Product Code: PM6031
The rental air compressors market size is expected to reach USD 10.84 Billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Rental Air Compressor Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product (Portable and Stationary), By Technology, By End User, and By Region; Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Rental air compressors are widely used across construction, mining, oil & gas and industrial sectors to provide temporary compressed air supply for project-based, seasonal, or emergency needs. The integration of fuel-efficient engines, low-emission technologies, and digital monitoring systems is enhancing equipment performance, uptime and regulatory compliance across varied deployment settings.
The growth of the rental air compressor market is driven by expanding infrastructure development, rising exploration activities in the oil & gas sector and increasing preference for operational flexibility. Additionally, technological advancements in remote monitoring, IoT technology based fleet tracking, and electric-powered compressors are reshaping fleet strategies and enabling service providers to cater to dynamic project requirements.
Rental Air Compressor Market Report Highlights
Based on product, the portable segment captured 65.5% share in 2024, owing to its widespread use in mobile and remote applications across construction, mining, and field maintenance operations.
In terms of technology, the rotary/screw segment dominated the market in 2024. This is driven by its continuous operation efficiency and strong deployment across industrial applications.
In terms of end user, the construction segment dominated the market in 2024. This is due to rising infrastructure projects and growing rental demand for on-site pneumatic operations.
Asia Pacific accounted for the majority share of 43.9% in the global rental air compressor market in 2024, fueled by high infrastructure spending, expanding mining activity and rising industrial demand for short-term air solutions.
Middle East & Africa held substantial market share, fueled by rising oilfield activity and ongoing infrastructure megaprojects requiring temporary utility systems.
A few global key market players include Atlas Copco Group, Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., United Rentals, Inc., Ingersoll Rand Inc., Aggreko, Kaeser Kompressoren SE, Herc Rentals Inc., Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC (Sullair), HD Hyundai Infracore, BOGE Kompressoren GmbH & Co. KG., Elgi Equipments Ltd, AERZEN Rental Solutions, and OTC Industrial Technologies.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of product, technology, end user, and region:
By Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Stationary
Portable
By Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Reciprocating
Rotary/Screw
By End User Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Construction
Oil & Gas
Mining
Manufacturing
Chemical
Others
By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)
North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Malaysia
South Korea
Indonesia
Australia
Vietnam
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Rental Air Compressor Market Insights
- 4.1. Rental Air Compressor Market - Market Snapshot
- 4.2. Rental Air Compressor Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Rapidly Expanding Infrastructure Projects Worldwide
- 4.2.1.2. Rising Mining and Oil & Gas Sector Activity
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. High Operating and Maintenance Costs
- 4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.5. Rental Air Compressor Market Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
5. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.3. Stationary
- 5.3.1. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by Stationary, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Portable
- 5.4.1. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by Portable, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.3. Reciprocating
- 6.3.1. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by Reciprocating, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Rotary/Screw
- 6.4.1. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by Rotary/Screw, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Construction
- 7.3.1. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by Construction, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Oil & Gas
- 7.4.1. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by Oil & Gas, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5. Mining
- 7.5.1. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by Mining, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6. Manufacturing
- 7.6.1. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by Manufacturing, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7. Chemical
- 7.7.1. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by Chemical, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.8. Others
- 7.8.1. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8. Global Rental Air Compressor Market, by Geography
- 8.1. Key Findings
- 8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Rental Air Compressor Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3. Rental Air Compressor Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Rental Air Compressor Market - U.S.
- 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Rental Air Compressor Market - Canada
- 8.3.5.1. Canada: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.2. Canada: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.3. Canada: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4. Rental Air Compressor Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Rental Air Compressor Market - UK
- 8.4.4.1. UK: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.2. UK: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.3. UK: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Rental Air Compressor Market - France
- 8.4.5.1. France: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.2. France: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.3. France: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Rental Air Compressor Market - Germany
- 8.4.6.1. Germany: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.2. Germany: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.3. Germany: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Rental Air Compressor Market - Italy
- 8.4.7.1. Italy: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.2. Italy: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.3. Italy: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Rental Air Compressor Market - Spain
- 8.4.8.1. Spain: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.2. Spain: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.3. Spain: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Rental Air Compressor Market - Netherlands
- 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Rental Air Compressor Market - Russia
- 8.4.10.1. Russia: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.2. Russia: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.3. Russia: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11. Rental Air Compressor Market - Rest of Europe
- 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5. Rental Air Compressor Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Rental Air Compressor Market - China
- 8.5.4.1. China: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.2. China: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.3. China: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Rental Air Compressor Market - India
- 8.5.5.1. India: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.2. India: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.3. India: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Rental Air Compressor Market - Malaysia
- 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Rental Air Compressor Market - Japan
- 8.5.7.1. Japan: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.2. Japan: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.3. Japan: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Rental Air Compressor Market - Indonesia
- 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Rental Air Compressor Market - South Korea
- 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10. Rental Air Compressor Market - Australia
- 8.5.10.1. Australia: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10.2. Australia: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10.3. Australia: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11. Rental Air Compressor Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
- 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6. Rental Air Compressor Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Rental Air Compressor Market - Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Rental Air Compressor Market - UAE
- 8.6.5.1. UAE: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.2. UAE: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.3. UAE: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Rental Air Compressor Market - Israel
- 8.6.6.1. Israel: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.2. Israel: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.3. Israel: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Rental Air Compressor Market - South Africa
- 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8. Rental Air Compressor Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7. Rental Air Compressor Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Rental Air Compressor Market - Mexico
- 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Rental Air Compressor Market - Brazil
- 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Rental Air Compressor Market - Argentina
- 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7. Rental Air Compressor Market - Rest of Latin America
- 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Rental Air Compressor Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Rental Air Compressor Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
- 9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
- 10.1. AERZEN Rental Solutions
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
- 10.2. Aggreko
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
- 10.3. Atlas Copco Group
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
- 10.4. BOGE Kompressoren GmbH & Co. KG
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
- 10.5. Elgi Equipments Ltd
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
- 10.6. HD Hyundai Infracore
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
- 10.7. Herc Rentals Inc.
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
- 10.8. Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC (Sullair)
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
- 10.9. Ingersoll Rand Inc.
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
- 10.10. Kaeser Kompressoren SE
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
- 10.11. OTC Industrial Technologies
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
- 10.12. Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development
- 10.13. United Rentals, Inc.
- 10.13.1. Company Overview
- 10.13.2. Financial Performance
- 10.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.13.4. Recent Development