Nitrogen Dioxide Detector Market - Forecasts from 2023 to 2028

The nitrogen dioxide detector market was valued at US$460.964 million in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.47% during the forecast period

A nitrogen dioxide (NO2) detector is a specialized device designed to measure and monitor the levels of nitrogen dioxide gas in the surrounding environment. It finds applicability in chemicals, food & beverages, and energy & utility among other sectors to ensure workplace safety by monitoring and controlling the levels of NO2 gas. The increased chemical production, new food production plants, and the rise in electricity production will expand the nitrogen dioxide detector market size.

Market Drivers

Surge in Chemical Production

Chemical companies heavily rely on nitrogen dioxide detectors to ensure workplace safety and comply with regulatory requirements. These detectors are essential for continuously monitoring NO2 levels in the air, and alerting workers to potential exposure risks. The increased chemical production and increase in nitrogen dioxide levels are driving the nitrogen dioxide detector market growth. According to the American Chemistry Council, in 2021, the production of chemicals from the US-based chemical industry increased by 1.4% when compared to 2020. Moreover, the Indian Pollution Control Board announced that the NO2 level in Chennai increased from 11.85 microns/cubic meter in June 2020 to 12.80 microns/cubic meter in June 2022.

Increased Number of Power Plants

Nitrogen dioxide detectors are crucial instruments for power plants as they enable continuous monitoring of NO2 levels in the surrounding air. These detectors help power plant operators identify and respond promptly to elevated NO2 concentrations by providing real-time measurements. The increase in electricity output from power plants along with new power plant installation is propelling the nitrogen dioxide detector industry's growth. In 2022, the National Thermal Power Corporation of India declared that coal plants registered a plant load factor (PLF) of 80% for April to June 2022 compared to 69% in 2021 for the same period.

Rising Food & Beverage Production Units

NO2 is a common pollutant generated during food processing and production activities, particularly in commercial kitchens, food manufacturing plants, and storage facilities. The increased food and beverage production increases the emission of NO2, thus creating a need for effective monitoring and detection systems. The establishment of new food processing plants boosts the nitrogen dioxide detector market growth. Accordingly, in September 2020, McCain Foods officially opened a new potato processing facility in Shangdu, China, to meet the growing demand for frozen potato products.

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to hold a significant market share

The Asia-Pacific constitutes a significant share of the nitrogen dioxide detector market size due to increased electricity demand, a rise in chemical production in the region, and a surge in power plants' strength. For instance, in September 2022, the Chinese government approved 15 gigawatts of new coal-fired power plants with an investment of around $26-33 billion. Moreover, the Union Cabinet of India approved a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for setting up chemical manufacturing facilities and enhancing India’s chemical manufacturing capabilities and exports. Such positive developments will propel the need for NO2 detectors thereby augmenting the nitrogen dioxide detectors market growth in Asia Pacific.

Market Developments

• In 2022: Oizom launched a nitrogen dioxide detector "AQBot NO2", which was an industrial-grade air quality monitor with electrochemical sensing technology and could be used in mining and cement manufacturing industries.
• In 2022: A research team led by Prof. Zhang Weijun at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed an amplitude-mo multimode-diode-laser-based Cavity Enhanced Absorption Spectroscopy (AM-CEAS) system for extremely sensitive NO2 detection.

Company Products

• E2638-NO2: This product manufactured by Evonik MCI utilizes a fully calibrated and temperature-compensated electrochemical gas sensor with excellent repeatability, stability, and a long lifetime. This can be used in underground parking, boiler houses, kitchens, and other areas, where potentially toxic concentrations of nitrogen dioxide can accumulate.
• Dräger X-am® 5600: Such product by Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA is the smallest gas detection instrument for the measurement of up to 6 gases, and is ideal for personal monitoring applications.
• FECS42-20: This product by Figaro Engineering Inc. is a unique electrochemical-type nitrogen dioxide sensor. Its most notable feature is its unique leak-proof structure, making it ideal for NO2 monitors and detectors in indoor parking garages.

Segmentation

By Type

• Fixed Detectors
• Portable Detectors

By Detection Limit

• Up to 1 ppm
• 2ppm to 4ppm
• Above 4ppm

By End-User

• Chemicals
• Food & Beverage
• Paper & Pulp
• Energy & Utilities
• Others

By Geography

• North America
• USA
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
• Europe
• Germany
• UK
• France
• Spain
• Others
• Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Others
• Asia Pacific
• China
• Japan
• South Korea
• India
• Australia
• Other