Carbon Dioxide Compressor Global Market Report 2026

A carbon dioxide compressor is a mechanical device designed to increase the pressure of carbon dioxide gas for storage, transportation, or industrial applications. It functions by compressing CO2 from a low-pressure state to a high-pressure state, allowing efficient handling in areas such as refrigeration, beverage carbonation, chemical processing, and supercritical CO2 extraction. These compressors play a crucial role in maintaining the purity, stability, and flow of CO2 within various systems. They can operate in different configurations, including reciprocating, rotary, or centrifugal designs, depending on the required pressure and capacity.

The main types of carbon dioxide compressors include reciprocating compressors, screw compressors, and centrifugal compressors. A carbon dioxide reciprocating compressor is a type of compressor that uses a piston-and-cylinder mechanism to compress CO2 gas, delivering high-pressure output for applications in refrigeration, beverage carbonation, and industrial processes. The different technologies include reciprocating, rotary, centrifugal, and others, and the power sources include electric and gas-powered compressors. Key applications include refrigeration, air conditioning, carbonation, and carbon capture processes, serving end users in oil and gas, power generation, chemicals and petrochemicals, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the carbon dioxide compressor market by increasing the cost of imported compressor units, precision rotors, pressure housings, seals, and electronic control systems. Industrial users in Europe and North America are most affected due to reliance on specialized compressor technologies sourced from global suppliers, while Asia-Pacific manufacturers face higher export pricing pressure. These tariffs are increasing project costs for refrigeration, carbon capture, and industrial gas applications. However, they are also driving domestic compressor manufacturing, regional supply chain localization, and innovation in standardized and modular compressor designs.

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The carbon dioxide compressor market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.68 billion in 2025 to $2.89 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of industrial refrigeration systems, growth in beverage carbonation demand, increasing use of co2 in chemical processing, development of supercritical co2 applications, availability of advanced compressor designs.

The carbon dioxide compressor market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.87 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of carbon capture and storage projects, rising adoption of natural refrigerants, increasing focus on energy efficiency regulations, growth of co2 utilization technologies, rising investments in industrial decarbonization. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of co2 compressors in carbon capture systems, rising adoption of energy-efficient compressor designs, growing demand for oil-free compression technologies, expansion of high-pressure co2 applications, enhanced monitoring and control integration.

The rising consumption of carbonated beverages is expected to drive the growth of the carbon dioxide compressor market in the coming years. Carbonated beverages, which include soda, sparkling water, and soft drinks, contain dissolved carbon dioxide gas that creates a fizzy or sparkling effect, often flavored or sweetened, and are widely consumed for refreshment and taste. This growing consumption is largely driven by increasing urbanization, which exposes more people to modern lifestyles and convenience-oriented food and drink options, making fizzy beverages a popular choice and boosting demand in both retail and foodservice sectors. Carbon dioxide compressors play a crucial role in the production of carbonated beverages by efficiently compressing and supplying high-purity CO2, ensuring consistent carbonation, maintaining fizziness, and enhancing flavor and shelf life. For example, in July 2024, the International Bottled Water Association, a US-based industry organization, reported that US per capita consumption of carbonated soft drinks was 34.4 gallons in 2023, compared with 46.4 gallons for bottled water, highlighting sustained consumption that supports demand for carbonation equipment. Consequently, the growing consumption of carbonated beverages is expected to propel the growth of the carbon dioxide compressor market.

Key companies in the carbon dioxide compressor market are emphasizing technological innovations, such as the use of natural refrigerant R744 (CO2) in transcritical applications, to improve energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and enhance overall system performance in refrigeration and industrial processes. Employing natural refrigerant R744 (CO2) in transcritical applications involves using carbon dioxide as an eco-friendly refrigerant in systems operating above its critical point, enabling efficient heat transfer and cooling. For instance, in February 2024, Danfoss A/S, a Denmark-based industrial equipment company, launched the Bock HGX56 CO2 T 6-cylinder semi-hermetic compressor, offering up to 135 kW cooling capacity and 360 kW heating capability. The system features a compact, lightweight design, minimal oil carryover, and supports water-side temperatures up to 90°C. This innovation reflects a broader market trend toward sustainable, high-capacity CO2 compression systems for industrial refrigeration and heat pump applications, although high initial costs and system complexity remain challenges for widespread adoption.

In March 2023, Danfoss A/S, a Denmark-based provider of energy-efficient cooling, heating, and industrial solutions, acquired Bock GmbH for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Danfoss A/S aims to strengthen its refrigeration and air conditioning portfolio by incorporating Bock GmbH's advanced compressor technologies, expanding global market reach, and driving innovation in energy-efficient and sustainable solutions. Bock GmbH, based in Germany, specializes in semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors and condensing units, focusing on CO2 and low-GWP compressors for cooling and heating applications.

Major companies operating in the carbon dioxide compressor market are Ingersoll Rand Inc., Gardner Denver Holdings Inc., KAESER KOMPRESSOREN SE, BAUER COMP Holding GmbH, Adicomp S.p.A., Hanbell Precise Machinery Co. Ltd., Frank Compressors, Mayekawa Mfg. Co. Ltd., Burckhardt Compression AG, Atlas Copco AB, MAN Energy Solutions SE, Siemens Energy AG, Elliott Group, Howden Group Ltd., Kobelco Compressors Corporation, Ariel Corporation, NEUMAN & ESSER Group, Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation, Xuzhou Huayan Gas Equipment Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the carbon dioxide compressor market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the carbon dioxide compressor market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the carbon dioxide compressor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The carbon dioxide compressor market consists of sales of lubricated carbon dioxide gas compressors, sealless magnetic drive pumps, portable diaphragm CO2 compressors, advanced compressors, and oil-free high-pressure CO2 compressors. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Reciprocating Compressors; Screw Compressors; Centrifugal Compressors
• 2) By Technology: Reciprocating; Centrifugal
• 3) By Power Source: Electric Compressors; Gas-Powered Compressors
• 4) By Application: Refrigeration; Carbonating; Carbon Capture Application
• 5) By End-Use: Oil And Gas; Power Generation; Chemicals And Petrochemicals; Food And Beverage; Pharmaceuticals
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Reciprocating Compressors: Single Stage; Double Stage; Oil Lubricated; Oil Free; Air Cooled; Water Cooled
• 2) By Screw Compressors: Single Screw; Twin Screw; Oil Injected; Oil Free; Air Cooled; Water Cooled
• 3) By Centrifugal Compressors: Single Stage; Multi Stage; Integrally Geared; Backward Curved; Forward Curved
• Companies Mentioned: Ingersoll Rand Inc.; Gardner Denver Holdings Inc.; KAESER KOMPRESSOREN SE; BAUER COMP Holding GmbH; Adicomp S.p.A.; Hanbell Precise Machinery Co. Ltd.; Frank Compressors; Mayekawa Mfg. Co. Ltd.; Burckhardt Compression AG; Atlas Copco AB; MAN Energy Solutions SE; Siemens Energy AG; Elliott Group; Howden Group Ltd.; Kobelco Compressors Corporation; Ariel Corporation; NEUMAN & ESSER Group; Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. Ltd.; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation; Xuzhou Huayan Gas Equipment Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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