Global Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Intelligence Brief (2026–2036)
Market Overview
The global refrigerated compressed air dryers market was valued at USD xxxx units in 2025 and is projected to reach USD xxxx units by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of xx%. The market is driven by industrial automation, rising demand for clean compressed air in critical applications, and technological advancements in energy-efficient dryers.
This study integrates primary and secondary research, analyzing government policies, competitive landscapes, technological innovations, and macroeconomic factors shaping the industry.
Impact of COVID-19
The pandemic disrupted supply chains and delayed industrial projects in 2020, leading to a temporary decline in demand. However, recovery in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and food processing industries has accelerated adoption of compressed air dryers post-2021, with emphasis on reliability and hygiene standards.
Market Segmentation
By Type
- Cycling Refrigerated Air Dryers
- Non-Cycling Refrigerated Air Dryers
- Hybrid/Smart Refrigerated Air Dryers (emerging segment with IoT-enabled monitoring)
By Application
- Chemical Industry
- Food & Beverages
- Pharmaceuticals
- Automotive & Electronics
- Textiles & Packaging
- Others (logistics, construction, general manufacturing)
Competitive Landscape – Key Players
- SMC Corporation
- Parker Hannifin
- Hitachi (Sullair)
- Donaldson Company
- Ingersoll Rand
- Atlas Copco
- SPX Flow
- Gardner Denver
- Beko Technologies
- CKD Corporation
- MTA S.p.A.
- Kaeser Kompressoren
- ZEKS Compressed Air Solutions
- Anest Iwata
- Pneumatech
- REMEZA
- BOGE Kompressoren
- Aircel
- Hi-Line Industries
- BLITZ (Dover)
- Hangzhou Risheng
- Additional Players:
- Quincy Compressor
- ELGi Equipments
- Mikropor
- Almig Kompressoren
- CompAir
- Sullivan-Palatek
- Gardner Denver Nash
Regional Analysis
- North America: Strong demand from pharmaceuticals, food processing, and automotive industries.
- Europe: Focus on energy efficiency and compliance with stringent environmental regulations.
- Asia-Pacific: Fastest-growing region, driven by industrial expansion in China, India, and Southeast Asia.
- South America: Moderate growth, supported by food & beverage and chemical industries.
- Middle East & Africa: Increasing adoption in oil & gas and construction sectors.
Porter’s Five Forces
- Threat of New Entrants: Moderate – capital-intensive technology and established brands create barriers.
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Low to moderate – multiple component suppliers available globally.
- Bargaining Power of Buyers: High – industrial buyers demand efficiency, reliability, and cost competitiveness.
- Threat of Substitutes: Low – refrigerated dryers remain essential for moisture removal in compressed air systems.
- Industry Rivalry: High – intense competition among global and regional players with focus on innovation.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
- Essential technology for industrial operations
- Wide application across multiple industries
- Strong presence of established global players
Weaknesses:
- High energy consumption in traditional models
- Dependence on industrial capital expenditure cycles
Opportunities:
- Growth in Asia-Pacific manufacturing hubs
- Rising demand for energy-efficient and IoT-enabled dryers
- Expansion in food safety and pharmaceutical sectors
Threats:
- Volatility in raw material prices
- Competition from alternative drying technologies
- Regulatory pressures on energy efficiency standards
Trend Analysis
- Increasing adoption of smart dryers with predictive maintenance features
- Shift toward energy-efficient and eco-friendly solutions
- Integration of IoT and Industry 4.0 in compressed air systems
- Rising demand in pharmaceutical and food industries for contamination-free air
Drivers & Challenges
Drivers:
- Industrial automation and modernization
- Stringent quality standards in food & pharma sectors
- Expansion of manufacturing in emerging economies
Challenges:
- High initial investment costs
- Energy consumption concerns
- Intense competition leading to price pressure
Value Chain Analysis
- Raw Material Suppliers – metals, refrigerants, electronic components
- Manufacturers – dryer assembly and innovation in design
- Distributors/Dealers – global and regional networks
- End Users – chemical, food, pharma, automotive, electronics, textiles
- Aftermarket Services – maintenance, spare parts, upgrades
Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders
- Manufacturers: Invest in R&D for energy-efficient and smart dryers to differentiate in competitive markets.
- Investors: Focus on Asia-Pacific expansion opportunities where industrial growth is strongest.
- Policy Makers: Encourage adoption of eco-friendly technologies through incentives and regulations.
- End Users: Prioritize dryers with lower lifecycle costs and predictive maintenance capabilities.
