Membrane Air Dryer Global Market Report 2026

A membrane air dryer is a filtration device that eliminates moisture from compressed air by using selective permeation through a membrane. This process allows water vapor to pass through while keeping the air dry. These dryers are commonly used in industrial settings to avoid corrosion, improve equipment performance, and maintain consistent air quality, all without the need for electricity or moving components.

The primary types of membrane air dryers are porous and non-porous. A porous membrane air dryer uses semi-permeable materials to remove moisture from compressed air, providing clean and dry airflow. It is available in different pressure ratings, including low, medium, and high, and offers various control options, such as automatic, manual, and semi-automatic. This type of dryer serves various applications, including plant or shop air, instrument air, process air, breathing air, and more. It is used by industries such as chemicals, oil and gas, medical, food and beverage, electronics, and general manufacturing, among 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 have impacted the membrane air dryer market by increasing the cost of imported membranes, polymer materials, and precision filtration components, raising overall manufacturing expenses. The impact is most visible across porous and non porous product segments and in Asia Pacific and North America due to dependence on cross border component sourcing. Electronics, medical, and oil and gas applications experience higher system costs and extended procurement timelines. At the same time, tariffs are encouraging local manufacturing, supplier diversification, and innovation in cost efficient membrane materials, supporting long term market stability.

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The membrane air dryer market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.63 billion in 2025 to $1.72 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial automation growth, expansion of compressed air systems, rising equipment corrosion issues, growth in manufacturing facilities, demand for low maintenance air treatment solutions.

The membrane air dryer market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.13 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter air quality standards, growth in process automation, rising adoption of oil free compressed air systems, increasing focus on energy efficiency, expansion of electronics and medical manufacturing. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of energy efficient compressed air drying solutions, rising preference for maintenance free air drying technologies, growing use of membrane dryers in remote and off grid operations, increasing demand for corrosion prevention in compressed air systems, expansion of clean air requirements across industrial processes.

The increasing use of industrial automation is expected to drive the growth of the membrane air dryer market. Industrial automation involves utilizing control systems, such as robots and software, to manage machinery and manufacturing processes with minimal human intervention. This rise in industrial automation is fueled by advancements in AI and IoT, the need for improved productivity, and the growing demand for precision and efficiency in manufacturing. As industrial automation expands, the demand for membrane air dryers also grows, as they ensure dry, clean compressed air, protect pneumatic systems from moisture, prevent corrosion, and improve operational efficiency. For example, in April 2024, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported that U.S. manufacturing companies installed 44,303 industrial robots in 2023, an increase of 12% from the 40,000 units installed in 2022. Consequently, the rise of industrial automation is boosting the membrane air dryer market.

Companies in the membrane air dryer market are focusing on developing innovative compressed air dryers to cater to the rising demand for efficient moisture removal in industrial applications. These dryers help by maintaining low dew points, preventing moisture-related damage, enhancing equipment performance, and improving overall air quality. For instance, in February 2024, Dri-Air Industries, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of drying systems for the plastics industry, introduced the MicroDryer (MD) Series, a new line of compressed air dryers with a membrane and prefilter for compressed air. Designed for low-throughput applications, this series offers advanced moisture removal capabilities, with models ranging from MD-1, which handles 1-3 lbs, to MD-3, which handles up to 15 lbs, ensuring dew points of -40°F or lower. The MD-1 features stainless-steel construction, a glass hopper, and an optional adjustable fill sensor, making it ideal for precise applications. This new series was presented at NPE 2024 at Booth W909.

In January 2023, Ingersoll Rand Inc., a U.S.-based provider of industrial products, acquired SPX FLOW's air treatment business for $525 million. This acquisition enabled Ingersoll Rand to expand its product range with energy-efficient compressed air dryers, filters, and consumables, thereby strengthening its core compressor offerings and enhancing its aftermarket sales potential. SPX FLOW is a U.S.-based manufacturer of membrane compressed air dryers.

Major companies operating in the membrane air dryer market are Parker Hannifin Corporation, Atlas Copco AB, SMC Corporation, Donaldson Company, Inc., KAESER KOMPRESSOREN SE, BEKO Technologies GmbH, Pneumatech, Pentair plc, CKD Corporation, OMEGA AIR d.o.o. Ljubljana, Hankison (SPX FLOW Brand), FST GmbH Filtration Separating Technology, DRI-AIR Industries, Inc., Altec AIR LLC, Oxair Gas Systems, Ingersoll Rand Inc., Van Air Systems, Wilkerson Corporation, Zeks Compressed Air Solutions, Aircel LLC, Norgren Ltd. (IMI plc), Sullair LLC

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

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

The membrane air dryer market consists of sales of high-capacity drying systems, portable membrane air dryers, oil-free membrane dryers, low-maintenance drying units, and energy-efficient drying solutions. 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 Product: Porous; Non-Porous
• 2) By Pressure Rating: Low; Medium; High
• 3) By Application: Plant Air Or Shop Air; Instrument Air; Process Air; Breathing Air; Other Applications
• 4) By End-User: Chemical; Oil And Gas; Medical; Food Beverage; Electronics; General Manufacturing; Other End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Porous: Micro-Porous Membrane Air Dryers; Hollow Fiber Membrane Dryers
• 2) By Non-Porous: Dense Membrane Air Dryers; Polymeric Non-Porous Membrane Dryers
• Companies Mentioned: Parker Hannifin Corporation; Atlas Copco AB; SMC Corporation; Donaldson Company, Inc.; KAESER KOMPRESSOREN SE; BEKO Technologies GmbH; Pneumatech; Pentair plc; CKD Corporation; OMEGA AIR d.o.o. Ljubljana; Hankison (SPX FLOW Brand); FST GmbH Filtration Separating Technology; DRI-AIR Industries, Inc.; Altec AIR LLC; Oxair Gas Systems; Ingersoll Rand Inc.; Van Air Systems; Wilkerson Corporation; Zeks Compressed Air Solutions; Aircel LLC; Norgren Ltd. (IMI plc); Sullair LLC
• 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,
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