Saudi Arabia Air Quality Control Systems Market Overview, 2030

Air quality in Saudi Arabia is primarily defined by the concentration of pollutants in its atmosphere, with national regulations aimed at safeguarding public health and the environment, as outlined in the 2021 Executive Regulations for Air Quality. Maintaining acceptable air quality is essential for Saudi Arabia due to its direct impact on public health, as high levels of particulate matter are associated with respiratory issues like asthma, cardiovascular diseases, and premature mortality. Studies reveal a significant disease burden linked to ambient air pollution in the Kingdom. For environmental sustainability, while air pollution can harm Saudi Arabia's desert ecosystems, this aspect has not been as extensively studied as health effects. Regarding climate change, the country’s dependence on fossil fuels contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants like black carbon, which exacerbates warming. Key pollutants in Saudi Arabia include particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), primarily from natural desert dust storms, construction activities, and industrial emissions from the oil, gas, petrochemical, and cement industries, alongside vehicular emissions. Nitrogen oxides (NOx) stem from vehicle exhaust and industrial combustion, while sulfur dioxide (SO2) primarily arises from oil refining and power generation. Ground-level ozone (O3) forms as a secondary pollutant through the reaction of NOx and VOCs in sunlight, intensified by high temperatures. Carbon monoxide (CO) results from incomplete combustion in vehicles and industrial processes. Saudi Arabia's air quality regulations, introduced through the 2021 Executive Regulations, focus on pollution prevention, mitigating its effects, and ensuring sustainable development in alignment with international standards and agreements.

According to the research report, "Saudi Arabia Air Quality Control System Market Overview, 2030," published by Bonafide Research, the Saudi Arabia Air Quality Control System Market is anticipated to add to more than USD 690 Million by 2025–30. Rapid urbanization, industrial growth, and increased transportation are major drivers of air quality challenges in Saudi Arabia's developing regions. The swift expansion of cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, along with significant industrial development in sectors such as oil, gas, petrochemicals, and construction, has led to substantial emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. The rising number of vehicles in urban areas contributes further to NOx and PM2.5 pollution. Natural factors, such as frequent and intense dust storms in the Kingdom’s arid climate, exacerbate particulate matter levels. While comprehensive data showing dramatic air quality improvements in specific Saudi cities, comparable to those in London or Beijing, is still emerging, government initiatives suggest progress. Riyadh, for instance, has implemented stricter environmental regulations on industrial emissions and expanded its public transportation network, including the Riyadh Metro project, to reduce reliance on private cars. The Green Riyadh Project, which aims to plant over 7.5 million trees, is a key initiative for CO2 absorption and particulate matter filtration. The government has also enforced stricter vehicle inspection standards and is working to reduce sulfur content in fuels. The National Center for Environmental Compliance is responsible for monitoring air quality regulations across the Kingdom. The 2021 Executive Regulations for Air Quality set air quality standards and emission limits for industrial activities. Saudi Arabia is also exploring innovations to improve air quality, including electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce traffic-related emissions, green building standards via the Saudi Green Building Forum's guidelines, and carbon capture technologies, especially through Saudi Aramco, to reduce CO2 emissions from heavy industries.

Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs) are essential in industries such as power generation, cement production, and desalination plants in Saudi Arabia, where high dust levels from desert conditions make efficient particulate matter removal critical. The ESP market in the Kingdom is growing, driven by rising electricity demand and industrial expansion, with dry ESPs being the most widely used in the power and cement sectors. Key players include GE, Siemens, and Thermax. Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) systems are increasingly employed in the UAE’s power sector and energy-intensive industries to control sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions, a critical component of the country's environmental regulations. Saudi Arabia also holds a significant share of the Middle East FGD market due to high SO2 emissions, with wet and dry FGD systems available from companies like Mitsubishi Power and Ducon. Scrubbers, both wet and dry, are applied in chemical and petrochemical plants to remove acid gases, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and particulate matter, tailored to handle specific pollutants generated by these industries, with GTS Enviro being a key supplier in Saudi Arabia. Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology is increasingly adopted, particularly in newer power plants and possibly in the transport sector, to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. The Saudi SCR market is expected to grow significantly, particularly in power generation, with companies like Kanadevia and Babcock & Wilcox offering systems. Fabric Filters (Baghouses) are used in industries like cement and aluminum smelting for high-efficiency filtration of dust and particulate matter, with Thermax providing these filters. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is exploring electric vehicle adoption, which may impact the Catalytic Converter market. Thermal Oxidizers are also utilized to control VOC emissions from oil, gas, and manufacturing sectors.

In power generation, technologies like ESPs are vital for removing particulate matter from thermal power plants and desalination facilities, while FGD systems are increasingly used to control SO2 emissions. Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is being adopted to reduce NOx emissions from newer power plants. The cement industry in Saudi Arabia relies on baghouses to capture significant dust emissions generated during production. The automotive sector sees the mandatory use of catalytic converters in conventional vehicles, alongside a growing, government-supported market for electric vehicles to reduce tailpipe emissions. The chemical & petrochemical industry, a significant part of the UAE's economy, employs scrubbers and thermal oxidizers to manage a diverse range of gaseous pollutants and VOCs from its complex processes. Metal processing & mining, although smaller compared to other sectors, utilizes fabric filters and ESPs to control dust and particulate matter. The pharmaceuticals sector requires high-efficiency filtration systems, including HEPA filters, to maintain stringent clean air standards for manufacturing. The sectors such as food processing and pulp & paper, while less dominant, implement specific air quality control measures to address their unique emissions like dust, odors, and process-specific pollutants. The hot and arid climate necessitates robust and efficient air quality control technologies capable of handling high temperatures and dust loads across all these applications.

The indoor air quality segment is growing due to increasing awareness of health impacts from indoor pollutants in homes, offices, and commercial spaces, especially given the amount of time spent indoors to escape the harsh climate. This segment includes products like advanced HVAC filtration systems to remove dust and allergens, stand-alone air purifiers with HEPA and activated carbon filters effective against the region's dust storms and pollutants, and air quality monitors. The demand is driven by health concerns and a growing preference for cleaner indoor environments. The ambient air quality segment is critical in Saudi Arabia due to significant industrial emissions, vehicular traffic in expanding urban areas, and natural dust storms. This segment involves monitoring outdoor air pollution using networks managed by environmental agencies, measuring pollutants like PM2.5, NOx, and SO2. Industrial emission control technologies are vital, including ESPs and baghouses for particulate removal in industries like cement and power generation, and scrubbers for acid gas control in petrochemical plants. Efforts to reduce vehicular emissions are also part of this segment, with a focus on adopting cleaner vehicle technologies. The demand is driven by national environmental regulations and the need to mitigate pollution in both urban and industrial zones, particularly in the face of challenging climatic conditions.



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.