The Middle East and Africa’s powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.26% during the forecast period to reach US$34.147 million by 2027, from US$19.582 million in 2020.
PAPRs are respiratory protective devices that provide good air quality for the user by using a battery to control a blower that pumps clean air through a filtration system into a hood, mask, or helmet. When a face mask alone would not provide adequate protection against atmospheric contaminants, aid workers use PAPRs. Powered air-purifying respirators, or PAPRs, are an essential element of laboratory personal protective equipment (PPE). PAPRs are used in a wide range of respiratory applications, such as BSL 3 environmental work, biological/chemical protection, and allergy protection. Powered Air-purifying Respiratory protection equipment refers to the devices worn by factory workers to prevent the inhalation of harmful particles found in the environment. These devices help to filter the air and remove harmful substances, resulting in clean air to breathe. Employees who work in low-oxygen environments frequently use respirators.
The Middle East and Africa's Growth Driver A Powered Air Purifier Pollution is a major issue in the Middle East and Africa, which has one of the world's highest concentrations of oil resources. Extensive oil drilling, but also high traffic density, desertification, biodiversity loss, and conflicts all contribute to pollution's devastation of the environment and people's health. According to WHO, the region's air pollution will be unparalleled. The average urban resident in the Middle East and Africa breathes air that contains more than ten times the number of contaminants considered safe. Ambient pollution in the Middle East and North Africa causes at least 60 days of illness in the average resident over their lifetime and is responsible for 270,000 premature deaths in 2019. Furthermore, WHO found that exposing pregnant women to high AAP increases the risk of stunted growth in children. This is expected to boost the region's powered air-purifying respirator market growth. The rising awareness of clean, pollutant-free breathing air quality, as well as population growth, are expected to be major growth factors for the market of powered air-purifying respirators. According to the World Bank, the Middle East and Africa region has a 3.4% population growth rate, which is expected to be the region's primary growth factor.
Because of the growing number of coronavirus cases, health professionals are at a greater risk of acquiring respiratory infections during patient consultations and operations, which is expected to drive up demand for these products. Strict regulatory standards for employee health and safety in high-risk activities are expected to drive industry growth throughout the forecast period. The World Health Organization recently shifted its focus to the possibility of coronavirus airborne transmission. During everyday activities like coughing and talking, an aerosolized route has been identified as a possible mode. The WHO issued a call for a lightweight, highly protective PAPRs designed specifically for HCWs. which is expected to boost the market for powered air-purifying respirators in the region.
Regional Analysis
Over the projected period, the growth of powered air-purifying respirators is expected to increase substantially in the Middle East and Africa. A rising number of oil reserves, industrial mortalities, and increasing awareness about the safety of employees at work in the region's emerging economies, as well as the requirement for appropriate face shields, are expected to drive regional market growth over the forecasted period.
Recent developments and expansion
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Market Size Value in 2020 | US$19.582 million |
| Market Size Value in 2027 | US$34.147 million |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 8.26% from 2020 to 2027 |
| Base Year | 2020 |
| Forecast Period | 2022–2027 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Million |
| Segments Covered | Facepiece Type, Industry Vertical, And Country |
| Regions Covered | Israel, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Others |
| Companies Covered | 3M, Honeywell International, Inc., Mine Safety Appliances Company, Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGAA, RME Middle East FZCO |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
Key Segmentation