Global Automotive Air Filter Market

An automotive air filter is the engine's first line of defence against harmful pollutants and particles that can hamper its performance and even cause significant long-term damage.Filters ensure that the car runs more efficientlyby keeping harmful debris at bayand its performance has a direct bearing on the passenger satisfaction and experience.It is the vital component of a vehicle and is composed of fibrous materials which removes solid particulates such as dust, pollen, mould, and bacteria from the intake air. Filters containing an absorbent or catalyst such as charcoal (carbon) may also remove odours and gaseous pollutants such as volatile organic compounds or ozone. They also restrict particulate matter to enter into the engine's cylinders, where it can cause oil contamination and mechanical wear.

Some of the automotive air filters are rectangular or similar in shape as that of the combustion air filter, others have a unique shape to fit the available space of outside-air intakes. The poor performance of the air filter can result in inefficient functioning and lead to more emissions. In the present day scenario, increased emissions due to inefficient air filters can be a blow to the automakers.

Market Dynamics

Some of the major drivers that the market is witnessing include rising number of automotive vehicles particularly in BRICS countries, growing regulations on environment, exponential increase in the emission of greenhouse gases, growing demand for the multi-filtration system, increasing health concerns combined with growing pollution and increasing market for cabin comfort systems. Other drivers of growth for this market are increasing focus of vehicle owners on preventive maintenance, increasing average age of vehicles in operation, and increasing miles driven per vehicle.

Government bodies worldwide are formulating vehicular emission norms for checking the particulate emissions. Moreover, the US, European Union countries, and China are focusing on going green by reducing the carbon emissions significantly. This will result in a reduction of carbon emissions, which in turn, will propel growth in the global automotive air filter market during the forecast period.

Restraints

The biggest challenge for this market is the flourishing electric vehicle market which is restricting the growth of air filter market. The introduction of electric vehicles which do not need air filters is also the major threat to this industry. Fluctuating prices of raw materials like paper, fiberglass and fabrics may result in supply deficit as they are also used for other industrial purposes.

Market Segmentation

The various market segments can be derived on the basis of type, filtering media, vehicle typeand market.

On the Basis of Type:

--> Cabin air filter

--> Intake air filter

On the Basis of Filter Media:

--> Intake-Cellulose

--> Intake-Synthetic

--> Cabin - Particle

--> Cabin - Activated Carbon

On the Basis of Vehicle Type:

--> Passenger Car

--> LCV

--> HCV

--> Off-Highway

On the Basis of Market:

--> OEM

--> Aftermarket

Regional/Geographic Analysis

APAC is estimated to dominate the automotive air filter market during the forecast periodowing to the ever-increasing automobile market and the improvement in economic conditionsin this region. China, India, and Japan are the main markets for the automotive sector in APAC.North America and Japan being atechnologically advanced countries in terms of automotive markets, are the considerable players in the market. Latin America, Middle East and Africa are at a nascent but is anticipated to have a modest CAGR in the forecasted period.

Key Players

MANN+HUMMEL, Donaldson Company, Inc, SogefiSpA, Mahle International GmbH, C & R Fab Media Private Limited, Melkev Machinery Impex, Acdelco Corporation, Affinia Group Inc., Cummins Inc., Denso Corporation, Global Filters, Hengst SE & Co. Kg

Report Contents:

> Market segments

> Market Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities

> Market Size & Forecast 2016 to 2022

> Supply & Demand Value Chain

> Market - Current Trends

> Competition & Major Companies

> Technology and R&D Status

> Porters Five Force Analysis

> Strategic and Critical Success Factor Analysis of Key Players

Regional Analysis:

> North America

>> US and Canada

> Latin America

>> Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Rest of Latin America

> Western Europe

>> EU5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, U.K.)

>> Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden)

>> Benelux (Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg)

>> Rest of Western Europe

> Eastern Europe

>> Russia

>> Poland

>> Rest of Eastern Europe

> Asia Pacific

>> China

>> India

>> Japan

>> Australia and New Zealand

>> Rest of Asia Pacific

> Middle East and Africa

>> GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait)

>> South Africa

>> North Africa

>> Rest of Middle East and Africa

This report is an elaborate aggregation of primary inputs from industry experts and participants across the supply chain. It provides details on market segmentation which is derived from several product mapping exercises, macroeconomic parameters and other qualitative and quantitative insights. The impact of all such factors is delivered across multiple market segments and geographies.

Report Highlights:

> Detailed Historical Overview (Market Origins, Product Launch Timeline, etc.)

> Consumer and Pricing Analysis

> Market dynamics of the industry

> Market Segmentation

> Estimated Market Sizing in terms of volume and value

> Recent trends in Market and impact

> Research Status and Technology Overview

> Extensive Industry Structure Coverage