Air Humidifier Market Size & Share 2023 to 2032
Market Size by Product (Portable {Ultrasonic, Cool Mist, Warm Mist}, Whole House {Bypass, Fan-Powered, Steam}), by Sales Channel (Online, Offline), by Application (Residential, Commercial/Industrial) & Forecast.
Report ID: GMI620
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Published Date: July 2023
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Report Format: PDF
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Authors:
Suraj Gujar, Ankita Chavan
Air Humidifier Market Size
Air Humidifier Market size is anticipated to witness 6% CAGR from 2023 to 2032. The surging regulatory support to limit humidity levels in various industries, particularly in Europe and Asia will drive the industry growth. The growing emphasis on implementing environmental regulations while promoting sustainability measures will play a key role in the industry development.
Air Humidifier Market Key Takeaways
Market Size & Growth
Key Market Drivers
Challenges
Air Humidifier Market Growth Drivers & Restraints
Growing infrastructure developments across the residential sector, mainly in the U.S. and European regions will contribute to the market growth. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the SAAR (seasonally adjusted annual rate) of residential construction spending hit $945.2 billion in May 2022. However, the rising concerns related to regular maintenance requirements of the air humidifiers may pose as a restraint for the market expansion.
COVID-19 Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic positively influenced the adoption of air humidifiers due to the surging awareness of indoor air quality given its potential role to mitigate the spread of several respiratory viruses. The growing focus on employing numerous filtration techniques to protect people indoors led to the increased dependency on air cleaners and HVAC filters. The incessant need for airway humidification in the COVID-19 affected patients also proved favorable for the market expansion.
Air Humidifier Market Trends
The intensifying burden of airborne diseases worldwide will influence product demand through 2032. According to Maine.gov, airborne diseases caused by non-polio enteroviruses lead to about 10 to 15 million infections in the U.S. each year. Air humidifiers are widely used to counter airborne diseases as certain bacteria and viruses thrive in low humidity environments. Hence, the surging need to reduce the potential for airborne transmission will play a key role in the market expansion.
Air Humidifier Market Analysis
Ultrasonic air humidifier market share is set to observe gains at nearly 8% up to 2032, owing to rising adoption in hotels and resorts to promote pleasant ambiance and enhance guest comfort. The surging prevalence of respiratory conditions, such as allergies and asthma is driving the demand for ultrasonic humidifiers as it helps in easing breathing and reducing allergy symptoms that are triggered by dry air and airborne irritants. Rising focus of several industry players on introducing smart innovative portable humidifiers integrated with advanced features will also promote the segment expansion.
Air humidifier market from the residential application segment is projected to record around 7% CAGR till 2032. The growth can be attributed to the smart connected and sophisticated devices in residential spaces. As per MediaPost, nearly 69% of households across the U.S. own at least one smart device. The swiftly changing lifestyles along with the surging adoption of smart homes has encouraged several manufacturers to come up with smart features in household applications. The increasing need to limit the spread of germs and prevent dry skin problems & allergy issues will also drive the market development.
Online air humidifier market is poised to depict substantial expansion through 2032 due to the drastic growth of the e-commerce sector. According to Tidio, the number of digital buyers in the U.S. reached 268 million in 2022 and is likely to reach 285 million by 2025. Online sales of air humidifiers has grown extensively popular as they offer wide range of options in various e-commerce platforms as well as specialized websites. The rising penetration of internet and smartphones is another impact rendering factor for the segment expansion.
North America air humidifier market is estimated to attain notable CAGR from 2023 to 2032, driven by the rising environmentally conscious consumers along with the growing adoption of energy-efficient and eco-friendly products. The increasing seasonal changes and health concerns have led to the surge in technological advancements in air humidifiers.
The growing awareness regarding health and well-being has spurred the higher focus on maintaining good indoor air quality. As per the State of the Air 2023 report, 119.6 million people in the U.S. still reside in places with declining grades for unhealthy ozone and particle pollution levels. The rising installation of portable and compact air humidifiers will also prove favorable for the market growth.
Air Humidifier Market Share
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Air Humidifier Industry News
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