PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1636411
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1636411
The global DOC and DPF market size reached USD 21.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 36.2 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.58% during 2025-2033. Rising environmental consciousness, extensive research and development (R&D) activities, and the widespread application of DOC and DPF represent some of the key factors driving the market.
A diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) refers to a catalytic after-treatment converter specially designed to reduce and transform carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide (CO2) and water by using oxygen in the exhaust. Meanwhile, a diesel particulate filter (DPF) represents a component that helps physically capture and store exhaust soot to reduce automobile emissions. These devices are structured in honeycomb ceramic filters and are explicitly used in diesel engines to reduce gas-phase emissions flowing through the catalysts. DOC and DPF help measure the amount of carbon present and indicate its quality, improve the engine performance, optimize the fuel economy, and reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. Based on these properties, DOC and DPF are extensively used in light, medium, and heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) and passenger cars to enhance vehicle efficiency.
The widespread application of DOC and DPF in the automotive industry represents one of the key factors driving the market growth. In line with this, the rising demand for diesel vehicles is acting as another major growth-inducing factor. Moreover, an enhanced focus on sustainable development and stringent governmental regulations regarding environmental conservation are contributing to the market growth. Governments of various countries are also undertaking several green initiatives, which is contributing to the market growth. Increasing establishments of regulatory authorities in various countries responsible for emission monitoring are favorable supporting the market growth. In addition to this, significant technological advancements by manufacturers to improve the products performance and the advent of a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system for controlling and reducing NOx emissions at lower temperatures are contributing to the market growth. Apart from this, the emerging trend of utilizing battery electric vehicles (EVs) are driving the market growth. This, along with strategic collaborations amongst original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and several leading players to engineer diverse and more effective product variants are driving the market toward growth. Other factors, such as extensive research and development (R&D) activities and an increasing number of aftermarket suppliers catering to the required needs of DOC and DPF users, are creating a positive outlook for the market further.
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