U.S.: Breathing Appliances Market 2024

Breathing Appliances Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. breathing appliances market stood at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Breathing Appliances Production in the U.S.

In value terms, breathing appliances production dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +4.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Breathing Appliances Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of breathing appliances and gas masks decreased by -5.5% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 16%. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, breathing appliances exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +49.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 12%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X units), China (X units) and Chile (X units) were the main destinations of breathing appliances exports from the United States, with a combined 34% share of total exports. South Korea, France, Germany, Canada, Peru, Poland, Colombia, Argentina, the UK and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +35.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for breathing appliances and gas masks exports from the United States, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at +3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+11.0% per year) and Germany (+1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average breathing appliances export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 8.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Peru ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+30.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Breathing Appliances Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, imports of breathing appliances and gas masks into the United States expanded to X units, picking up by 4.7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 100%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, breathing appliances imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X units), the UK (X units) and Mexico (X units) were the main suppliers of breathing appliances imports to the United States, together comprising 50% of total imports. China, Germany, South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese), Canada, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Czech Republic, Italy and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +60.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest breathing appliances suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 53% of total imports. Mexico, China, Canada, Italy, South Korea, the Czech Republic, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia, Vietnam and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +44.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average breathing appliances import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -4.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 11%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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