The global automotive air filters market size is expected to reach USD 6.74 billion by 2030 to expand at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing health concern among consumers coupled with an increase in global environmental pollution awareness is expected to drive the overall market over the forecast period. Additionally, the presence of associations such as the Car Care Council and Environmental Protection Agency are highly responsible for spreading awareness about automotive air filters among automotive manufacturers across the globe.
Over the past few years, air pollution has reached alarming levels which are proving hazardous to human health and the environment alike. Vehicle emissions are a major contributor to these levels. This factor has forced governments across the globe to opt for strict emission regulations regarding automotive filters, which are expected to favor market growth.
Distributors play a critical role in streamlining the value chain operations for various industry participants. Companies such as ACDelco Inc., Ahlstrom, Clarcor Inc., and Hengst SE & Co. KG are integrated across the value chain. However, they depend on distributors for their sales operations. The industry illustrates integration among the raw materials suppliers; automotive air filter producers, and distributors. Distributors act as the key link between the product manufacturers and the automotive sectors and require air filters for passenger cars, light and heavy commercial vehicles, and two-wheelers.
The passenger cars segment is projected to witness a rapid growth rate in emerging economies of Greater China and India as well owing to increasing auto sales backed by the rise in disposable income among consumers. Automotive filters are increasingly replaced in commercial vehicles as they major operate in substandard conditions with the air full of dirt and particulate matter. In addition, recovering automotive production in economies such as Brazil and Mexico is expected to provide an impetus for market growth in the forecast period.
Air filter manufacturers are engaged in R&D activities to introduce new designs and techniques in products with different qualities to cater to the demand from various automotive vehicles. Major players have introduced products that are good absorbent and have enhanced lifecycles. The players have wide-ranged product portfolios along with established distribution networks across the globe.
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The aftermarket segment accounted for 77.9% of the revenue share in 2024. Rising consumer awareness around vehicle health and maintenance is driving this segment's growth.
The passenger cars segment accounted for 53.1% of the revenue share in 2024. The steady rise in global vehicle production, especially in emerging markets, has created a substantial demand for automotive air filters.
The cabin filters segment accounted for 51.6% of the revenue share in 2024. Technological advancements in cabin filters, such as the use of activated carbon and multi-layer filters, have improved the ability of these systems to capture a range of pollutants and odors.
Asia Pacific air filters market dominated globally and accounted for 54.5% share of the global revenue in 2024. Stringent government regulations on emissions in the Asia Pacific region are driving the adoption of high-performance automotive air filters.
Grand View Research has segmented the global automotive air filters market on the basis of end use, vehicle, product, and region:
Automotive Air Filters Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Intake Filters
Cabin Filters
Automotive Air Filters End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
OEMS
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Commercial vehicle
Two Wheelers
Aftermarket
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Commercial vehicle
Two Wheelers
Automotive Air Filters Vehicle Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Passenger Cars
Commercial Vehicles
Two Wheelers
Automotive Air Filters Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Europe
Germany
UK
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Central & South America
Middle East & Africa
List of Key Players in the Automotive Air Filters Market
Mann+Hummel GmbH
Clarcor, Inc.
K&N Engineering, Inc.
Donaldson Company, Inc
Cummins Inc.
Parker Hannifin Corporation
SOGEFI Group
Hengst SE
Mahle GmbH
Robert Bosch GmbH
Ahlstrom Corporation
Freudenberg & Co.KG
ACDelco Inc.
Denso Corporation
Hollingsworth & Vose Co. Inc.
Lydall Inc.
Neenah Paper Inc.
Toyota Boshoku Corporation
Valeo SA
Roki Co., Ltd.
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