Blower Market by Product Type (Positive Displacement Blowers, Centrifugal Blowers, High-speed Turbo Blowers, Regenerative Blowers), Pressure, Distribution Channel, End-user Industry and Region - Global Forecast to 2028
The global blower market is projected to reach USD 4.6 billion by 2028 from an estimated USD 3.7 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period. The escalating demand for blowers across industries results from their critical roles in ventilation, enhancement of the velocity of air, and process optimization. Industries prioritize these applications to enhance operational efficiency, comply with environmental regulations, and ensure a safe working environment, driving the increasing demand for blowers.
“High speed turbo blower: The fastest segment of the blower market, by product type.”
Based on product type, the blower market has been segmented into positive displacement blowers, centrifugal blowers, high-speed turbo blowers, and regenerative blowers. The high-speed turbo blower offers the advantages of high efficiency and lower maintenance costs in a packaged unit. Turbo blowers are used wherever process air is required in the low-pressure range, such as water & wastewater treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, effluent treatment plants, cement plants, aquaculture farms, chemical plants, paper plants, vacuum plants and systems, and pneumatic conveying systems. High-speed turbo blowers are gaining popularity in wastewater treatment plants due to their energy-saving potential in continuous operations.
“Food and beverage segment is expected to emerge as the second-largest segment based on end use industry.”
Based on end users, the blower market has been segmented into cement, steel, mining, power, chemicals & petrochemicals, pulp & paper, food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, water & wastewater treatment, and others. The food and beverages segment is expected to be the second-largest segment. Since blowers are essential to maintaining the quality and safety of food, demand for them in the food and beverage sectors is rising. In order to maintain hygienic conditions and avoid contamination, blowers are crucial for activities including air conveying, drying, and ventilation. The demand for dependable and energy-efficient blower systems has increased as a result of these industries placing a high priority on efficiency and observing strict standards. The industry's highest standards of food safety are maintained by blowers, whose crucial contribution to improving manufacturing processes is highlighted by the growing need for them.
“Up to 15 psi segment is expected to emerge as the largest segment based on pressure.”
The blower market has been segmented into the Up to 15 psi, 15–20 psi, and Above 20 psi based on pressure. Up to 15 psi (Low-pressure) blowers are utilized across water and wastewater treatment, fisheries, and food and beverage industries. Positive displacement, regenerative, lobe blowers, and centrifugal blowers are usually available in this pressure rating, each with distinct advantages. Low-pressure lobe blowers provide economical initial costs, while low-pressure screw blowers offer enhanced reliability and energy efficiency.
“North America is expected tobe the fastest region in the top blower market.”
North America is expected to be the fastest region in the blower market between 2023–2028, followed by Asia Pacific. The region has a well-established industry such as food and beverage, power generation, and others that require continuous modernization and upgrades to ensure reliability and efficiency. With a growing emphasis on energy efficiency and rigorous environmental regulations, industries in the region are increasingly adopting blowers for air and gas handling applications. The expanding manufacturing sector, coupled with infrastructure development projects, contributes to the rising demand. Additionally, the focus on improving air quality in various applications, including wastewater treatment, propels the need for advanced blower technologies, driving the market upward in North America. These are some of the key factors fostering the growth of the blower market in North America.
Breakdown of Primaries:
In-depth interviews have been conducted with various key industry participants, subject-matter experts, C-level executives of key market players, and industry consultants, among other experts, to obtain and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information, as well as to assess future market prospects. The distribution of primary interviews is as follows:
By Company Type: Tier 1- 45%, Tier 2- 30%, and Tier 3- 25%
By Designation: C-Level- 35%, Director Levels- 25%, and Others- 40%
By Region: North America- 27%, Europe- 20%, Asia Pacific- 33%, the Middle East & Africa- 8%, and South America- 12%
Note: Others include product engineers, product specialists, and engineering leads.
Note: The tiers of the companies are defined on the basis of their total revenues as of 2022. Tier 1: > USD 1 billion, Tier 2: From USD 500 million to USD 1 billion, and Tier 3: < USD 500 million
The blower market is dominated by some major players that have a wide regional presence. The leading players in the market are Ingersoll Rand (US), Atlas Copco (Sweden), Aerzen Machine (Germany), Xylem (US), and Kaeser Kompressoren (Germany).
Research Coverage:
The report defines, describes, and forecasts the global blower market, by product, installation type, end user and region. It also offers a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market. The report provides a comprehensive review of the major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. It also covers various important aspects of the market. These include an analysis of the competitive landscape, market dynamics, market estimates, in terms of value, and future trends in the blower market.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report
Analysis of major drivers (Rising financial commitment in the field of industrial automation, growing financial allocations towards water and wastewater treatment, progressions in the technology of blowers), restraints (rising financial losses, equipment downtime, and unnecessary capacity additions associated with air leaks, high total cost of ownership), opportunities (rising embrace of energy-efficient blower systems, increasing demand for oil free and class 0 certified blowers), challenges (availability of low-quality and cheap products in gray market and pricing pressure on manufacturers, reducing noise pollution and enabling of quieter operations) influencing the blower market
Product Development/ Innovation: Proper aeration and blower selection are two of the most important considerations at a wastewater plant. Aeration energy consumption at wastewater treatment plants typically consumes 60% of all electrical usage. There are two basic stages in the treatment of wastewater: primary and secondary. The primary phase acts as a clarifier that allows wastewater time to suspend out greases and oils at the top and solids at the bottom. Then, water is sent into an aeration tank to begin phase two. The secondary stage uses biological processes to further purify wastewater. Sometimes there is a tertiary phase when additional chemical treatment may occur. Blower design is evolving to meet these needs as an ideal method for improving performance at a relatively low cost.
Market Development: The global blower market is experiencing robust development, propelled by increasing industrialization, infrastructure projects, and environmental consciousness. A surge in demand across diverse sectors, including food and beverage manufacturing and wastewater treatment, fuels market expansion. Technological advancements in blower systems, emphasizing energy efficiency and compliance with stringent regulations, further contribute to the dynamic growth and development of the global blower market.
Market Diversification: Ingersoll Rand acquired Everest Blower Systems Private Limited, which would strengthen the company’s presence in India in 2022. This acquisition would enable the company to offer customized blower and vacuum pump solutions in India.
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players like Atlas Copco (Sweden), Ingersoll Rand (US), Kaeser Kompressoren (Germany), Aerzen (Germany), Xylem (US) among others in the blower market.