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Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Market Research Report Information By Type (Open-Circuit SCBA and Closed-Circuit SCBA), By End User (Fire Services, Oil & Gas, Mining, Chemical /Petrochemical, Industrial, Law Enforcement, Military, and Navy, and Others) And By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, And Rest Of The World) –Market Forecast Till 2032


ID: MRFR/IA - E/10588-HCR | 128 Pages | Author: Snehal Singh| October 2024

Global Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Market Overview


The Self Contained Breathing Apparatus market industry is projected to grow from USD 1.15 Billion in 2023 to USD 1.70 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.00% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Market Size was valued at USD 1.1 Billion in 2022. The growing need for safety equipment in rescue operations, fire stations, nuclear plants, ironworks, and chemical industries are the key market drivers enhancing the SCBA market growth.

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Market Overview


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Market Trends


Growing use in construction is driving the SCBA market growth


Market CAGR for self contained breathing apparatus market is being driven by the rising use in construction. Manufacturing, mining, and other industries rely heavily on construction. Increased building activity in the United States and a focus on worker safety are expected to boost market growth. For example, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates employers to implement workplace fire safety and prevention protocols. SCBAs protect personnel from oxygen deficiency, dust, fumes, and vapors at plants, on ships, during fires, and in tunnels. These elements are expected to boost demand for self-contained breathing systems in the future. According to the International Labour Organisation, around 2.3 million women and men worldwide die yearly due to work-related accidents. This equates to nearly 6000 fatalities every day. Furthermore, there are approximately 340 million occupational accidents and 160 million sufferers of work-related diseases globally each year. 


The increasing number of workplace accidents and injuries has pushed regulatory bodies to tighten their requirements. Federal and municipal governments have imposed required limits and attempted to reduce the frequency of these incidents.


In recent years, the increased use of respiratory protection equipment during oil and gas drilling operations, electric power utilities, and combustible dust sectors has assisted product penetration in the United States. Furthermore, worker safety and sustainability have gained importance in various end-use sectors. Several organizations in the United States, including OSHA, NIOSH, and the EPA, have revised the requirements to make them more stringent, forcing businesses to provide respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus. Various governments and organizations across the globe impose safety standards that require employees working in hazardous areas to wear protective equipment, including SCBAs. 


As a result, demand for SCBAs has increased in areas including firefighting, oil and gas, mining, and chemical manufacturing. As industrialization progresses, there is a greater demand for SCBAs to protect employees from harmful gases and pollutants in industrial situations. As a result, demand for SCBAs has increased in the mining, manufacturing, and construction industries. Thus, driving the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus market revenue.


Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Market Segment Insights:


Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Type Insights


Based on type, the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Market segmentation includes open-circuit SCBA and closed-circuit SCBA. The closed-circuit SCBA segment dominated the market, accounting for 35% of market revenue. Closed-circuit SCBAs are commonly used in the mining sector when breathing gas is required for extended periods. Long deployment periods, enhanced breathing and working comfort, consistent CO2 absorption, comfortable wearing, and superior respiratory monitoring are just a few of the benefits. SCBA producers are driven to expand R&D spending to offer effective solutions due to changing health and safety rules, increased consumer expectations, and a continual need for innovation and development.


Figure 1: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Market by Type, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Market by Type, 2022 & 2032


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Self Contained Breathing Apparatus End User Insights


Based on End User, the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Market segmentation includes Fire services, oil & gas, mining, chemical /petrochemical, industrial, law enforcement, military, and navy. Oil & gas generated the most income (70.4%). SCBAs are utilized for offshore applications in the oil and gas sector and must be strong and trustworthy due to airborne pollutants and harmful gases. Furthermore, suppose employees are exposed to hazardous conditions. In that case, employers are obligated by law and organizations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to provide them with appropriate personal protection equipment, including dependable respiratory devices. The above factors will drive up SCBA demand in the oil and gas industry.


Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Regional Insights


By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. The North American Apparatus market will dominate this market; in the United States, rigorous environmental regulations are in place, as well as increased personnel safety awareness. To attract more customers, companies operating in the SCBA business offer goods with reliability, lightweight design, advancement, and convenience.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, Japan, India, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 2: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Market Share By Region 2022 - 2032 (USD Billion)Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Market Share By Region 2022 - 2032


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


The European Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus market has the second-largest market share. A surge in mergers and acquisitions, integration activities, and site relocations is driving demand for regional industrial buildings. Furthermore, the German Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus market dominated, while the UK Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Market grew the fastest in Europe.


From 2023 to 2032, the Asia-Pacific Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Market will develop at the quickest CAGR. An increase in the number of industrial accidents, as well as an increased need for high-utility protective equipment such as self-contained breathing gearFurthermore, China's Self Contained Breathing Apparatus market had the highest market share, while India's Self Contained Breathing Apparatus market was the fastest expanding in the Asia-Pacific region.


Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Leading market companies are extensively spending R&D on increasing their product lines, which will help the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus market grow even more. Important market developments include new product releases, contractual agreements, acquisitions and mergers, greater investments, and collaboration with other organizations. The Self Contained Breathing Apparatus industry must produce cost-effective merchandise to flourish and thrive in a more competitive and increasing market climate.


Manufacturing locally to reduce operating costs is an effective business strategy manufacturers use in the worldwide Self Contained Breathing Apparatus industry to serve clients and expand the market sector. The Self Contained Breathing Apparatus industry has provided some of the most important benefits recently. MSA Safety and other major competitors in the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus market are aiming to enhance market demand by investing in research and development activities.


MSA Safety Incorporated, is in developing, producing, and delivering safety solutions that safeguard people and facility infrastructures.  Many MSA products combine electronics, mechanical systems, and sophisticated materials to safeguard consumers from potentially dangerous or life-threatening circumstances.  Workers worldwide use the company's extensive product line in various businesses, including the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, the fire service, the construction industry, mining, and the military.  Among MSA's primary products are self-contained breathing apparatus, portable gas detection instruments,fixed gas and flame detection systems,  industrial head protection items, firefighter helmets and protective garments and fall protection devices.  With $1.4 billion in revenue in 2018, MSA employs roughly 4,800 people worldwide. In May 2019, MSA Safety Incorporated announced that its next-generation G1 SCBA has been approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and certified by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) as meeting the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) 1981 performance standards.  With this clearance, the business may begin distributing the new NFPA-compliant SCBA immediately.


Dräger is a global market leader in medical and safety technologies. In 1889, the family-owned enterprise was formed in Lübeck, Germany. Long-term success is built on the four fundamental elements of the company's value-driven culture: customer intimacy, professional workers, continual innovation, and a dedication to exceptional quality. Dräger provides anesthetic workstations, medical ventilation, patient monitoring, and neonatal care for preterm infants and newborns to its clients. The organization is on the customer's side throughout the hospital, including ceiling supply units, IT solutions for the OR and gas control systems. Dräger's comprehensive hazard management is trusted by emergency services, law enforcement, and industry, particularly for personal protection and plant safety. In June 2021, Drägerwerk GmbH & Co. KGaA has introduced the Dräger PSS AirBoss, the next-generation in self-contained breathing equipment that provides firefighters and emergency response teams with a premium experience that includes robust usability, safety, serviceability, and connectivity.


Key Companies in the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus market include



  • 3M

  • MSA

  • Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

  • Avon Protection

  • Honeywell International Inc.

  • Interspiro

  • Worthington Industries

  • Axiom Manufacturing

  • Afex Fire & Safety

  • MATISEC

  • SHIGEMATSU WORKS CO.,LTD.

  • KOKEN LTD.

  • Cam Lock Ltd

  • Sure Safety

  • Shanghai Fangzhan Fire Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Bullard Limited.


Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Industry Developments


July 2023: MSA Safety Incorporated announced a $ 7 million deal to offer MSA's M1 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and linked firefighter technologies to firemen from five Fire Authorities in the United Kingdom. West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, Cleveland Fire Brigade, Hereford and Worcester Fire Service, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, and Warwickshire Fire Service are among the fire authorities. The contract was formally granted late last month, and equipment deliveries are slated to begin later this year.


January 2022: Avon Protection launched the Tactical Mask Communications (TMC) System, a technology that connects air-purifying respirators and user headsets to permit crystal-clear conversations between people who are "masked up.


Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Market Segmentation


Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Type Outlook



  • Open-Circuit SCBA

  • Closed-Circuit SCBA


Self Contained Breathing Apparatus End-Use Outlook



  • Fire Services

  • Oil & Gas

  • Mining

  • Chemical /Petrochemical

  • Industrial

  • Law Enforcement, Military, and Navy

  • Others


Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Regional Outlook



  • North America

    • US

    • Canada



  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe



  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific



  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America




Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2022 USD 1.1 Billion
Market Size 2023 USD 1.15 Billion
Market Size 2032 USD 1.70 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 5.00% (2024-2032)
Base Year 2023
Market Forecast Period 2024-2032
Historical Data 2018- 2023
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Type, End User, and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World
Countries Covered The US, Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled  3M; MSA; Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA; Avon Protection; Honeywell International Inc.; Interspiro; Worthington Industries; Axiom Manufacturing; Afex Fire & Safety; MATISEC; SHIGEMATSU WORKS CO.,LTD.; KOKEN LTD.; Cam Lock Ltd; Sure Safety; Shanghai Fangzhan Fire Technology Co., Ltd.; Bullard Limited
Key Market Opportunities A rise in industrial injuries such as severe abrasions, punctures, chemical and thermal burns
Key Market Dynamics The growing need for safety equipment in rescue operations, fire stations, nuclear plants, ironworks, and chemical industries


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Market size was valued at USD 1.1 Billion in 2022.

The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.00% during the forecast period, 2024-2032.

North America had the largest share in the global market

The key players in the market are 3M, MSA; Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Avon Protection, Honeywell International Inc., Interspiro, Worthington Industries.

The Closed-Circuit SCBA category dominated the market in 2022.

The oil & gas had the largest share in the global market.

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