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1. Market Overview of Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers
1.1 Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Overview
1.1.1 Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Regions: 2015 VS 2021 VS 2026
1.3 Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Cycling Refrigerated Air Dryers
2.4 Non-cycling Refrigerated Air Dryers
3. Covid-19 Impact Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Chemical Industry
3.4 Food & Beverages
3.5 Pharmaceutical
3.6 Others
3.7 Competitive Landscape
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Business
5.1 SMC
5.1.1 SMC Company Profile
5.1.2 SMC Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.1.3 SMC Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 Parker Hannifin
5.2.1 Parker Hannifin Company Profile
5.2.2 Parker Hannifin Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.2.3 Parker Hannifin Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Hitachi (Sullair)
5.3.1 Hitachi (Sullair) Company Profile
5.3.2 Hitachi (Sullair) Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.3.3 Hitachi (Sullair) Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Donaldson
5.4.1 Donaldson Company Profile
5.4.2 Donaldson Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.4.3 Donaldson Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 Ingersoll Rand
5.5.1 Ingersoll Rand Company Profile
5.5.2 Ingersoll Rand Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.5.3 Ingersoll Rand Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Atlas Copco
5.6.1 Atlas Copco Company Profile
5.6.2 Atlas Copco Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.6.3 Atlas Copco Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 SPX Flow
5.7.1 SPX Flow Company Profile
5.7.2 SPX Flow Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.7.3 SPX Flow Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Gardner Denver
5.8.1 Gardner Denver Company Profile
5.8.2 Gardner Denver Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.8.3 Gardner Denver Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Beko Technologies
5.9.1 Beko Technologies Company Profile
5.9.2 Beko Technologies Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.9.3 Beko Technologies Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 CKD
5.10.1 CKD Company Profile
5.10.2 CKD Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.10.3 CKD Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 MTA
5.11.1 MTA Company Profile
5.11.2 MTA Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.11.3 MTA Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 Kaeser Kompressoren
5.12.1 Kaeser Kompressoren Company Profile
5.12.2 Kaeser Kompressoren Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.12.3 Kaeser Kompressoren Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.13 ZEKS
5.13.1 ZEKS Company Profile
5.13.2 ZEKS Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.13.3 ZEKS Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.14 Anest Iwata
5.14.1 Anest Iwata Company Profile
5.14.2 Anest Iwata Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.14.3 Anest Iwata Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.15 Pneumatech
5.15.1 Pneumatech Company Profile
5.15.2 Pneumatech Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.15.3 Pneumatech Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.16 REMEZA
5.16.1 REMEZA Company Profile
5.16.2 REMEZA Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.16.3 REMEZA Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.17 BOGE
5.17.1 BOGE Company Profile
5.17.2 BOGE Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.17.3 BOGE Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.18 Aircel
5.18.1 Aircel Company Profile
5.18.2 Aircel Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.18.3 Aircel Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.19 Hi-Line Industries
5.19.1 Hi-Line Industries Company Profile
5.19.2 Hi-Line Industries Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.19.3 Hi-Line Industries Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.20 BLITZ (Dover)
5.20.1 BLITZ (Dover) Company Profile
5.20.2 BLITZ (Dover) Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.20.3 BLITZ (Dover) Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.21 Hangzhou Risheng
5.21.1 Hangzhou Risheng Company Profile
5.21.2 Hangzhou Risheng Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Product Specification
5.21.3 Hangzhou Risheng Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size
6.2 North America Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size
7.2 East Asia Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size
8.2 Europe Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size
9.2 South Asia Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size
11.2 Middle East Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size
12.2 Africa Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size
13.2 Oceania Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size
14.2 South America Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Size by Application
16 Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter
Market Segmentation
By Type
- Cycling Refrigerated Air Dryers
- Non-Cycling Refrigerated Air Dryers
- Hybrid/Smart Refrigerated Air Dryers (emerging segment with IoT-enabled monitoring)
By Application
- Chemical Industry
- Food & Beverages
- Pharmaceuticals
- Automotive & Electronics
- Textiles & Packaging
- Others (logistics, construction, general manufacturing)
Competitive Landscape – Key Players
- SMC Corporation
- Parker Hannifin
- Hitachi (Sullair)
- Donaldson Company
- Ingersoll Rand
- Atlas Copco
- SPX Flow
- Gardner Denver
- Beko Technologies
- CKD Corporation
- MTA S.p.A.
- Kaeser Kompressoren
- ZEKS Compressed Air Solutions
- Anest Iwata
- Pneumatech
- REMEZA
- BOGE Kompressoren
- Aircel
- Hi-Line Industries
- BLITZ (Dover)
- Hangzhou Risheng
