Aerospace Filter Market

Aerospace Filter Market Outlook (2024 to 2034)

The global aerospace filter market is expected to be valued at US$ 1.45 billion in 2024 and further expand at a CAGR of 4.3% to reach US$ 2.21 billion by the end of 2034.

Aerospace filters are crucial for keeping trash, dirt, and solid particles from getting into parts of an aircraft, including the cabin, hydraulic system, engines, and cylinders. Air filters are crucial for maintaining and ensuring the efficiency of airplanes. They provide clean air for passengers and boost the plane's performance and efficiency. These filters provide a safer and more efficient operation while also lowering maintenance expenses. This is contributing to the aerospace filter market growth.

Some filters from different manufacturers can be utilized in cold climates without the requirement for mechanical heating systems or antifreeze. Increasing disposable income due to a constantly growing population worldwide, particularly in developing nations, increased demand for aircraft, increased need for aerospace filter replacements, increased demand for military unmanned aerial vehicles, and tightening aircraft emission regulations are some of the main factors propelling the growth of the aerospace filters market globally over the forecast period. Aerospace filters are made of filtering materials that aid in the separation of fuel contaminants and help keep fuel from being contaminated.

Primary drivers for market growth are the emphasis on environmental sustainability, the rising need for fuel-efficient aircraft, and the increase in international air traffic. Strict rules governing safety and pollution standards in the aircraft sector are increasing demand for advanced filtration systems. In airplanes, where weight and space are limited, manufacturers develop innovative filter materials and designs to optimize performance, thus contributing to the expansion of the aerospace filter market size.

Hydraulic fluid filters transfer heat, lubricate, and transmit energy in aviation systems. They are essential for removing impurities from fuel and hydraulic fluid, which can cause system malfunctions and increase maintenance costs. These filters remove contaminants like metal flakes, ash, glass, lint, rubber, fibers, and sand from avionics, engines, cabins, and hydraulic systems.

Report Attribute	Detail
Aerospace Filter Market Size (2024E)	US$ 1.45 Billion
Forecasted Market Value (2034F)	US$ 2.21 Billion
Global Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	4.3% CAGR
North America Market Share (2024E)	29.7%
East Asia Market Value (2024E)	US$ 252.6 Million
Cabin Air Filters Segment Value (2034F)	US$ 18.8 Million
Regional Body Aircraft Segment Value (2034F)	US$ 191 Million
Key Companies Profiled	Donaldson Company, Inc.; Freudenberg & Co. KG; Honeywell International Inc.; Parker-Hannifin Corporation; Mott Corporation; Pall Corporation; Porvair Plc; Swift Filters, Inc.; Amphenol Corporation; Hollingsworth & Vose Company; Woodward, Inc.

Why is Need for Efficient Aerospace Filters Rising Worldwide?

“Focus on Modernization of Aircraft Fleets”

Aerospace filtration products include a range of standard filter assemblies designed to meet specific industry standards. Increasing investments in improving aircraft quality provide new opportunities for market players in the aerospace filters market. The growth of the global aerospace filters market is driven by aircraft modernizations and the expansion of aircraft fleets.

Contaminants such as odor-causing compounds, allergens, volatile organic compounds, and other particles can enter from outside the system. Therefore, air purification systems are installed to treat both recirculated air and outside air (bleed air). High levels of dust, bacteria, fibers, and other microorganisms can exist in the aircraft cabin due to the large number of passengers, posing potential health risks to passengers and crew. To prevent this, efficient filters are installed to remove hazardous contaminants.

“Stringent Government Regulations Mandating Reduction of Carbon Emissions”

The growth of the aviation industry across the globe is a key reason driving the sales of aerospace filters. The increase in the number of commercial flights along with military aircraft of different countries is accelerating the growth of aerospace filters. In addition, stringent regulations by government authorities for reducing carbon emissions are further bolstering the growth of aerospace filters.

Furthermore, the growth of the travel and tourism industry along with the comfort of traveling by plane is increasing the demand for aerospace filters. An increase in flight frequency post-pandemic too is positively influencing the growth of aerospace filters.

What are the Challenges Faced by Aerospace Filters Manufacturers?

“Decline in Demand for Large Aircraft”

Decline in orders for large commercial aircraft in recent years has held back the aircraft filter market from reaching its full potential. Even though global passenger traffic has increased due to higher disposable incomes, more people are flying domestically, which reduces the demand for large planes. Additionally, business travel has decreased significantly, resulting in fewer work-related flights. These factors are creating challenges for the aerospace filters market.

