Automotive Air Filter Market Snapshot (2023 to 2033)

The global automotive air filter market is expected to be valued at USD 5,560.4 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 7,619 million by 2033. A CAGR of 3.2% is expected for the market during the 2023 to 2033 forecast period.

An automotive air filter prevents dirt particles as well as other contaminants from entering a vehicle's engine or interior. Most current automobiles have two air filters such as air intake air filters and cabin air filters.

Air intake filters keep bugs, debris, dirt, and pollutants out of the engine's critical components. These filters provide a good mixture of air and fuel to support performance, lowering emissions and enhancing vehicle performance. They further help to maintain proper torque, engine power, and low fuel consumption while extending vehicle longevity.

Cabin air filters absorb contaminants such as dust and allergies to preserve the air quality inside a car. Paper, cotton, and foam, among other materials, are used to make automotive air filters. The global automotive air filter market is expanding due to factors such as:

  • Implementation of rules governing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • An increase in demand for high-end vehicles with improved passenger comfort.
  • An increase in automotive sales and production.

The rise in electric vehicle demand is limiting the market's growth. Furthermore, rising demand for multi-filtration systems and technological advances are likely to provide possibilities for growth throughout the projection period.

Attributes Details
Global Automotive Air Filter Market Valuation in 2022 USD 5,398.4 million
Estimated Global Market Share in 2023 USD 5,560.4 million
Forecasted Global Market Size by 2033 USD 7,619 million
Projected Global Market Growth Rate from 2023 to 2033 3.2% CAGR
Historical Market Growth Rate from 2018 to 2022 1.5%

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Global Automotive Air Filter Market Historical Analysis (2018 to 2022) Vs. Forecast Outlook (2023 to 2033)

As per the previous market survey reports, the overall valuation of the market was USD 5,011.1 million by the end of the year 2018. Over the years from 2018 to 2022, the average growth rate was figured out to be 1.5% as per the revised reports of FMI.

The expanding automobile sector, rising disposable income levels, and rising living standards all contributed to the market's overall expansion during the pandemic years. Air filters continued to be increasingly in demand between the years 2020 and 2021 as many people bought cars to avoid public transport.

What Are The Key Factors Boosting The Automotive Air Filter Market?

The ever-expanding automobile market, particularly the cars market, is a key driving reason for the expansion of the global automotive air filter market and, in particular, the cabin filter market. Automobile users are also becoming conscious of the necessity of air filters for cleaning the air and keeping dirt out of their passenger cabins, which is fueling the thriving cabin air filter market.

All automobiles have a variety of filters, including air, oil, fuel, and cabin filters. This, together with increased car production, might boost market expansion during the forecast period.

Furthermore, new automotive filter trends such as brake dust filters and transmission filters for automated transmission systems are likely to add to the growth of the automotive air filters market. Most car air intake filters are now constructed of cellulose medium, which is extremely cost-effective.

Synthetic media types are getting popular and might have a significant market share in the future, owing to the numerous advantages they have over cellulose media. For example, synthetic media types have a large flow area, high performance, and are less susceptible to water.

These filters can be utilized to improve combustion airflow, resulting in increased fuel efficiency and low emissions. MANN+HUMMEL, for example, is focused on the creation of synthetic ultra-fine fiber media with excellent separation efficiency, which is projected to extend filter service life.

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What Are the Factors Hindering the Automotive Air Filter Market?

Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and identity and access management (IAM) are both part of the automobile filter market. The IAM competitors in automobile filters are also challenging the market leaders, particularly in China because they can meet the customer's expectations by supplying high-quality filter products at a less cost than Tier 1 businesses.

Outside of the OEM and OES channels, IAMs make and sell automobile components. This is accomplished through the use of warehouse distributors, retail stores, and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) services. The ultimate price established by independent market vendors is 20 to 50% less than the OES parts. This might certainly have a substantial impact on the growth of the worldwide automotive air filter market.

The thriving electric car industry is limiting the expansion of intake air filters, which are specifically required in the intake manifold of internal combustion engines. As a result, the worldwide automotive air filter market's growth may be slowed.

The Cabin Product Type Segment is Popular Compared to Intake Automotive Air Filter Market Segment

The cabin segment is predicted to expand at a maximum CAGR of 2.1% in the forthcoming years. Leading automobile filter manufacturers are investing in research and development to improve cabin filter efficiency and protect drivers from fine particles and dangerous viruses. For example,

  • In April 2020, MANN+HUMMEL, a leading filter producer based in Germany, said that it was testing the effectiveness of its filters to help contamination management in terms of viral spread. People's growing health consciousness is projected to raise demand for cabin filters even further along with such advances during the forecast period.
Category By Product Type
Top Segment Cabin
Market Share in Percentage 62%
Category By Filtering Media
Top Segment Activated Carbon
Market Share in Percentage 38.6%

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Region-Wise Insights

The United States Automotive Air Filter Market Players Still Dominate the Global Sales

In terms of market share and revenue, North America market is expected to grow steadily from 2023 to 2033. The analysts at Future Market Insights predict that by 2022, the market of automotive air filters in North America is expected to acquire a global market size of 15%.

The automotive air filter market in this region is being pushed by the huge vehicle park and high average miles traveled per year in countries such as the United States and Mexico. Passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) account for the majority of vehicle parks in North America.

Stringent laws and regulations developed by the governments of the United States and Canada to reduce alarming pollution levels are likely to encourage industry expansion.

By eliminating particulate matter and delivering clean air to the engine, air cleaners help to improve the performance efficiency of automotive engines. This leads to enhanced engine performance efficiency, which is expected to drive product demand.

North America is a center for automobile production and sales, and demand for engine intake cleaners is supported by OEM and aftermarket demand. Further, a strong emphasis on periodic maintenance with stringent restrictions and awareness is projected to drive demand for vehicle filters in the region.

Regional Market Comparison Global Market Share in Percentage
The United States 14.2%
Germany 7.3%
Japan 9%
Australia 0.3%

Germany is Driving the Demand for Automotive Air Filters in Europe

By 2022, Europe held around 24% of the global market share. This region is expected to be the most significant region for the automotive air filter from 2023 to 2033.

COVID-19 has led to a decrease in vehicle manufacturing, which has a direct impact on the global automotive filter market. However, a forecasted gradual rebound in vehicle production in Q1 to Q2 of 2021 may support the growth of the automotive air filter market in the next few years.

The passenger automobile segment in Europe is likely to see increased demand for gasoline engines and gasoline filters as a result of environmental concerns and rigorous emission standards. Moreover, increasing awareness of air cabin quality is likely to fuel market expansion for automotive car filters in countries of Europe.

Increased product demand in heavy and light commercial vehicle applications due to the need to improve driver safety and vehicle performance might drive market expansion. These vehicles travel a long distance and require a constant supply of air to function properly, raising product demand. Furthermore, rising e-commerce and industrialization have increased commercial vehicle segment demand, which should accelerate Europe's automotive air filter market growth during the forecast period.

Regional Market Comparison CAGR (2023 to 2033)
The United Kingdom 3.7%
China 4%
India 2.1%

Automotive Air Filter Market Players in the Asia Pacific Region are Emerging at a Fast Rate

Asia Pacific market for automotive air filters is expected to be one of the significantly growing markets in the world during the forecast period. The automobile industry in India is backed by several reasons, including the availability of low-cost trained labor, significant research and development centers, and low-cost steel production.

Further, the industry also offers excellent investment prospects as well as direct and indirect employment to both skilled and unskilled workers.

China leads the world in electric car sales, and several automakers are still trying electric mobility. The total transition from IC engine vehicles to electric vehicles might take time, at least until 2030, which is going to increase demand for cabin air filters.

Japan is widely recognized as one of the most important markets for luxury automobiles in Asia-Pacific area. Honda, Toyota, and Nissan are among the most well-known global names in the automobile sector. Over the projected period, these factors are expected to revitalize the vehicle sector and drive the air filter market.

Start-up Scenario

  • Filters2Go is a distributor of air filters for automotive and commercial uses based in the United States. Filters for furnaces, dust, pleated, activated carbon, air conditioners, cabins, and purifiers are available. HEPA vacuum cleaners and new filters are also available.
  • Freudenberg Filtration Technologies L.P. manufactures MicronAir® and Viledon® air filters and filter media for general HVAC, automotive cabin air systems, paint spray booths, hospitals, pharmaceuticals and electronics manufacturing, food, turbine applications, home vacuum cleaners, motor protection, air cleaners, and respiratory protection.

Recent Developments by Automotive Air Filter Manufacturing Industries

  • Nirvana Being launched its artificial car cabin filter solutions to fight against pollution in October 2021. To achieve a large market share, the corporation is focusing on potential South Asian markets such as India. The Nirvana Being Airific Car Cabin Filter incorporates Active Molecular Technology (AMT). This is a DIY product that replaces the existing filter in a slot behind the glove compartment. The solution forms a barrier for PM 2.5, PM 1, SOX & NOX gasses, pollen, germs, TVOCs, and viruses, preventing them from entering and recirculating within the car's interior.
  • Mann+Hummel announced intentions to introduce the first car equipped with Mann+Hummel's high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to provide vehicle air pollution mitigation in April 2021. MANN+HUMMEL's synthetic HEPA media is made up of several layers of tiny fibers and has much low air permeability than conventional filter media. Further, MANN+HUMMEL assembles a cabin air filter system by combining the HEPA filter with at least one pre-filter, which cleans the outside air of fine dust, pollen, and contaminants.

Scope of the Market Report

Report Attribute Details
Growth Rate CAGR of 3.2% from 2023 to 2033
Market value in 2022 USD 5,398.4 million
Market value in 2033 USD 7,619 million
Base Year for Estimation 2022
Historical Data 2018 to 2022
Forecast Period 2023 to 2033
Quantitative Units USD million or USD billion for Value
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Volume Forecast, Company Ranking Pricing Analysis
Segments Covered

By Type, By Filtering Media, By Region

Regions Covered

North America; Latin America; Europe; Asia Pacific; The Middle East & Africa

Key Countries Profiled

The United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, France, The United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, GCC Countries, South Africa, Israel

Key Companies Profiled

MANN+HUMMEL; Donaldson Company Inc.; NGK INSULATORS, LTD; Sogefi S.p.A; Mahle International GmbH; C & R Fab Media Private Limited; Melkev Machinery Impex; Global Filters; Simplex Corporation; Webomatic Maschinenfabrik GmbH; COMI S.p.A; Nirvana Being; Rajoo Engineers Ltd.; GEISS AG

Key Segments Profiled In the Global Automotive Air Filter Industry Survey Report

By Type:

  • Cabin
  • Intake

By Filtering Media:

  • Synthetic
  • Cellulose
  • Activated Carbon
  • Particle

By Region:

  • North America Market
  • Latin America Market
  • East Asia Market
  • South Asia and Pacific Market
  • The Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market
  • Europe Market

Frequently Asked Questions

How Big is the Automotive Air Filter Market?

The market is valued at USD 5,560.4 million in 2023.

Who are the Key Automotive Air Filter Market Players?

Simplex Corporation, and Global Filters are key automotive air filter market players.

Which is the Key Segment by Product Type?

Cabin is likely to remain preferred through 2033.

Which is the Go-to Market Strategy?

Players opt for mergers and acquisitions.

Which are the Key Asian Countries in the Automotive Air Filter Market?

India, Japan, and China dominate the Asian market.

Table of Content
	1. Executive Summary
	2. Market Overview
	3. Market Background
	4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033
	5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Type
		5.1. Cabin
		5.2. Intake
	6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Filtering Media
		6.1. Synthetic
		6.2. Cellulose
		6.3. Activated Carbon
		6.4. Particle
	7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region
		7.1. North America
		7.2. Latin America
		7.3. Western Europe
		7.4. Eastern Europe
		7.5. South Asia and Pacific
		7.6. East Asia
		7.7. Middle East and Africa
	8. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	9. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	10. Western Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	11. Eastern Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	12. South Asia and Pacific Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	13. East Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	14. Middle East and Africa Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	15. Key Countries Market Analysis
	16. Market Structure Analysis
	17. Competition Analysis
		17.1. MANN+HUMMEL
		17.2. Donaldson Company Inc.
		17.3. NGK INSULATORS, LTD
		17.4. Sogefi S.p.A
		17.5. Mahle International GmbH
		17.6. C & R Fab Media Private Limited
		17.7. Melkev Machinery Impex
		17.8. Global Filters
		17.9. Webomatic Maschinenfabrik GmbH
		17.10. COMI S.p.A
		17.11. Nirvana Being
		17.12. Rajoo Engineers Ltd.
		17.13. GEISS AG
	18. Assumptions & Acronyms Used
	19. Research Methodology
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