Oil Filter Market Report 2026

The oil filter market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.53 billion in 2025 to $4.86 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising vehicle parc, growth of internal combustion engines, routine maintenance practices, expansion of automotive manufacturing, aftermarket service growth.

The oil filter market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.39 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle transition impact, demand for premium filters, longer oil drain intervals, growth in heavy-duty vehicles, focus on emission compliance. Major trends in the forecast period include shift toward high-efficiency filters, growing demand from automotive aftermarket, adoption of synthetic filter media, expansion of commercial vehicle fleet, focus on engine longevity.

The increasing demand for commercial vehicles is expected to drive growth in the oil filter market. Commercial vehicles, which include trucks, buses, and vans designed for transporting goods or passengers for business purposes, are seeing higher demand due to rising e-commerce activities, urbanization, and infrastructure development. This surge in demand necessitates efficient transportation and logistics solutions. Oil filters are crucial for these vehicles as they remove contaminants from the oil, ensuring reliable engine performance, reducing maintenance costs, and improving fuel efficiency. For example, in January 2024, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, a UK-based trade association, reported a 21% increase in demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) in the UK in 2023, totaling 341,455 units. This growing need for commercial vehicles is fueling the expansion of the oil filter market.

Leading companies in the oil filter industry are focusing on developing advanced filtration technologies, such as synthetic endurance oil filters, to enhance durability and engine performance. Synthetic endurance oil filters are designed with advanced synthetic materials to provide superior filtration, longer service life, and better engine protection under challenging conditions. For instance, in April 2023, Fram Group Operations LLC, a US-based provider of car repair and replacement parts, introduced the FRAM Synthetic Endurance oil filter. This high-performance filter is designed to last up to 25,000 miles when used with the appropriate synthetic motor oil. It features high-flow synthetic media with 99% filtration efficiency, heavy-duty steel construction, a 360° textured grip for ease of installation and removal, a Perfect Seal No-Stick Gasket for extended oil change intervals, and a durable base plate. This product is tailored for newer and late-model vehicles, reflecting FRAM's commitment to quality and performance in oil filtration.

In March 2024, Vance Street Capital, a US-based private equity firm, formed a partnership with Keltec Technolab. This investment is expected to enhance Keltec’s customer experience, accelerate product development, and support strategic mergers and acquisitions to strengthen its position as a leading provider of aftermarket filtration solutions. Keltec Technolab, based in the US, specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing filtration solutions, including oil filters.

Major companies operating in the oil filter market report include Exxon Mobil Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH, Caterpillar Inc., Denso Corporation, Cummins Inc., DAIKIN INDUSTRIES Ltd, Eaton Corporation plc, Tenneco Inc., Parker Hannifin Corporation, Mahle GmbH, Mann+Hummel GmbH, Donaldson Company Inc., Purolator Inc., Sogefi Group, Hengst SE & Co. KG, Evotek, Hollingsworth & Vose Company, FRAM Group IP LLC, GUD Holdings Limited, Champion Laboratories Inc., K&N Engineering Inc., Bry-Air Inc., ACDelco.

Asia-Pacific is the largest region and fastest-growing region in the oil filter market in 2025. The regions covered in the oil filter market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the oil filter market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The oil filter market consists of sales of automotive oil filters, heavy-duty oil filters, high-performance oil filters, bypass oil filters, cartridge oil filters, and spin-on oil 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.

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