Air purifier market needs to strengthen supervision

The market potential of air purification products in China is huge, but it is still in the initial stage. In the future, the annual increase of the air purifier market will approach 15%, and the air purification industry will usher in a long-term sustainable development.

According to statistics, as of the first half of last year, various types of indoor air purifiers were still at the initial stage in the Chinese market, and the penetration rate was less than 1%. Since the second half of last year, the retail sales of air purifiers have soared. The average monthly average growth rate of some smog-stricken areas in central and eastern China has even exceeded 10%. Analysts predict that the annual increase in the air purifier market will approach 15%.

Shen Hao, secretary general of the Air Purifier Industry Alliance, told the media that at present, the per capita possession rate of air purification products in developed countries such as the United States has exceeded 30%. Compared with this data, the Chinese market is still at an early stage despite its great potential. In the future, the air purification industry will inevitably usher in a long-lasting development.

According to industry analysts, the Chinese air purification market will develop in several directions in the future. One is the purification of indoor environmental pollution. Home appliances or furniture with the concept of purifying indoor environment will be favored, such as some air conditioners with air purification function. Second, the personal protective equipment market has great potential. For example, masks for the respiratory system. The third is the purification equipment for industrial and mining enterprises, automobile exhaust, residents and other sources of pollution.

Need to strengthen supervision With the popularity of air purifiers, in the Suning, Gome and other home appliance stores, air purifiers have changed the edge of the past, and was placed in a more conspicuous place. Various types of air purifiers range in price from a few hundred yuan to sixty-seven thousand yuan, and their functions have also been used to remove formaldehyde, smoke, dust, and bactericidal sales points, and whether they have purified PM2.5.

Removal of PM2.5 has become a selling point in the market. How effective is it? Products such as Panasonic, Samsung, and TCL are all marked with the air purification effect. For example, a Panasonic purifier has a “PM removal rate of 99%” and a Samsung purifier “a PM2.5 removal rate of 97.9%”.

In fact, there are many experts who hold similar views in the industry. It is understood that in Western countries, more than 90% of air purification devices are aimed at allergic patients, that is, people who have serious discomfort with pollen, pet hair, smoke, mold, and dust. The Chinese people's more demand is to filter waste particles in the air. Many waste particles, especially PM2.5, are much smaller than pollen, dust, and other particulates. Therefore, purification devices that work well in Western countries may not be applicable in China.

According to Jin Yinlong, former director of the Institute of Environmental Protection at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, indoor air is affected to a certain extent due to increased outdoor air pollution during haze. Air purifiers are used to help improve indoor air quality. No purification of PM2.5 has not been conducted.

How to buy into the key Although the air purifier has become a hot star product in the market, there is no unified standard for air purifiers, so consumers should be careful when purchasing.

The following are some of the ways to choose for reference:

1. According to their own needs to buy products. If smoke pollution is heavy, you can choose electrostatic filter, adsorption and other dust removal products with good effect; copy shop is best to choose ozone to remove the effect of a good air purifier.

2. Purchase products that have been certified by a national or international authority. Products that have been certified or internationally certified by national authoritative departments often have good brand awareness and reputation. Not only are they guaranteed in product performance and quality, but they are also reliable in terms of after-sales service.

3. Factors such as purification capacity, noise value, power, product volume and appearance should be considered, and the purification product matching the room area and pattern should be selected.

4. The filter element and filter material should be replaced frequently. Electrostatic adsorption purifiers should be cleaned frequently.

5. When using the air purifier, try not to place it on the wall or furniture. Generally do not get too close to the human body.

6. The electrostatic adsorption type purifier has a high pressure inside, so be sure to look for a qualified inspection certificate when purchasing it; negative ion type will produce a certain amount of ozone, attention should be paid to the concentration of ozone, and allergy-sensitive people should be cautiously selected; photocatalyst type should be avoided during use. Block the light source.

In short, when consumers choose air purifier products, they must select the right price product according to their own needs and budget. Please be cautious in making decisions before purchasing. Do not blindly follow the trend and understand your needs before choosing the right product.