Global Industrial Filtration Market - 2024-2031

Global Industrial Filtration Market Overview

The global industrial filtration market size was worth US$ 36.66 billion in 2023 and is estimated to reach US$ 55.08 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period (2024-2031).

Filtration of industrial oils, gases, lubricants and water is termed as industrial filtration. The major goal of industrial filtration is to keep harmful contaminants out of machinery, human life, and the environment. Industrial filters are intended for specific jobs, system properties and operating situations instead of domestic filters.

Power plants, paper and pulp, and the automotive industry employ industrial filters. Filtration is also utilized in businesses involving chemical processes, such as the dairy, sugar, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Global Industrial Filtration Market Dynamics

The growing industrial sector is likely to drive the demand for the industrial filtration market over the forecast period. The governments' controls and policies for environmental protection, the need for safe workplaces in industrial facilities, an increased demand for efficient equipment operation & long lifecycle, and industrial development in developing countries are the driving forces for the growth of the industrial filtration market.

Rising government regulations for environmental protection

Environmental protection regulations and mandates are becoming increasingly important worldwide to decrease the impact of industrial emissions. The guidelines emphasize the use of non-toxic ingredients, the modification of manufacturing processes and conservation strategies. They also encourage the reuse of materials rather than disposing of them in the waste stream, which aids in the reduction of pollution. North America and Europe were the first to enact environmental protection legislation worldwide. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in charge of pollution control measures in the US. The acts such as Pollution Prevention Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act and National Environmental Policy Act are only a few of the important rules and laws in the country.

The Clean Air Act focuses on controlling air emissions from stationary and mobile sources to preserve public health and reduce hazardous air pollutants. The Clean Water Act tries to regulate the release of contaminants into bodies of water. In Europe, the European Union (EU) has made goals for achieving desired air quality levels that do not have major negative impacts or dangers to human health and the environment. In Europe, air quality emission standards place a premium on continual monitoring and assessing ambient air quality. In addition, large-scale industrial installations must get operational permits for environmental protection under the law.

The rising digital filtration techniques

The digitalization of filtration products represents a significant growth opportunity because it allows for real-time monitoring of industrial filters. Sensors are fitted in the filters to record the load status of the air cleaners and communicate service-related information to the plant operator. This approach aids in maintenance planning by preventing unplanned equipment downtime. Filters attached to sensor technologies can be replaced at precise times. It also reduces utilizing filters beyond their operational phase, ensuring that machines have the longest service life possible.

The increasing use of Industry 4.0 accelerates the rise of digitalization in industrial filtration, allowing businesses to monitor operational performance and collect real-time data effectively. The data gathered thus aids in analyzing system performance, estimating maintenance needs & downtime, gathering system overview and automating procedures, all of which contribute to easier monitoring and analysis.

Limited functionalities

Although industrial filtration is a crucial aspect of any efficient industrial process, it is also fraught with difficulties due to its limited functions. For example, viruses, VOCs (volatile organic compounds), mold and bacteria with diameters less than 0.4 microns can still enter and significantly impact indoor air quality, even though industrial filters cannot eliminate them. Furthermore, the foundation of European Filter Classifications protects against insects and fibers.

However, they have a limited effect on bigger pollen (70%) and are ineffective against smoke and black particles. Some of the technological inefficiencies may be a barrier to industrial filtration. They may impede the adoption of industrial filters in applications across various industries where very small microns persist and can penetrate.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The advent of the global pandemic had significantly impacted the whole manufacturing sector. Because of the governments' nationwide lockdowns and travel restrictions, the sectors faced a severe labor shortage. As a result, most industries had to reduce their production capacity and as a result, the need for industrial filtration declined.

The outbreak of a new coronavirus had also increased public awareness of the environmental issue and the importance of healthcare. The expansion of the industrial filtration market is expected to be driven by this increased awareness.

Global Industrial Filtration Market Segment Analysis

By end-user, the industrial filtration market is segmented into food & beverages, chemical & petrochemicals, oil & gas, automotive, pharmaceuticals, metals & mining and others.

Stringent regulations regarding cleanliness and safety standards in pharmaceuticals

The huge share of the pharmaceutical solution segment can be attributed to the need to maintain high cleanliness & safety standards to avoid any external contamination in the medicines produced by staff and the surrounding environment. Microbes, germs and suspended particles in the air can also cause product contamination, which is not normally an issue in other firms.

Contamination can render a product unfit for use and jeopardize pharmaceutical businesses' quality requirements; therefore, it has emerged as the largest sector in industrial filtering market. The plant process is vital and widely employed in the pharmaceutical sector as one of the unit activities of pharmaceutical technology. Rapid growth in the pharmaceutical sector is expected to enhance demand for bio-filters, a combination filter and biological digestion device, leading to increased consumption in the coming years.

Global Industrial Filtration Market Geographical Analysis

The rapidly growing industrial sector in Asia-Pacific

High adoption of industrial filters in Asia-Pacific countries including China, Japan and India is expected to drive the industrial filtration business since they have more industries, particularly in China, a manufacturing hub for various sectors. In the devices, industrial filtration technologies are used to extend the life of the equipment by minimizing wear, tear and friction.

The existence of significant oil & gas producers and pharmaceutical firms in the region further increases the demand for industrial filtration systems, as waste generation necessitates its treatment, which employs the systems. Moreover, several government efforts have pushed the industrial centrifugal filtering systems business. For example, the Indian government has implemented a green skill development program to reduce pollution from companies, which is expected to boost the adoption of industrial filtration systems.

Russia-Ukraine War Impact:

The ongoing conflict and geopolitical tensions may disrupt supply chains which affect the availability of raw materials and components required for manufacturing filtration products and this disruption led to cause delays and increased costs for filtration companies. Companies are not investing in the filtration process.

Government-imposed trade restrictions due to the conflict which affect the import and export of filtration equipment and materials between Russia, Ukraine, and other countries, which could limit market access for filtration companies operating in the region. In regions directly affected by the conflict, all industrial activities were disrupted or slowed down which leads to fluctuations in demand for filtration products. Industries that include manufacturing, oil and gas and construction could be impacted, affecting the demand for filtration solutions.

By Product

• Filter Press
• Bag Filter
• Drum Filter
• Cartridge Filter
• Electrostatic Precipitator
• Others

By Filter Media

• Activated Charcoal/Carbon
• Fiberglass
• Filter Paper
• Metal
• Nonwoven Fabric
• Others

By End-user

• Food and Beverages
• Chemical & Petrochemicals
• Oil & Gas
• Automotive
• Pharmaceuticals
• Metals & Mining
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

• In September 2023, Parker Hannifin's Industrial Gas Filtration division introduced BHA(R) replacement dust cartridges for Donaldson Downflo(R) Evolution (DFE) collectors. These cartridges offer both cost savings and enhanced air-cleaning performance compared to the original DFE filters.
• In August 2022, Eaton's Filtration Division showcased its filtration solutions for life sciences and industrial processing at ACHEMA 2022. Key highlights included the new BECO CARBON depth filter sheets, featuring integrated activated carbon, and the Simplex 72X pipeline strainers, which provide efficient filtration for various applications.
• In April 2022, Woosh raised US$1.3 million in a pre-seed funding round to improve indoor air quality and HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) efficiency. The company launched on Kickstarter and anticipates delivering its consumer product during the fourth quarter of 2022.
• In May 2022, EKOTON Industrial Group and ESMIL Process Systems announced a brand merger, operating under the common name ESMIL Group. The brands were formally merged under one owner in 2020, and this integration combines the company's extensive knowledge and experience in the water/wastewater industry with the synergy of power and production dynamics, enabling the firm to tackle even the most demanding challenges.
• In September 2022, ZwitterCo, a wastewater reprocessing startup, announced it had raised US$33 million to develop chemically engineered membrane water filtration systems for large farms and industrial companies. The patented filtration technology was developed by researchers at Tufts University.
• In December 2021, 3M and NEOGEN entered into a definitive agreement under which 3M would separate its food safety business and simultaneously combine it with NEOGEN. This combination will create an innovative leader in the food safety sector with a comprehensive product range and a strategic focus on the category's long-term growth opportunities.
• In March 2020, Danaher acquired the Biopharma business of GE's Life Science division, now known as Cytiva. Cytiva is a leading provider of instruments, consumables, and software supporting the research, discovery, process development, and manufacturing workflow of biopharmaceutical drugs.

Global Industrial Filtration Market Competitive Landscape

Major global industrial filtration market companies include Alfa Laval, Camfil, Donaldson Company Inc., Parker-Hannifin, Eaton, Filtration Corporation, Mann+Hummel, The 3M Company, Babcock & Wilcox and W.L. Gore.

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Target Audience 2024

• Industrial Filtration Service Providers/ Buyers
• Industry Investors/Investment Bankers
• Education & Research Institutes
• Emerging Companies
• Industrial Filtration Manufacturers