Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Deliver System, By Application, By End-User, By Sales Channel, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market is projected to expand from USD 3.79 Billion in 2025 to USD 6.66 Billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 9.85%. These medical devices function by filtering nitrogen from ambient air to provide oxygen-enriched gas, thereby enabling mobility and independence for patients undergoing respiratory therapy. The market is primarily driven by a rapidly aging global population and a growing preference for home-based care over extended hospital stays. Additionally, the rising prevalence of respiratory conditions fuels a sustained demand for long-term oxygen therapy. According to the International Pharmaceutical Federation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was estimated to affect 391 million individuals worldwide in 2024, underscoring the massive and expanding patient base requiring effective respiratory support.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 3.79 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 6.66 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	9.85%
Fastest Growing Segment	Molecular Sieve Oxygen Concentrator
Largest Market	North America

However, market expansion faces a significant hurdle due to the high acquisition costs of mobile devices compared to traditional stationary tanks. Inconsistent reimbursement policies and limited public insurance coverage, particularly in developing nations, often compel patients to select less expensive delivery methods. These financial barriers restrict the broader adoption of portable units in cost-sensitive regions, limiting their reach despite the functional benefits they offer to patients.

Market Driver

The increasing exposure to environmental pollutants and tobacco smoke serves as a primary catalyst for the Global Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market. Deteriorating air quality directly aggravates chronic respiratory conditions, creating a critical need for mobile therapeutic devices that allow patients to manage symptoms despite adverse environmental factors. According to the American Lung Association's 'State of the Air 2024' report released in April 2024, over 131.2 million people in the United States lived in counties with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution, representing a significant demographic vulnerable to long-term respiratory distress. This environmental burden drives a shift from stationary care to portable solutions, ensuring continuous oxygen delivery for active patients while mitigating the impact of poor air quality on compromised respiratory systems.

Simultaneously, technological advancements in device miniaturization and battery efficiency are reshaping the market by overcoming historical mobility barriers. Manufacturers are launching smart, lightweight units that integrate remote monitoring to enhance patient independence and treatment adherence. For instance, Belluscura PLC announced in November 2024 that it secured a $4 million credit facility to support the launch of the DISCOV-R portable oxygen concentrator, a move driven by rising consumer demand. This surge in innovation is supported by substantial economic activity within the sector; Inogen, Inc. reported total revenue of $315.7 million for the fiscal year 2023 in 2024, highlighting the enduring commercial viability and scale of the portable respiratory care market.

Market Challenge

The high acquisition cost of portable oxygen concentrators represents a significant restraint on market growth, particularly when compared to the affordability of traditional stationary tanks. While portable units offer patients the advantage of mobility, the financial burden of purchasing or renting these devices hinders widespread adoption. This economic barrier is further compounded by restrictive reimbursement policies and insufficient insurance coverage, which often fail to account for the higher costs of mobile technology compared to standard delivery methods. Consequently, many patients, especially in cost-sensitive regions, are forced to rely on less expensive stationary alternatives, effectively stifling the demand for portable solutions.

According to the American Association for Homecare, Medicare reimbursement rates for key home medical equipment categories in non-rural areas saw reductions averaging 20.1 percent in 2024. This substantial decrease in financial support discourages providers from supplying higher-cost devices like portable concentrators, as reimbursement levels often do not cover the necessary operational expenses. As a result, the market experiences reduced penetration rates, with economic pressures limiting the availability of these mobility-enhancing devices to a smaller segment of the patient population.

Market Trends

The rising market preference for High-Efficiency Pulse Dose Technology is fundamentally reshaping the sector as patients increasingly prioritize mobility and lightweight designs over traditional continuous flow options. This delivery mechanism, which intelligently synchronizes oxygen release with the user's inhalation, allows for significantly smaller device architectures, directly addressing the growing demand for active lifestyle support. This shift toward more compact, efficient therapeutic solutions is supported by recent commercial performance; Inogen, Inc. reported a 19% year-over-year increase in unit sales volumes in its August 2025 'Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results' press release, attributing the surge to the accelerating market conversion from heavy traditional tanks to these portable, pulse-dose enabled concentrators.

