Self-contained Breathing Apparatus Market To Reach $2,611.6 Million By 2033

Self-contained Breathing Apparatus Market Growth & Trends

The global self-contained breathing apparatus market size is anticipated to reach USD 2,611.6 million by 2033, expanding at 6.0% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.  It is anticipated that a rise in occupational injuries and a rise in the demand for high-utility protective equipment would drive up product demand. For instance, the International Labour Organization estimates that each year 160 million people suffer from work-related illnesses and there are over 340 million occupational accidents globally. The aforementioned factors will continue to fuel the market for self-contained breathing apparatus.

Sales of self-contained breathing apparatus are expected to increase in the coming years due to the expanding number of fire threats and the increased need for private firefighters. Firefighters provided by state and local governments are increasingly being supplemented by people employed in private companies.

For instance, wealthy Californians are paying private firefighters USD 3,000 per day to guard their properties according to recent newspaper reports. Moreover, insurance firms are frequently engaging or working with firefighting crews to provide consumers with mitigation services, which is anticipated to propel the expansion of the self-contained breathing apparatus industry over the anticipated period.

The product demand is anticipated to be driven by strict safety regulations for asbestos mining and increased employee awareness of personal and respiratory safety across the major sectors. For instance, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking severe measures to shield the general public from asbestos exposure. The strict regulation would prohibit all ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos, including its manufacturing (including import), processing, distribution in commerce, and commercial use.

Additionally, several government agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), have released guidelines for monitoring activities related to exposure to hazardous gases and particulates, which will increase product demand in the coming years.

Large-scale investments are expected to support the oil and gas industry's growth by maintaining current production levels and enhancing overall production efficiency. According to Global Energy Investment, oil & gas companies' spending outside of "traditional" supply areas reached 5% of overall spending in 2022. Due to the labor-intensive nature of the oil and gas business, employment is expected to increase along with industry growth during the coming years.

The proper usage of SCBA will be made more widely known through various education and training initiatives connected to the use and maintenance of respiratory protection equipment, which is anticipated to boost market expansion.

For instance, The Joint Commission, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) worked together to help hospitals implement their respiratory protection programs (RPPs). Also, over the projection period, the implementation of government regulations regarding safety issues is projected to encourage the usage of SCBA in the fire service sector.

Manufacturers are launching new products and engaging in mergers & acquisitions to broaden their geographic reach. For instance, MSA Safety Incorporated announced in July 2022 that the London Fire Brigade signed a USD 9 million contract to provide its firefighters with the company’s M1 SCBA and telemetry technology.

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Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Market Report Highlights

• The Open-Circuit SCBA type segment held the largest share in 2025, accounting for 67.0%.

• The fire services end use segment held the largest share in 2025, holding 29.8% of the global revenue share.

• The type III tank segment led the market, holding 56.2% market share in 2025, driven by its suitability for industrial environments where moderate exposure durations and controlled risk conditions are prevalent.

• North America dominates the SCBA market and accounted for 31.1% share in 2025, due to strong demand from fire services, oil & gas, and industrial safety sectors.

Self-contained Breathing Apparatus Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global self-contained breathing apparatus market based on type, end-use, and region:

Self-contained Breathing Apparatus Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Open-Circuit SCBA

• Closed-Circuit SCBA

Self-contained Breathing Apparatus End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Fire Services

• Oil & Gas

• Mining

• Chemical /Petrochemical

• Industrial

• Law Enforcement, Military and Navy

• Others

Self-contained Breathing Apparatus Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Australia

• Central & South America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • South Africa

  • UAE

List of Key Players in the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Market

• 3M Company

• COI Ceramics, Inc.

• Coorstek, Inc.

• General Electric Company

• Kyocera Corporation

• Lancer Systems LP

• SGL Carbon Company

• Ultramet, Inc.

• Ube Industries, Ltd.