BURNABY, Canada, April 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Rising air pollution levels and growing incidence of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases to drive air purifier demand in the United Kingdom  

Air purifiers are devices with the ability to absorb and decompose air pollutants such as formaldehyde, pollution, bacteria, allergens, etc. from air. Rising levels of air pollution, increase number of households, growing incidence of lifestyle diseases and increase in the number of pet owners coupled with surging disposable income levels is projected to drive the UK air purifiers market. Vehicular emissions and smoke generated from coal-fired power plants are the major sources of air pollution in the UK. Expanding car fleet size and rising awareness levels regarding harmful effects of air pollution on human health is increasing the demand for air purifiers in the country.


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According to a recently published TechSci Research report "United Kingdom Air Purifiers Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020", the air purifiers market is projected to surpass USD636 million by 2020. HEPA & activated carbon based air purifiers garnered the highest share in the UK air purifiers market, due to their higher efficiency and ability to trap small airborne particles in the range of 0.3 microns. Hospitals, research laboratories, households, hotels, aircraft and airports are the key end-users of HEPA and activated carbon based air filters. The demand for air purifiers is not restricted to commercial and industrial sectors. An increasing demand for air purifiers is emanating from the residential sectors and cars. Though, these air purifiers were earlier regarded as premium products, companies are now offering low-cost air purifiers mainly targeted at the residential sector.

Leading companies offering air purifiers in the UK include Jarden Consumer Goods, KAZ, BlueAir, Incen AG, and Sharp, among others. Companies are increasingly developing new air purifier technologies such as ULPA, SULPA, Plasma cluster Ion technology, Photo Catalytic technology, Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI), streamer technology, Thermodynamic Sterilizing System (TSS) technology, etc. to meet specific consumer requirements.

"Companies manufacturing air purifiers are focusing on expanding their existing product lines from room air purifiers to small portable air purifiers, which can be worn around the neck while travelling in car or while working in kitchen. In addition, manufacturers are also bundling air purifiers with in-built air fresheners and humidifiers to drive the product adoption in the UK.", said Mr. Karan Chechi, Research Director with TechSci Research, a research based global management consulting firm.

"United Kingdom Air Purifiers Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020" has evaluated the future growth potential of air purifiers market in the UK and provides statistics and information on market structure, size, share and future growth. The report is intended to provide cutting-edge market intelligence and help decision makers to take sound investment evaluation. Besides, the report also identifies and analyzes the emerging trends along with essential drivers, challenges and opportunities prevailing in the UK air purifiers market.

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