Ceramic Filters Market

Market Definition

The Ceramic Filters Market size was valued at USD 1.32 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 4.43 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 14.4% from 2022-2030.

Ceramic filter refers to a versatile filter that is used to sterilize air or remove impurities from water by separating the sediments. The surface of these filters is made up of porous ceramic materials and consists of three parts including housing, filtration pad, and sealing ring. These filters are made up of various types of clay such as kaolin terracotta, ewuya, and fine silica powder. Moreover, these filters have various advantages including low maintenance and cost effectiveness along with its compatibility and versatility with both pressure filters and gravity filters.  

Market Dynamics and Trends

The demand for ceramic filters is increasing due to population becoming more conscious towards proper water management, planned waste disposal, and bio-filtration in commercial and industrial sectors. Mostly, these filters are used in waste water management to filter water through pores and separate bacteria, dirt, and debris, which in turn is driving the ceramic filters market growth. Moreover, these filters are also used in the automotive industry as diesel particulate filters and in making of valve systems since they are long lasting and robust. These are some of the factors that are expected to propel the growth of the market during the forecast period.

However, high cost of ceramic machineries and lack of skilled labor are some of the factors expected to restrain the growth of the market during the forecast period. On the other hand, stringent occupational safety policies and planning of new projects along with the launch of various initiatives for clean water management by the government are expected to create lucrative growth opportunities for the ceramic filters market players in future.

Market Segmentations and Scope of the Study:

The ceramic filters market size has been segmented based on product type, length, application, and geography. On the basis of product, the market is divided into ceramic water filters and ceramic air filters. The ceramic water filters segment is further divided into pot-type filters and candle-type filters. On the basis of length, the market is grouped into 0–5-inch, 5–15-inch, 15-20 inch, and above 25 inches. On the basis of application, the market is classified into residential, commercial, and industrial. The industrial segment is further divided into hot gas filtration, oil/water separation, bio-filtration, and others. The geography breakdown and analysis of each of the aforesaid segments includes regions comprising of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and ROW.

Geographical Analysis

Asia-Pacific region holds the lion share of ceramic filters market at present and is expected to continue dominating the market during the forecast period. This is attributed to factors such as rising concern for prevention of waterborne diseases including cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis. Also, rising use of ceramic water filters for filtering drinking water, treating industrial wastewater for disposal, bio-filtration and hot-gas filtration boost the growth of the market. In addition, major challenges to unsafe drinking water in China and India as well as huge investments in infrastructural projects are other factors that are expected to boost the market growth in this region. Moreover, China shows the second largest economy for ceramic filters in the world.

North America is expected to witness a rapid rise in the ceramic filters market due to high demand for environmental concerns and stringent regulatory laws for pollution control. Moreover, surge in the advancement of indoor air quality management for prevention of respiratory diseases and proper observance of occupational safety and health administration (OSHA standards) are expected to further promote the growth of the market.

Competitive Landscape

The market comprises of various players such as Unifrax I Llc, 3M Company, Anguil Environmental Systems Inc., Ceramic Filters Company Inc., Liqtech, Clear Edge (Filtration Group Corporation), Glosfume Technologies Ltd., Haldor Topsoe, Klt Filtration Limited, Pall Corporation, and Veolia. These manufacturers are actively indulging in R&D initiatives, product & technology innovations, and industrial collaborations to enhance their product and increase their growth as well as geographical reach.

For instance, in Sep 2021, Veolia water technologies, a subsidiary of the Veolia group and specialist in water treatment, announced to construct a new regeneration and recycling service center in Dammam and Saudi Arabia.  They had also planned to regenerate and recycle resins in mobile water treatment process. Also, in 2020, LiqTech launched UF membrane with ceramic material. This filter membrane was based on a new hybrid technology where multiple ceramic materials are combined in one membrane for water and liquid filtration.

Key Benefits

• The ceramic filters market report provides the quantitative analysis of the current market and estimations through 2022-2030 that assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities to capitalize on.

• The study comprises a deep dive analysis of the ceramic filters market trend including the current and future trends for depicting the prevalent investment pockets in the market.

• The information related to key drivers, restraints and opportunities and their impact on the ceramic filters market is provided in the report.

• The competitive analysis of the market players along with their market share in the ceramic filters market.

• The SWOT analysis and Porters Five Forces model is elaborated in the study.

• Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of the stakeholders’ roles.

Key Market Segments

By Product Type

• Ceramic Water Filters

  • Pot-type Filters

  • Candle-type Filters

• Ceramic Air Filters

By Length

• 0-5 Inch

• 5–15-inch

• 15-20 inch

• Above 25 inch

By Application

• Residential

• Commercial

• Industrial

  • Hot Gas Filtration

  • Oil/Water Separation

  • Bio-filtration

  • Others

By Geography

• North America

  • U.S

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • UK

  • Germany

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Rest of Europe

• Asia-Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Australia

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

• RoW

  • UAE

  • Saudi Arabia

  • South Africa

  • Brazil

  • Remaining Countries

Key Players

• Unifrax I Llc

• 3M Company

• Anguil Environmental Systems Inc.

• Liqtech, Clear Edge (Filtration Group Corporation)

• Glosfume Technologies Ltd.

• Glosfume Technologies Ltd.

• Haldor Topsoe

• Klt Filtration Limited

• Pall Corporation

• Veolia

REPORT SCOPE AND SEGMENTATION:

Parameters	Details
Analysis Period	2021–2030
Base Year Considered	2021
Forecast Period	2022–2030
Market Size Estimation	Billion (USD)
Market Segmentation	By Product Type (Ceramic Water Filters and Ceramic Air Filters), by Length (0-5 Inch, 5–15-inch, 15-20 inch, and Above 25 Inch), and by Application (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial)
Geographical Segmentation	North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of the World (UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Brazil, Remaining countries)
Companies Profiled	Unifrax I Llc, 3M Company, Anguil Environmental Systems Inc., Ceramic Filters Company Inc., Liqtech, Clear Edge (Filtration Group Corporation), Glosfume Technologies Ltd., Haldor Topsoe, Klt Filtration Limited, Pall Corporation, and Veolia.