Filters Global Market Report 2026

Filters are devices designed to remove impurities, contaminants, or unwanted elements from liquids, gases, or air. They play a crucial role in various industries, including automotive, healthcare, water treatment, and HVAC systems, ensuring the quality and safety of the end products.

The main types of filling machines are rotary fillers, volumetric fillers, aseptic fillers, net weight fillers, and others. Rotary filler machines move containers along different circular stations, with each one performing a specific function such as filling, sealing, and capping. The different processes include manual, semi-automatic, and automatic and are used in sectors including the food and beverage industry, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and others.

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 filters market by increasing costs of imported filtration media, housings, specialty fibers, and advanced coating materials. Automotive, industrial, and utility sectors in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported high-performance filter components, while Asia-Pacific exporters face margin pressure. These tariffs are raising product prices and impacting replacement cycles. However, they are also promoting domestic filter manufacturing, alternative material development, and innovation in recyclable and reusable filtration solutions.

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The filters market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $88.65 billion in 2025 to $94.93 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of automotive production, growth in industrial manufacturing, increasing need for clean water solutions, rising adoption of HVAC systems, availability of standardized filter products.

The filters market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $124.08 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing focus on air quality improvement, increasing demand for sustainable filtration materials, expansion of electric vehicles, rising investments in water treatment infrastructure, growing adoption of smart filtration systems. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for high-efficiency filtration media, expansion of multi-layer filter designs, increasing focus on extended filter lifespan, rising adoption of application-specific filters, enhanced emphasis on quality standards.

An increase in surgical procedures is anticipated to drive the growth of the filter market in the coming years. Surgical procedures are medical interventions carried out by surgeons or healthcare professionals to treat illnesses, injuries, or physical conditions through operative methods. The growing number of surgeries is attributed to advancements in medical technologies, improved access to healthcare services, and the rising incidence of chronic diseases that require surgical treatment. Filters are utilized during surgical procedures to maintain the purity and sterility of medicinal solutions, ensuring patient safety and minimizing the risk of contamination or infection during operations. For example, in March 2024, data from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, a UK-based professional body, reported that 27,462 cosmetic surgical procedures were performed in the UK in 2024, representing a 5% increase compared to 2023, with women accounting for 25,663 procedures (+6%) and men for 1,799 procedures. Consequently, the growing volume of surgical procedures is contributing to the expansion of the filter market.

Major companies operating in the filter market are focusing on developing technologically advanced filtration solutions, such as synthetic endurance oil filters, to enhance durability and improve engine performance. A synthetic endurance oil filter refers to a type of oil filter designed with advanced synthetic materials and technology to provide superior filtration performance, extended service life, and enhanced engine protection under demanding conditions. For instance, in April 2023, Fram Group Operations LLC, a US-based operator of a car repair and replacement parts business, launched the FRAM Synthetic Endurance oil filter, a premium product designed for high performance and durability. This oil filter protects up to 25,000 miles when used with appropriate synthetic motor oil. It features high-flow synthetic media offering 99% filtration efficiency, heavy-duty steel construction for durability under high pressure, a 360° textured grip for easy installation and removal, a Perfect Seal No-Stick Gasket for extended oil change intervals, and a robust base plate. This product is designed to meet the needs of newer and late-model vehicles, reflecting FRAM's dedication to quality and performance in engine oil filtration.

In July 2024, Rensa Filtration, a US-based manufacturing company, acquired Smith Filter for an undisclosed amount. The aim of Rensa Filtration's acquisition is to expand its product portfolio into metal air filters, enhancing its manufacturing capabilities, and providing customers with access to a broader range of innovative air filtration solutions. Smith Filter is a US-based manufacturing company specializing in producing a variety of filtration products.

Major companies operating in the filters market are Pall Corporation, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Donaldson Company Inc., Eaton Corporation, Mann+Hummel Group, Sogefi Group, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, Camfil AB, Filtration Group Corporation, Mahle GmbH, K&N Engineering Inc., Ahlstrom-Munksjo, Nederman Holding AB, Porvair plc, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, 3M Company, GVS Group, Champion Laboratories Inc., Purolator Filters LLC, Pentair plc, Mann+Hummel Group

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the filters market in 2025. The regions covered in the 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 filters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The filters market consists of sales of oil filters, air filters, water filters, membrane 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.

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 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.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• 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 technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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 Product: Fluid Filters; ICE Filters; Air Filters
• 2) By Distribution Channel: Offline Stores; Online Stores
• 3) By Application: Motor Vehicles; Consumer Goods; Utilities; Industrial And Manufacturing; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Fluid Filters: Oil Filters; Fuel Filters; Water Filters; Hydraulic Filters
• 2) By ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) Filters: Engine Air Filters; Cabin Air Filters; Fuel Filters; Oil Filters for ICE
• 3) By Air Filters: HEPA Filters; Activated Carbon Filters; Pre-filters; Electrostatic Filters
• Companies Mentioned: Pall Corporation; Parker Hannifin Corporation; Donaldson Company Inc.; Eaton Corporation; Mann+Hummel Group; Sogefi Group; Freudenberg Filtration Technologies; Camfil AB; Filtration Group Corporation; Mahle GmbH; K&N Engineering Inc.; Ahlstrom-Munksjo; Nederman Holding AB; Porvair plc; Evoqua Water Technologies LLC; 3M Company; GVS Group; Champion Laboratories Inc.; Purolator Filters LLC; Pentair plc; Mann+Hummel Group
• 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.
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