive compressor technology for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. This product launch helped in advancing hydrogen-powered transportation by providing efficient and reliable air compression for fuel cell systems, along with contributing to the growth of the automobile air compressor industry in the context of sustainable mobility solutions.

Further, in May 2023, Rotair launched two portable air compressors named as MDVN34E and MDVN32B for automotives at the SAMOTER exhibition. This product launch introduced innovative and versatile solutions to the portable automotive air compressor market and catered to diverse automotive industry applications with enhanced performance and efficiency.

Key Benefits

• The report provides quantitative analysis and estimations of the automotive air compressor market from 2025 to 2030, which assists in identifying the prevailing industry opportunities.

• The study comprises a deep dive analysis of the current and future automotive air compressor market trends to depict prevalent investment pockets in the industry.

• Information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the automotive air compressor market is provided in the report. 

• Competitive analysis of the key players, along with their market share is provided in the report.

• SWOT analysis and Porters Five Forces model is elaborated on the study.

• Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of roles of stakeholders.

Automotive Air Compressor Market Key Segments

By Type

• Portable

• Stationery

By Technology

• Rotary

• Scroll

• Reciprocating

• Centrifugal

By Vehicle Type

• Passenger Car

• Commercial Vehicle

  • Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs)

  • Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs) 

By Application

• Air Conditioning

• Braking System

• Turbo Charging

• Others

By Region

• North America

  • The U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • The UK

  • Germany

  • France        

  • Italy        

  • Spain        

  • Denmark        

  • Netherlands        

  • Finland        

  • Sweden        

  • Norway        

  • Russia        

  • Rest of Europe    

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • South Korea

  • Australia

  • Indonesia

  • Singapore

  • Taiwan

  • Thailand

  • Rest of Asia Pacific

• RoW

  • Latin America

  • Middle East

  • Africa

Key Players

• Danfoss AG

• Hitachi Industrial Products, Ltd.

• Atlas Copco

• ZF Friedrichshafen AG

• Denso Corporation

• Garrett Motion Inc.

• Elgi Equipments Limited

• Rotair SPA 

• Mattei Group

• Karan Micro Industries

• Bimpex Machines Pvt. Ltd.

• CompAir

• Quincy Compressors

• Valeo Group

• Sanden Vikas India Pvt. Ltd.

REPORT SCOPE AND SEGMENTATION:

Parameters	Details
Market Size in 2024	USD 25.69 billion
Revenue Forecast in 2030	USD 34.64 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 5.0% from 2025 to 2030
Analysis Period	2024–2030
Base Year Considered	2024
Forecast Period	2025–2030
Market Size Estimation	Billion (USD)
Growth Factors	Rise in vehicle production is boosting the market. Introduction of electric air compressors by key players drives the market. Adoption of stringent regulation for carbon emission is driving the market.
Countries Covered	28
Companies Profiled	15
Market Share	Available for 10 companies
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