AC Air Purifier Market - By Type, By Technology, By Room Coverage Range, By Price, By End Use, By Distribution Channel Analysis, Share, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

AC Air Purifier Market Size

The global AC air purifier market size was estimated at USD 1.6 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow from USD 1.8 billion in 2025 to USD 3.4 billion in 2034, at a CAGR of 7.8%. The market is driven by rising air pollution levels, rising concerns about respiratory health, allergies, and airborne illnesses.
 

Rising awareness regarding the poor quality of air as a health risk, like respiratory diseases, allergies, and asthma, has increased the demand for AC air purifiers in both residential and commercial segments. In 2023, about 66 million tons of pollution were emitted into the atmosphere in the United States. The State of the Air 2024 report revealed that despite decades of progress cleaning up air pollution, 39% of people living in America, 131.2 million people still live in places with failing grades for unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution. This is 11.7 million more people breathing unhealthy air. Nearly 4 in 10 people in America live in places with unhealthy levels of air pollution.
 

The AC air purifier industry is witnessing a growth in demand, fueled by new technologies for air purifier emerging on the horizon. These technologies are enhancing energy efficiency, improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), elevating user comfort, and providing new market opportunities. These new controls continuously monitor variables such as occupancy, ambient temperatures, and humidity and modulate AC performance to balance economy with comfort. Inclusion of Internet of Things (IoT) into air purifier products has also created new opportunities for remote diagnosis and monitoring. 
 

AC Air Purifier Market Trends

• One of the emerging trends that are shaping the industry's future is the incorporation of smart technologies in AC air purifier systems.
   
• Renewable energy sources provide another avenue of innovations in the air purifier sector. As customers become increasingly aware of their carbon footprint, there is increasing demand to use solar power or geothermal air purifier as alternative sources of energy to purify homes. These technologies reduce carbon emissions while offering long-term economic benefits.
   
• Apart from technological progress, there is an increasing requirement for air purifier solutions that suit personal customer needs, building structures, and environmental conditions. There is an increasing requirement for quieter & low noise air purifier products that are suitable for residential applications.
   
• Airtecnics has been investing in research and development for many years in air purification to clean the indoor environment. Various technologies have been introduced that, on their own as standalone products or incorporated into fans, assist with active sanitization of the indoor environment. Alongside Tekniker, Airtecnics developed a special Sol-gel composition. It is a coating that, once applied to the fans and with the assistance of an ultraviolet LED, disinfects and clears the air passing through it of impurities.
   

AC Air Purifier Market Analysis

The market by type is segmented into portable air purifier and fixed air purifier. In 2024, the fixed air purifier segment dominates the market generating revenue of USD 1.1 billion and portable air purifier segment is expected to grow at CAGR of around 8.7% during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.
 

• Fixed AC air purifiers are built into a home's HVAC system, providing cleaner air to the entire house. It is particularly useful for bigger rooms or multi-story homes, where floor-standing or tower units would find it difficult to distribute purified air efficiently. In a survey conducted by the National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) in 2024, 65% of respondents who had fixed AC air purifiers were satisfied that their air was cleaned in all rooms of their home.
   
• In addition, portable AC air purifiers are able to process greater quantities of air than portable ones. The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) also tests Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) for air purifiers, which measures the effectiveness of smoke, dust, and pollen removal. Portable AC models typically carry higher CADR ratings than portables, according to AHAM's latest directory.
   
• With the increasing concern about air quality, there has been a growing need for efficient and environmentally friendly indoor air purification systems. To address this, Nirvana Being has developed and launched the revolutionary MESP (Micro-electrostatic Precipitator) Air Sterilizing Purifier. This new product represents a leap forward in handheld air purifiers, demonstrating innovation of electronic air cleaning technology that guarantees clean indoor air and energy efficiency.  
   

According to technology, the AC air purifier market is segmented into HEPA filters, Activated carbon filters, ionic filters, UV filters, others. HEPA filters made up 36% of the market in 2024, due to rising need for improving indoor air quality.
 

• HEPA filters comply with a strict level established by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). They are certified to trap no less than 99.97% of airborne contaminants as tiny as 0.3 microns in diameter. Such high efficiency allows them to remove a broad variety of pollutants, such as dust, allergens such as pollen and pet dander, smoke, and even some bacteria and viruses.
   
• According to a 2024 consumer study conducted by the Association of Indoor Air Quality Professionals (IAQP), 72% of consumers with HEPA-filter air purifiers said they experienced a drastic decline in allergy and asthma symptoms.
   
• Scientists at the University of Bath have developed a new type of high-performance air cleaner that guarantees zero toxic waste. University patented FOAM3R filter technology, a highly versatile disruptor technology for CO2 and volatile organic compound (VOC) odor and microbial removal. The applications for the ability to produce multi-functional foam structures include aircraft cabins, in-car air filters, ship and boat cabins, domestic heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, home air cleaning devices and respirator and breathing apparatus.  
   

According to the end user, the AC air purifier market is segmented into residential and commercial. Commercial segment made up 70% of the market in 2024.
 

• Companies are increasingly adding air purifiers to the office to promote worker health, reduce illness days, and boost productivity. Companies are very keen on stopping the spread of viruses and allergens in the workplace. HEPA filtering and UV-C sterilizing air purifiers are widely used to supply cleaner, healthier indoor air to employees.
   
• Residential and commercial air purifiers require high filter capacity to cover more rooms and higher levels of pollution. Heavy-duty motors and heavy filters are required in industrial air purifiers, especially in large office buildings, factories, and shopping centers.
   

With about 77% of the North American AC air purifier market share and estimated USD 280 million in revenue, the United States led the market in 2024. The expansion of the U.S. market is primarily driven by advancement in air purifier technology, consumer spending on entertainment and changes in consumer preference, growing awareness of the importance of keeping high indoor air quality.
 

• As nations and regions establish climate targets, pressure to cut carbon emissions is propelling transformations in AC air purifier systems. Integration of digital technologies into air purifier systems and expansion of solar-thermal energy supply for air purifier is the new trends in overall air purifier market.
   
• As per the Blueair survey an air purification solutions provider, 81% of Americans report they suffer from “negative” symptoms when in their home, with 48% of individuals naming allergies and 41% identifying nasal congestion as the main culprits.
   
• With rising pollution levels and the presence of allergies and other airborne pollutants, people are becoming increasingly concerned about the air they breathe, particularly in their homes. This has resulted in an increase in demand for air purifiers in the Canada region, particularly AC air purifiers, which are meant to remove pollutants and allergens from the air, resulting in a clean and healthy atmosphere.
   

Europe: The growing levels of air pollution in European cities have raised concerns about interior air quality. This has pushed many people to purchase air purifiers to ensure a clean and healthy atmosphere for themselves and their family. According to Robert Koch Institute, 10-15% of adults in Germany are affected by chronic bronchitis, a key component of COPD which emphasis on the importance of keeping the air quality intact. In 2022, there was a dramatic increase in the number of WNV cases, with 586 human infections reported by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (eCDC).
 

Asia Pacific: The growth of region can be attributed to several factors, including growing pollution levels, increased health awareness, and improvements in technology in the air purification sector. Increasing air pollution, and rising health concerns are the major factor driven the demand for AC air purifier in China. The study conducted by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) 2023 revealed that, 13 out of China’s 31 provincial capitals have not met the national standard for PM2.5, and 11 provincial capitals have not met the standard for ozone.
 

AC Air Purifier Market Share

• The top five companies in Dyson, Medify Air, SharkNinja, Versuni Holding, Whirlpool and they collectively hold a share of 15%-20% in the market.
   
• These companies continue to acquire and merge with others, expand facilities, and make various collaborations to increase their product offerings, access customer bases, and secure their market positions.
   
• Samsung Electronics introduced a new air filter technology that simultaneously collects particulate matter (PM) and decomposes Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and can be used for 20 years through simple water washing. The filter is designed to capture PMs first in the porous ceramic wall at the inlet channel, where the inorganic membrane is coated and decomposes VOC gases on the photocatalyst on the outlet channel under a single-pass airflow.
   
• Airth, the innovative startup working on India's indoor air pollution problem, left Shark Tank India with a significant investment deal. Airth presented its revolutionary AC air purifier attachment to the Sharks, leading to a heated bidding war and resulting in a Rs 96 lakhs deal for 3.7 percent equity.
   

AC Air Purifier Market Companies

Major players operating in the AC Air Purifier industry are:

• Airocide Europe
• AIRTH
• AprilAire
• Blueair
• Daikin
• Dyson
• Honeywell
• Krug & Priester
• LG Electronics
• Medify Air
• SharkNinja
• Sharp
• Versuni Holding
• Whirlpool
• WINIX            
   

To improve the services and market share key players are constantly investing in technological activities and are also entering into partnerships to provide improved and better solutions for the customers. These investments are benefiting both companies and customers as they help develop and offer solutions as per the changing technological trends and thus the customer requirements.
 

In November 2024, Blueair further enhanced its footprint in the air wellness space with the release of the Blueair 2-in-1 Purify + Humidify. The newest offer introduces consumers to a brand-new humidification and air purification experience that is intuitive and allows consumers to enjoy clean, purified air and balanced humidity in one advanced solution. The Blueair 2-in-1 Purify + Humidify is equipped with Blueair's HEPASilent Technology to purify dirty air, while 360° InvisibleMist Technology humidifies dry air providing a healthy home environment.
 

AC Air Purifier Industry News

• In July 2024, Blueair introduced the most advanced and powerful air purifier it has ever made, the Classic Pro. The new version is redesigned with multi-layer filtration technology to provide 40% more performance compared to before and clean the air in spaces of up to 1,413 square feet2 in as short a time as 30 minutes. With Blueair's proprietary HEPASilent dual filtration technology, the Classic Pro can rapidly trap 99.97% of particles down to 0.01 microns in size. The special filtration process produces greater amounts of clean air more rapidly with less noise and energy than HEPA filtration alone.
   
• In October 2023, Dyson revealed the latest and most powerful air purifier called Dyson Purifier Big + Quiet.  The new air purifier is effective for spaces as big as 1000 sq.ft. The new Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet uses Cone Aerodynamics that claims to deliver 10-meter projection.
   
•  In May 2023, Sharp unveils the new pure fit plasma cluster air purifier for superior healthy living. Pure fit Plasma cluster Air purifier uses various unique technologies in harmony with people’s lifestyle.  By the new “dual suction” structure, it realizes obvious compact body size for its coverage area and combined with SHARP unique COANDA air flow technology as well as the triple filtering system, it provides authentic air purification performance and user experiences.
   
•  In March 2023, Blueair introduce the new Blue Pure Max line of air purifiers. The new models feature enhanced performance, minimal noise, a refreshed design, and new smart features through the Blueair app. These easy-to-use air purifiers can clean the air in rooms up to 1,524 square feet in as little as 30 minutes depending on the size of the model.  
   

This AC air purifier market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Billion) and volume (Thousand Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Type

• Portable air purifier
• Fixed air purifier      

Market, By Technology

• HEPA filters
• Activated carbon filters
• Ionic filters
• UV filters
• Others   

Market, By Room Coverage Range

• Small space (under 500 sq. ft)
• Medium space (500 - 1000 sq. ft)
• Large space (1000 - 1500 sq. ft)
• Extra-large (above 1500 sq. ft)        

Market, By Price

• Low
• Medium
• High         

Market, By End Use

• Residential
• Commercial
  • Office
  • HoReCa
  • Institution
  • Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Others          

Market, By Distribution Channel

• Online
  • E-commerce site
  • Company website 
• Offline
  • Specialty stores
  • Individual stores
  • Others                

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• MEA
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa