Fabric Filters Global Market Report 2024

The global fabric filters market has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.68 billion in 2023 to $4.03 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. Historical growth can be attributed to the combined impact of urbanization and population growth, economic influences, heightened public awareness and advocacy, increased demand for maintenance and retrofitting, and the industrialization seen in emerging economies.

The global fabric filters market is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.98 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period is linked to stringent environmental regulations, the expanding industry, a dedicated focus on improving air quality, the transition from electrostatic precipitators, and the growing waste-to-energy sector. Major trends expected during this period encompass initiatives promoting a circular economy, adherence to health and safety standards, expansion into international markets, advancements in fabric materials, and the shift towards online monitoring and diagnostics.

The mounting environmental concerns arising from global warming are anticipated to drive the growth of the fabric filter market. Global warming, attributed to the accumulation of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other air pollutants in the atmosphere, leads to the absorption of solar energy, causing an increase in temperatures across oceans and the atmosphere. Notably, fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas contribute significantly to global climate change, accounting for over 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90% of total carbon dioxide emissions. Fabric filters serve as a means to extract minute particulates from the air, potentially mitigating their release into the environment. For instance, a January 2022 report by the World Meteorological Organization revealed that the average global temperature in 2021 was approximately 1.11 (0.13) °C higher than pre-industrial levels (1850-1900). This marks the seventh consecutive year (2015-2021) where global temperatures have surpassed the 1 °C threshold above pre-industrial levels, underscoring the urgency to address global warming. Consequently, the growing environmental concerns linked to global warming drive the expansion of the fiber filter market.

The ongoing trend of urbanization is poised to accelerate the fabric filters market in the foreseeable future. Urbanization signifies the concentration of populations in urban areas due to migration from rural areas and natural growth within cities. Within the urbanization context, fabric filters play a pivotal role in mitigating the environmental impacts associated with burgeoning industrial activities and expanding urban centers. As cities grow, so does the accumulation of air pollutants, posing substantial challenges to public health and environmental sustainability. Fabric filters function as efficient air pollution control systems in urban settings, curtailing particulate matter and other harmful emissions emanating from industrial processes. Their implementation contributes to creating cleaner and healthier urban landscapes by improving air quality, aligning with the global drive for sustainable urban development and the well-being of urban inhabitants. For instance, in October 2022, the World Bank reported that globally, over 50% of the population resides in urban areas, and by 2045, the urban population is anticipated to reach 6 billion, a 1.5-fold increase from current levels. Hence, the upward trajectory of urbanization drives the fabric filters market.

Technological advancement emerges as a prominent trend driving the fiber filter market. Major companies in the fabric filter industry concentrate on delivering technologically advanced fabric filter solutions to bolster their market positions. Notably, the adoption of advanced electrostatic fabric filters has gained prominence to reduce fly ash particle emissions. Electrostatic filters represent an air filtration technology applied to dust filtration in critical industrial processes, including incinerators, glass manufacturing, combustion, cement factories, and more. For example, in June 2022, researchers at North Carolina State University introduced a new technique that combines cotton fabric with an enzyme called carbonic anhydrase for filtering carbon dioxide from air and gas mixtures. This promising method in fabric filtration presents a potential carbon capture technology that could mitigate carbon dioxide emissions from power plants fueled by biomass, coal, or natural gas.

Major companies in the fabric filters market are introducing innovative products such as the Less Microfiber to bolster their market positions. The Less Microfiber is an external washing machine filter specifically designed to substantially reduce plastic microfiber emissions during laundry cycles. For instance, in June 2023, Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled the Less Microfiber, a fabric filter that effectively minimizes microplastics, facilitating sustainable laundry practices that are both efficient and straightforward. Engineered in collaboration with Ocean Wise and Patagonia, this technology prevents the release of microplastics into the environment by utilizing Samsung's proprietary Ecobubble technology. By leveraging bubbles to dissolve and absorb detergent, it minimizes heat and energy required for washing, reducing abrasion and, subsequently, preventing microplastic emissions. The Less Microfiber aims to encourage more users to actively contribute to reducing microplastic emissions and embrace sustainable practices at home.

In February 2022, Micronics Engineered Filtration Group, a leading US-based provider specializing in tailored engineered filtration solutions, successfully acquired National Filter Media. The financial specifics of the acquisition were not disclosed. This strategic move empowers Micronics to broaden its array of engineered filtration solutions, enabling the company to more effectively address the advanced filtration requirements of its customers. National Filter Media, also based in the US, specializes in providing custom filtration solutions. Through this acquisition, Micronics gains access to enhanced expertise and a wider range of specialized filtration solutions, reinforcing its commitment to delivering innovative and tailored filtration technologies to meet the evolving needs of various industries.

Major companies operating in the fabric filters market report are Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj, Lydall Inc., Valmet Oyj, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies GmbH & Co. KG, American Fabric Filter Co., Johns Manville Corp., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, MANN+HUMMEL Gruppe, Norafin Industries Germany GmbH, Nordic Air Filtration AS, Sefar Holding AG, 3M Company, Eagle Nonwovens Inc., Clear Edge Filtration Inc., Berry Global Inc., Parker-Hannifen Corporation, Hamon Corporation, Autotech Nonwovens Pvt. Ltd., Nederman Corporation Inc., Pall Corporation, Siemens AG, Affinia group, Donaldson Company, Cummins Inc., Clarcor Inc, Babcock & Wilcox Company, Foster Wheeler AG, The Mitsubishi Group, KBR Inc., and Thermax Ltd., Hitachi Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fabric filter market share in 2023. The regions covered in the fabric filters market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fabric filters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Within the domain of fabric filters, the primary variants include pulse jet, reverse air/gas, and other specific configurations. Pulse jet technology involves utilizing compressed air bursts to dislodge dirt and debris from the surface of the internal filter media. This technique operates akin to a jet engine with valves that continuously admit air, close during combustion, and deliver pulsating thrust. Fabric filters employ various media types, including nonwoven and woven materials. They find applications across diverse sectors such as power generation, chemical industries, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage production, steel mills, and other industrial settings.

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The fabric filter market consists of sales of liquid filter media and air filter media. 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.


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