Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System Industry - Regional Synopsis
North America Market Forecast
North America market is anticipated to gain the largest revenue share by the end of 2037. This can be attributed to the high level of air pollution in various states of the U.S., along with rising awareness amongst people of health hazards caused by air pollution. The United States currently is the largest market for ambient air quality monitoring systems followed by Canada, in the region. In February 2024, the EPA strengthened the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter (PM NAAQS) intending to protect millions of people in the region from damaging and inflated health impacts, including heart attacks and premature death.
The U.S. ambient air quality monitoring system market is fueled by stringent environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act. Federal and state-level initiatives to combat climate change and reduce emissions further contribute to the demand for air quality monitoring solutions. The presence of key market players in the country draws significant investments and partnerships in R&D and bolsters technological advancements and market expansion. For instance, in September 2024, NASA selected Ball Aerospace to build a hyperspectral infrared sounding instrument for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) program to provide critical atmospheric data, track pollutants, and detect air quality changes in real-time.
APAC Market Statistics
The APAC ambient air quality monitoring system market is estimated to witness the fastest growth by the end of 2037 due to extremely high levels of air pollution in countries, such as India, China, and Japan. South Asia is considered the epicenter of air pollution. According to the World Air Quality Report 2020, 37 of the 40 most polluted cities in the world are in South Asia. Air pollution is a health hazard, representing the third-highest risk for premature death in the region. The growing government initiatives in the Asia Pacific, intending to curb air pollution, are estimated to boost market growth significantly.
India ambient air quality monitoring system market is driven by growing government initiatives and rising public awareness of air pollution. The International Trade Administration stated in 2020 that India has nine of the world’s ten worst polluted cities. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India, in 2024, 966 continuous ambient air monitoring stations were operational in 419 different cities and towns, as a part of their nationwide program known as the National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP). Moreover, the high demand for air purifiers in the country with real-time monitoring solutions and IoT-based technologies is estimated to boost market growth.
