Breathing Appliances Market

The global market for breathing appliances and gas masks is projected to experience continued growth over the next eight years, with market performance forecasted to expand at a CAGR of +1.6%. By 2030, the market volume is expected to reach 436M units and the market value is projected to increase to $17.9B. The article highlights trends in global consumption, production, imports, and exports, with detailed information on key countries driving the market growth. China, the United States, and Turkey emerge as the top consumers and producers in the market, while the United States, Germany, and China stand out as the largest importers and exporters. Price trends and growth rates are also analyzed, providing insights into the dynamics of the global market for breathing appliances and gas masks.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for breathing appliances and gas masks worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 436M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $17.9B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Breathing Appliances And Gas Masks

In 2022, the amount of breathing appliances and gas masks consumed worldwide expanded sharply to 385M units, increasing by 8.6% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +77.7% against 2013 indices. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

The global breathing appliances market size rose significantly to $13.3B in 2022, with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +102.6% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (78M units), the United States (53M units) and Turkey (34M units), with a combined 43% share of global consumption. Japan, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Russia, Indonesia, Ukraine, Mexico, France, Sweden and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +29.7%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($3.6B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($1.5B). It was followed by Japan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States amounted to +12.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+2.4% per year) and Japan (+5.0% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of breathing appliances per capita consumption in 2022 were the Netherlands (1,181 units per 1000 persons), Sweden (686 units per 1000 persons) and Turkey (395 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +29.2%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Breathing Appliances And Gas Masks

In 2022, global breathing appliances production amounted to 329M units, picking up by 4.8% on 2021 figures. In general, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 341M units. From 2021 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, breathing appliances production stood at $10.3B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $10.5B in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of breathing appliances production was China (88M units), accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, breathing appliances production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (34M units), threefold. The United States (30M units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China amounted to +3.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (-6.2% per year) and the United States (+5.2% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Breathing Appliances And Gas Masks

In 2022, overseas purchases of breathing appliances and gas masks increased by 21% to 112M units, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 142% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, breathing appliances imports stood at $1.9B in 2022. In general, imports saw a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2.9B. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (30M units) and the Netherlands (26M units) were the main importers of breathing appliances and gas masksin the world, together recording approx. 50% of total imports. France (7.5M units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 6.6% share, followed by Latvia (5.7%), Germany (4.9%) and Bolivia (4.7%). China (2.9M units) and Luxembourg (2M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bolivia (with a CAGR of +64.7%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest breathing appliances importing markets worldwide were the United States ($217M), Germany ($192M) and China ($93M), with a combined 27% share of global imports.

Among the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of +11.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average breathing appliances import price amounted to $17 per unit, with a decrease of -16.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 14%. Global import price peaked at $55 per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($35 per unit), while Bolivia ($0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-4.0%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Exports

World Exports of Breathing Appliances And Gas Masks

In 2022, the amount of breathing appliances and gas masks exported worldwide rose remarkably to 56M units, increasing by 8% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 162%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 76M units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, breathing appliances exports reduced to $1.9B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $2.3B in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

China (13M units), the Netherlands (9.1M units), Germany (7.2M units) and the United States (7M units) represented roughly 65% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the UK (2.7M units), mixing up a 4.8% share of total exports. Poland (2.5M units), the Czech Republic (1.7M units), France (1.2M units), Italy (1.1M units), Mexico (1M units), Taiwan (Chinese) (1M units), Slovenia (0.9M units) and South Korea (0.9M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +64.4%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($504M), Germany ($340M) and the UK ($266M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 59% of global exports. France, China, Poland, Taiwan (Chinese), the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, South Korea, Italy, Mexico and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +28.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average breathing appliances export price stood at $34 per unit in 2022, waning by -10.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $75 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($100 per unit), while the Netherlands ($2.7 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform