Industrial Filters Global Market Report 2026

Industrial filters play a crucial role in eliminating suspended particles from liquids, whether through airborne or liquid-borne solid particles filtration. Industries such as power plants, paper mills, and automotive factories rely on industrial filters to maintain cleanliness and purity in their processes. A prevalent application of industrial filters is in purifying washing water, while they also find extensive use in treating industrial oils, lubricants, gases, and water across various sectors.

The primary types of industrial filters encompass liquid filtration and air filtration. Liquid filtration is instrumental in separating suspended solids from fluid streams, catering to industries like food and beverage, chemicals and petrochemicals, power generation, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, metal and mining, automotive, among others. Various filter media types serve specific filtration purposes, including activated carbon/charcoal, fiberglass, filter paper, metal, non-woven fabric, and other specialized materials. These filtration mechanisms play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency and purity of processes across diverse industrial sectors, contributing significantly to the quality and functionality of various products and operations.

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 affecting the industrial filters market by increasing the cost of imported filter media, housings, membranes, and precision components. Power generation, chemical, and oil and gas industries in North America and Europe are most impacted due to reliance on imported filtration systems, while Asia-Pacific suppliers face export pricing challenges. These tariffs are raising operational costs and delaying system upgrades. However, they are also encouraging domestic production, regional sourcing, and innovation in durable and high-efficiency industrial filters.

The industrial filters market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides industrial filters market statistics, including industrial filters industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with industrial filters market share, detailed industrial filters market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the industrial filters industry. This industrial filter market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

The industrial filters market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.51 billion in 2025 to $3.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial pollution control needs, expansion of manufacturing industries, adoption of process water treatment, demand for equipment protection, environmental compliance requirements.

The industrial filters market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.59 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter emission standards, growth of clean manufacturing, adoption of smart filtration systems, expansion of wastewater treatment, industrial automation growth. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of advanced filtration media, rising demand for air and water purification, growth of industrial emission control, expansion of liquid filtration applications, integration of smart filter monitoring.

Rapid industrialization and urbanization are expected to drive the growth of the industrial filter market going forward. Industrialization refers to the development of manufacturing industries, whereas urbanization relates to the increasing population in urban areas. Industrial oils, gases, and lubricants are filtered or separated using industrial filters during operations. Rapid industrialization, urbanization, and growing populations in emerging countries are significantly increasing the need for consumer products, which in turn accelerates industrial development and boosts demand for filtration solutions. For instance, in July 2024, according to the US Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, the value of construction operations rose from $2.01 trillion in May 2023 to $2.14 trillion in May 2024. Additionally, in 2024, according to the United Nations Population Fund, a US-based human rights group, more than half of the global population now lives in urban areas, with projections indicating this will reach around 5 billion by 2030, primarily in Africa and Asia. This ongoing urbanization is expected to drive major social, economic, and environmental transformations. Therefore, rapid urbanization and industrialization are boosting the industrial filter market.

Leading companies in the industrial filter market are focusing on developing technological solutions like renewable and sustainable filter media to improve efficiency and minimize environmental impact in industrial processes. Renewable and sustainable filter media are filtration materials made from renewable resources that can either be recycled or biodegraded. These materials aim to reduce environmental impact while ensuring high performance and efficiency across various industrial applications. For example, in April 2023, Ahlstrom, a Finland-based leader in fiber-based materials, introduced Ahlstrom ECO, an eco-friendly packaging solution that utilizes renewable lignin-based materials. This innovation significantly decreases the carbon footprint and reliance on fossil fuels in automotive filter production. Additionally, it reduces formaldehyde emissions during manufacturing while maintaining high performance and durability standards.

In September 2025, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a US-based life sciences and technology company, acquired Solventum's purification and filtration business for $4 billion. Through this acquisition, Thermo Fisher Scientific aims to expand its bioprocessing and industrial capabilities by integrating Solventum's purification and filtration technologies into its global operations, strengthening its service offerings for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and industrial customers. Solventum is a UK-based technology company specializing in purification and filtration systems for bioprocessing and industrial applications.

Major companies operating in the industrial filters market are Donaldson Company Inc., Parker Hannifin Corporation, 3M Company, AAF International, Camfil AB, Eaton Corporation, Clarcor Inc., Filtration Group Corporation, GRAVER Technologies, Air Filters Inc., Sullair Corporation, Industrial Filter & Pump Manufacturing Co., Caleffi S.p.A., GEA Group AG, BWF Envirotec GmbH, Met-Pro Corporation, K filters, Filtration Solutions Inc., Ahlstrom-Munksjo, Lydall Inc., WAMGROUP S.p.A., Saint-Gobain, Nanjing Kairui Filter Co. Ltd., Sefar AG, Filtra-Systems Company LLC, Ametek Inc., Huber Technology GmbH, John Crane Inc.

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

The industrial filters market consists of sales of bag filter, filter press, cartridge filter, depth filter, and drum 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.

Industrial 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 industrial 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.

Reasons to Purchase

• Gain a truly global perspective with the most comprehensive report available on this market covering 16 geographies.
• Assess the impact of key macro factors such as geopolitical conflicts, trade policies and tariffs, inflation and interest rate fluctuations, and evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Create regional and country strategies on the basis of local data and analysis.
• Identify growth segments for investment.
• Outperform competitors using forecast data and the drivers and trends shaping the market.
• Understand customers based on end user analysis.
• Benchmark performance against key competitors based on market share, innovation, and brand strength.
• Evaluate the total addressable market (TAM) and market attractiveness scoring to measure market potential.
• Suitable for supporting your internal and external presentations with reliable high-quality data and analysis
• Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order along with an Excel data sheet for easy data extraction and analysis.
• All data from the report will also be delivered in an excel dashboard format.

Where is the largest and fastest growing market for industrial filters ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The industrial filters market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

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.
• The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
• 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.
• The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
• The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
• 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 Type: Liquid Filtration; Air Filtration
• 2) By Filter Media: Activated Carbon Or Charcoal; Fiber Glass; Filter Paper; Metal; Non-Woven Fabric; Other Filter Media
• 3) By Industry: Food And Beverage; Chemicals And Petrochemicals; Power Generation; Oil And Gas; Pharmaceuticals; Metal And Mining; Automotive; Other Industry
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Liquid Filtration: Cartridge Filters; Bag Filters; Membrane Filters; Depth Filters; Coalescing Filters
• 2) By Air Filtration: HEPA Filters (High-Efficiency Particulate Air); ULPA Filters (Ultra-Low Penetration Air); Electrostatic Filters; Activated Carbon Filters; Pre-Filters
• Companies Mentioned: Donaldson Company Inc.; Parker Hannifin Corporation; 3M Company; AAF International; Camfil AB; Eaton Corporation; Clarcor Inc.; Filtration Group Corporation; GRAVER Technologies; Air Filters Inc.; Sullair Corporation; Industrial Filter & Pump Manufacturing Co.; Caleffi S.p.A.; GEA Group AG; BWF Envirotec GmbH; Met-Pro Corporation; K filters; Filtration Solutions Inc.; Ahlstrom-Munksjo; Lydall Inc.; WAMGROUP S.p.A.; Saint-Gobain; Nanjing Kairui Filter Co. Ltd.; Sefar AG; Filtra-Systems Company LLC; Ametek Inc.; Huber Technology GmbH; John Crane Inc.
• 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.
• Delivery Format: Word, PDF or Interactive Report
• + Excel Dashboard
• Added Benefits
• Bi-Annual Data Update
• Customisation
• Expert Consultant Support

Added Benefits available all on all list-price licence purchases, to be claimed at time of purchase. Customisations within report scope and limited to 20% of content and consultant support time limited to 8 hours.