Air Purifiers Riding a Wave on Global Stage

In Japan, domestic shipments of air purifiers increased sharply this April. According to data from the Japan Electrical Manufacturers’ Association (JEMA), shipments of air purifiers increased by 64.3% on a volume basis and by 71% on a value basis in April 2020, compared with the same month last year. In contrast, room air conditioner (RAC) shipments decreased by 8.2% on a volume basis and by 143% on a value basis in April 2020, compared with the same month last year, according to data from the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA).