Intake Filter Media Market Report 2025

This Intake Filter Media market report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The intake filter media market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $6.02 billion in 2024 to $6.25 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing vehicle production, stringent emission standards, engine performance optimization, consumer awareness of air quality, expansion of aftermarket segment.

The intake filter media market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.77 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electrification of vehicles, stricter emission standards improved engine efficiency, enhanced air quality monitoring, engine downsizing and turbocharging. Major trends in the forecast period include nanofiber technology adoption, multi-layered filtration media, eco-friendly and sustainable materials, customization for performance vehicles, digitalization and connectivity.

The growing demand from the automotive industry is expected to drive the expansion of the intake filter media market in the coming years. Engines require cleaner air for improved combustion and reduced emissions, leading to an increased demand for air filters with high-quality intake filter media. This ensures cleaner air intake for engines. For example, in May 2023, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association reported that North America produced 13.596 million motor vehicles, a rise from 14.901 million units in 2022, marking a significant 9.6% year-over-year growth in vehicle production. As a result, the rising use of air filters in automobiles is expected to boost the intake filter media market's growth.

Strict regulations aimed at controlling air pollution are playing a significant role in the growth of the intake filter media market. Air pollution involves the contamination of the atmosphere by physical, chemical, or biological pollutants that are harmful to both humans and animals. Governments are increasingly concerned about the negative impacts of air pollution and have implemented various regulations to address this issue, driving up demand for intake filter media, which is crucial for efficient air filtration in numerous industries and applications. For example, in May 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a US government agency, reported that under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the EPA sets limits on specific air pollutants, controlling their levels across the United States. The Act also authorizes the EPA to regulate emissions from various sources, including chemical plants, utilities, and steel mills. While states or tribes may enforce stricter pollution laws, they cannot establish limits that are less stringent than those set by the EPA. Consequently, these stringent air pollution control regulations are fueling the growth of the intake filter media market.

Product innovation is emerging as a key trend in the intake filter media market, with major companies focusing on developing advanced technological solutions to strengthen their market position. For example, in June 2024, Mann+Hummel, a Germany-based automotive manufacturing company, introduced the Mann-Filter FreciousPlus. The MANN-FILTER FreciousPlus FP 38 004 incorporates cutting-edge nanofiber technology, raising the standards of cabin air filtration. This filter efficiently captures ultra-fine particles and pollutants from both the interior and exterior of vehicles, while also offering protection against allergens, bacteria, and mold. The nanofibers, which are approximately 100 times thinner than traditional filter fibers, enhance filtration efficiency. This innovative technology is now available in the automotive aftermarket for premium MANN-FILTER cabin air filters.

Major companies in the intake filter media market are developing high-performance filter media to enhance efficiency. High-performance filter media refers to advanced materials that efficiently capture and eliminate contaminants, ensuring superior filtration and optimal air quality in various industrial applications. In October 2022, Alkegen, a US-based specialty materials company, launched new filtration products, including TriboStatiX air filtration media, LyPore MB liquid filtration media, and LydAir GP molecular filtration media. These products are designed for air, liquid, and molecular filtration applications, playing a crucial role in intake filter systems used in HVAC units and other filtration systems. The emphasis is on improving filtration efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and providing longer service life - essential attributes for intake filter media.

In August 2022, American Air Filter Co., Inc., a US-based air filtration company, acquired National Air Filter Service for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, American Air Filter Co., Inc. aims to boost customer value by integrating advanced service capabilities while expanding its presence, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. National Air Filter Service, a US-based company in the machinery industry, specializes in air filter maintenance and replacement, utilizing high-quality intake filter media to ensure optimal air quality. This collaboration enhances system efficiency and safeguards equipment from airborne contaminants.

Major companies operating in the intake filter media market include Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj, DENSO Corporation, Donaldson Company Inc., Porvair Filtration Group Ltd., MAHLE GmbH, Brackett Aero Filters Inc., Hengst SE, K&N Engineering Inc., Parker Hannifin Corporation, Sogefi SpA, Toyota Boshoku Corporation, Mann+Hummel Gruppe, Shelco Filters Corp., All Filters LLC, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies SE & Co. KG, Lydall Inc., Hollingsworth & Vose Company, Filtration Group Corporation, Cummins Filtration Inc., Roki Co Ltd., UFI Filters SpA, Valeo SA, Wix Filters, Zhejiang Universe Filter Co. Ltd., Advanced Engine Management Inc., Baldwin Filters Inc., Champion Laboratories Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the intake filter media market in 2024. The regions covered in the intake filter media market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the intake filter media market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

Intake filter media refers to a combination of air filters designed to prevent the infiltration of dust and tiny particles in automotive and aerospace engines, as well as machinery used in healthcare applications. This media is employed to capture and eliminate atmospheric dust, particulate matter, airborne particles, and hazardous pollutants from the air, both in surface environments and within the engines, particularly in the automotive and aerospace industries.

The primary types of intake filter media are cellulose and synthetic. Cellulose media is utilized to enhance the filtering system, thereby improving the performance of the filter media. Cellulose involves the use of cellulose material as a filter in the air to prevent the penetration of dust. Various vehicle types benefiting from intake filter media include passenger cars, commercial vehicles, construction equipment, marine vessels, and others. The distribution channels for intake filter media include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket, with applications spanning across automotive, aerospace, marine, and other industries.

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