Air Purifier Market Analysis

Air Purifier Industry Insights

Technology Analysis

The HEPA category accounts for the largest share in the market, of 35%. HEPA air purifiers incorporate HEPA filters that comprise multi-layered meshes made of fine fiberglass threads. These filters are bombarded with high-velocity air, which dries out any virus. They capture the smallest airborne particles found in indoor air, thus helping fight asthma and preventing allergies and other respiratory diseases. In fact, these filters are capable of capturing the COVID-19 virus, which is approximately 0.125 microns in size. This is why HEPA filters are recommended in spaces that need highly pure air, such as hospitals, semiconductor manufacturing plants, and industrial and medical cleanrooms.

The photocatalytic category will likely witness the highest CAGR, of 7.7%, over the forecast period. This technology uses titanium dioxide as a photocatalyst and UV light to break down volatile organic compounds and organic pollutants into harmless particles. The increasing awareness of air pollution is driving people to purchase air purifiers with advanced technologies that offer higher efficiency.

The following technologies have been analyzed in the report:

• HEPA (Largest Category)
• Ionic
• Activated Carbon
• Photocatalytic (Fastest-Growing Category)
• Ultraviolet
• Electrostatic Precipitators
• Others

Application Analysis

In 2024, the residential category accounts for 40% market share, and they are likely to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period, on the basis of application. The growth of this category is majorly attributed to the increasing awareness among individuals on their health, because of the concerns arising due to the polluted air, and growing popularity of smart homes.

The HEPA technology is the most-widely accepted by residential air purifier users due to its high reliability and performance.

Residential portable air purifiers are becoming popular as they are small and lightweight, along with being cost-effective compared to in-duct systems. They also have various features, such as multiple filtration layers, sensors, and smart controls, which makes them the choice of a large proportion of consumers.

The hospital category is expected to grow the fastest, during the forecast period. Pure air is vital as hospitals because they host patients with compromised immune systems, who could easily get infected by airborne bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic brought hospital-acquired infections into the limelight, further compelling healthcare facilities to maintain high air quality levels. Pure air is imperative in critical areas, such as operating rooms and cleanrooms, which operate under stringent disinfection and sterilization mandates.

The report offers insights for the below-mentioned applications:

• Residential (Largest Category)
• Office Spaces
• Hotels
• Hospitals (Fastest-Growing Category)
• Airports
• Educational Institutes
• Shopping Malls
• Gyms & Fitness Centers
• Government Centers
• Others