The Singapore air purifier market
size is anticipated to grow at an impressive CAGR during the forecast period
owing to factors such as rising adoption of air pollution control equipment,
increasing air borne diseases, and growing demand of technology-based devices.
Air purifier is a device
that eliminates impurities from the air in a space to enhance indoor air
quality. These products are frequently marketed as helping allergy and asthmatic
sufferers, as well as reducing or eliminating secondhand smoke. A serious and
urgent threat to the public's health is air pollution. According to the WHO,
exposure to fine particles in contaminated air causes an estimated 7 million
deaths annually and is linked to conditions such as pneumonia, heart disease,
lung cancer, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
According to Environmental
Health Perspectives, living in heavily polluted locations, like those close to
highways or airports, has been associated with increased respiratory conditions
and dangerous infections. Since an air purifier circulates clean air back into
the space after passing contaminated air through several filters, it can help
with various indoor air contaminants. An air purifier may assist in lessening
the quantity of these pollutants that people breathe in if users use
chemical cleansers or have appliances in their house that generate ozone or
other contaminants.
A network of air monitoring
stations located around Singapore is used to keep an eye on the local air
quality. Particulate matter (PM10), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), sulfur dioxide
(SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3), and carbon monoxide (CO)
concentrations are measured by the monitoring stations (CO). The Pollutant
Standards Index is based on these six pollutant criteria (PSI). Human health
and quality of life are impacted by the air quality. As a result, the myENV
iPhone and Android app as well as the Haze microsite publish hourly reports of
the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) values for the five areas of
Singapore. Additionally, the readings of pollution concentrations are
frequently posted on the Haze website.
The airborne spores that
mould fungus releases into the air to spread its seeds can be captured by air
purifiers.. Since mould spores can be as small as four microns, according to
research published in Plos Pathogens, having an air purifier with HEPA filters
in your house should help to limit the amount of mould spores in the air. According
to the World Health Organization (WHO), the recommended average PM2.5 exposure
level should be less than 10 mg/m3, as higher exposure increases the risk of
contracting a number of diseases.
New Products Launch Fuels the
Market Growth
Singaporean manufacturers are
focusing on making and offering innovative products for the customers. For
instance, in 2021, LG launched the Puricare Aero Tower air purifier in
Singapore. The LG PuriCare AeroTower is a feature-rich appliance with a
contemporary design that boasts numerous modes and cleaner, fresher air. The
PuriCare AeroTower offers three modes by design. With the ability to blast air
up to 30°C and LG claiming that it could raise room temperature by 5°C in just
five minutes, the Heating Mode is perfect for people who frequently feel cold.
Fan Mode performs as stated on the label, but it also offers additional control
with 10 air intensity settings. Diffusion Mode, last but not least, aims to
provide filtered air both upward and outward.
Technological Advancements Fuels
the Market Growth
In these times, everyone
wants new and different technologies for using the products for their
convenience and for effective results. For instance, a multifaceted strategy has been
implemented at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to fend off the more contagious
COVID-19 strain. Changi has implemented cutting-edge technologies to improve
the indoor air quality in its terminal buildings and has established the
segregation of airport staff based on their exposure risk. The air conditioning
system filters in all passenger terminals have been updated from MERV-7-rated
models to MERV-14-rated ones since the start of COVID-19. Approximately 85% of
the airborne particles between 0.3 and 1.0 micrometres in size, or smaller than
a COVID-19 particle in a respiratory droplet, may be efficiently removed by
these higher-grade filters. Therefore, adoption of technologies for improving
the air quality fuels the market of filters which further fuels the demand of
air purifiers in Singapore market.
Increasing Pollution Concerns Aids
Market Growth
For social and economic
reasons, infectious diseases brought on by airborne bacteria and viruses are a
serious issue. According to WHO data, low- and middle-income countries experience
the worst exposures, with 99% of the world's population breathing air that is
high in pollutants and exceeds WHO guideline limits. During the coronavirus
pandemic, the relevance of this occurrence is particularly apparent. One effect
is the increased interest in the market for air purifiers, which led to a
notable increase in the number of these devices sold. The Asia Clean Blue Skies
Program (ACBSP) was established by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to expand
ADB's efforts in enhancing air quality across Asia and the Pacific. Launched at
the Fourth Asia Pacific Clean Air Partnership joint forum in the Republic of
Korea, the ACBSP will assist developing member countries (DMCs) of the Asian
Development Bank (ADB) in developing policies and plans to encourage
investments in projects that improve air quality, such as greenhouse gas
reduction in the energy, agriculture, transport, industrial, and urban
development sectors, among others. Over the last eight years, ADB has funded
more than USD2.5 billion in initiatives in the region's fight against air
pollution. Therefore, various institutions and companies are focusing on
reducing air pollution by increasing investments and launching new air
purifiers in the market which further fuels the demand for air purifiers in the
market.