Technological Advancements and Rising Pollution is Driving the Wearable Air Purifier Market

Published: Oct 2024

Global wearable air purifier market is anticipated to grow at an exponential CAGR of 10.3% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The market growth is driven by the increasing cases of airborne diseases, increasing pollution, and multiple incidences of wildfires. Additionally, the launch of new products with improved technology is also contributing to the market growth.  Moreover, mass production will decrease the prices of the product and hence will subsequently increase the volume. This coupled with more user-friendly and lightweight, offering longer battery life will further augment the market growth. 

The global wearable air purifier market is segmented by type (neck hung and mask), by technology (high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) and air ionizer), and by regions (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World). 

Market Dynamics

  • The mask air purifier segment is anticipated to grow with a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is attributed to the rising importance of mask air purifiers, and increasing natural disasters including wildfires smog, and bad air quality in most urban cities across the globe. Additionally, the high adoption by allergy patients is contributing to the market growth. Furthermore, mask air purifiers are easy to wear, lightweight, and protect against particulate matter such as pet dander and dust mites. 
  • North America is anticipated to be the leading region in the global wearable air purifier market, owing to the high acceptance of new and advanced technologies in the region. Additionally, the high capital expenditure, in the region, on consumer electronics products, is contributing to the market growth. Furthermore, a large number of start-ups offering wearable air purifiers are located in the US, providing more product options to consumers, and driving the market growth.  

The major players in the global wearable air purifier market include G Electronics Inc., Xiaomi Corp., Dyson Ltd., AirTamer (Headwaters, Inc.), Airvida (ible Technology Inc.), AtmoBlue, Ao Air, and others. The market players are contributing significantly to the market growth, by the adoption of various business strategies, such as collaborations, mergers and acquisitions, product portfolio diversification, and more.

Recent Developments 

  • In July 2024, Mia Patterson Cox, an Industrial Design and Technology graduate created ‘Aerate’, a neck-worn air purifier. The product improves air quality for underground train users by filtering out harmful particles present in the environment. ‘
  • In January 2022, Airvida E1 was showcased at the CES 2022. It is a wearable air purifier with built-in headphones. The product is built on the line of wearable air purifiers by ible Tech. It decontaminates the surrounding air of viruses, bacteria, PM2.5, and more, by producing negative ions around the user's face.