Hospital Air Purifiers Market Size, Share, By Product Type(General-purpose air purifiers, Surgical suite air purifiers, and Isolation room air purifiers), By Technology (High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters, Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI), Activated Carbon filters, and Others), By Sales Channel (Direct Sales, and In-Direct Sales), and By Region - Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2034

Hospital Air Purifiers Market Size was valued at USD 2.3 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 5.7 Billion by 2034 growing at a CAGR of 10.5%

Hospital air purifier is one designed especially to ensure a high quality of air filtration in healthcare institutions. These would, then, be critical systems in maintaining clean air and preventing infections within hospitals, mainly in areas where infection control is principal, such as inwards and operating theatres. Most hospital air purifiers run with HEPA filters, which filter out to 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 micrometers, including viruses and bacteria. Simply put, they are designed to take care of much larger spaces, be more powerful, and are mounted on walls or ceilings to leave maximum space on the floor and direct airflow effectively. These air purifiers ensure a pure and germ-free environment inside the hospitals for patients, healthcare workers, and visitors. Apart from using HEPA filters, additional filtration phases can be included in the system to filter out various airborne impurities. Many of them are fitted with filters of activated carbon to remove odors and volatile organic compounds, and UV-C light chambers that kill at the micron level—which are placed before them—any microorganisms that may pass through the physical filters.

The design of air purifiers in hospitals, however, does take into consideration the demands that all these problems bring to healthcare settings. They are designed to be able to run continuously with heavy construction to withstand the heavy-duty and aggressive cleaning also called for by such settings. Sensors are mostly installed within units to monitor filter efficiency so that staff is alerted when replacements need to be done. Advanced units may further include features that would have improved particle capture by ionization technology or assimilate features like photocatalytic oxidation for the breakdown of harmful substances.

Promotion of general air circulation and ventilation within healthcare facilities, in addition to filtration, is one of the main functions of any air purification system. The devices often function in concert with other building management systems to easily make adjustments between HVAC equipment in maintaining proper air exchange rates and pressure differentials between the various areas of a hospital. This will then become very important in isolation rooms, where negative air must be maintained to prevent the escape of airborne pathogens.

Disclaimer: This data is only a representation. Actual data may vary and will be available in the report.

Key Drivers of Target Market:

Rising Concerns About Airborne Diseases and Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)

• With the ever-increasing cases of airborne diseases, influenza, tuberculosis, and COVID-19, it is now more aware of the importance of air quality control in healthcare settings. Hospital air purifiers limit the potential for infection from airborne pathogens among patients and workers through the removal or inactivation of the airborne pathogens. Moreover, they can diffuse multi-drug-resistant, health-associated pathogens like MRSA and other pathogens that may be significantly life-threatening to specific groups of patients.

Growing Focus on Patient Safety and Improved Clinical Outcomes:

• Interest among hospitals in better patient safety and improved clinical outcomes has recently gained focus. High-quality air purification can help reduce post-operative complications by lowering airborne contaminants, retarding healing processes, or even causing in-hospital infections. High-quality air purification will foster a much healthier environment for patients, which accelerates recovery time, thus reducing recuperation time and, therefore, readmission rates.

Restrains:

High Initial Cost and Ongoing Maintenance:

• Hospital air purifiers, particularly the most advanced technology like that based on UVGI, maybe acquisition- and installation-expensive. The price can vary depending on appealing features, size, capacity, and technology employed by the air purifier.  For example, HEPA surgical suite air purifiers that also use UVGI are more expensive as compared to some basic general-purpose air purifiers. Moreover, the replacement of filters and periodic servicing raise the operating costs.  As such, this constitutes a large barrier to the implementation of technologies like these within budget-constrained hospitals, particularly in developing countries where financial constraints may allegedly slow down investment in new medical technologies.

Opportunities:

Integration with Smart Hospital Systems:

• Owing to the increasing trend of smart hospitals, air purifiers can be smartly integrated into those building management systems. Real-time air quality monitoring, automated adjustments to get the purifier to optimum operation based on the data taken by the sensors, and report writing, which would identify trends and signal possible air quality issues. Such integration can improve efficiency, lower maintenance costs, and deliver valuable data to inform infection control protocols and preventive maintenance schedules.

The market is segmented based on Product Type, Technology, Sales Channel, and Region.

Product Type Insights:

• General-purpose air purifiers: General-purpose air purifiers are designed for multiple applications within a hospital, such as patient rooms, waiting areas, and staff lounges. Most often, they will use some combination of HEPA and activated carbon filtration to remove dust, allergens, bacteria, and some gaseous contaminants.
• Surgical suite air purifiers: These are special-class air purifiers designed to meet the strict requirement of air quality in an operating theatre. Mostly they employ high-efficiency HEPA filters and UVGI technology to eliminate airborne contaminants such as viruses and bacteria, which may cause severe infections during the surgery.
• Isolation room air purifiers: These are air purifiers for patient isolation units, and they work to help control the spread of airborne pathogens within the room. Some work on the principle of negative pressure technology to prevent the escape of contaminated air and are often fitted with HEPA filtration and UVGI to inactivate the airborne microorganisms.

Technology Insights:

• High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters: The workhorses in hospital air purifiers against airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns, such as dust, allergens, bacteria, and even some viruses. A HEPA filter is classified based on the efficiency by which it collects particles. The MERV system rates the efficiency of a filter in particle collection.
• Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI): The technology utilizes light to either directly kill or inactivate bacteria and viruses as they pass through air purifiers. It is most useful in surgical suites and isolation rooms.
• Activated Carbon filters: These filters absorb gaseous contaminants such as odors, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and some chemicals that irritate the respiratory system. They are commonly used jointly with the HEPA filters for comprehensive air cleaning.
• Others: This category contains up-and-coming technologies like photocatalytic oxidation and ionization. PCO uses UV light and a catalyst to disassemble pollutants into harmless compounds, and ionization electrically charges particles so they will be easily captured on collection plates. The efficacy of these technologies vis-à-vis HEPA and UVGI is currently under review.

Sales Channel Insights:

• Direct Sales: Manufacturers may sell air purifiers directly to healthcare facilities if, for instance, the purchase involves large-scale orders or in cases when the air purification sold is other than an off-the-shelf one. It's cooperative and great to meet the specific needs of the hospital.
• In-Direct Sales: This is the more common channel whereby hospitals buy air purifiers through distributors or medical equipment suppliers. In-Direct Sales presents a greater quantity of brands and models offered by distributors that enable hospitals to compare models and enable the hospitals to write on the knowledge and experience of the distributor.

Regional Insights

• North America: North America is a mature market for air purifiers in hospitals as it enjoys high spending on healthcare, high awareness of infections acquired in various healthcare settings, and established regulatory approaches that set standards for air quality in health facilities. An intense commitment to patient safety and control of nosocomial infections generates a significant demand for innovative technologies in air purification.
• Asia Pacific: A growth node for the hospital air purifier market is the increasing amount of investment in health care, an increase in government focus toward improved air quality, growing awareness among the masses of air purification's benefits in fighting respiratory diseases and expanding middle class with higher disposable incomes for spending on health care. This has increased renovation and new hospital building projects, thus fueling demand for the same with highly efficient air purification systems in the province to enable better safety for patients and improve results.
• Europe: Mature healthcare infrastructure and emphasis on infection control will continue driving a level pace for the demand for hospital air purifiers in Europe. However, strict regulations, budget pressures, and belief in established technologies could restrain the adoption of newer air purification technologies in the region.
• Latin America: It is a growing market for hospital air purifiers. Driving growth in this area are the increased infrastructure development within the healthcare sector, increased government investment in healthcare, and rising awareness about the benefits of air purification for better patient outcomes and reduction in hospital-acquired infections. However, limited budgets and the absence of strict laws or regulations regarding air purifiers would complicate opening up the market in this region.
• Middle East and Africa: This is another emergent market for hospital air purifiers. As in Latin America, growth is driven by increasing healthcare infrastructure development and rising awareness of HAIs, challenges include limited budgets, lack of established regulations, and political instability in some countries.

Hospital Air Purifiers Market Report Scope:

Segments Covered in the Report:

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2024 to 2034. For this study segmented the target market report based on Product Type, Technology, Sales Channel, and Region.

