Tow-Behind Air Compressor Market

The article provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for air compressors mounted on wheeled chassis for towing. It highlights the expected growth trends from 2022 to 2030, with a focus on consumption, production, and key importing and exporting countries. The study covers market performance, historical data, and future projections, offering valuable insights for industry professionals and stakeholders.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 5.1M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $12.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Air Compressors Mounted On A Wheeled Chassis For Towing

In 2022, consumption of air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing increased by 4.8% to 4.9M units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +42.7% against 2020 indices. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The global tow-behind air compressor market value surged to $10.7B in 2022, increasing by 19% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were India (1.3M units), China (747K units) and the United States (347K units), together comprising 49% of global consumption. Italy, Germany, Japan, Cambodia, the UK, Belgium, Singapore, Chile, Australia and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cambodia (with a CAGR of +118.0%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tow-behind air compressor markets worldwide were China ($1.7B), Japan ($1.6B) and Germany ($1.4B), together accounting for 43% of the global market. Cambodia, India, Australia, the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, Chile, Belgium, Italy and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Cambodia, with a CAGR of +117.9%, saw the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of tow-behind air compressor per capita consumption in 2022 were Singapore (18 units per 1000 persons), Belgium (11 units per 1000 persons) and Cambodia (8.2 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of +114.8%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Air Compressors Mounted On A Wheeled Chassis For Towing

Global tow-behind air compressor production expanded markedly to 2.5M units in 2022, picking up by 9.5% against 2021. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, global production attained the peak volume at 2.7M units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tow-behind air compressor production expanded notably to $9.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 25%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $10.4B. From 2021 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

China (913K units) constituted the country with the largest volume of tow-behind air compressor production, comprising approx. 37% of total volume. Moreover, tow-behind air compressor production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the UK (268K units), threefold. Italy (146K units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +1.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+249.0% per year) and Italy (+6.4% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Air Compressors Mounted On A Wheeled Chassis For Towing

In 2022, supplies from abroad of air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing increased by 10% to 3.7M units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +65.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tow-behind air compressor imports rose remarkably to $1B in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at $1.4B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports By Country

India represented the largest importing country with an import of around 1.5M units, which finished at 39% of total imports. The United States (310K units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the UK (193K units) and Belgium (182K units). All these countries together took near 18% share of total imports. Cambodia (141K units), Italy (124K units), France (85K units), Chile (83K units), the Netherlands (69K units), Malaysia (67K units), Spain (62K units) and Turkey (62K units) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to tow-behind air compressor imports into India stood at +19.7%. At the same time, Cambodia (+116.6%), Belgium (+19.0%), Turkey (+8.5%), Chile (+4.1%), Italy (+3.8%), France (+3.4%) and the Netherlands (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cambodia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +116.6% from 2012-2022. Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malaysia (-4.6%), the United States (-7.0%) and the UK (-9.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (+30 p.p.), Cambodia (+3.8 p.p.) and Belgium (+3.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of Malaysia (-2.4 p.p.), the UK (-15.3 p.p.) and the United States (-17 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($93M) constitutes the largest market for imported air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing worldwide, comprising 9% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($43M), with a 4.1% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 4% share.

In India, tow-behind air compressor imports plunged by an average annual rate of -6.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-0.0% per year) and France (-0.3% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average tow-behind air compressor import price stood at $275 per unit in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 21%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $672 per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($483 per unit), while Cambodia ($18 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+12.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Air Compressors Mounted On A Wheeled Chassis For Towing

Global tow-behind air compressor exports soared to 1.3M units in 2022, picking up by 33% compared with 2021. In general, total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +10.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 68%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, tow-behind air compressor exports surged to $896M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 20%. The global exports peaked at $1.1B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

The UK (336K units) and India (295K units) represented roughly 48% of total exports in 2022. China (168K units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Italy (125K units) and Singapore (73K units). All these countries together held approx. 28% share of total exports. Belgium (58K units), Canada (52K units) and the Netherlands (32K units) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +21.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tow-behind air compressor supplying countries worldwide were Belgium ($165M), China ($135M) and Italy ($72M), with a combined 42% share of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries, China, with a CAGR of +4.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average tow-behind air compressor export price stood at $681 per unit in 2022, dropping by -13.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 52%. The global export price peaked at $1,291 per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($2,848 per unit), while the UK ($44 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform