United Kingdom Air Quality Monitoring System Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Indoor Monitors, Outdoor Monitors, Wearable Monitors), By Pollutant (Chemical Pollutant, Physical Pollutant, Biological Pollutant), By Sampling Method (Active/Continuous Monitoring, Passive Monitoring, Intermittent Monitoring, Stack Monitoring), By End-User (Government Agencies and Academic Institutes, Commercial and Residential Users, Industry, and Others), and United Kingdom Air Quality Monitoring System Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

United Kingdom Air Quality Monitoring System Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Air Quality Monitoring System Market Size was estimated at USD 380.23 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 9.03% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Air Quality Monitoring System Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 984.51 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The United Kingdom Air Quality Monitoring System Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 984.51 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 9.03% from 2025 to 2035. The market is growing due to several variables, such as the rapid pace of urbanization and industrialization, increasing awareness of the adverse health impacts of environmental damage, and the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT) into air monitoring equipment to improve its operation.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom air quality monitoring system market refers to the business focused on the production and application of monitoring systems to the continuous process of measuring and analysing pollutants and gases present in the air to determine the level of air quality. This system measures air quality and identifies and tracks air pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxide, carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds. Moreover, this system maintains air quality is essential because poor air quality contains harmful chemicals that can lead to health problems. These dangerous pollutants are released into the atmosphere by a variety of industries, vehicles, and household fossil fuel use. The market for air quality monitoring has grown as consumers grow more cognizant of the increasing incidences of lung cancer, cardiovascular issues, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease caused by increased pollution. Besides, the presence of top firms emphasizes the accessibility of affordable and user-friendly monitoring tools, which open new market opportunities.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom air quality monitoring system market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom air quality monitoring system market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom air quality monitoring system market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom air quality monitoring system is driven by key and developing firms in this industry can anticipate development prospects due to the continuous research and advancement in AQM systems, such as remote-sensing gadgets and systems based on nanotechnologies. Further, the expansion of significant smart city initiatives in multiple regions is anticipated to open up a wide range of new possibilities and boost the market expansion for air quality monitoring systems. In urban and industrial areas, desire is influenced by government-backed air quality action programs on particle and nitrogen dioxide emissions. Further, the UK Clean Air Strategy is helping to accelerate the deployment of low-cost portable sensors and continuous air monitoring stations.

Restraining Factors

The high upfront cost of air quality monitoring systems and the need for regular upkeep and calibration are among the issues that are impacting the wide market adoption.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom air quality monitoring system market share is classified into type, pollutant, sampling method, and end user.

• The indoor monitors segment held a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom air quality monitoring system market is differentiated by type into indoor monitors, outdoor monitors, and wearable monitors. Among these, the indoor monitors segment held a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period. The segment growth is driven by the growing concerns about the variety of health problems associated with poor indoor air quality, respiratory disorders, and more serious health issues. AQMS devices are now more precise and economical because of advancements in sensor technology, allowing consumers and companies to prioritize health and well-being through enhanced air quality.

• The chemical pollutant segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom air quality monitoring system market is classified by pollutant into chemical pollutant, physical pollutant, and biological pollutant. Among these, the chemical pollutant segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period. This is because the increasing demand for determining the amount of different hazardous substances in the air is driving the growth of the segment. These contaminants, which include particulate matter, sulfur oxides, nitrogen dioxide, and volatile organic compounds, are extremely harmful to human health. So, strict laws have been put up by governmental and environmental organizations to keep an eye on and manage air quality, which propels the segment expansion.

• The active/continuous monitoring segment held the largest share in 2024 and is projected to grow at a notable CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom air quality monitoring system market is divided by sampling method into active/continuous monitoring, passive monitoring, intermittent monitoring, and stack monitoring. Among these, the active/continuous monitoring segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a notable CAGR during the forecast period. This is because tracking pollutant concentrations in constantly changing hazardous settings, which include industrial sites, metropolitan areas, and transit-heavy zones, is made possible by continuous monitoring, which offers effortless and ongoing monitoring and assessment of air quality information. The implementation of active/continuous monitoring is being aided by technological developments such as the integration of IoT and sophisticated sensor technologies, which enhance data connectivity, accuracy, and dependability which providing seamless performance.

• The industry segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom air quality monitoring system market is segmented by end user into government agencies and academic institutes, commercial and residential users, industry, and others. Among these, the industry segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. This is because to increase worker safety and lower the health hazards connected with exposure to air pollution, industrial companies are giving priority to air quality monitoring. Air quality monitoring systems assist in controlling the dangers associated with particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and harmful gases in industries such as mining, chemical manufacturing, and construction with lowering workplace accidents and long-term health problems among workers, and creating safer surroundings. Plus, these characteristics are recognized by major firms for the advantages of cleaner air due to increased understanding of occupational health norms and workplace safety laws.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom air quality monitoring system market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Enviro Technology Services
• SOCOTEC UK
• Safe Air Quality Ltd
• EarthSense
• AQMesh
• Bureau Veritas UK
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In April 2025, EMSOL partnered with Transport for London (TfL) to pioneer underground air quality monitoring. This collaboration, funded by EIT Urban Mobility, aims to improve air quality in metro systems by deploying EMSOL Praxis air quality instruments across five key stations: Baker Street, Tottenham Court Road, and Hampstead in London.

• In September 2024, the AWAIR project launched new air quality displays in London neighborhoods to raise public awareness about pollution levels. These solar-powered outdoor displays provided real-time air quality data and forecasts for the next day, using a high-resolution model continuously updated by Imperial College London. The displays featured a color scale indicating whether air quality met or exceeded WHO thresholds and were placed in Gipsy Hill, Peckham, and White City.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom air quality monitoring system market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Air Quality Monitoring System Market, By Type

• Indoor Monitors
• Outdoor Monitors
• Wearable Monitors

United Kingdom Air Quality Monitoring System Market, By Pollutant

• Chemical Pollutant
• Physical Pollutant
• Biological Pollutant

United Kingdom Air Quality Monitoring System Market, By Sampling Method

• Active/Continuous Monitoring
• Passive Monitoring
• Intermittent Monitoring
• Stack Monitoring

United Kingdom Air Quality Monitoring System Market, By End User

• Government Agencies and Academic Institutes
• Commercial and Residential Users
• Industry
• Others