Europe Industrial Air Filtration Market To Reach $2.38 Billion By 2030

Europe Industrial Air Filtration Market Growth & Trends

The Europe industrial air filtration market size is expected to reach USD 2.38 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a study conducted by Grand View Research, Inc. Stringent government regulations, intense competition among key players, technological advancements, and the development of cost-effective filtration solutions is expected to positively impact the growth. Furthermore, factors such as increased investments in industrial applications, stricter environmental constraints along with environment awareness are also anticipated to fuel the market growth.

The market is expected to witness significant growth on account of stringent government regulations in the European Union (EU). The market for industrial air filtration in Europe is expected to be primarily driven by the enforcement of occupational health and safety regulations. Favorable government regulations create and drive the demand for products that help limit emissions. The Directive on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) along with several sectoral directives on large combustions plants set emission limit values (ELVs) designed to deliver reductions in anthropogenic emissions to air from industrial sources. Furthermore, the formulation of EN 779:2011, a European standard for particulate air filters is also expected to fuel the demand over the forecast period. The new standard will help eliminate several issues related to synthetic filters and filter performance.

Financial drivers may also play a key role in incentivizing end users to enhance manufacturing performance and reduce costs. The key requirement of the IPPC Directive is the application of Best Available Techniques (BAT). The main objective of this policy is to stimulate the diffusion of several advanced environmental technologies across diverse industries. This objective is achieved through the BREF process that defines techniques as being BAT and at the same time outlines BAT emission levels for use across the EU.

Surging demand for products that deliver high-performance and improved efficiency, while at the same time reduce energy consumption, is also expected to favorably impact the regional growth over the forecast period. High efficiency is a key requirement for any industrial air filtration system. Additionally, filter media performance is also crucial in any industrial air filtration system, and therefore, manufacturers emphasize on developing more efficient solutions without compromising on other filtration requirements.

The emergence of new raw materials including, small fibers coupled with advancements in the non-woven technology is expected to offer avenues for the market growth over the forecast period. Owing to this, manufacturers are taking R&D initiatives to innovate in the field of nanotechnology and small fibers. However, high cost of materials is expected to hinder the market growth.

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Europe Industrial Air Filtration Market Report Highlights

• The High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters segment accounted for 29.9% of the total revenue generated in the market in 2024.

• The food & beverage segment held the largest market share of 22.6% in 2024 attributed to the stringent hygiene and safety standards required in food processing and production environments.

• The aftermarket segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024, primarily due to the ongoing need to maintain, replace, and upgrade air filtration systems across various industries.

• The 13 to 16 MERV segment dominated the Europe industrial air filtration market in 2024. MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) ratings in this range are known for their high efficiency in capturing airborne particles, including dust, pollen, mold spores, and even some bacteria.

Europe Industrial Air Filtration Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global Europe industrial air filtration market on the basis of product, end use, distribution channel, MERV rating, and region:

Europe Industrial Air Filtration Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Dust Collectors

• Mist Collectors

• Fume Collectors

• HEPA Filters

• Cartridge Collectors & Filters

• Baghouse Filters

• Others

Europe Industrial Air Filtration End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Cement

• Food & Beverage

• Metal

• Power

• Pharmaceutical

• Chemical & Petrochemical

• Paper & Wood Processing

• Agriculture

• Other

Europe Industrial Air Filtration Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• OEM

• Aftermarket

Europe Industrial Air Filtration MERV Rating Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• 1 to 4 MERV

• 5 to 8 MERV

• 9 to 12 MERV

• 13 to 16 MERV

• Above 17 MERV

List of Key Players of Europe Industrial Air Filtration Market

• Honeywell International, Inc.

• MANN+HUMMEL

• Daikin Industries, Ltd.

• Danaher Corporation

• Donaldson Company Inc.

• SPX Corporation

• Lydall Inc.

• AAF International

• Industrial Air Filtration, Inc

• Parker Hannifin Corporation

• Camfil Group

• Freudenberg & Co. Kg.

• Filtration Group

• Testori SpA

• Eaton Corporation plc