Segments - Portable Air Humidifier and Dehumidifier Market by Product (Air Humidifiers and Air Dehumidifiers), End-user (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets, Specialty Stores, Online Channels, and Others), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global portable air humidifier and dehumidifier market size was USD 1.18 Bn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 1.56 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 3.5% during 2023–2031. This growth is attributed to the growing population and urbanization at a rapid pace, and rising health and comfort factors among the population.
An air humidifier is a device that increases the moisture level of dry air by releasing water vapor or steam. It prevents dryness that can cause irritation in different parts of the body. It is effective in treating dryness of the skin, throat, nose, and lips and can also ease some of the symptoms caused by the common cold or seasonal flu.
Air humidifier acts as a natural moisturizing agent that can relieve dryness by humidifying the surroundings. It helps in relieving several skin issues, such as cracked lips, nose irritation, dry throat, sinus congestion, dry skin, dry cough, and bloody noses.
An air dehumidifier is an air-conditioning device that eliminates excess moisture from the air to maintain the humidity level. It minimizes the amount of humidity present in the air and helps to relieve symptoms, such as asthma, allergies, sneezing, chest pain, eye irritation, and itching.
Air dehumidifiers are extensively used in hospitals for treating asthma patients as it helps to remove the humidity, which allows the patients to breathe easily. It can also be implemented to eliminate molds, dust, cockroaches, and spiders.
The COVID-19 Pandemic affected the portable air humidifier and dehumidifier market size. The pandemic slowed down the revenue generation of the market due to the temporary shutdown of manufacturing units across industries. A sharp decline from the end-users as many companies have already announced a possible delay in the delivery of raw materials of electronic components, due to the restrictions in import and export activities, which disrupted the supply chain of the market.
The portable air humidifier and dehumidifier market report has up-to-date insights that help in formulating a strategic roadmap about the estimated market scenario and performance during 2023 to 2031.
Rising consumer awareness regarding the significance of indoor air quality is a major factor driving the growth of the market during the forecast period. Portable humidifiers and dehumidifiers can be moved from room to room, which helps to maintain the surrounding environment more comfortably by increasing or decreasing the moisture level. Growing requirement for a comfortable and healthy environment among industries accelerates the market.
The affordability of the products and low maintenance costs are expected to propel the market growth in the coming years. Installation of an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning) system requires high costs, which encouraged consumers to adopt portable air humidifiers and dehumidifiers. However, the rising incidences of respiratory and skin-related issues and increasing demand for smart home appliances are anticipated to spur the market growth.
Lack of awareness regarding the technology, especially in developing countries is projected to hamper the market growth during the assessment period. Furthermore, potential health and safety side effects with excessive use of humidifiers and dehumidifiers restraint the market growth at a certain limit.
Increasing demand for eco-friendly and energy-efficient appliances creates lucrative growth opportunities in the market. However, rising investment in R&D, technological advancement, and growing expenditure on medical health products are further projected to create significant opportunities for the market players.
The global portable air humidifier and dehumidifier market research report includes an assessment of the market trends, market segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Portable Air Humidifier and Dehumidifier Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2020–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Product (Air Humidifiers and Air Dehumidifiers), End-user (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial), and Distribution Channel (Supermarkets, Specialty Stores, Online Channels, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Honeywell International Inc.; Newell Brands; Koninklijke Philips N.V.; Whirlpool Corporation; Danby; Guardian Technologies; Bry-Air (Asia) Pvt. Ltd.; and Condair Group |
Based on product, the market is bifurcated into air humidifiers and air dehumidifiers. The air humidifiers segment is anticipated to account for a large market share in the coming years, due to the growing awareness regarding the importance of indoor air quality. It is widely used to maintain and enhance the surrounding environment quality. Low energy consumption and ease of installation of these devices are expected to boost the segment growth.
The air dehumidifiers segment is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the projection period, due to the increasing demand from grocery stores and supermarkets. Food retailing requires specific temperatures and moisture. It helps to remove frost build-up on frozen food.
On the basis of end-user, the portable air humidifier and dehumidifier market is segmented into residential, commercial, and industrial. The commercial segment is projected to register a considerable CAGR during the projection period, due to the rapid growth in the number of commercial buildings such as hospitals, schools, office buildings, and warehouses over the past few years.
Hospitals and office buildings consider early adopters of air humidifiers and dehumidifiers. These devices are beneficial for various medical conditions such as allergies and chest congestion. It can help to treat asthma triggered by humidity and relieve the symptoms of patients. The segment growth is further attributed to the increasing demand for enhanced comfort levels during work.
The residential segment is anticipated to expand at a significant pace during the forecast period due to the increasing incidence of skin-related issues caused by air pollution. Installation of air humidifiers and dehumidifiers maintains the optimum level of humidity and prevents dryness and respiratory illness. However, the rising trend of smart homes is likely to boost the segment growth.
Based on distribution channel, the market is segregated into supermarkets, specialty stores, online channels, and others. The online channels segment is expected to expand at a significant growth rate during the assessment period owing to the ease of browsing and shopping various devices at the convenience of one’s own time and place.
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted people to avoid crowded places such as supermarkets and stores. Thus, online channels are the most viable and safe option for the distribution and purchase of air humidifiers and dehumidifier devices. The ease of availability along with the wide options encouraged consumers to purchase from the e-commerce platforms. Furthermore, the facility of doorstep delivery and easy exchange processes fuels the segment.
In terms of region, the global portable air humidifier and dehumidifier market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. The regional market growth is attributed to the rising demand for these products in emerging economies such as India, China, and Japan. Rapid urbanization and the growing middle-class population in the region are expected to drive the market growth in the coming years.
The portable air humidifier and dehumidifier market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global portable air humidifier and dehumidifier market are Honeywell International Inc.; Newell Brands; Koninklijke Philips N.V.; Whirlpool Corporation; Danby; Guardian Technologies; Bry-Air (Asia) Pvt. Ltd.; and Condair Group.
These companies adopted development strategies including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, product launches, and production expansion to expand their consumer base worldwide. For instance,