Pleated Filters Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Air Filter [HEPA, Medium Frequency Filter], Oil Filter, Food & Beverage Filter, Water Filter, Others), By Material (Polyester, Polypropylene, Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Nylon, Others), By End-User (Residential, Commercial, Industrial), And By Geography – Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Pleated Filters Market Size:

The pleated filters market will grow at a CAGR of 4.09% to reach US$17.65 billion in 2030 from US$14.45 billion in 2025.

Pleated filters are composed of materials that are folded into pleats so as to maintain good airflow within the HVAC systems. Such filters are more efficient than conventional fiberglass filters and are also less expensive than electrostatic filters. The pleated filters meet all the prerequisites of standard air handling systems, such as frame dimensions, depth, and performance filters. Some filters are made up of plastic and have no metal parts, thus eradicating the risk of corrosion and puncture, and can be incinerated completely.

By Geography, the Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at a significant rate on account of growing industrialization and increasing infrastructure spending in the region. In 2024, Asia Pacific accounted for over 30% share of the global pleated filters market, with China and India emerging as the largest markets in the region due to rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and stringent air quality regulations.

The global pleated filters market report provides a detailed analysis of the industry landscape, offering strategic and executive-level insights supported by data-driven forecasts and analysis. This regularly updated report equips decision-makers with actionable intelligence on current market trends, emerging opportunities, and competitive dynamics. It explores demand across various regions and application types, such as air filtration, water treatment, and industrial processes, while also examining adoption behaviours and key customer segments. Additionally, the report delves into technological advancements in pleated filter designs and materials, key government policies, and regulations shaping the global pleated filters industry.

Global Pleated Filters Market Segmentations:

Global Pleated Filters Market Segmentation by type:

The market analyzed by type into the following:

• Air Filter
  • HEPA
  • Medium Frequency Filter
• Oil Filters
• Food & Beverage Filter
• Water Filter
• Others

Global Pleated Filters Market Segmentation by material:

The market analyzed by material into the following:

• Polyester
• Polypropylene
• Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
• Nylon
• Others

Global Pleated Filters Market Segmentation by end-user:

The market analyzed by end-user into the following:

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial

Global Pleated Filters Market Segmentation by regions:

The study also analysed the global pleated filters market into the following regions, with country level forecasts and analysis as below:

• North America (US, Canada and Mexico)
• South America (Brazil, Argentina, and Others)
• Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Spain, and Others
• Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, Israel, UAE, and Others)
• Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and Others)

Global Pleated Filters Market Competitive Landscape:

The global pleated filters market features key players such as Donaldson Company, Inc., Freudenberg Group, Columbus Industries, Inc. (Filtration Group), American Air Filter Company, Inc (Daikin Industries, Ltd.), Airex Filter Corporation, Strainrite Companies, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Honeywell International Inc, Atlas Copco Group, Koch Filter Corporation among others.

Global Pleated Filters Market Report Coverage:

This report provides extensive coverage as explained in the points below:

• Pleated Filters Market size, forecasts, and trends by type, with historical revenue data and analysis focusing on key factors driving adoption, current challenges faced by key players, and major growth areas.
• Pleated Filters Market size, forecasts, and trends by material type, with historical revenue data and analysis.
• Pleated Filters Market size, forecasts, and trends by end-user, with historical revenue data and analysis
• The pleated filter market is also analysed across different regions, with historical data, regional share, attractiveness and opportunity of these solutions in different countries. The growth prospects and key players operating in these markets. The section also dwells on the macro factors, economic scenario and other complementing factors aiding in market growth. 
• Market dynamics: The section details the market growth factors, restraints, and opportunities in the market. The segment also presents complete market scenario with the help of Porter’s five forces model. 
• Competitive Intelligence: A thorough investigation on the competitive structure of the market presented through proprietary vendor matrix model, market share analysis of key players, insights on strategies of key players and recent major developments undertaken by the companies to gain competitive edge. 
• Research methodology: The assumptions and sources which were considered to arrive at the final market estimates. Additionally, how our model is refined to ensure most significant factors are taken into consideration with the proper hypothesis and bottom-up and top-down approaches enhance the reliability of forecasts further strengthening the trustworthiness of the numbers being presented. 

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Pleated Filters Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Pleated Filters Market Size in 2025	US$14.45 billion
Pleated Filters Market Size in 2030	US$17.65 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 4.09%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Billion
Segmentation	Product Type Material End-User Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in Pleated Filters Market	Donaldson CO INC Freudenberg Columbus Industries, Inc. American Air Filter Company, Inc Airex Filter
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. GLOBAL PLEATED FILTER MARKET BY TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Air Filter

5.2.1. HEPA

5.2.2. Medium Frequency Filter

5.3. Oil Filter

5.4. Food & Beverage Filter

5.5. Water Filter

5.6. Others

6. GLOBAL PLEATED FILTER MARKET BY MATERIAL

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Rediential 

6.3. Commercial

6.4. Industrial

7. GLOBAL PLEATED FILTER MARKET BY END-USER

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Residentia

7.3. Commercial

7.4. Industrial

8. GLOBAL PLEATED FILTER MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. North America

8.2.1. USA

8.2.2. Canada

8.2.3. Mexico

8.3. South America

8.3.1. Brazil

8.3.2. Argentina

8.3.3. Others

8.4. Europe

8.4.1. Germany

8.4.2. France

8.4.3. United Kingdom

8.4.4. Spain

8.4.5. Others

8.5. Middle East and Africa

8.5.1. Saudi Arabia

8.5.2. Israel

8.5.3. UAE

8.5.4. Others

8.6. Asia Pacific

8.6.1. China

8.6.2. India

8.6.3. Japan

8.6.4. South Korea

8.6.5. Thailand

8.6.6. Indonesia

8.6.7. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. Donaldson Company, Inc.

10.2. Freudenberg Group

10.3. Columbus Industries, Inc. (Filtration Group)

10.4. American Air Filter Company

10.5. Inc (Daikin Industries, Ltd.)

10.6. Airex Filter Corporation

10.7. Strainrite Companies

10.8. Parker Hannifin Corporation

10.9. Honeywell International Inc

10.10. Atlas Copco Group

10.11. Koch Filter Corporation

11. APPENDIX

11.1. Currency 

11.2. Assumptions

11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

11.5. Research Methodology 

11.6. Abbreviations 

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

Donaldson CO INC 

Freudenberg

Columbus Industries, Inc.

American Air Filter Company, Inc

Airex Filter

Colorado Correctional Industries

CLARCOR Industrial Air

Strainrite companies