Air Knives Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Aluminum Air Knives, Stainless Steel Air Knives, and Other), By Application (Food Processing & Packaging, Industrial Application, Electronics, and Other), and Regional Forecast To 2031

Updated On: 22 April 2024

Air Knives Market Report Overview

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global air knives market size was USD 89 million in 2022  and market is projected to touch USD 162.47 Million By 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the air knives market experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden rise in CAGR is attributable to the market's growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

Air Knives are devices used in various industrial applications to generate a high-velocity, continuous stream of compressed air. They are typically long, thin, and flat, resembling the shape of a knife, hence the name "air knives." These are primarily used for drying, cleaning, cooling, or removing debris from surfaces. They work by utilizing the Coanda effect, which causes a high-speed jet of air to attach itself to a nearby surface and flow along it. This airflow creates a boundary layer of air that effectively blows away moisture, dust, or other unwanted materials.

The market is anticipated to grow swiftly with decent CAGR over the forecast 2022-2028. The market for air knives has experienced growth over the years due to the increasing demand for efficient drying, cleaning, and cooling solutions in industrial processes. Industries such as food and beverage, automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and printing have widely adopted air knife systems to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Furthermore, based on the type of product, aluminium air knives are the most popular type of product. Whereas, food processing & packaging have been a leading segment for the last few years.

COVID-19 Impact: Pandemic Affected Industrial Operations due to Lockdown Restrictions

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the air knives market significantly. In the initial phases of the pandemic, several industries experienced disruptions in their operations due to lockdowns, supply chain disruptions, and reduced demand. This led to a decline in the adoption of air knife systems as industrial activities slowed down.

However, as economies gradually reopened and industries adapted to the new normal, the demand for these knives started to recover. The pandemic highlighted the importance of maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and efficient production processes, leading to an increased focus on technologies such as air knives for drying, cleaning, and cooling applications.

Latest Trends

"Trend of Customization and Modular Systems Expand the Market Opportunities"

The market has witnessed several emerging trends and innovations driven by technological advancements and evolving industry needs. Lately, energy-efficient designs are in trend. As there is a growing focus on developing energy-efficient air knives to reduce power consumption and operational costs. Innovations in airflow control, nozzle design, and optimization of compressed air usage help maximize drying or cleaning effectiveness while minimizing energy waste. Along with this, the market is also moving towards offering customizable air knife systems to cater to specific industry needs. Modular designs allow for easy integration into existing production lines, flexibility in nozzle configurations, and the ability to adapt to different applications and product variations. Thereby, these trends are likely to contribute to the air knives market growth in the coming years

Air Knives Market Segmentation

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• By Type Analysis

According to type, the market can be bifurcated into aluminum air knives, stainless steel air knives, and other.

• By Application Analysis

Based on application, the market can be divided into food processing & packaging, industrial application, electronics, and other.

Driving Factors

"Rising Demand for Energy-Efficient Solutions Boost the Demand for the Product "

The market is predicted to grow with several driving factors such as increasing demand for energy-efficient solutions. Energy efficiency is a key concern for industries as they strive to reduce operational costs and meet sustainability goals. These knives offer an energy-efficient alternative for drying, cleaning, and cooling processes compared to traditional methods, driving their adoption across various industries which is credited to enhancing the growth of the market. 

"Increasing Importance of Hygiene and Cleanliness Propel the Growth of the Market"

Growing emphasis on hygiene and cleanliness is also one of the other leading factors to aid the market growth. Industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare have strict hygiene requirements. Where these knives provide an effective solution for removing moisture, contaminants, and particles from surfaces, ensuring cleanliness and compliance with regulatory standards.

Restraining Factors

"High Initial Cost and Implementation Can Hinder the Market Progress"

Despite being a progressive market, some restraining factors can affect the market expansion. As the initial cost of acquiring and implementing air knife systems can be a barrier for some industries, particularly for small or budget-constrained businesses. The cost of purchasing and installing air knives, along with associated infrastructure requirements such as compressed air supply, may pose challenges for potential buyers.

Air Knives Market Regional Insights

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"North America Dominates the Market due to Well-Established Industrial Sector"

As per market research, North America, mainly the U.S., has a well-established industrial sector and is home to several major manufacturers of air knives. The region's emphasis on automation, energy efficiency, and adherence to strict hygiene standards in industries such as food processing, automotive, and electronics contributes to the demand for air knife systems. Additionally, the region accounts for the largest air knives market shares globally due to the presence of extensive applications industries.  

Key Industry Players

"Key Players Offer a Wide Range of Air Knife Systems to Cater to Various Industrial Applications"

With regard to key players, the market is populated by several leading players who are prominent in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of air knife systems. Notable companies have established themselves as key players through their expertise, product offerings, customer base, and industry reputation. Also, they offer a wide range of air knife systems and related solutions to cater to various industrial applications and customer requirements.

List of Market Players Profiled

• EXAIR
• Vortec
• ACI
• Vortron
• Meech International
• Simco
• Secomak
• Streamtek
• Paxton
• AiRTX

Report Coverage

This report defines the air knives market. It emphasizes the market value, expected CAGR, and USD value over the forecast period, before and after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on the international market, and how the industry is going to turn the corner is also stated in the report. The report provides significant market data with its product type and product applications, end-use details, and an idea of the market growth in the future. This report also provides an understanding of the growing market trends and developments and their effects on the market growth, driving factors along with restraining factors that impact the market dynamics. Along with this, the leading region, key players of the market, and their tactics to beat the market competition, sustainable policies, their collaboration, mergers, companies’ profile, previous years’ revenue, profit & loss, and market position based on their share value in the market, are also explained in the report.