Concurrently, there is a notable shift toward Modular and Field-Serviceable Product Designs aimed at mitigating the high operational expenses associated with device maintenance. Manufacturers are increasingly engineering units with user-replaceable components, such as sieve columns and battery cells, which eliminates the need for costly factory returns and reduces critical device downtime for patients. This design philosophy is becoming a central value proposition for providers seeking to minimize total cost of ownership; according to a Tekcapital article from April 2025 titled 'Portable Oxygen Concentrator Market Poised for Global Expansion,' Belluscura's adoption of a modular platform for its DISCOV-R device is highlighted as a strategic innovation designed to future-proof patient care while significantly streamlining the serviceability of respiratory assets.

Key Market Players

Inogen, Inc.
Koninklijke Philips N.V.
CAIRE Inc.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
ResMed Inc.
O2 Concepts LLC
Precision Medical Inc.
Nidek Medical Products Inc.
GCE Group
Besco Medical Co., Ltd.

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market, By Type

Molecular Sieve Oxygen Concentrator
Macromolecule Oxygen Permeable Membrane Oxygen Concentrator
Electrolysis Oxygen Concentrator
Chemical Oxygen Concentrator
Others

Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market, By Deliver System

Continuous Flow
Pulse Flow

Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market, By Application

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Asthma
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Others

Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market, By End-User

Hospitals
Homecare Settings
Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Others

Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market, By Sales Channel

Direct Sales
Distributors

Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Molecular Sieve Oxygen Concentrator, Macromolecule Oxygen Permeable Membrane Oxygen Concentrator, Electrolysis Oxygen Concentrator, Chemical Oxygen Concentrator, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Deliver System (Continuous Flow, Pulse Flow)
- 5.2.3. By Application (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, Others)
- 5.2.4. By End-User (Hospitals, Homecare Settings, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Others)
- 5.2.5. By Sales Channel (Direct Sales, Distributors)
- 5.2.6. By Region
- 5.2.7. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Deliver System
- 6.2.3. By Application
- 6.2.4. By End-User
- 6.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 6.2.6. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Application
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By End-User
    - 6.3.1.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 6.3.2. Canada Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Application
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By End-User
    - 6.3.2.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 6.3.3. Mexico Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Application
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By End-User
    - 6.3.3.2.5. By Sales Channel

7. Europe Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Deliver System
- 7.2.3. By Application
- 7.2.4. By End-User
- 7.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 7.2.6. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Application
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By End-User
    - 7.3.1.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.2. France Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Application
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By End-User
    - 7.3.2.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Application
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By End-User
    - 7.3.3.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.4. Italy Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Application
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By End-User
    - 7.3.4.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.5. Spain Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Application
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By End-User
    - 7.3.5.2.5. By Sales Channel

8. Asia Pacific Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Deliver System
- 8.2.3. By Application
- 8.2.4. By End-User
- 8.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 8.2.6. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Application
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By End-User
    - 8.3.1.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.2. India Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Application
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By End-User
    - 8.3.2.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.3. Japan Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Application
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By End-User
    - 8.3.3.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.4. South Korea Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Application
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By End-User
    - 8.3.4.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.5. Australia Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Application
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By End-User
    - 8.3.5.2.5. By Sales Channel

9. Middle East & Africa Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Deliver System
- 9.2.3. By Application
- 9.2.4. By End-User
- 9.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 9.2.6. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Application
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By End-User
    - 9.3.1.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 9.3.2. UAE Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Application
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By End-User
    - 9.3.2.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 9.3.3. South Africa Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Application
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By End-User
    - 9.3.3.2.5. By Sales Channel

10. South America Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Deliver System
- 10.2.3. By Application
- 10.2.4. By End-User
- 10.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 10.2.6. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Application
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By End-User
    - 10.3.1.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 10.3.2. Colombia Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Application
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By End-User
    - 10.3.2.2.5. By Sales Channel
- 10.3.3. Argentina Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Deliver System
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Application
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By End-User
    - 10.3.3.2.5. By Sales Channel

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Inogen, Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Koninklijke Philips N.V.
15.3. CAIRE Inc.
15.4. Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
15.5. ResMed Inc.
15.6. O2 Concepts LLC
15.7. Precision Medical Inc.
15.8. Nidek Medical Products Inc.
15.9. GCE Group
15.10. Besco Medical Co., Ltd.