AUTOMOTIVE AC FILTER MARKET ANALYSIS

The Global automotive Ac filter market was valued at US$ 3.8 Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2023 to 2030. The Automotive AC filter is responsible for reducing impurities and pollutants entering the engine through the air condition system, air circulation, and heating. This is an important part of a vehicle that helps to protect passengers against harmful bacteria, dust, and smog. This in turn reduces dust accumulation in vehicles and enhances the performance of engines.

Global Automotive AC Filter Market: Regional Insights

On the basis of region, the global automotive ac filter market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa. Due to its significant automotive production, Asia Pacific dominated the market and contributed 54% of global revenue in 2022. Furthermore, the expansion of the automotive industry in the region is anticipated to be fueled by the region's strong manufacturing base as well as the growing impact of pro-production government policies in nations like China and India. The demand for automotive filters in the area is then anticipated to benefit from this.

One of the largest markets for luxury vehicles in the Asia-Pacific region is thought to be Japan. Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are some of the most well-known international brands in the automotive sector. Over the course of the projection period, these factors are anticipated to revitalize the automotive sector and expand the air filter market.

South Korea is one of the most technologically advanced nations in the world that manufactures cars. Due to a political dispute with China and the financial difficulties faced by small- and medium-sized part manufacturers, the country's automobile industry is currently experiencing a poor domestic market. The South Korean government is heavily investing in both the necessary infrastructure and vehicles to support the industry and has set ambitious goals for it over the next ten years.

Because there are so many businesses in the region, the North American economy is extremely advantageous for the manufacturing of automobiles. The number of people purchasing cars is anticipated to rise, increasing market demand. This is predicted to happen as per capita income rises. There are many passenger cars, heavy commercial vehicles, and passenger cars produced in North America, which is regarded as a mature automotive market. Along with producing passenger cars, it is anticipated that Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs)  will continue to be produced during the forecast period.

Additionally, the market in Europe is anticipated to experience significant growth over the course of the forecast period as a result of rising demand for automotive AC filters, particularly in passenger cars, and government concerns about CO2 emissions across a number of this region's nations.

Figure 1. Global Automotive AC Filter Market Share (%), By Region, 2022

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Global Automotive AC Filter Market Drivers:

Regulations for greenhouse gas emissions should be established.

Growing environmental concerns and initiatives to cut greenhouse emissions have led to the introduction of regulations pertaining to the release of greenhouse gases over the past couple of decades. To track particle emissions, government organizations from around the world have developed vehicle emission standards. The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard created by the United States, the Euro emission standards created by the European Union, and the Japanese long-term emission requirements are a few examples of current emission laws in use. In order to lower the emissions from automobiles, air filters are also used. Air filters use a specific kind of filtering media like cloth, sintered metal, or ceramic to capture and remove dry particles and contaminants like germs, dust, and pollen from the air passing through them.

The demand for cleaner air inside vehicles is rising as awareness of air pollution and its effects on human health grows. Pollutants can be removed and indoor air quality can be improved with the help of automotive AC filters.

Growing demand for comfort and convenience.

Customers are requesting more convenient and comfortable driving experiences. Driving can be made more comfortable and enjoyable with the aid of an AC system that is running properly and has a clean, efficient filter. Luxury cars come standard with advanced safety features and cutting-edge technology. Heated and cooled seats, airbags, a blind-spot intervention system, and cabin air filtration are examples of comfort features found in luxury vehicles. The demand for luxury vehicles has recently increased as a result of these features. Luxury car producers are also offering cars with improved air filtration systems to make the ride for the passengers inside the car more comfortable.

For instance, in September 2021, S90 and XC60 models by Volvo Swedish multinational manufacturer of luxury vehicles received updates. The advanced Volvo models have an air cleaner system that filters the cabin's air and displays the air quality on the infotainment screen. A built-in assistant on this Google-powered system offers smartphone-like functionality.

Global Automotive AC Filter Market Opportunities:

Increasing environmental regulations and standards for vehicle emissions

Vehicles that emit harmful gases like hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxide (NOx), carbon dioxide (CO2), and others are subject to strict emission standards set by regulatory and governmental bodies around the world. For instance, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implemented new regulations in December 2021 that are so stringent that the EPA predicts that up to 67 percent of new cars sold in 2032 may need to be electric in order for automakers to comply.

In India, new automobile emission rules took effect in April 2023. Real Driving Emissions, or RDE norms, which are more stringent than current Bharat Stage Emission Standards 6 (BS6emission standards, have been implemented by the government. Manufacturers of automobiles will have to display real-time emissions information for their models under the new regulations.

Demand for cleaner air inside vehicles

The global market for automotive AC filters has a sizable opportunity due to rising environmental regulations and standards for vehicle emissions. Automobile manufacturers are increasingly including AC filters as standard equipment in their cars as governments and regulatory bodies continue to impose stricter emissions and air quality standards for vehicles. The demand for automotive AC filters is anticipated to increase over the next few years as a result of this trend.

The automotive AC filter market is anticipated to grow due to consumer demand for cleaner air inside cars. Automobile AC filters are a practical way to remove pollutants and enhance the quality of the air inside the cabin. Consumers are becoming more and more aware of the need for cleaner air inside their vehicles.

Global Automotive AC Filter Market Trends:

Adaptation of small AC System

In the past decade, countless engineering breakthroughs and emission standards have been combined to produce cutting-edge, eco-friendly, and adaptable engines. Smaller air filter system packaging sizes, greater pollutant separation efficiency, superior pollutant loading performance, and soaring temperature performance are needed for diesel engines and the vehicles these engines power. The initial airflow restriction is still less for them. The performance of the entire air filtration system is enhanced by engines that adhere to vehicle emission standards, have tighter component tolerances, and have longer oil drains and oils.

Integration and Customization of cabin AC Filters

By integrating and personalizing cabin AC filters, the automotive industry is responding to market trends. Taking into account the distinct needs of each vehicle make and model, manufacturers are creating specialized filters that can fit into particular HVAC systems. The air quality inside the car can be improved by these filters because they can offer improved defense against allergens, pollutants, and other harmful particles. Air purifiers and ionizers are being integrated with cabin AC filters, which can further enhance the quality of the air inside the cabin. These cutting-edge features and filters can also aid in addressing worries about the transmission of bacteria and viruses inside the car, especially during a pandemic.

Global Automotive AC Filter Market Restraints:

Use of filters made locally by manufacturers as well as non-replaceable/washable filters

These local and regional businesses mainly target the aftermarket demand for car filters because they can be sold with smaller profit margins, at lower prices, and with greater accessibility, which puts established companies in fierce competition. Because these local or regional players sell car filters at lower prices, they pose a challenge to established businesses when OE-recommended filters need to be changed. The expectation that many local suppliers will offer products that comply with OE recommendations at comparable lower prices restrains the growth of major suppliers' aftermarket businesses. Since they all have the potential to do so, the market's growth during the forecast period may be hampered.

Technological Limitations

The automotive AC filter market is also constrained by technological limitations, particularly when it comes to integrating and modifying filters for particular vehicle makes and models. It can be difficult to create filters that fit into ever-more-complex HVAC systems while still delivering the best possible performance and air quality.                       

Figure 2. Global Automotive AC Filter Market, By Sales Channel

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Global Automotive AC Filter Market Segmentation.

Global automotive Ac filter market is segmented by Filter Type which can be segmented into  (Particulate, Charcoal, and Electrostatic), by Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars and Heavy & light commercial vehicles), by Sales Channel (Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and Aftermarket). The aftermarket segment is dominant in the global ac filter market.

Global Automotive AC Filter Market: Key Developments

In August 2020, UFI Filters, an Italian automotive component manufacturer, launched an anti-virus cabin air filter for popular passenger vehicle models in India under the ‘Sofima Defend brand.

In November 2020, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, a part of Freudenberg Group announced the launch of its vehicle cabin air filters in India, which it claims have proved 100 percent effective against surfaces strained with viruses including SARS-CoV-2.

In May 2022, ACDelco launches new cabin air filters at ACMA Automechanika. The newly launched cabin air filters are made with high-quality multiple fiber layer media and are equipped to trap up to 95 percent of dirt, dust, pollen, and other pollutants. The filter facilitates improved airflow and aids the defrosting performance of the AC systems

Global Automotive AC Filter Market: Key Companies Insights

Some of the key players in the Global Automotive AC Filter Market are Mann+Hummel GmbH, Sofegi SpA, Donaldson Company, Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, Denso Corporation, Ahlstrom Corporation, MAHLE GmbH, Freudenberg & Co. KG, Hengst SE & Co. KG, ALCO Filters Ltd., K&N Engineering, Inc., EuroGIELLE s.r.l., ACDelco, The Volvo Group and Airmatic Filterbau GmbH.

*Definition: An automotive AC filter is a air filter in a vehicle helps remove harmful pollutants, including pollen and dust, from the air you breathe within the car. It also prevents bugs, leaves and other debris from clogging up the system.