Air Starter Market – Global Industry Analysis and Forecast (2025-2032) by Type, Application and Region

The Air Starter Market size was valued at USD 317.20 Million in 2024 and the total Air Starter revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.19% from 2025 to 2032, reaching nearly USD 407.79 Million.
Air Starter Market Definition:
A source of power used to supply the primary rotation to start gas turbine engines and large diesel engines is known as an air-start method. Compared to a gasoline engine, a diesel engine has a high compression quotient, which is a crucial design feature because it is the high temperature of compression that ignites the fuel. An electric starter with the power to "eccentric" a large diesel engine would be too large to be practical; thus, an alternative system is required. Condensed air is forced down any cylinder with a piston over top dead in the midway when the engine is started. As soon as the engine rotates, the air-start regulator on the next cylinder inline opens, allowing the rotational action to continue. Fuel is penetrated the cylinders after many rotations, the engine starts to run, and the air supply is cut off.

2024 is considered as a base year to forecast the market from 2025 to 2032. 2024’s market size is estimated on real numbers and outputs of the key players and major players across the globe. Past five years' trends are considered while forecasting the market through 2032. 2021 is a year of exception and analysis, especially with the impact of lockdown by region.To know about the Research Methodology :- Request Free Sample Report
Air Starter Market Dynamics:
Due to the broad scale application of heavy equipment, which is used in a regulated environment, air starters are widely used in several industries such as oil and gas, aerospace and defense, automotive, marine, mining, and transportation. Air starters are a universal technology that is extensively embraced and employed in a variety of industries, resulting in increased demand for air starters around the world. Aviation and oil & gas are the two major industries that use big numbers of air starters, owing to massive government investments in these industries across the globe, which is expected to fuel demand for air starters during the forecast period.

Due to their simple design, sturdy construction, minimal maintenance, and high compatibility, air starters are widely utilized in various industries. Over the next few years, this is expected to drive the air starter market. Because of their excellent dependability and durability, air starters are expected to become more popular in the marine and power generating industries during the forecast period.

The growth of the oil and gas industry, the high demand for compacted engine opening devices due to their suitability for hazardous environments, approval in major end-user industries such as marine, mining, aviation, and oil and gas, and the high power to weight quotient in comparison to electric starters are all factors boosting the air starter demand across the globe.

The availability of substitute items such as electric starters and variable frequency drives, as well as a high price in contrast to electric starters, are limiting the market growth. Nonetheless, with supportive factors such as growth in the aviation industry, the market is expected to rise rapidly through the forecast period.
Air Starter Market Segment Analysis:
Based on the Type, the Air Starter Market is segmented into Turbine starter and Vane starter. The Turbine Starter type segment held the largest market share, accounting for 67% in 2024, and continue to dominate the worldwide market over the forecast period. Thanks to their compatibility, simple design, healthy construction, and low preservation with all industrial applications, they are widely utilized in the industry.

Based on the End User, the Air Starter Market is segmented into Oil & Gas, Aviation, Mining, Marine, and Others. The Oil & gas segment held the largest market share, accounting for 29.1% in 2024. Air starters, which are utilized in upstream sectors as a power source to deliver the primary rotation to start diesel engines, are widely used in the oil and gas industry. Air starters, unlike electrical starters, produce great torque at lower rpm and require less maintenance. Furthermore, electrical starters are not recommended for businesses such as oil and gas, where the presence of highly combustible gases poses a constant risk of ignition.

The worldwide upstream oil and gas sector generated roughly 4.97 Billion tonnes of crude oil and 4638.2 Billion cubic meters of natural gas in 2019. By 2030, oil demand is expected to reach about 105.4 million barrels per day, thanks to rising population and urbanization. The increase in oil demand is expected to stimulate investment, boosting the air starter industry through the forecast period.
Air Starter Market Regional Insights:
The North American region held the largest market share accounting for 34% in 2024. North America is one of the most important regions in the oil and gas, mining, and power generation industries. On a larger scale, these industries are anticipated to have a considerable number of air starter installations on gas turbines and diesel engines.

Thanks to an increase in the number of oil and gas projects in nations like the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The US has one of the world's largest technically recoverable shale gas reserves and the world's second-largest tight oil reserves. The onshore oil and gas industry has benefited from technological advancements in hydraulic fracturing, resulting in a significant demand for air starters on diesel engines. Canada is also one of the world's top oil and gas producers. The oil and gas industry is vital to the economy of the country. Oil sands, which account for over 90% of the country's total oil reserves, remain the country's primary source of hydrocarbon production. According to the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), oil production in Canada is predicted to exceed 5.4 billion barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2030, with oil sands accounting for 70.7% of total production. Aside from oil and gas, the region's electricity and mining sectors have seen tremendous expansion. With rising demand for energy and minerals, the region is expected to attract investment, allowing the market to grow through the forecast period.

The objective of the report is to present a comprehensive analysis of the global Air Starter Market to the stakeholders in the industry. The past and current status of the industry with the forecasted market size and trends are presented in the report with the analysis of complicated data in simple language. The report covers all the aspects of the industry with a dedicated study of key players that include market leaders, followers, and new entrants.

PORTER, PESTEL analysis with the potential impact of micro-economic factors of the market have been presented in the report. External as well as internal factors that are supposed to affect the business positively or negatively have been analyzed, which will give a clear futuristic view of the industry to the decision-makers.

The reports also help in understanding the Air Starter Market dynamic, structure by analyzing the market segments and projecting the Air Starter Market size. Clear representation of competitive analysis of key players by Design, price, financial position, product portfolio, growth strategies, and regional presence in the Air Starter Market make the report investor’s guide.
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Air Starter Market


Report Coverage
Details


Base Year:
2024
Forecast Period:
2025-2032


Historical Data:
2019 to 2024
Market Size in 2022:
USD 317.20 Million


Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
3.19%
Market Size in 2029:
USD 407.79 Million


 Segments Covered:
by End User
Oil & gas
Aviation
Mining
Marine
Others


by Type
Turbine starter
Vane starter



Air Starter Market, by Region
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Austria and Rest of Europe)
Asia Pacific (China, South Korea, Japan, India, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Rest of APAC)
Middle East and Africa (South Africa, GCC, Egypt, Nigeria and Rest of ME&A)
South America (Brazil, Argentina Rest of South America)
Air Starter Market Key Players
1. Gali Internacional SA
2. Ingersoll Rand Inc.
3. Power Force Technologies Pte Ltd,
4. Maradyne Corporation
5. Fokker
6. Energotech AG.
7. Domnick hunter-RL Co., Ltd.
8. KH Equipment Pty Ltd.
9. Tech Development Inc. (TDI)
10. Hilliard Corporation
11. Universal Starter, Inc.
12. Austart
13. Air Starter Components Inc.
14. Powerworks (Pty) Ltd.
15. Multi Torque Industries
16. Miller Air Starter Company Co.
17. Industrial Power Units Ltd
Frequently Asked Questions:
1] What segments are covered in the Air Starter Market report?
Ans. The segments covered in the Air Starter Market report are based on the Type and End User.

2] Which region is expected to hold the highest share in the Air Starter Market?
Ans. The North American region is expected to hold the highest share in the Air Starter Market.

3] What is the market size of the Air Starter Market by 2032?
Ans. The market size of the Air Starter Market by 2032 is expected to reach USD 407.79 Million.

4] What is the forecast period for the Air Starter Market?
Ans. The forecast period for the Air Starter Market is 2025-2032.

5. What was the Global Air Starter Market size in 2024?
Ans: The Global Air Starter Market size was USD 317.20 Million in 2024.