AUTOMOTIVE CABIN AC FILTER MARKET ANALYSIS

The global Automotive Cabin AC Filter Market size was valued at US$ 4,702.5 million in 2022 and is anticipated to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% from 2023 to 2030. An Automotive cabin AC Filter is an air filter which ensures clean flow of air inside our vehicles. The majority of cabin air filters function by capturing airborne particles that might enter the cabin via the heating or air conditioning system. While more advanced ones are able to eliminate even odours, traditional ones also do a good job of blocking out particulates. The cabin air filter prevents contaminants like dust, pollen, bacteria, and exhaust fumes from getting into your car's HVAC system. Additionally, it keeps the system from getting clogged with bugs, leaves, and other detritus. The cabin air filter is essential for maintaining fresh air inside the vehicle so that you and your passengers may breathe easily. On the basis of filter type, the market is segmented into particulate, electrostatic, and charcoal. On the basis of vehicle type, it is segmented into passenger cars, light commercial vehicle, and heavy commercial vehicle. Furthermore, on the basis of sales channel, it is segmented into OEM and aftermarket.

Global Automotive Cabin AC Filter Market: Regional Insights

Asia Pacific is the market leader with 32.2% share of global revenue in 2023 due to the high automotive production in that region. This added to the favorable government policies in the countries of India and China to ramp up production is expected to accelerate the growth of this market in this particular sector.

The increasing number of companies in the region of North America will turn out to be fruitful for sector. The automotive industry in North America is regarded as being mature and producing a sizable number of passenger cars, big commercial vehicles, and passenger cars. Along with producing passenger vehicles, it is anticipated that light commercial vehicles will also continue to be produced for the length of the forecast period.

European countries such as Germany, France and UK are expected to drive the Automotive AC filter market in that region owing to their extensive R&D and the presence of automobile manufacturing giants like Audi, Mercedes, etc. These luxury cars have high end HVAC filters and also exhibit high frequency for filter replacement while carrying out maintenance services.

In emerging economies like Africa and Egypt, growth is slow due to the economic conditions of certain countries like Nigeria. Moreover, the growth is also expected to be hampered due to stringent government regulations in some countries. Although the growth is slow, demand for automotive air filters will be increasing in the forecast period.

Figure 1: Global Automotive Cabin AC Filter Market Share (%), By Region, 2023

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Market players and government of different countries are focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emission

Governments around the world are concentrating on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting lower car emissions, and putting air quality improvement plans into action as a result of rising pollution on a worldwide scale. Additionally, market players are working to lessen the effects of pollution by releasing improved cabin air filters. For instance, in April 2021, Mann+Hummel, a producer of liquid and air filtration systems, launched the first vehicle equipped with a Mann+Hummel high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to provide protection against air pollution in automobiles

Increasing demand and production of passenger cars across the globe

There is a growing trend toward car ownership resulting in the increasing demand for passenger vehicles. The growing demand coupled with efficient production of passenger cars will result in the growth of the automotive cabin AC Filter market as well. According to World Motor Vehicle Production, 85.4 Million cars were produced in 2022. This number is expected to increase exponentially in the coming years.

Global Automotive Cabin AC Filter Market Opportunities:

For market players, the refurbishment of older vehicles with cabin AC filters is anticipated to present a lucrative growth potential.

Older automobiles still have a conventional HVAC system even if newer vehicles are fitted with cabin air filters. But customers are becoming more and more conscious of the harmful impact that air pollution has on the human body. As a result, these vehicles are being updated with cabin AC filters, and their individual HVAC systems are in need of customized cabin AC filters. For market participants, this will present lucrative growth prospects over the course of the forecast period.

Advanced technology and deployment of sensors that facilitate better air quality and protection against allergens and other harmful material

The recent development in the cabin air quality technology has made way for introduction of smart solutions that deploy advanced sensors to detect VOCs and other poisonous gases. These monitoring solutions work as a built-in HVAC air control module and can be developed as per the specifications of OEMs. Air purification solutions work in tandem with the air quality monitoring modules to keep the pollutants under optimum levels.

Global Automotive Cabin AC Filter Market Trends:

The breakthrough technology of Particle Charging is changing the way filtration works

Before entering through the HVAC air intake vent, outside air has typically been cleaned using a cabin air filter. These filters can stop particles larger than 10 microns in size, such as dust, pollen, pet fur, etc. These mechanical filters have some restrictions on the pollutants they can effectively filter out, and they are typically poor at filtering out CO2, CO2, and VOCs.

At this point, technology replaces the mechanical filters. Particle charging is one of the ground-breaking technologies that has proven to be quite successful. The basic idea behind this technology is to electrostatically charge the airborne particles, typically with a negative charge. Particle charging is one of the ground-breaking technologies that has proven to be quite successful. The basic idea behind this technology is to electrostatically charge the airborne particles, typically with a negative charge. This is accomplished using a variety of techniques, one of which involves exposing the airborne particles to a corona discharge (caused by fluid ionization). When the particles become negatively charged, the positively charged filters begin to draw them in.

A significant trend in the market is the merger and acquisition of significant market participants.

In order to strengthen their market presence and acquire a competitive edge in the global industry, the major players in the automobile cabin AC filter market are concentrating on strategic actions like mergers and acquisitions. For instance on 10^th January 2023, Mann+Hummel announced that it had closed the majority investment in the M Filter group, a filter manufacturer in Finland.

Global Automotive Cabin AC Filter Market Restraints:

Lack of awareness of the presence of automotive cabin AC filters among vehicle buyers

Although many customers are still ignorant of its role in the system, the cabin AC filter is a crucial component of the HVAC system. Since most consumers are unaware of the filter replacement cycle, the worldwide automobile cabin AC filter market's growth is anticipated to be constrained in the near future. Owners of service centers have begun mentioning to purchasers about the roles of various car accessories and the necessity of their prompt replacement in order to ensure flawless operation.

Inadequate supply-demand ratios and raw material inventory buildup are anticipated to restrain the growth of the worldwide vehicle cabin AC filter market during the forecast period.

The supply-demand ratio is frequently out of balance, which causes consumers to wait unnecessarily. Additionally, it's anticipated that a stockpile of raw materials would cause price changes, which may reduce demand for cabin AC filters. Thus, during the course of the forecast period, these factors are anticipated to hinder the growth of the global cabin AC filter market.

Figure 2: Global Automotive Cabin AC Filter Market Share (%), By Filter Type, 2023

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Global Automotive Cabin AC Filter Market Segmentation:

The Global Automotive Cabin AC Filter Market Is Segmented Into By Filter Type, By Vehicle Type, By Sales Channel, By Region.

The Automotive air filter market is divided into filter type, vehicle type and by end user. Based on Filter type, during the projection period, the market for air intake filters is anticipated to dominate. It is predicted to generate the largest share in the upcoming years due to the pressing requirement for routine engine maintenance. It helps to increase fuel efficiency. The systems are kept free of leaves, insects, and other debris with the use of these products. The product ensures enhanced performance and efficiency and lengthens engine life, making it an essential component of an automobile engine. As global vehicle production rises, it is projected that demand will climb as well.

By Vehicle type, the market is expected to be dominated by the passenger vehicle segment. Due to increased disposable income and consumer awareness of health issues, the category for passenger vehicles is predicted to grow at the highest CAGR over the course of the estimated period. Due to the market-dominating air filter components, sales of this type of vehicle are anticipated to rise.

By End user type, The OEMs are predicted to dominate the automotive air filters market in terms of end users over the forecast period. The global production of passenger automobiles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles is directly associated with the sales of automotive air filters by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The rise in global demand for automobiles is the main driver of the OEM end-use category's growth over the projection period. To improve fuel efficiency and promote passenger comfort, major international players are participating in the procurement of premium air filters. Due to the rising demand for high-end products for vehicles, OEMs often use a different distribution channel. The aforementioned factors suggest that the end-use segment will expand.

Global Automotive Cabin AC Filter Market: Key Developments

• In December 2021, RPS Products a filter manufacturer that also sells air filters, was acquired by Freudenberg Filtration Technologies L.P. By making this deal, Freudenberg would expand its clientele in North America.
• In 2021, Nirvana Being, launched Airific Car Cabin filter to offer protection against pollution. . To increase its market share, the Nirvana Being Company is primarily focusing on potential South Asian markets like India.

Automotive Cabin AC Filter Market: Key Companies Insights

The market players operating in the market are focusing on product launch and merger, acquisition strategies to expand the global presence

Some of the key players in the global SCADA Market are Robert Bosch GMBH, Freudenberg & Co, Mann+Hummel GmBH, SOGEFI SpA and others.

*Definition: Automotive Cabin AC Filter is a tiny pleated filtration unit that is usually made of engineered material or multifiber cotton paper. Before air enters the car's interior, it passes through this filter, which traps any impurities in the air to keep them out of the air you breathe.