“Increase in Demand for Electric and Alternate Fuel Aircraft”

To eventually lower the carbon footprint of aircraft, a great deal of research and development is being done in the area of electric and alternative fuel aircraft, such as hydrogen aircraft. Electric airplanes require fewer parts-including filters-because their structure is comparatively simpler. Additionally, there would be no gasoline to burn, therefore fuel filters would not be necessary at all. The makers of aviation filters may face significant difficulties as a result.

Country-wise Insights

As more people opt for air travel, the market is forecasted to become more lucrative in countries including the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, and Canada, with the United States and China holding a major aerospace filter market share.

How are Aerospace Filter Makers Progressing in the United States?

“Manufacturers Leveraging Technological Advancements to Develop Sophisticated Filters”

Attribute	United States
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 367.4 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	4.3% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 559 Million

Several reasons have contributed to the success of aerospace filter manufacturers in the United States, where the sector is booming. The country's enormous size makes air travel necessary, which fuels the need for premium aircraft filters. To guarantee maximum performance and safety, the industry's emphasis on increasing efficiency has also increased the demand for sophisticated filtering systems. To satisfy the changing needs of the market, makers of aircraft filters are taking advantage of these developments.

Why is China Such a Lucrative Market for Aerospace Filter Manufacturers?

“Constantly Increasing Number of Air Passengers”

Attribute	China
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 159.7 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	4.4% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 245.3 Million

The number of air passengers has proliferated owing to the liberalization of markets and growth in wealth, coupled with a lack of alternative modes of transport. This, in turn, has resulted in a significant rise in aviation traffic, thereby creating demand for new aircraft. Aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing are increasing their production capacity to deliver more aircraft to clients in APEJ. This is expected to pave significant opportunities for aerospace filter manufacturers to expand their market presence in the APEJ region

Category-wise Analysis

The market is segmented into various categories involving types of filters and types of aircraft that use these filters. Some of the prominent filter types include cabin air filters, avionics filters, hydraulic filters, and fuel filters.

Which Type of Aircraft Generates Higher Revenue for Filter Manufacturers?

“Narrow Body Aircraft Segment Key Revenue Generator”

Attribute	Narrow Body Aircraft
Segment Value (2024E)	US$ 659.5 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	4.5% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 1.02 Billion

Widely used in their production process are a variety of filters for narrow-body airplanes. Such vital tasks as air, fuel, and hydraulic fluid filtering are performed by these filters. Air filters help engines run more efficiently by ensuring the intake air is clear of impurities and clean. Hydraulic fluid filters support the integrity of the aircraft's hydraulic systems, while fuel filtering is essential for preserving the purity of the fuel supply, and is becoming a new aerospace filter market trend.

Competition Insights

Key players in the aerospace filter industry are continuously focusing on acquisition as their key strategy to strengthen their market presence, increase business operations, and bump up their share in the market, manufacturers are also launching new products such as cabin air filters and pressure filters.

• Leading international financial technology business Acrisure launched a new subsidiary in February 2024 with the express purpose of catering to the aircraft sector. Under the direction of Managing Partner Jason Riley, this branch, known as Acrisure Aerospace, unites many Acrisure enterprises.
• SET GmbH, renowned for its advancements in power semiconductor reliability testing and experience in creating test systems for the aerospace and military industries, was bought by NI in March 2023. Through this purchase, critical solutions will be developed more quickly, and semiconductor technologies such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) will be easier to integrate into transportation systems.

Fact.MR provides detailed information about the price points of key manufacturers of aerospace filters positioned across the world, sales growth, production capacity, and speculative technological expansion, in this updated market report.

Segmentation of Aerospace Filter Market Research

• By Product :

  • Carbon Air Filters
  • Avionics Filters
  • Hydraulic Filters
  • Engine Air Intake Filters
  • Fuel Filters
  • Oil & Lube Filters
  • Others

• By Filter Media :

  • Fiberglass
  • Metal Mesh
  • Pleated Paper
  • Others

• By Aircraft :

  • Narrow Body Aircraft
  • Wide Body Aircraft
  • Regional Body Aircraft
  • Turboprop
  • Rotary Wings

• By End Use :

  • Commercial Aviation
  • Business Aviation
  • Military Aviation

• By Sales Channel :

  • OEMs
  • Aftermarket

• By Region :

  • North America
  • Western Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • Latin America
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa