Fabric Filters Market Report 2025

The fabric filters market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.97 billion in 2024 to $4.32 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urbanization and population growth, economic factors, public awareness and advocacy, maintenance and retrofitting demand, industrialization in emerging economies.

The fabric filters market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.49 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stringent environmental regulations, industry expansion and growth, focus on air quality improvement, transition from electrostatic precipitators, growth in waste-to-energy sector. Major trends in the forecast period include circular economy initiatives, health and safety standards, international market expansion, advanced fabric materials, shift to online monitoring and diagnostics.

The rising environmental concerns stemming from global warming are anticipated to drive the growth of the fabric filter market in the future. Global warming occurs when carbon dioxide (CO2) and other air pollutants accumulate in the atmosphere, trapping sunlight and solar energy reflected from the Earth's surface, leading to rising temperatures in both the oceans and the atmosphere. Additionally, fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas are the primary contributors to global climate change, accounting for over 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90% of total carbon dioxide emissions. Fiber filters serve as a method to remove fine particulates from the air, helping to prevent their emissions from entering the surrounding environment. For example, in October 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO), a Switzerland-based United Nations agency, reported that research indicates 3.6 billion people reside in areas highly vulnerable to climate change, which is expected to result in an additional 250,000 deaths annually from 2030 to 2050 due to undernutrition, malaria, diarrhea, and heat stress. Therefore, the increasing environmental concerns related to global warming are fueling the growth of the fabric filter market.

Increasing urbanization is projected to drive the growth of the fabric filters market in the future. Urbanization refers to the process of concentrating populations in urban areas, usually due to rural-to-urban migration and natural population growth within cities and towns. In the context of urbanization, fabric filters are essential for mitigating the environmental impact of escalating industrial activities and the increasing number of urban centers. As cities grow, the concentration of pollutants in the air also rises, creating significant challenges for public health and environmental sustainability. Fabric filters serve as effective air pollution control systems in urban settings, helping to reduce particulate matter and other harmful emissions produced by industrial operations. Their use promotes cleaner and healthier urban environments by improving air quality, aligning with the global trend towards sustainable urban development and enhancing the well-being of city residents. For example, in October 2022, the World Bank, a USA-based international financial institution, published an article stating that globally, over 50% of the population lived in urban areas in 2022. By 2045, the world's urban population is projected to grow by 1.5 times to reach 6 billion. Therefore, rising urbanization is fueling the demand for fabric filters.

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 are Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj, Lydall Inc., Valmet Oyj, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies GmbH & Co. KG, American Fabric Filter Co., Johns Manville Corp., 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, Donaldson Company, Clarcor Inc, Thermax Ltd.

A fabric filter serves as an air pollution control mechanism designed to extract dust from the process gas stream before its release into the atmosphere. Its primary role involves the collection of particles found in flue gas.

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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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fabric filter market share in 2024. 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.

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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