Global Automotive Air Filters Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Automotive Air Filters Market Outlook

The global automotive air filters market size reached USD 5.32 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.7% to reach around USD 13.29 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

An automotive air filter refers to a type of filter which is installed in a vehicle to prevent the penetration of insects, dust particles, sand, or debris, among others, and ensure the proper functioning of the combustion system.

• The increasing demand for passenger vehicles is a significant automotive air filters market trend. Factors like rising disposable incomes, rapid urbanisation, and the growing number of working professionals across emerging economies are expected to further drive sales of personal vehicles in the coming years.

• Growing research and development activities by key market players aimed towards improving the quality and efficiency of air filters by adding innovative materials such as charcoal are fuelling the market development.

• The automotive air filters market demand is being propelled by escalating health concerns, growing awareness pertaining to environmental pollution, and increasing cases of respiratory illnesses.

Market Analysis

Based on type, the market is categorised into air intake filters and cabin air filters. On the basis of filter media, the market is classified into synthetic, activated carbon, and cellulose, among others. By vehicle type, the automotive air filters market segmentations include passenger `cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles.

Based on sales channel, the market is bifurcated into OEM and aftermarket. The major regional markets for automotive air filters include North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the key players in the global automotive air filters market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

• Robert Bosch GmbH

• MANN+HUMMEL Gruppe

• Donaldson Company, Inc.

• MAHLE GmbH

• Sogefi SpA

• Denso Corporation

• General Motors Company

• Hengst SE

• Toyota Boshoku Corporation

• ALCO Filters Ltd.

• Others

Market Share by Type

Air intake filters account for a significant portion of the automotive air filters market share. Air intake filters improve the horsepower and acceleration of the vehicle, enhance the throttle, and optimise fuel consumption. The increasing demand for air intake filters in off-road vehicles operating in areas with heavy dirt conditions is also fuelling the segment’s growth. Moreover, this type of filter extends the engine life while improving the sound quality of the car.

Market Share by Region

According to the automotive air filters market analysis, the Asia Pacific is experiencing a healthy growth. This can be attributed to the strong foothold of leading automobile manufacturers, along with the increasing production of commercial and passenger cars, in China and India. Moreover, the deteriorating air quality and increasing pollution levels across emerging economies such as India and China are boosting the requirement for high-quality automotive air filters in vehicles

Competitive Landscape

Robert Bosch GmbH is a leading multinational engineering company which designs and manufactures air filters to meet stringent particulate air standards. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Gerlingen, Germany.

MANN+HUMMEL Gruppe is a company which offers high-end filtration products that can efficiently eliminate viruses, bacteria, fine dust, and harmful gases, among others. It was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.

Donaldson Company, Inc. is a leading filtration company which manufactures, markets, and sells air filters to various sectors such as aerospace, chemical, and pharmaceutical, among others. It was established in 1915 and is headquartered in Minnesota, the United States.

Other automotive air filters market players include MAHLE GmbH, Sogefi SpA, Denso Corporation, General Motors Company, Hengst SE, Toyota Boshoku Corporation, and ALCO Filters Ltd., among others.

Key Highlights of the Report