A large number of vehicle owners are now becoming aware towards the health hazards which are resulting from car engines owing to the absence of filtration and ventilation system installations.

Segmentation

The global air filter for automotive market is analyzed for an array of segments that are based on product type, vehicle type, filter media, and region. Based on product type, the global air filter for automotive market is segmented into cabin air filter and intake air filter. The cabin air filter segment is likely to witness fast paced ascension owing to the increased production of vehicles which is considered as standard equipment by automotive manufacturers. Cabin air filter manufacturers are also expected to focus on the reduction of costs of cabin air filters as end-users are calling for affordable pricing of the product.

Based on vehicle type, the global air filter for automotive market is segmented into passenger car, lightweight commercial vehicle, and heavyweight commercial vehicle. The heavyweight commercial vehicle segment is likely to rule the global air filter for automotive market. This can be owed to the advancements in the air filtration technology and a need to prevent unscheduled maintenance of engines. Further, legacy vehicles are demanding higher quality of air filters in HVC vehicles.

Regional Analysis

The global air filter for automotive market is studied for the regional segments of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest-of-the-World (RoW). Among these, Europe is likely to hold the prime market share owing to the steady rise in the automobile industry of the region. Asia Pacific is also estimated to witness sizeable growth owing to the existence of many giants from the automotive industry in the region.

Key Players

Some prominent players in the global air filter for automotive market include Donaldson Company Inc. (U.S.), C & R Fab Media Private Limited (India), Melkev Machinery Impex (India), NGK Insulators Ltd (Japan), and Sogefi SpA (Italy).

Industry Update

October 2019: Tesla X and Tesla S are equipped with an air filtration system called the Bioweapon Defense Mode which has proven very useful during the ongoing wildfires in the Western US State.