Australia Automotive Air Filters Market

The Australia automotive air filters market size is estimated to register a substantial CAGR of more than 5 % during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to increasing awareness about environmental concerns and maximum utilization of engine by the end-user.

Air filters are essential component of an automotive which serves two main purposes based on its type. The two types of automotive air filters are intake air filters and cabin air filters. Where the former acts as a barrier against foreign particles such as dust to enter engine’s combustion chamber, the latter restricts the entry of dust in the cabin of the vehicle through the vent of HVAC system.
 

Non-performance of intake air filters may lead to inefficiency of engine and increase in its emission levels. Therefore, it becomes necessary for the vehicle user to clean it at regular intervals and replace it with new once it completes its lifetime. 

According to The World Health Organization (WHO), the urban outdoor air pollution causes about 1.3 million deaths every year across the globe. The countries are also becoming conscious about their safety from outdoor pollution which is a positive sign for the growth of cabin air filters market in the near future.

The COVID-19 pandemic had an adverse impact on the Australia automotive air filters market. The slowdown in automobile sales and production owing to lockdown; however, the government’s steps and strategies have helped to neutralised the situation. This pandemic has encouraged the key players to implement advance technologies to overcome these challenges and expand the market growth.

Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities

• Growing demand for automobiles, changing lifestyles, and strict emission norms are estimated to drive the automotive air filters market.
• Increasing number of vehicles with air-conditioned cabins is fueling the market for air filters.
• Increasing air pollution and level of harmful pollutants from automobiles are anticipated to boost the demand for air filters.
• Rising health consciousness of people wherein they require resistance from pollution, dust, harmful exhaust gases and other contaminants is expected to propel the market in coming years.
• Halt in production and automobile sales due to trade-tensions between two major economies of the world United States and China is expected to impede the market.
• R&D investment and technological advancement in the automotive air filters market market are expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the market players.

Scope of Automotive Air Filters Market Report

The report on the Australia automotive air filters market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Automotive Air Filters Market Segment insights

The commercial vehicles segment is projected to constitute a large market share

Based on vehicle type, the Australia automotive air filters market is segregated into passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The commercial vehicles segment is expected to account for a key share of the market during the forecast period owing to increase in construction activities and growing e-commerce activities in the country. 

The cabin filters segment is expected to register a substantial CAGR

Based on type, the Australia automotive air filters market is divided into intake filters and cabin filters. The cabin filters segment accounts for a key share of the market and is estimated to propel even further over the forecast period owing to its application in providing steady inflow of better quality air in the vehicle cabin in order to provide cleaner air to passengers and reduce the risk of soot, allergens, fine dust, and gases which are injurious to health.

However, intake filters segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period as it prevent leaves, bugs, and other debris from clogging up the systems. Furthermore, the product forms a key component of an automotive engine as it ensures better performance and efficiency and extends engine life.

The aftermarket segment is expected to dominate the market

Based on sales channel, the Australia automotive air filters market is divided into OEMs and aftermarket. The aftermarket segment is anticipated to expand at a robust CAGR during the forecast period. Rising demand for commercial vehicles and vehicle maintenance and inspection programs that are run on a regular basis in the country is expected to drive the market growth in near future.

Segments

The Australia automotive air filters market has been segmented on the basis of:-

Type

• Intake Filters
• Cabin Filters

Vehicle type

• Passenger Cars
• Commercial Vehicles

Sales Channel

• OEMs
• Aftermarket

Key Players 

• Mann +Hummel
• A.L. Group
• K&N Engineering
• Allena Auto Industries Pvt. Ltd.
• Purolator Filters LLC

Competitive Landscape

Key players competing in the Australia automotive air filters market include Mann +Hummel, K&N Engineering, A.L. Group, Allena Auto Industries Pvt. Ltd., and Purolator Filters LLC

Some of these players are using several market strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, capacity expansion, and product launches to enhance their market shares. For instance,

• In January 2020, WIX filters, a well renowned leading manufacturer of air filters in the automotive world, declared that they have introduced 380 new parts in 2019, including 71 parts for passenger cars and 88 for heavy-duty and off-road applications. The company introduced 140 industrial parts, 27 premium cabin air filters and made numerous other additions, including its OPP product line.
• In February 2019, Mann+Hummel expanded its range by adding thirty new part numbers to the air filter range for the aftermarket. These part numbers have been added to the company’s Purolator, PurolatorOne and PurolatorTech product ranges.