Fabric Filters Global Market Report 2026

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.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the fabric filters market by increasing costs of imported filter fabrics, steel housings, control valves, and monitoring components used in pulse jet and reverse air systems. Power generation and heavy industries in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported filtration components, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on equipment exports. These tariffs are increasing installation and replacement costs for industrial operators. However, they are also supporting domestic production of filter media, localized assembly, and innovation in cost-efficient air pollution control solutions.

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The fabric filters market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.25 billion in 2025 to $4.68 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to stricter industrial emission regulations, expansion of coal-based power generation, growth in cement and steel production, increased adoption of dust collection systems, availability of durable filter fabrics.

The fabric filters market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.93 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing tightening of air pollution norms, rising adoption of energy-efficient filtration systems, expansion of industrial manufacturing capacity, growing focus on workplace safety, increased investment in advanced pollution control technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of high-efficiency pulse jet filters, growing use of advanced filter media materials, expansion of continuous emission control systems, rising integration of smart monitoring in filtration units, enhanced focus on industrial air quality compliance.

Rising environmental concerns linked to global warming are expected to propel the growth of the fabric filter market going forward. Global warming occurs when carbon dioxide and other air pollutants accumulate in the atmosphere, trapping heat and increasing the temperature of the oceans and air. The extensive use of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas is a major contributor to this issue, accounting for over 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90% of total carbon dioxide emissions. Fabric filters help remove fine particulate matter from the air, preventing harmful emissions from being released into the surrounding environment. For example, in October 2023, according to data published by the World Health Organization, a Switzerland-based United Nations agency, around 3.6 billion people live in regions highly vulnerable to climate change. This exposure is projected to result in an additional 250,000 deaths per year between 2030 and 2050 due to factors such as undernutrition, malaria, diarrhea, and heat stress. Therefore, increasing environmental concerns driven by global warming are contributing to the growth of the fabric filter market.

Companies operating in the fabric filters market are introducing innovative products such as Less Microfiber to maintain their competitive position. Less Microfiber is an external washing machine filter designed to significantly reduce the release of plastic microfibers during laundry cycles. For instance, in June 2023, Samsung Electronics Co., a South Korea-based appliance and consumer electronics company, launched the Less Microfiber filter to support sustainable and efficient laundry practices. Developed in collaboration with Ocean Wise and Patagonia, the technology aims to prevent microplastic pollution originating from everyday household activities. The solution utilizes Samsung's proprietary Ecobubble technology, which uses bubbles to dissolve detergent more effectively while requiring less heat and energy, thereby reducing fabric abrasion and limiting microplastic emissions. This innovation enables consumers to participate more actively in reducing microplastic pollution and adopting sustainable practices at home.

In November 2025, Parker Hannifin Corporation, a US-based industrial technology and manufacturing company, acquired Filtration Group Corporation for $9.25 billion. Through this acquisition, Parker Hannifin significantly expanded its filtration portfolio and aftermarket business, strengthening its industrial filtration capabilities and increasing recurring revenue streams. Filtration Group Corporation is a US-based filtration technology company that specializes in fabric filters and filter media solutions.

Major companies operating in the fabric filters market are Ahlstrom-Munksjo 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.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fabric filter market share in 2025. The regions covered in the fabric filters market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, 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.

Fabric Filters Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses fabric 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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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, 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. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Pulse Jet; Reverse Air Or Gas
• 2) By Media: Nonwoven; Woven
• 3) By End User: Power Generation; Chemical Industry; Pharmaceuticals; Food And Beverages; Steel Mills; Other End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Pulse Jet: Top-Loaded Pulse Jet Filters; Side-Loaded Pulse Jet Filters
• 2) By Reverse Air Or Gas: Reverse Air Filters; Reverse Gas Filters
• Companies Mentioned: Ahlstrom-Munksjo 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.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; 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 Segmentations: 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.
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