Australia Air Quality Control Systems Market Overview, 2030

The Australian air quality control systems market is on an upward trajectory as the nation intensifies its efforts to address the mounting challenges associated with industrial emissions, urban pollution, and regulatory compliance. Australia’s expansive industrial base, including power generation, mining, cement production, and chemical processing, has historically been a significant contributor to environmental pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds. As awareness of air pollution's adverse effects on health and climate change continues to grow, public demand and government regulation are steering industries toward the adoption of advanced air quality control systems. National environmental policies, such as the Clean Air Regulation under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, emphasize stricter emissions limits and continuous monitoring, pushing companies to modernize existing infrastructure. The rise of smart city initiatives and increasing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance among corporations are also catalyzing a more holistic approach to air pollution control, where technologies are not just retrofits but integral components of process design. Technological innovation, combined with increased awareness of indoor air quality in urban residential and commercial spaces, is further fueling demand for air filtration and purification solutions across both industrial and non-industrial applications. Australia’s regional diversity and the spread of industrial activity across states like New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia add complexity and opportunity, as tailored solutions become more necessary to address localized environmental conditions and compliance requirements.

According to the research report, "Australia Air Quality Control Systems Market Overview, 2030," published by Bonafide Research, the Australia Air Quality Control Systems Market is anticipated to add to more than USD 1.11 Billion by 2025–30. Within this dynamic landscape, Australia's air quality control systems market is being shaped by several converging trends, increasing government regulation, heightened environmental awareness, and the growing cost of non-compliance. Industrial facilities, urban centers, and even smaller manufacturing hubs are facing greater pressure to reduce emissions as data-driven environmental policies and global best practices influence Australian regulatory frameworks. For instance, adherence to WHO air quality standards, alongside Australia’s own National Clean Air Agreement, is prompting a re-evaluation of emission sources and accelerating investments in both point-source and ambient pollution control technologies. This shift is not limited to traditional sectors; even non-industrial sectors such as commercial real estate and institutional campuses are incorporating advanced indoor air purification systems to align with green building certifications like Green Star and WELL Building Standard. Additionally, the rise of renewable energy and clean manufacturing is creating new challenges and opportunities, as transitional fuels and emerging production methods require customized air pollution control solutions. There is also a clear movement toward digitization within the AQCS space, with advanced sensor networks, AI-based emissions analytics, and cloud-integrated monitoring platforms gaining prominence. These innovations are enabling predictive maintenance, real-time compliance tracking, and performance optimization, which are particularly valuable in large-scale operations like power plants and mining complexes. The growing demand for decarbonization and pollution mitigation is encouraging companies to invest not only in new systems but also in upgrades to existing technologies to meet increasingly stringent emissions norms by 2030.

Electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) remain one of the most prevalent technologies, particularly in coal-fired power generation, cement manufacturing, and steel production, where their ability to efficiently remove fine particulates is highly valued. ESPs are known for their operational longevity and minimal pressure drop, making them well-suited for continuous, high-volume operations. Flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems are equally vital, especially in facilities that still rely on fossil fuel combustion. These systems effectively reduce sulfur dioxide emissions through wet or dry scrubbing processes and are increasingly deployed alongside ESPs or fabric filters to create multi-stage filtration systems. Wet and dry scrubbers, due to their versatility in handling a wide range of acidic gases and particulate matter, are used extensively in waste incineration, chemical processing, and cement facilities. Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) has gained momentum in applications requiring nitrogen oxide control, such as power plants, maritime vessels, and high-efficiency industrial boilers. These systems offer high NOx removal efficiency and are particularly beneficial in regions with strict ambient NOx standards. Fabric filters or baghouses are another cornerstone of AQCS technology in Australia, delivering high-efficiency particulate capture in mining, biomass power, and bulk material handling industries. Catalytic converters are widely applied in the automotive sector and are now being adapted for stationary engines used in industrial facilities. Thermal oxidizers are increasingly used in VOC-heavy industries like paint manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, providing thermal destruction of harmful gases at high temperatures. Moreover, the market is beginning to embrace niche and hybrid technologies, such as mercury control systems using activated carbon injection, and integrated ESP-baghouse systems that combine multiple filtration benefits.

In power generation, the demand for air pollution control is particularly high due to the sector’s reliance on fossil fuels, including coal and natural gas. Plants in this sector are required to implement a suite of AQCS technologies—such as ESPs, SCR units, and FGD systems—to comply with increasingly strict air emission standards enforced by both federal and state agencies. Cement manufacturing is another prominent industry where dust, NOx, and SO? emissions from kiln operations necessitate robust AQCS integration, particularly in facilities located near urban zones or environmentally sensitive regions. Fabric filters and low-NOx burners are widely deployed in this segment. The automotive sector presents a dual front: while emission controls like catalytic converters are standard for on-road vehicles, manufacturing plants also require systems like scrubbers and thermal oxidizers to manage plant-level emissions. Chemical and petrochemical industries require advanced systems that can adapt to a variety of pollutant types and concentrations thermal oxidizers, catalytic scrubbers, and activated carbon filters are commonly used in these settings. Mining and metal processing industries that are central to Australia's economic engine—rely heavily on baghouses, dry scrubbers, and ESPs to handle dust and gas emissions generated during smelting, refining, and ore extraction. The pharmaceutical sector, although not traditionally viewed as a major polluter, requires stringent control over airborne contaminants to maintain cleanroom environments and ensure product quality. Technologies used here include thermal oxidizers, HEPA filtration, and VOC removal systems. The other emerging applications, such as those in food processing and pulp and paper industries, are increasingly implementing biofiltration, odor control, and sulfur compound removal systems to meet both regulatory requirements and growing community expectations regarding industrial emissions.

Indoor air quality control solutions are becoming more prevalent as employers, manufacturers, and building operators prioritize worker safety and process integrity. These systems are commonly installed in pharmaceutical facilities, hospitals, clean manufacturing sites, and high-end commercial buildings. Key technologies include HEPA filtration systems, activated carbon filters, localized scrubbers, and catalytic oxidizers designed to remove airborne contaminants such as fine particulates, VOCs, and hazardous fumes within enclosed environments. These systems are often integrated into HVAC networks and are sometimes equipped with real-time monitoring capabilities to ensure compliance with health and safety standards. On the other hand, ambient air quality control systems address emissions at the source before pollutants are discharged into the environment. These are large-scale, external systems such as ESPs, FGD units, SCR systems, and tall-stack scrubbers that are engineered to reduce visible and invisible pollutants at industrial discharge points. In sectors like power generation, mining, and large-scale manufacturing, these ambient systems are critical for achieving compliance with the National Environment Protection Measures (NEPM) for ambient air quality. Increasingly, ambient systems are also being supplemented with environmental sensing technologies and data logging equipment, allowing facilities to demonstrate compliance and respond proactively to environmental exceedances.



Considered in this report
• Historic Year: 2019
• Base year: 2024
• Estimated year: 2025
• Forecast year: 2030

Aspects covered in this report
• Air Quality Control System Market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Technology
• Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP)
• Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD)
• Scrubbers (Wet & Dry)
• Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
• Fabric Filters (Baghouses)
• Catalytic Converters
• Thermal Oxidizers
• Others (Mercury Control Systems, Hybrid Systems)

By Application
• Power Generation
• Cement Industry
• Automotive
• Chemical & Petrochemical
• Metal Processing & Mining
• Pharmaceuticals
• Others (Food processing, Pulp & Paper)

By Product type
• Indoor
• Ambient

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analyzing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to agriculture industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.