The HVAC filters market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.92 billion in 2024 to $9.47 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to occupational health standards, environmental concerns, healthcare sector demand, industrial growth, consumer preferences.
The HVAC filters market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.84 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing urbanization, energy efficiency mandates, rise in construction projects, smart and IoT-enabled filters, HVAC system retrofitting. Major trends in the forecast period include indoor air quality awareness, stringent regulatory standards, health and wellness focus, energy efficiency requirements.
The rising presence of toxic compounds in the air is anticipated to drive the growth of the HVAC filter market in the coming years. Poor air quality has been linked to increased cases of allergies, asthma, headaches, coughs, sinusitis, and other chronic respiratory conditions. Additionally, the growing circulation of toxic substances is prompting factory owners to implement effective measures to maintain air quality and safeguard the health of their employees. In response to this rise in airborne toxins, HVAC filters are utilized to eliminate impurities from the air circulating through the system, including dust, pet dander, and bacteria. For example, in March 2024, a report from IQAir, a Switzerland-based air quality technology company, revealed that Begusarai, Bihar, India, was the most polluted metropolitan area in the world in 2023, with a PM2.5 value of 118.9 µg/m³ (micrograms per cubic meter), followed closely by Guwahati at 105.4 µg/m³ and New Delhi. India's air quality crisis has deteriorated, with the annual average PM2.5 concentration climbing to 54.4 µg/m³ in 2023, posing significant health threats to its 1.36 billion residents. Furthermore, the National Capital Region saw a 10% increase in PM2.5 levels, reaching a monthly average of 255 µg/m³ in November, indicating a severe pollution spike.
The HVAC filters market is poised for growth driven by the upsurge in construction activities. Construction, a multifaceted sector involving planning, design, and development, relies on HVAC filters to maintain indoor air quality in newly constructed or renovated buildings. Airborne particles, dust, and contaminants generated during construction processes pose health risks to workers. Effective HVAC filters act as a preventive measure, capturing and filtering out particulate matter to ensure a healthier indoor environment. The construction industry, valued at $1.8 trillion in the USA and $8.9 trillion globally in 2023, is witnessing a 4.8% annual growth rate. As construction activities surge, the demand for HVAC filters to address air quality concerns is expected to increase, further driving market growth.
Product innovation is a dominant trend in the HVAC filters market, with major companies introducing new and advanced products to maintain their market dominance. Recent innovations include the development of air filters with multiple layers, enhancing thickness and weight for improved performance. In June 2022, Voltas Limited, an Indian air conditioning and cooling technology company, launched the PureAir 6 Stage Adjustable Inverter AC, incorporating HEPA Filter technology. This innovative product features an AQI Indicator, PM 1 Sensor, and a 6-Stage Adjustable Tonnage Mode, providing users with enhanced air purification capabilities and control over tonnage based on ambient conditions. Such innovations contribute to the market's dynamism and cater to the increasing demand for advanced HVAC filter solutions.
Major companies in the HVAC filters market are actively engaging in collaborations and partnerships to fortify their market position. These strategic alliances involve structured affiliations between commercial enterprises to achieve mutual benefits. For instance, in September 2023, the partnership between Damen Naval, a Netherlands-based shipbuilding company, and Heinen & Hopman, a Netherlands-based HVAC systems manufacturer. This collaboration aims to provide HVAC-R and CBRN filter systems for new Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates. By leveraging each other's expertise, Damen Naval and Heinen & Hopman seek to enhance their capabilities in delivering advanced HVAC solutions for specific applications, showcasing the strategic importance of collaborations in the HVAC filters market.
In July 2022, Carrier Global Corporation, a prominent US-based provider of HVAC refrigeration, fire, and security equipment, successfully acquired Toshiba’s Global Residential and Light Commercial HVAC businesses for approximately $900 million. This strategic acquisition is geared towards enhancing Carrier's standing in the rapidly growing, sustainable, high-efficiency variable refrigerant flow (VRF) and heat pump market segments. Toshiba, the Japanese-based company specializing in HVAC filters and air conditioning, is the entity divesting these businesses as part of the transaction.
Major companies operating in the HVAC filters market are 3M Company, Camfil AB, MANN+HUMMEL Gruppe, American Air Filter Company Inc., Donaldson Company Inc., Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj, Filtration Group Corporation, Freudenberg Group, Emirates Industrial Filters LLC, Koch Filter Corporation, Spectrum Filtration Pvt. Ltd., General Filter Air, Troy Filters Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Lennox International Inc., Parker Hannifin Corporation, Carrier Corporation, Trane Technologies PLC, Johnson Controls International PLC, Siemens AG, LG Electronics Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Rheem Manufacturing Company, Sharp Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, K&N Engineering Inc., Glasfloss Industries Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the HVAC filters market share in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hvac filters market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the hvac filters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
HVAC filters are integral components of heating and cooling systems designed to eliminate impurities such as dust, pollen, and small particles from the air. Their primary function is to enhance indoor air quality by capturing and preventing the recirculation of these particles throughout the building.
There are various types of HVAC filters, including fiberglass, pleated, electrostatic, carbon air, HEPA, and pocket filters. Fiberglass filters, for instance, are made of spun glass and are effective in capturing larger particles. These filters are often referred to as 'throwaway filters' due to their non-washable nature, typically requiring replacement every 30 days. HVAC filters use materials like fiberglass, synthetic polymers, carbon derivatives, metals, among others, and find applications in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, spanning industries such as building and construction, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and automotive.
The HVAC filters market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides HVAC filters market statistics, including HVAC filters industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a HVAC filters market share, detailed HVAC filters market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the HVAC filters industry. This HVAC filters market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The HVAC filters market consist of sales of washable filters, flat-panelled fiberglass filters. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.
The HVAC filters market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.84 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing urbanization, energy efficiency mandates, rise in construction projects, smart and IoT-enabled filters, HVAC system retrofitting. Major trends in the forecast period include indoor air quality awareness, stringent regulatory standards, health and wellness focus, energy efficiency requirements.
The rising presence of toxic compounds in the air is anticipated to drive the growth of the HVAC filter market in the coming years. Poor air quality has been linked to increased cases of allergies, asthma, headaches, coughs, sinusitis, and other chronic respiratory conditions. Additionally, the growing circulation of toxic substances is prompting factory owners to implement effective measures to maintain air quality and safeguard the health of their employees. In response to this rise in airborne toxins, HVAC filters are utilized to eliminate impurities from the air circulating through the system, including dust, pet dander, and bacteria. For example, in March 2024, a report from IQAir, a Switzerland-based air quality technology company, revealed that Begusarai, Bihar, India, was the most polluted metropolitan area in the world in 2023, with a PM2.5 value of 118.9 µg/m³ (micrograms per cubic meter), followed closely by Guwahati at 105.4 µg/m³ and New Delhi. India's air quality crisis has deteriorated, with the annual average PM2.5 concentration climbing to 54.4 µg/m³ in 2023, posing significant health threats to its 1.36 billion residents. Furthermore, the National Capital Region saw a 10% increase in PM2.5 levels, reaching a monthly average of 255 µg/m³ in November, indicating a severe pollution spike.
The HVAC filters market is poised for growth driven by the upsurge in construction activities. Construction, a multifaceted sector involving planning, design, and development, relies on HVAC filters to maintain indoor air quality in newly constructed or renovated buildings. Airborne particles, dust, and contaminants generated during construction processes pose health risks to workers. Effective HVAC filters act as a preventive measure, capturing and filtering out particulate matter to ensure a healthier indoor environment. The construction industry, valued at $1.8 trillion in the USA and $8.9 trillion globally in 2023, is witnessing a 4.8% annual growth rate. As construction activities surge, the demand for HVAC filters to address air quality concerns is expected to increase, further driving market growth.
Product innovation is a dominant trend in the HVAC filters market, with major companies introducing new and advanced products to maintain their market dominance. Recent innovations include the development of air filters with multiple layers, enhancing thickness and weight for improved performance. In June 2022, Voltas Limited, an Indian air conditioning and cooling technology company, launched the PureAir 6 Stage Adjustable Inverter AC, incorporating HEPA Filter technology. This innovative product features an AQI Indicator, PM 1 Sensor, and a 6-Stage Adjustable Tonnage Mode, providing users with enhanced air purification capabilities and control over tonnage based on ambient conditions. Such innovations contribute to the market's dynamism and cater to the increasing demand for advanced HVAC filter solutions.
Major companies in the HVAC filters market are actively engaging in collaborations and partnerships to fortify their market position. These strategic alliances involve structured affiliations between commercial enterprises to achieve mutual benefits. For instance, in September 2023, the partnership between Damen Naval, a Netherlands-based shipbuilding company, and Heinen & Hopman, a Netherlands-based HVAC systems manufacturer. This collaboration aims to provide HVAC-R and CBRN filter systems for new Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates. By leveraging each other's expertise, Damen Naval and Heinen & Hopman seek to enhance their capabilities in delivering advanced HVAC solutions for specific applications, showcasing the strategic importance of collaborations in the HVAC filters market.
In July 2022, Carrier Global Corporation, a prominent US-based provider of HVAC refrigeration, fire, and security equipment, successfully acquired Toshiba’s Global Residential and Light Commercial HVAC businesses for approximately $900 million. This strategic acquisition is geared towards enhancing Carrier's standing in the rapidly growing, sustainable, high-efficiency variable refrigerant flow (VRF) and heat pump market segments. Toshiba, the Japanese-based company specializing in HVAC filters and air conditioning, is the entity divesting these businesses as part of the transaction.
Major companies operating in the HVAC filters market are 3M Company, Camfil AB, MANN+HUMMEL Gruppe, American Air Filter Company Inc., Donaldson Company Inc., Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj, Filtration Group Corporation, Freudenberg Group, Emirates Industrial Filters LLC, Koch Filter Corporation, Spectrum Filtration Pvt. Ltd., General Filter Air, Troy Filters Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Lennox International Inc., Parker Hannifin Corporation, Carrier Corporation, Trane Technologies PLC, Johnson Controls International PLC, Siemens AG, LG Electronics Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Rheem Manufacturing Company, Sharp Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, K&N Engineering Inc., Glasfloss Industries Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the HVAC filters market share in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hvac filters market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the hvac filters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
HVAC filters are integral components of heating and cooling systems designed to eliminate impurities such as dust, pollen, and small particles from the air. Their primary function is to enhance indoor air quality by capturing and preventing the recirculation of these particles throughout the building.
There are various types of HVAC filters, including fiberglass, pleated, electrostatic, carbon air, HEPA, and pocket filters. Fiberglass filters, for instance, are made of spun glass and are effective in capturing larger particles. These filters are often referred to as 'throwaway filters' due to their non-washable nature, typically requiring replacement every 30 days. HVAC filters use materials like fiberglass, synthetic polymers, carbon derivatives, metals, among others, and find applications in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, spanning industries such as building and construction, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and automotive.
The HVAC filters market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides HVAC filters market statistics, including HVAC filters industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a HVAC filters market share, detailed HVAC filters market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the HVAC filters industry. This HVAC filters market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The HVAC filters market consist of sales of washable filters, flat-panelled fiberglass filters. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. HVAC Filters Market Characteristics3. HVAC Filters Market Trends and Strategies4. HVAC Filters Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, and the Recovery from COVID-19 on the Market32. Global HVAC Filters Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the HVAC Filters Market34. Recent Developments in the HVAC Filters Market
5. Global HVAC Filters Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. HVAC Filters Market Segmentation
7. HVAC Filters Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific HVAC Filters Market
9. China HVAC Filters Market
10. India HVAC Filters Market
11. Japan HVAC Filters Market
12. Australia HVAC Filters Market
13. Indonesia HVAC Filters Market
14. South Korea HVAC Filters Market
15. Western Europe HVAC Filters Market
16. UK HVAC Filters Market
17. Germany HVAC Filters Market
18. France HVAC Filters Market
19. Italy HVAC Filters Market
20. Spain HVAC Filters Market
21. Eastern Europe HVAC Filters Market
22. Russia HVAC Filters Market
23. North America HVAC Filters Market
24. USA HVAC Filters Market
25. Canada HVAC Filters Market
26. South America HVAC Filters Market
27. Brazil HVAC Filters Market
28. Middle East HVAC Filters Market
29. Africa HVAC Filters Market
30. HVAC Filters Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. HVAC Filters Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. HVAC Filters Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
HVAC Filters Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on hvac filters market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for hvac filters? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The hvac filters market global report answers all these questions and many more.The 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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) by Product: Fiberglass Filter; Pleated Filter; Electrostatic Filter; Carbon Air Filter; HEPA Filter; Pocket Filter; Other Products2) by Material: Fiberglass; Synthetic Polymer; Carbon Derivatives; Metal; Other materials
3) by Application: Residential; Commercial; Industrial
4) by End-Use Industry: Building and Construction; Pharmaceutical; Food and Beverage; Automotive; Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) by Fiberglass Filter: Flat Panel Filters; Disposable Filters2) by Pleated Filter: Standard Pleated Filters; High-Efficiency Pleated Filters
3) by Electrostatic Filter: Permanent Electrostatic Filters; Disposable Electrostatic Filters
4) by Carbon Air Filter: Activated Carbon Filters; Pre-Filters With Carbon
5) by HEPA Filter: True HEPA Filters; HEPA-Type Filters
6) by Pocket Filter: Medium Efficiency Pocket Filters; High Efficiency Pocket Filters
7) by Other Products: UV Filters; Washable Filters; Electrostatic Precipitators
Key Companies Mentioned: 3M Company; Camfil AB; MANN+HUMMEL Gruppe; American Air Filter Company Inc.; Donaldson Company Inc.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this HVAC Filters market report include:- 3M Company
- Camfil AB
- MANN+HUMMEL Gruppe
- American Air Filter Company Inc.
- Donaldson Company Inc.
- Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj
- Filtration Group Corporation
- Freudenberg Group
- Emirates Industrial Filters LLC
- Koch Filter Corporation
- Spectrum Filtration Pvt. Ltd.
- General Filter Air
- Troy Filters Ltd.
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Lennox International Inc.
- Parker Hannifin Corporation
- Carrier Corporation
- Trane Technologies PLC
- Johnson Controls International PLC
- Siemens AG
- LG Electronics Inc.
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- Panasonic Corporation
- Rheem Manufacturing Company
- Sharp Corporation
- Toshiba Corporation
- K&N Engineering Inc.
- Glasfloss Industries Inc.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | February 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 9.47 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 12.84 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.9% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 29 |
