Respiratory filters market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period (2023-2030). Respiratory filters are devices that remove harmful particles and gases from the air. They are used in a variety of settings, including workplaces, homes, and hospitals. The demand for air purification is rising with increasing health awareness and growing awareness of workplace safety. Hence, the market players are focusing on introducing new products in the market. for instance, In May 2023, Kaltech announced the launch of a humidifier that is now available for sale in the US. The Yuragi Junsui Premier, "luxuriously designed" and equipped with photocatalytic technology to remove impurities, marks Kaltech's transition from air purification to water, and more broadly, continues to fulfill the company's mission of providing solutions to one of the world's most prominent issues: unequal access to clean water and air.

Segmental Outlook 

The global respiratory filters market is segmented on the product, and end user. Based on the product, the market is sub-segmented into nebulizer filters, humidifier filters, positive airway pressure device filters, oxygen concentrator filters, and ventilator filters. Based on the end-user, the market is sub-segmented into hospitals, outpatient facilities, and others. Among the products, the humidifier filters sub-segment is anticipated to hold a considerable share of the market, owing to the increase in demand for humidifiers in hospitals, schools, homes, and other entities. 

The Hospital Sub-Segment is Anticipated to Hold a Considerable Share of the Global Respiratory filters Market

Among the end-users, the hospital sub-segment is expected to hold a considerable share of the global respiratory filter market. This segmental growth is attributed to hospitals being the primary centers for diagnosing and treating various respiratory conditions and diseases, including acute respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The increasing prevalence of these respiratory ailments has led to a higher demand for respiratory care and interventions. Also, the market players are focusing on developing better products that can contribute to better treatments and help doctors in making the treatment more effective. For instance, in July 2020, continuously innovating in the area of respiratory medication delivery, OMRON Healthcare, announced the addition of a new entrant to their Compressor Nebulizer portfolio OMRON NE C106. A nebulizer is one of the very useful devices for ensuring the right drug delivery at the right location in the respiratory tract. With a nebulizer, a patient can mix different medications as prescribed by the doctor and a single device can be used to treat the upper as well as lower airways.

Regional Outlook

The global respiratory filters market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Rest of Asia), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America). Among these, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to hold a prominent share of the market across the globe, owing to the growing adoption of advanced respiratory filter technologies. Advanced respiratory filter technologies, such as nanofiber filters and electret filters, are becoming increasingly widely adopted.

Global Respiratory Filters Market Growth, by Region 2023-2030

The North American region is Expected to Grow at a Significant CAGR in the Global Respiratory filters Market

Among all regions, the North American region is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR over the forecast period. Regional growth is attributed to the rising prevalence of respiratory diseases, particularly among the aging population. Some of the most common respiratory diseases include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, occupational lung diseases, and pulmonary hypertension. Also, tobacco, smoking, and other risk factors including air pollution, occupational chemicals, dust, and frequent lower respiratory infections during childhood are some major causes of the increasing prevalence of respiratory diseases. According to the World Health Organization, Asthma is a major noncommunicable disease (NCD), affecting both children and adults and is the most common chronic disease among children. Asthma affected an estimated 262 million people in 2019 and caused 455,000 mortality. Also, according to a Population Reference Bureau Report, the geriatric population in the US is estimated to increase from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060. 

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the respiratory filters market include 3M, DeVilbiss Healthcare, Dragerwerk, Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, GE Healthcare, Honeywell International, and others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in April 2020, 3M partnered with Cummins to increase the production of high-efficiency particulate filters for use in 3M’s powered air-purifying respirators, or PAPRs. The partnership has the potential to more than double the current production of filters for 3M’s PAPRs. The additional filters are needed as 3M has ramped up production of PAPRs to meet a surge in demand for personal protective equipment due to the COVID-19 outbreak. PAPRs may also be more comfortable to wear for those who need respiratory protection for long periods. 

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2022 and forecast to 2030.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global respiratory filters market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.