Middle East and Africa Gas Filtration Media Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Middle East and Africa Gas Filtration Media Market, By Type (Packed Bed (Thin Bed) Filters, and Combination (Deep Bed) Filters), Media Type (Activated Carbon, Activated Alumina, and Blended), Application (Corrosion And Toxic Gas Control, and Odor Control), End User (Pulp And Paper, Chemicals And Petrochemicals, Metals And Mining, Food And Beverages, Hospitality, Healthcare, Utilities, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Water And Wastewater, and Others) Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029.

Middle East and Africa Gas Filtration Media Market Analysis and Size

The Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market are gaining significant growth due to the number of harmful effects associated with impure air and toxic gases that have increased the demand for gas filtration media in the region. In addition, consumers' growing inclination, especially after COVID-19, toward air filtration products to stay healthy and avoid medical conditions. Furthermore, the growing legal restrictions against air and water pollution in the Middle East and Africa and the increased focus on environmental protection make gas filtration media even more intriguing. Thus, this will help the market grow in the coming years.

Therefore, the rising standards and regulations laid by governmental bodies must be followed by the manufacturer to sell their products into the market and ensure consumer demands will boost the market's growth. The lack of technical expertise in small enterprises is likely to restrict the market growth in the region.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market is expected to reach a value of USD 281.67 million by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period.

Market Definition

Gas-phase filtration media are those that are used in the process of removing pollutants and impurities from the air using chemical agents and specialized filter media. More specifically, sodium permanganates or activated carbon, highly preferred by a vast base of consumers, make up filter media in most cases. Typically, sorbent materials, also known as gas-phase filtering systems, are used to absorb chemical contaminants and remove them from indoor air accurately. Packed beds and combination filters are the most common products to stop air contamination. Additionally, it aids in the removal of industrial waste, and hazardous toxic gaseous pollutants are discharged into the environment, harming the air quality and endangering human health. Gas phase filtering is becoming increasingly important to increase the effectiveness of lowering aberrant gases and regulating odors in industrial applications.

This section deals with understanding the market drivers, advantages, opportunities, restraints, and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail below:

Drivers:

• Increasing awareness toward the impact of both indoor and outdoor air quality

A tremendous number of resources (such as electricity, water, and food) are needed in society to sustain human activities, given the growing population expansion and the economy's rapid development. Various forms of pollution have been created as a result. Due to its pervasive nature, the harm it causes to the environment, and the health risks it poses to people, air pollution is one of the many pollution issues that has generated significant concern around the globe. The chemicals and contaminants in the air that make it dirty can have a negative impact on health. People are becoming more aware of the importance of indoor and outdoor air quality to avoid these health concerns.

Raising public awareness of air quality issues is essential for maintaining a sustainable lifestyle at the forefront of people's thoughts and also presents a chance to inform and inspire people to contribute to the preservation of nature. An important tool for bringing about change is education.

Thus, the rising awareness about the significance of indoor and outdoor air quality among people is expected to drive the market's growth.

• Growing health consciousness among people

Any substance that alters the natural properties of the atmosphere, whether it be chemical, physical, or biological, is considered an air pollutant. Air pollution can occur indoors or outdoors.

Common causes of air pollution include motor vehicles, industrial operations, household combustion appliances, and forest fires. Particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide are pollutants of great public health concern. Indoor and outdoor air pollution are significant contributors to morbidity and death and are known to induce respiratory and other illnesses.

The awareness about all these adverse effects of air pollution among people is increasing daily through various awareness programs. Also, due to a number of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, health awareness among individuals over air pollution is progressively rising. As a result of this awareness, more gas filtration equipment is bought, which raises the need for gas filtration media.

Thus, the rising health consciousness among people is expected to act as a driver for the growth of the Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market.

Restraint

• Increasing demand for substitutes of the gas filtering media

Filters are filled with a material called gas phase filtration media to purify the air. Materials such as activated carbon and activated aluminum are frequently utilized for gas-phase filtration media. Due to rising demand for its alternatives, such as electrostatic filters, locking effects, and sieve effects, these are becoming less and less popular. These filtration techniques don't use filtering material. Based on their electrical charge, electrostatic filters will draw charged particles that pass by them, separating them from the gas. Due to the filter's design, particles in the gas that travels past it are trapped in the locking effect. In the sieve effect, particles larger than the filter aperture are held on the filter's surface and turn into a filter cake.

Thus, the rise in demand for substitute products for gas filtration media may be a major restraint for market growth.

• Limited R&D spending

Business innovations can result from wise R&D investment. These could include brand-new goods and services, enhanced operational procedures, and innovative consumer engagement strategies. These developments may lead to more earnings and cheaper costs. Innovation is a valuable tool for corporate expansion. However, gas filtration media companies are not interested in investing much in the R&D sector.

Lack of investment in research and development (R&D) results in fierce rivalry, disruptive waves, and obsolescence. The majority of businesses refrain from investing in product development research and development. Therefore, the number of new launches is declining daily.

Minimum spending on research and development of gas filtration media may function as a barrier to the growth of the Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market.

Opportunity

• Increase in awareness about impure air quality on human health

The majority of the world's population is considered to be exposed to harmful air. Numerous dangerous hazardous gaseous contaminants are discharged into the atmosphere due to rising traffic, population, industrialization, and industrial waste, impacting the air quality and posing health risks. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and chemical energy from the sun combine in the presence of heat that produces ground-level ozone. When humans are exposed to high ozone concentrations at ground level, it can cause hospitalizations. Additionally, ozone can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat, making breathing difficult and permanently harming the lungs.

The market for air filters is projected to grow due to the increased emphasis on decreasing emissions, which boosts demand for gas filter media. Modern research and developments in technology creating high-performance filters that can control toxic gases and enhance the air quality in households, buildings, and public places are growing in popularity. There is an increased desire to improve health by lowering the risks from harmful gases and odors, which will boost the market's growth.

Thus, the wide use of gas filtration media influences customers more toward filtration products. There has been a consistent demand due to a rise in awareness regarding toxic gases in the environment causing fatal diseases, which is anticipated to promote market growth in the forecast period.

Challenges

• Fluctuating prices

The high costs of filtration products are due to high R&D costs, production, and manufacturing costs. The increased price burden impacts consumers' preferences as they choose substitutes for air- filtration due to difficulties affording gas filtration solutions. The high prices may challenge the manufacturers to balance their costs for R&D, production, investments, and others. In addition, consumers always shift towards products with low costs and more benefits. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has added to market disruption, and weather and supply-chain problems have complicated delivery in some markets. The high prices of raw materials are challenging in the Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market.

Thus, the high prices of filtration media may incline consumers toward other products, which may affect the market and, thus, may challenge the market growth. However, nowadays, consumers are aware of the wide range of activities and the effect of gas filtration media on controlling toxic gases and odors and purchasing them despite the high prices.

Post-COVID-19 Impact on Middle East and Africa Gas Filtration Media Market

Post the pandemic, the demand for gas filtration media has increased as there won't be any more restrictions on movement, so the supply of products would be easy. In addition, the growing trend of using air and water filtration products may propel the market's growth.

The increased demand for gas filtration media enables manufacturers to launch innovative and multifunctional products, which ultimately increases the demand for gas filtration media and has helped the market grow.

Moreover, the high demand for gas filtration media products will drive the market's growth. Furthermore, the demand for products that can purify the air and remove toxic gases after the COVID-19 pandemic has increased as consumers were more concerned about their health, resulting in market growth. Additionally, consumers' interest in new technologies and multipurpose products is expected to fuel the growth of the Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market.

Recent Developments

• In December 2021, Camfil announced plans to start a new manufacturing facility in Texas. The new facility will produce a full range of air filtration products.
• In October 2021, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies announced opening of a new manufacturing facility in China. The new worldwide R&D and manufacturing base will make air purifier filters and other products.

Middle East and Africa Gas Filtration Media Market Scope

The Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market is segmented by type, media type, application, and end user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze major growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to make strategic decisions to identify core market applications.

Type

• Packed Bed (Thin Bed) Filters
•  Combination (Deep Bed) Filters

On the basis of type, the Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market is segmented into packed bed (thin bed) filters, and combination (deep bed) filters.

Media Type

• Activated Carbon
•  Activated Alumina
•  Blended

On the basis of media type, the Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market is segmented into activated carbon, activated alumina, and blended.

Application

• Corrosion And Toxic Gas Control
• Odor Control

On the basis of application, the Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market is segmented into corrosion and toxic gas control, and odor control.

End User

• Pulp And Paper
•  Chemicals And Petrochemicals
•  Metals And Mining
•  Food And Beverages
•  Hospitality
•  Healthcare
•  Utilities
•  Semiconductor Manufacturing
•  Water And Wastewater
•  Others

On the basis of end user, the Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market is segmented into pulp and paper, chemicals and petrochemicals, metals and mining, food and beverages, hospitality, healthcare, utilities, semiconductor manufacturing, water and wastewater, and others.

Middle East and Africa Gas Filtration Media Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market is analyzed, and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, media type, application, and end user.

Some countries covered in the Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market report are South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Israel, and the Rest of the Middle East and Africa.

South Africa is expected to dominate the Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market due to the growing demand for pulp and paper, chemicals, and petrochemicals. Recent metals and mining are the major reason for the growth. Moreover, the chemical and petrochemicals market is growing progressively in the Middle East and Africa. The growth of this market will directly impact the growth of the gas filtration media market.

The country section of the report also provides individual market-impacting factors and market regulation changes that impact the market's current and future trends. Data points like downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, and case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of the Middle East and African brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and Middle East and Africa Gas Filtration Media Market Share Analysis

The competitive Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market provide details by the competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, Middle East and Africa presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, and application dominance. The above data points are only related to the companies focusing on the Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market.

Some of the major players operating in the Middle East and Africa gas filtration media market are Camfil, American Air Filter Company, Inc., Donaldson Company, Inc., Freudenberg Filtration Technologies GmbH & Co. KG, Bry-Air, PureAir Filtration, LLC, MAYAIR MANUFACTURING (M) SDN BHD, Molecular Products Group, MANN+HUMMEL, PURAFIL, INC., among others.