By Product Type:

• General-purpose air purifiers
• Surgical suite air purifiers
• Isolation room air purifiers

By Technology:

• High-efficiency particulate Air (HEPA) filters
• Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI)
• Activated Carbon filters
• Others

By Sales Channel:

• Direct Sales
• In-Direct Sales

By Region:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • Israel
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

The key players operating the Hospital Air Purifiers Market include Honeywell International Inc., Philips, Siemens Healthineers AG, Camfil, Trane Technologies plc, Carrier Global Corporation, Air Purification Inc., STERIS plc, Envair Technology Pte Ltd, Ikona Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Disclaimer: This data is only a representation. Actual data may vary and will be available in the report.

• In May 2024, Blueair has launched advanced air purifiers in Thailand. Sangchai Air Quality introduces the unique Blueair air purifiers from Sweden. Controlled by an app, these devices trap particles smaller than PM2.5, answering the critical requirement for dust-free air in homes and buildings. Aside from the record-breaking heat, another cause for concern in Thailand is PM2.5 dust, which worsens year after year in major cities. The World Health Organization emphasizes that PM2.5 dust is dangerous to human health because it is so small that it may readily pass through nose hairs and into the lungs and bloodstream, causing long-term damage to the body.
• In August 2023, Medical Technology Associates acquired a Pennsylvania-based air filtration company. According to a statement, AFM is MTA's second purchase in the Northeast area, and it increases the company's capabilities in manufacturing facility testing and certification. Together, they will broaden our service offerings, increase our footprint, and use technology to achieve client success.
• In May 2020, SHARP launched air purifiers for hospitals. This innovative air filtration system, which is based on the patented 'Plasmacluster system', creates positive and negative ions to destroy a variety of common pathogens. SHARP, a company known for its cutting-edge air purifiers, has developed a line of advanced air purifiers to prevent fatal infections in hospitals and medical facilities. These air purifiers are specifically developed to meet the needs of doctors, other medical professionals, and public visitors who are also in danger of contracting infections. As a result, all healthcare institutions must maintain a germ-free environment, which is where SHARP Air Purifiers come in helpful.

• Honeywell International Inc.*
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Philips
• Siemens Healthineers AG
• Camfil
• Trane Technologies plc
• Carrier Global Corporation
• Air Purification Inc.
• STERIS plc
• Envair Technology Pte Ltd
• Ikona Technologies Pvt. Ltd

“*” marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section.

Research Objective and Assumption

• Research Objectives
• Assumptions
• Abbreviations

Market Preview

• Report Description
  • Market Definition and Scope
• Executive Summary
  • Market Snippet, By Product Type
  • Market Snippet, By Technology
  • Market Snippet, By Sales Channel
  • Market Snippet, By Region
• Opportunity Map Analysis

Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

• Market Dynamics
  • Drivers
  • Restraints
  • Market Opportunities
• Market Trends
• Product Launch
• Merger and Acquisitions
• Impact Analysis
• PEST Analysis
• Porter’s Analysis

Market Segmentation, Product Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (USD Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (USD Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• General-purpose air purifiers
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Surgical suite air purifiers
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Isolation room air purifiers
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Market Segmentation, Technology, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (USD Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (USD Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI)
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Activated Carbon filters
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Others
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Market Segmentation, Sales Channel, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (USD Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (USD Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• Direct Sales
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• In-Direct Sales
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Market Segmentation, By Region, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (USD Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (USD Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Regional Trends
• North America
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Product Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Technology, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Sales Channel, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • U.S
    • Canada
• Asia Pacific
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Product Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Technology, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Sales Channel, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • China
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Europe
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Product Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Technology, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Sales Channel, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • UK
    • Germany
    • France
    • Russia
    • Italy
    • Rest of Europe
• Latin America
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Product Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Technology, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Sales Channel, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East and Africa
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Product Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Technology, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Sales Channel, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • GCC
    • Israel
    • South Africa
    • Rest of the Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape

• Heat Map Analysis
• Company Profiles

• Honeywell International Inc.
• Philips
• Siemens Healthineers AG
• Camfil
• Trane Technologies plc
• Carrier Global Corporation
• Air Purification Inc.
• STERIS plc
• Envair Technology Pte Ltd
• Ikona Technologies Pvt. Ltd

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