The global air purifier market is slated to amass USD 25.97 billion by the end of 2030 at a CAGR of 8.1%, supported by the surging health consciousness among people coupled with the growing use of air purifiers in residential and non-residential sectors. Additionally, increasing awareness among consumers regarding the health benefits associated with the use of these filters and the side effects of impure air will furthermore propel the market demand in the years to come.
Rising disposable income, enhanced standard of living, and the boom in e-commerce are some of the other factors supporting industry growth. Wide availability of products at a relatively cheaper rate along with product quality guarantees are some of the many factors influencing buyers to purchase from online sites as opposed to buying electronic items from shops. Many leading companies like LG, Philips, Dyson, and others are now selling their air filter variants through their website or on third-party platforms. For the record, in 2020, close to 297 million people resorted to shopping online spending nearly USD 452 billion. This implies that with growing internet penetration globally, the dependence on online shopping is also increasing.
In line with the above, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for clean air, free from lethal viruses and bacteria. This positively influenced the demand for air purifiers in hospitals, other medical centers, public places like restaurants, and at homes. Many studies portrayed that air filtration could considerably reduce the presence of airborne SARS-CoV-2 in coronavirus wards of hospitals, and many air purifier companies offered advanced solutions such as ‘smart air purifying’.
Besides this, growing industrialization coupled with surging construction and mining activities mostly in developing nations has prominently led to air pollution which in turn is expected to drive the demand for air purifiers in the times to come. The presence of surplus natural resources in developing and under-developed regions will offer attractive opportunities for industrial sector to develop their manufacturing unit.
Growing industrialization, strict environmental protection rules, and awareness to control pollution are some of the main factors likely to support market growth in many countries. For instance, the United States Environmental Protection Agency established the Clean Air Act (CAA) under which it has set a limit on certain air pollutants, such as setting a limit on how much can be present in the air anywhere in the United States. Such efforts will prove to be beneficial for air purifier manufacturers globally.
Considering the type of technology, HEPA has gained considerable popularity over the years worldwide. These filters have proven to be extremely efficient in trapping airborne particles like pollen, smoke, dust, and bio-containments. By restricting the emission of infinitesimal impurities and various other contaminates back into the air we breathe, the HEPA or ‘High-Efficiency Particulate Air’ technology is widely used in offices and homes. Most people are switching from traditional vacuums to HEPA as the former does not sufficiently trap dust particles and expels minute air pollutants. Switching from conventional filters to HEPA air purifiers greatly improves indoor air quality and also prevents flare-ups for those who are privy to dust allergies and suffer from asthma.
Air purifiers have witnessed considerable application in commercial establishments like hospitals, hotels, movie theatres, educational institutions, conference halls, malls, and various other places. Especially in hospitals, it is important to use air purifiers because polluted air that is filled with fur, mites, dust, and other particles may lead to complications with a patient’s health. Medical centers along with strict government norms to maintain utmost hygiene will continue to demand the product.
Regionally speaking, North America has emerged as a key manufacturing belt for air purifiers supplemented by growing concerns regarding air pollution levels. Rising demand for residential air purifiers due to surging health concerns among the population. Moreover, high disposable income among people along with the presence of many renowned air purifier manufacturing companies will continue to drive the regional business scope. Stringent environmental protection laws in the U.S. has pushed the commercial sector in the region to adopt advanced air filter solutions boosting the air purifier market growth in North America.
Research Support Specialist, USA