The Intelligent Revolution of Traditional Health Preservation Methods - Observation of the Development of China's Sauna Industry in 2025
With the deepening of the "Healthy China 2030" strategy, the sauna industry is facing a dual opportunity of technological iteration and consumer upgrading. According to data from the China Home Furnishings Association in the first half of 2025, the market size of smart sauna equipment has grown by 37% year-on-year, becoming one of the fastest-growing sub sectors in the big health industry.
1、 Industry Status: From Single Thermal Therapy to Multidimensional Health Management
Modern sauna rooms have broken through the traditional form of steam rooms, integrating modules such as infrared therapy, negative ion purification, and intelligent temperature control. The "AI Health Cabin" launched by top brands such as Sang Le Mei can adjust temperature and humidity in real time through biosensors and generate personalized health reports. At the 2025 Shanghai International Health Exhibition, the immersive sauna with VR meditation function has sparked industry discussions.
2、 Technological breakthrough: IoT+health big data become standard configuration
Remote control system: pre-set health plans through a mobile app and preheat the sauna room in advance
Energy Innovation: Graphene Heating Technology Reduces Energy Consumption by 45%, Obtained National Energy Conservation Certification
Security upgrade: Millimeter wave radar monitoring system can recognize abnormal user posture and automatically activate emergency ventilation
3、 Market trend: Three major new consumer demands are emerging
Family scene: Mini sauna sales increased by 210% year-on-year, becoming a standard for new home decoration
Medical and elderly care integration: 20% of tertiary hospitals introduce medical sauna cabins to assist in the treatment of chronic diseases
Cultural tourism integration: Zhangjiajie and other scenic spots have launched "forest sauna houses" and developed characteristic health projects in combination with local medicinal herbs
Wang Lixin, Secretary General of the China Health Industry Alliance, pointed out that the sauna industry is transforming from a single thermal therapy device to intelligent health terminals, and it is expected that the market size will exceed 80 billion yuan by 2026. Currently, the Industry Standards Committee is formulating the "Safety Technical Specification for Intelligent Sauna Rooms", which will further promote the standardized development of the industry.