The industrial air filters market size was valued at US$ 13.14 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 20.1 billion by 2031; it is estimated to record a CAGR of 6.7% from 2025 to 2031.

The industrial air filters market is segmented into five major regions-North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South & Central America. Asia Pacific dominated the market in 2024, followed by Europe and North America and, respectively.

The region faces one of the most severe air quality challenges globally, with over 6.5 million deaths annually attributable to poor air quality, 70% of which occur in this region. Rapid industrialization, urbanization, and energy demand contribute significantly to airborne pollutants, including particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and industrial emissions. These factors make air filtration systems essential for protecting worker health, maintaining operational efficiency, and complying with emerging regulatory standards.

To address this crisis, governments and organizations, including UNEP, have established initiatives such as the Asia Pacific Clean Air Partnership, which facilitates knowledge sharing, policy development, and implementation of innovative air quality solutions. The Acid Deposition Monitoring Network in East Asia provides scientific data to policymakers, fostering collaboration to reduce acid rain and air pollution. The Climate and Clean Air Coalition supports the development of national action plans to tackle short-lived climate pollutants, improving ambient air quality.

These regulatory and environmental efforts are driving demand for air industrial filters, including energy-efficient, HEPA, and IoT-enabled solutions. Countries such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asian nations are emerging as key markets, with industries adopting high-performance air filtration technologies to reduce pollution, protect public health, and enhance workplace safety.

The air industrial filter market is experiencing a significant shift toward automatic air filtration systems as industries prioritize operational efficiency, equipment protection, and regulatory compliance. Automatic filters equipped with self-cleaning mechanisms, backwashing, and multistage purification capabilities are increasingly replacing manual filtration systems, especially in manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and hydropower. These systems maintain continuous air purification without the need for frequent human intervention, minimizing downtime and reducing labor costs.

Integration of smart sensors and predictive maintenance technologies further enhances system reliability by monitoring particulate levels, airflow, and filter performance in real time. This allows facility managers to schedule maintenance proactively, avoid unexpected failures, and optimize filter life cycles. In industries where air quality is critical for both worker safety and sensitive equipment performance, such as electronics manufacturing and chemical processing, automatic air filtration systems have become indispensable.

Honeywell International Inc, MANN+HUMMEL International GmbH & Co. KG, Donaldson Co Inc., Daikin Industries Ltd, Filtcare Technology Pvt. Ltd., Parker Hannifin Corporation, Eaton Corporation plc, Hollingsworth & Vose Co. are among the key players profiled during this market study. Several other essential market players were also studied and analyzed to get a holistic view of the global industrial air filters market and its ecosystem.

The overall industrial air filters market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. Exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the industrial air filters market size. The process also helps obtain an overview and forecast of the market with respect to all the market segments. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain analytical insights. This process includes industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders specializing in the industrial air filters market.