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Andreas Erdpresser has extensive industry knowledge and is an expert in market intelligence, industry and product trends, as well as in innovation management. Before his time at Interconnection, Andreas Erdpresser worked at IBM, Kraft Foods (Mondelez) in Product Change Management, and at Management Consulting Partners in implementation consulting for industrial customers. He studied Economics at the JKU (Linz, Austria) and at the University of Western Ontario (Richard Ivey Business School, Ontario, Canada).

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Clean air demand drives 4.8% growth in Europe's high-efficiency air filtration market

The European market for high-efficiency air filtration (EPA, HEPA & ULPA filters) is projected to grow by 4.8% in market value in 2026, highlighting sustained demand beyond the pandemic. According to the latest IC Market Forecast – EPA, HEPA & ULPA Filters 2026 by Interconnection Consulting, growth is driven by continued investments in healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing, cleanroom infrastructure, and stricter indoor air quality standards.

“Europe’s filtration market is being reshaped by a structural shift in demand. Instead of reacting to temporary events, companies are investing in high-efficiency filtration as part of long-term strategies to improve air quality, meet stricter regulations and reduce operating costs through more energy-efficient technologies,” says Sasa Spirodonov, analyst at Interconnection Consulting and author of the study.

Growth patterns reveal significant regional differences across Europe. Germany, the region’s largest market, expanded by 5.7% in 2026, while France and the United Kingdom grew by 5.5% and 6.0%, respectively. Romania led Eastern Europe with 8.6% growth, reflecting industrial expansion and manufacturing relocation. These developments are encouraging manufacturers to expand capacity and accelerate investment in high-performance filtration technologies.

High-efficiency HEPA air filters, designed to remove extremely fine airborne particles, will account for 78.2% of the European filtration market in 2026, reflecting growing demand for cleaner indoor air across healthcare, commercial buildings, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Meanwhile, EPA filters will represent just 5.8% of the market as stricter air quality standards accelerate the shift toward higher-performance filtration.

In 2026, healthcare will remain the largest application, accounting for 27.4% of total market value, followed closely by commercial buildings at 26.9%. Pharmaceutical manufacturing will be the fastest-growing segment, while the aftermarket will generate 71.8% of industry revenue as companies increasingly prioritize filter replacement, maintenance, and energy-efficiency upgrades over new system installations.

The competitive landscape is led by AAF International, Camfil, Deltrian, Donaldson, Freudenberg Filtration, Hengst Filtration, MANN+HUMMEL, Mikropor, Parker Hannifin, and TROX. Rising demand for cleaner indoor air and stricter efficiency requirements are encouraging manufacturers to develop longer-lasting, more energy-efficient filtration technologies that lower operating costs for end users.

Looking ahead, the European EPA, HEPA & ULPA filtration market is forecast to grow at a 5.6% CAGR in terms of market value between 2026 and 2029, driven by continued investment in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, semiconductor manufacturing and stricter indoor air quality requirements

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Driven by growing demand from healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and commercial buildings, the European EPA, HEPA & ULPA Filters market is projected to grow 4.8% in 2026. While demand continues to expand across Europe, rising energy costs, raw material volatility, and stricter indoor air quality and energy efficiency requirements are reshaping market dynamics.
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