Air Ducts Market Size - By Material, By Shape, By End Use, Analysis, Share, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

Air Ducts Market Size

The air duct market size was estimated at USD 5 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7.4 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2025 to 2034, driven by surging urbanization across the world and stricter energy efficiency regulations. The increase in urbanization across the world is a major driver fueling market growth. According to United Nations around 68% of world population is expected to reside in urban areas by the year 2050. Urbanization has led to increased construction activities across the world to accommodate the growing demand for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
 

HVAC systems are integral part of any modern building, providing optimal temperature throughout the building. This has ultimately increased the demand for air ducts that are easy to install and made from sustainable materials that last long as well. The increased construction activities in MEA region has led to increase in demand for air ducts market, due to regions harsh climate the HVAC systems are necessary part of all commercial and residential infrastructures.
 

In 2024 European Union’s Eco Design Directive introduced Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulations, which requires use of sustainable materials in all products and use of durable and reliable materials. This has led to manufacturers opting for sustainable and durable materials for air duct manufacturing. The repairability of air ducts is costly post installation and completion of the building, due to this the demand for durable air ducts solutions is growing.
 

Additionally, U.S. Green Building Council requires buildings to be built using sustainable materials to earn the LEED certification and green building certification. This has led to adoption of construction products with sustainable materials in construction projects across the country including commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. This has increased the demand for air ducts made from sustainable materials, ultimately driving the market for air ducts.
 

According to European Union’s 2023 energy efficiency targets, collective fossil fuel energy consumption in all European Union countries need to be reduced by about 11% till 2030 to tackle climate change. Climate change concerns are driving manufacturers towards innovating in energy efficient solutions for air ducts systems and HVAC systems. Climate change has pushed the a market towards using energy efficient designs and sustainable materials.
 

Air Ducts Market Trends

• The trend of integrating technology to improve connectivity has led to air ducts manufacturers in integrating various new technologies. The addition of connectivity technology in air ducts allows for seamless integration with the HVAC system, which leads to efficient operations, saving energy and maximizing performance.
   
• Honeywell offers a variety of HVAC solutions with integrated connectivity technology including air ducts solutions with smart sensors and IoT technology. This allows the air ducts to synchronize operations with entire HVAC system in a building. It helps in saving energy by sending temperature readings in real time to maintain temperature as necessary, which increases energy efficiency.
   
• Air ducts market is witnessing the trend of efficient and easy to install air ducts, which are also durable. Many manufacturers are innovating with different mounting techniques and testing various types of materials that can make air ducts installation easier while increasing the overall operational efficiency of air ducts.
   
• Tackle the efficiency and sustainability aspect of air ducts DuctSox a HVAC solutions brand, launched air ducts system made from fabric, this new series of air duct systems feature an efficient, easy to deploy and environmentally sustainable design. The fabric air ducts have smoother interiors compared to metal or PVC air ducts which reduces drag and creates an optimal airflow inside the duct, which increases its operational efficiency. The fabric air duct solutions solve sustainability concerns and energy efficiency concerns at the same time.
   

Air Ducts Market Analysis

Based on material the market is segmented into galvanized steel, aluminum, fiber glass, polymers, and others. In 2024, the galvanized steel air ducts segment crossed USD 2.8 billion and polymer air duct segment is expected to grow at CAGR of around 3.6% during 2025 to 2034.
 

• The galvanized steel air ducts are popular due to their strength and durability. Construction contractors prefer galvanized steel air duct systems due to their minimal degradation over time, resulting in less repairs throughout buildings’ life.
   
• Manufacturers like Lindab are focusing on adapting sustainability in their products, recently they launched air duct products that are made from fossil free steel, which reduced their environmental impact             that is associated with traditional steel forging. This move has started a trend of opting for sustainable practices in the market for air duct systems.
   
• The polymer air ducts segment is popular due to its low cost and durable features. These are commonly made from PVC and polyethylene, which are cheap to manufacture and easy to install. Compared to metal air ducts polymer air ducts are easier to maintain as they are corrosion resistant, and their smooth interiors reduce air drag improving air flow and efficiency.
   
• Plastic air ducts manufacturer Xicheng are known for their durable polypropylene plastic air ducts, which are corrosive resistant as well as resistant to acids, alkalis, etc. The air duct is durable and require minimal maintenance and offer optimal energy efficiency through their smooth interior design.
   

According to the end user, the air duct market is segmented into residential, commercial, and industrial. The commercial segment held around 47% of the market share in 2024.
 

• The increased concerns of air quality both indoors and outdoors have led to adoption of HVAC systems in commercial offices spaces. This has led to increased demand for air ducts that are both efficient and aesthetically pleasing to match the office space.
   
• Airports and metro stations require constant ventilation due to their high foot traffic. Air ducts with optimal and aesthetic design are preferred at airports and metro stations that can match the overall aesthetic while effectively working. Oval and round shaped air ducts are preferred at airports due to their design appeal and their high performance at low noise levels.
   
• Retail stores and shopping complexes are multi story buildings that witness high foot traffic daily. To keep the building ventilated and at an optimal temperature high quality and aesthetically designed air ducts are used. This has increased the demand for air ducts with better designs and colors in the market.
   

According to the shape, the air ducts market is segmented into rectangular, round and oval. The round air duct segment accounted for over 51% of the market share in 2024.
 

• The round air duct segments dominates the market due to their efficient design that allows for quiet operations due to low air drag of the round shape. Their shape also reduces pressure loss, and they are easier to maintain compared to other air ducts. The round shape also allows for flexible designing, allows for better bends, and turns due to the round shape.
   
• The rectangular ducts are generally made from galvanized steel or other metals, they are sturdy, and they are easy to integrate into buildings standard layouts due to their shape. They are commonly used in large commercial and industrial buildings due to their durability and strength. The rectangular ducts are versatile as they can be mounted on ceilings and walls without any complications.
   
• Oval air ducts are becoming popular due to their design that blends with modern building designs. They combine advantage of both rectangular and round air ducts by offering versatility of rectangular ducts and low air drag of the round air ducts. This make them perfect for commercial office spaces where both low noise operations and designs are priority.
   

With about 80% of the North American air duct market share and estimated USD 930 million in revenue, the United States led the market in 2024, primarily driven by increasing infrastructure and construction projects across the country.
 

• The shift towards sustainability is trending in North America especially U.S., the regulations on green building certifications have become stricter, which has led to adoption of air ducts made with sustainable materials in the country.
   
• The increasing construction and infrastructure activities across United States and Canada have boosted the market for HVAC system products especially air ducts, as they are difficult to retrofit construction companies prefer air ducts that are durable and easy to maintain. This has increased the demand for air ducts made from polymers and metals as they offer durability and are easier to maintain in case of pressure loss.
   
• The incorporation of smart HVAC systems has led to adoption of air ducts that are compatible with newer HVAC systems that have integrated connectivity technology. This has led to retrofitting of newer ducts in old buildings to improve ventilation and temperature control while enabling connectivity to increase the efficiency of the HVAC system.
   

Europe: European Union’s stricter building codes and green building initiative has led to an increase in demand for sustainable and energy efficient air ducts in the region. Due to stricter energy efficiency laws, HVAC systems across the region are being upgraded to incorporate connectivity technology to optimize their operations. This has led to increase in demand for air ducts that feature connectivity technology and are able to communicate with the entire HVAC systems to improve on performance and increase energy efficiency. The regions cold climate requires constant heating and ventilation indoors which consumes more energy, thus the demand for energy efficient HVAC and air duct solutions is increasing in the region, especially in Germany, UK, and France.
 

Asia: Rising urbanization and infrastructure development in the region, especially in China and India, the need for durable and low maintenance air ducts has increased in the market. The increase in commercial building projects in India due to growing industrial sector, the demand for air ducts is increasing in the country. The region’s geography requires HVAC systems to deliver high performance cooling in summers, this has increased the popularity for air ducts with high performance and with minimal maintenance. The air quality in Asia Pacific, especially in developing countries, is very poor, to maintain optimal air quality indoors air ducts with high efficiency filters are becoming popular.
 

Air Ducts Market Share

• The top five companies in market are Deflecto, Eastern Sheet Metal, Lindab Group, M&M Manufacturing, and Novaflex group 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.
   
• In 2024, Lindab Group’s duct division acquired Vicon Machinery and Plasma Automation to expand their fabrication capabilities and increase their share in the air ducts market. The acquisition is aimed at increasing the production of rectangular and spiral air duct, which will improve Lindab’s market position in the air ducts industry.
   
• Novaflex group has expanded its production and operations by acquiring a product plant in Ireland. This will improve their overall production in Europe and will help them maintain and exceed their position as a key player in the global air duct market.
   
• 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 July 2024, UEP Group’s Vaughan Air acquired DuraDuct line of prefabricated air duct systems from DuraSystems Barriers. This new line of air duct systems includes patented rectangular air ducts, kitchen exhaust ducts and laboratory exhaust ducts. This acquisition expands Vaughan Air’s product portfolio, increasing their market position.
   

Air Ducts Market Companies

Major players operating in the air ducts industry are:

• DC Duct & Sheet Metal
• Deflecto
• Dundas Jafine
• Eastern Sheet Metal
• Lindab Group
• Lennox International
• M&M Manufacturing
• Novaflex Group
• Nuaire
• Rubber World Industries
• Ruskin Titus India
• Saint-Gobain
• Sisneros Bros
• Thermaflex
• Tin Man Sheet Metal
   

Air Ducts Industry News

• In August 2023, Fabric Air, a HVAC systems manufacturer expanded its operations in India and launched their new office in Thane, Maharashtra. This expansion will help Fabric Air in catering to expanding demand of HVAC systems and air ducts in India.
   
• In July 2024, Saint-Gobain acquired CSR an Australian building products manufacturer. This acquisition will enhance Saint-Gobain’s presence in Australian market and will expand their HVAC system market in the country.
   

This air ducts 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 Material

• Galvanized steel
• Aluminum
• Fiber glass
• Polymers
• Others

Market, By Shape  

• Rectangular
• Round
• Oval

Market, By End Use

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial

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