Automotive Air Filters Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global automotive air filters market size reached USD 5.32 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.70% to reach around USD 14.70 Billion by 2034.

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 Segmentation

The report titled “Automotive Air Filters Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• Air Intake Filters
• Cabin Air Filters

Market Breakup by Filter Media

• Synthetic
• Activated Carbon
• Cellulose
• Others

Market Breakup by Vehicle Type

• Passenger Cars
• Light Commercial Vehicles
• Heavy Commercial Vehicles

Market Breakup by Sales Channel

• OEM
• Aftermarket

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

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

The comprehensive 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

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

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.

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.