Non-Powered Air Purifying Respirator Market Size - By Product (Disposable/Filtering Facepiece Respirators, Reusable {Elastomeric Half Facepiece, Elastomeric Full Facepiece, Cartridges/Filter}), By Application, Distribution Channel & Forecast, 2024 - 2032

Non-Powered Air Purifying Respirator Market Size

Non-Powered Air Purifying Respirator Market was valued at USD 9.4 billion in 2023 is set to register about 4% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, driven by the rising incidence of infectious diseases. Non-powered air-purifying respirators are crucial for infection control in hospitals and healthcare settings, protecting medical staff from airborne contaminants, hazardous chemicals, liquids, and toxic gases and fumes, thereby enhancing the market outlook
 

Additionally, the growing prevalence of contagious diseases is boosting the demand for these respirators. Recognizing the importance of respiratory protective equipment for worker safety, governments are actively promoting the use of safety gear and face respirators to control infections. Recently, the CDC approved a reuse and decontamination protocol for NIOSH-approved elastomeric respirators and issued Emergency Use Authorizations for FFRs and other respirators during the ongoing fight against the coronavirus
 

Non-Powered Air Purifying Respirator Market Trends

Fluctuating raw material prices, particularly those of natural gas and crude oil, pose a significant challenge to the non-powered air purifying respirator industry. When the prices of these key materials rise, as they did when oil surpassed USD 110 per barrel in March 2022, the cost of the synthetic polymers used in respirators also escalates.
 

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, crude oil prices have shown significant volatility, impacting various industries. This price volatility leads to supply and demand imbalances in the crude oil market. However, amidst these challenges, the rising adoption of electrospinning technology offers a promising solution. Additionally, the increasing focus on workplace safety and stringent government regulations, such as OSHA standards, are driving market growth.
 

Non-Powered Air Purifying Respirator Market Analysis

The reusable segment of the non-powered respirator market is expected to generate more than USD 3.5 billion by 2032, driven by increased government initiatives, particularly within the healthcare industry. According to the U.S. FDA, innovations in elastomeric respirators, including cartridges, purifiers, and filters, are crucial for the future of occupational safety. Recently, the CDC and NIOSH approved 3M’s reusable elastomeric half facepiece respirators, citing their cost-efficiency and durability as key factors in mitigating N95 FFR shortages
 

The medical & healthcare industry is estimated to cross a valuation of approximately USD 3.5 billion by 2032. Burgeoning investments by local and international companies in new COVID-19 research facilities are significantly fueling the use of non-powered APRs in the medical & healthcare sector. In September 2022, VUMC was granted USD 8 million by NIH to build the novel BioSafety Level 3 research facility.
 

The online distribution channel for non-powered air purifying respirators (APRs) is projected to witness about 7.5% CAGR through 2032, driven by the increasing number of global internet users, which reached 5.16 billion in 2023, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The rise in online retail demand for non-powered APRs is significant.
 

Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of e-commerce, with retail e-commerce sales worldwide growing by 27.6% in 2020, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. This shift led many retailers to implement omnichannel strategies like 'buy online, pickup in-store' (BOPIS) and 'buy online, ship from store' (BOSS), further supporting the segment's growth.

In 2023, the North American non-powered air purifying respirator market reached USD 3.95 billion and in anticipated to grow at a 3% CAGR up to 2032, due to stringent safety regulations and increasing awareness about worker safety. The region's robust industrial base, particularly in the United States and Canada, is driving demand. Additionally, technological advancements and the adoption of innovative respiratory protection solutions are further propelling market growth.
 

The presence of key market players and ongoing investments in research and development are also contributing to the market's expansion. Furthermore, the rising incidence of respiratory diseases among workers is highlighting the need for effective protective equipment.
 

Non-Powered Air Purifying Respirator Market Share

Major key players operating in the global industrial fall protection equipment industry include:

• 3M Company
• Alpha Protech
• Avon Protection
• Cam Lock Ltd.
• Delta Plus Group
• DuPont De Nemours
• ED Bullard Company
• ERB Industries Inc
• Honeywell International
• Imbema
• Kimberly Clark Corporation
• Moldex Metric Inc.
• MSA Safety Inc.
• Polison Corporation (Blue Eagle Safety)
• Prestige Ameritech
• Protective Industrial Products
• RSG Safety BV
• Scandia Gear Europe BV
• Shanghai Dasheng Health Products Manufacture Co Ltd.
• Shigematsu Works Co Ltd.
• The Gerson Company
   

Non-Powered Air Purifying Respirator Industry News

• Responding to the COVID-19 outbreak in March 2020, 3M leveraged its "surge capacity" and local supply chains to increase the production of N95 masks. Specifically, the company augmented its output at the Aberdeen plant, focusing on respiratory masks.
   

This non-powered air purifying respirator market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue in USD Million from 2018 to 2032 for the following segments:

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Market, By Product

• Disposable/ Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFR)
  • N Class
  • R Class
  • P Class
• Reusable Non-Powered Air Purifying Respirator (APR)
  • Elastomeric Full Facepiece Respirators
  • Elastomeric Full Facepiece Respirators
  • Cartridges/Filters

Market, By Application

• Medical & Healthcare
• Chemical & Petrochemical
• Pharmaceutical
• Industrial
• Military
• Food & Beverage
• Fire Services
• Mining
• Oil & Gas
• Others

Market, By Distribution Channel

• Online
• Offline

Market, By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Poland
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Thailand
  • Malaysia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia