PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1605907
PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1605907
The air starter market size is expected to reach USD 695.36 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Air Starter Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type (Vane Air Starters, Turbine Air Starters, and Electric Air Starters), End User, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa); Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Air starters are essential to various industries, such as aviation, oil and gas, and marine, which are reliant on the efficient, reliable starting of engines. Air starters, which use compressed air to initiate engine ignition, are preferred over electric starters for heavy-duty engines due to their durability, reliability, and capacity to perform under challenging conditions. Key air starter market types are turbine air starters and vane air starters, each catering to different applications and engine types.
The air starter market opportunities are influenced by the increased demand for energy-efficient, high-performance engine starting systems. As industries prioritize sustainability, the market is experiencing a shift toward environmentally friendly air starters with reduced emissions. Furthermore, advancements in technology, such as the development of electric air starters, are reshaping the air starter market dynamics, providing new avenues for innovation.
The air starter market growth is attributed to the rising investments in the oil & gas sector, where air starters are widely used to start engines for drilling and exploration equipment. Market demand for durable, high-torque starters that ensure quick engine explosion has influenced manufacturers to enhance the performance and reliability of their products. The aviation industry's adoption of air starters for gas turbine engines further boosts the air starter market expansion, driven by the global increase in air travel.
In terms of type, in 2024, the turbine air starters segment accounted for the largest share of the market due to its reliability, efficiency, and suitability for high-power applications in various industries.
The oil & gas segment, based on end users, is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to increasing exploration and production activities and the demand for reliable and efficient starting solutions in harsh operating environments.
In 2024, North America dominated the air starter market share due to high demand from the region's well-established oil & gas and aviation industries.
The Asia Pacific market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period due to rising industrialization and a growing focus on energy-efficient technologies in the region.
A few global key market players are Austart, Ingersoll Rand, Caterpillar, Rheinmetall AG, Honeywell International Inc., TLD, Maradyne, SPICO, JetAll, Guinalt, MASCO, KH Equipment, TDI, Hilliard Corporation, Textron Specialized Vehicles, and YSwinch.com.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the air starter market report on the basis of type, end user, and region: