Global Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Market Research Report 2023-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2029

Global Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Market Research Report 2023-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2029

Self-contained breathing apparatus is a device that contains breathable compressed air used by the rescue workers and firefighters to protect their respiratory system from toxic gases, super heated atmospheres, and other hazards associated with an atmosphere that is Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH). The primary function of the Self-contained breathing apparatus is to supply oxygen for normal breathing, remove carbon dioxide produced by the body and increase the supply during exertion. A self-contained breathing apparatus also are known as compressed air breathing apparatus. Self-contained breathing apparatus also designed for use under water and are called as Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.

Market Overview:

The latest research study on the global Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) market finds that the global Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) market reached a value of USD 1162.69 million in 2022. It’s expected that the market will achieve USD 1505.45 million by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period.

Marketing channel sales will be affected differently

The distribution channel segment is divided into offline and online, the offline segment is dominating the market currently, and due to emergence of COVID-19, the online market witnessed a significant growth in 2020. The COVID-19 Outbreak has led to a decline in offline passenger flow, and the advantages of e-commerce companies have become prominent. During the epidemic prevention and control period, some self contained breathing apparatus enterprises did not carry out internet marketing and promotion for their business, so they encountered great resistance in undertaking business. For enterprises that fail to make good use of network promotion means, there is almost no market development during the epidemic period, and the original offline market development plan is disrupted, and the epidemic will face fierce market homogenization competition, which is expected to have a great impact on the company's business throughout the year.

Affect the normal operation of the industry

The impact of COVID-19 on the self contained breathing apparatus industry will involve all major links and all entities in the industry chain. The company's management efficiency has declined, commuting has been severely hindered, production plans have been severely hindered, network expansion has been delayed, marketing has been delayed, brand adjustments have been forced, and company and employee revenue have declined. The government has also put forward higher requirements for the production and operation of enterprises. Although various industries around the world are gradually resuming work, production and demand will not pick up rapidly and substantially, and will require a certain recovery period.

Increasing demand

The demand for self-contained breathing apparatus is exponentially increasing as they provide the maximum level of protection available to the wearers because the wearer is breathing with a system that is handy and admits no contaminated outside air into the apparatus. In addition, the product offers protection from surroundings that are oxygen deficit or contain levels of contaminants that are above IDLH (Immediately dangerous to life) concentrations. Moreover, increasing incidence of fire accidents has surged the need for private firefighters which is anticipated to drive the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) sales. The end-users are increasingly hiring private firms to supplement the firefighters provided by state and local governments. Also, the global self-contained breathing apparatus market is projected to grow at a significant rate over the forecast period owing to the rising demand for safety equipment in fields such as rescue operations, fire stations, ironworks, nuclear facilities, and chemical plants. In addition, rising instances of injuries including punctures, severe abrasions, thermal and chemical burns at the workplace are expected to fuel product demand over the coming years.

Fluctuating standards and protocols coupled with stringent government rules

Fluctuating standards and protocols coupled with stringent government rules are hampering the overall self-contained breathing apparatus market. An increased number of industrial accidents and injuries has forced regulating bodies to become more stringent. Federal and local agencies have been enforcing mandatory regulations and actions in order to reduce the number of these accidents. For instance, updates in the standards developed by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) such as increased lens durability, new voice intelligibility requirements, and updates to the intrinsic safety requirements are expected to bring challenges to self contained breathing apparatus manufacturers during the forecast period.

Region Overview:

From 2022-2027, North America is estimated to witness robust growth prospects.

Company Overview:

MSA is one of the major players operating in the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) market, holding a share of 22.53% in 2022.

MSA

Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive product line is used by workers around the world in a broad range of markets, including the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, the fire service, the construction industry, mining and the military. MSAs core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, fire and rescue helmets, and fall protection devices.

3M

The 3M Company is an American multinational conglomerate corporation operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, US health care, and consumer goods. The company produces over 60,000 products under several brands, including adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, personal protective equipment, window films, paint protection films, dental and orthodontic products, electrical and electronic connecting and insulating materials, medical products, car-care products, electronic circuits, healthcare software and optical films. It is based in Maplewood, a suburb of Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Segmentation Overview:

Among different product types, Open-Circuit segment is anticipated to contribute the largest market share in 2027.

Open-Circuit

Based on Product, the market is bifurcated into Open-Circuit SCBA and Closed-Circuit SCBA. Open-circuit products are filled with filtered compressed air and are made up of light metals or carbon fiber wrapped composites. The cylinders made from composite materials are lighter in weight and hence preferred by firefighters. Open-circuit SCBA is the most common type of self-contained breathing apparatus device. It gives oxygen to a person by supplying it with compressed air at high pressure, typically delivered from an external tank. Open-circuit respirators use ambient air and allow exhaled gas which contains carbon dioxide (CO) to escape into the atmosphere and does not provide protection against toxic gases in many situations such as fires or chemical spills that contain chlorine gas, phosgene, or hydrogen sulfide.

Closed-Circuit

Closed-circuit SCBA is a protective device that provides breathable air in an environment where the concentrations of potentially lethal gases are too high. It can be used to protect against oxygen deficiency, carbon monoxide poisoning, and toxic fumes or vapors from burning plastics, oil fires, hydrogen sulfide gas (which smells like rotten eggs), ammonia gas among others as well as being able to remove radioactive particles by filtering out particulate matter. Closed-Circuit Self Contained Breathing Apparatus is also known as CSABA for short.

Application Overview:

The market's largest segment by application is the segment Fire Protection Sector, with a market share of 40.84% in 2021.

Key Companies in the global Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) market covered in Chapter 3:

Honeywell
Avon Protection
Koken
3M
Shigematsu
Dräger
Cam Lock
Ocenco Group
MSA

In Chapter 4 and Chapter 14.2, on the basis of types, the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) market from 2018 to 2029 is primarily split into:

Open-Circuit
Closed-Circuit

In Chapter 5 and Chapter 14.3, on the basis of Downstream Industry, the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) market from 2018 to 2029 covers:

Chemical Industry
Fire Protection Sector
Electronic Industry
Other Industries

Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate, historic and forecast (2018-2029) of the following regions are covered in Chapter 8 to Chapter 14:

North America (United States, Canada)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland, Sweden)
Asia Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia)
Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa)