According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer market size was valued at US$ 5403 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 8007 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 5.8% during review period.
In 2025, global sales of water-cooled refrigerated air dryers reached 420,000 units, with an average selling price of US$12,500. Water-cooled refrigerated air dryers are air post-processing devices that cool compressed air below the dew point and separate moisture through a refrigeration system. Utilizing water-cooled condensation, they are suitable for continuous operation, high loads, and high ambient temperature conditions, and can stably control the pressure dew point between 2°C and 10°C. They are widely used in manufacturing, chemical, electronics, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The main upstream raw materials include carbon steel and stainless steel heat exchangers, copper pipes, refrigeration compressors, refrigerants, controllers, water valves, and insulation materials. Heat exchangers and compressors together account for approximately 60% of the material cost. The average consumption per unit is approximately 180 kg of steel, 35 kg of copper, and 3–6 kg of refrigerant. The midstream is handled by compressed air system and drying equipment manufacturers, who complete the overall design and assembly. The global total production capacity is approximately 500,000 units per year. Downstream supply relationships are primarily with industrial users. In terms of downstream consumption, general manufacturing accounts for approximately 40%, chemicals and energy for about 25%, food and beverage and pharmaceuticals for about 20%, and electronics and other industries for about 15%. The industry's average gross profit margin is approximately 28%–34%. Future growth lies in upgrading towards high-efficiency heat exchange structures, environmentally friendly refrigerants, and modular integration. Against the backdrop of manufacturing automation upgrades, energy-saving retrofits of compressed air systems, and the industrialization of emerging markets, the demand for water-cooled refrigerated air dryers maintains steady growth, presenting a sustained business opportunity centered on replacement of existing stock and penetration of high-end models.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Atlas Copco, Pneumatech, Sollant, RISHENG, NiGen International, MINNUO, LINGYU, SHANLI, Mellcon Engineers, HighQ Compressor, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Piston Refrigeration System
Scroll Refrigeration System
Screw Refrigeration System
Variable Frequency Refrigeration System
Market segment by Heat Exchanger Design
Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
Plate and Fin Heat Exchanger
Co-fiber Heat Exchanger
Market segment by Operating Pressure
Operating Pressure: 0.7 MPa - 1.0 MPa
Operating Pressure: 1.0 MPa - 1.6 MPa
Market segment by Application
Manufacturing
Chemicals
Electronics
Others
Major players covered
Atlas Copco
Pneumatech
Sollant
RISHENG
NiGen International
MINNUO
LINGYU
SHANLI
Mellcon Engineers
HighQ Compressor
Dream (Shanghai) Compressor Co., Ltd.
Apureda
General Compression
Kobelco
SAIFUAIR
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Water-cooled Refrigerated Air Dryer sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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