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Oil Filters
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Definition
Summary
Oil filters remove contaminants from the oil used in automobiles, trucks, and hydraulic machinery. These filters are primarily used in gasoline and diesel engines, automatic transmissions, power steering, gas turbines, and many manufacturing processes involving oil. Key buyers include automobile manufacturers, auto parts wholesalers, auto parts retailers, and various other manufacturers.
This Report Includes:
- Automobile Oil Filters
- Hydraulic Machinery Oil Filters
Not in this Report:
- Motor Oil
- Oil Changing Services
Global Oil Filters Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Oil Filters market.
Warning Trends
Tariffs to negatively impact the distribution and conditioning systems equipment sector
- The Trump Administration’s reciprocal tariffs, which apply general tariff rate increases to most leading US trade partners, are set to take effect on August 7, after the administration finalized the rates on August 1. These changes will significantly increase the tariff rate on leading distribution and conditioning systems exporting countries, including the European Union (15.0%), Canada (35.0%), China (54.0%), Mexico (25.0%), Japan (15.0%), and South Korea (15.0%).
- Distribution and conditioning systems equipment manufacturers in the United States will pay more for many foreign components and parts, such as heating and cooling equipment. Major manufacturers that operate in these markets, including Carrier, Daikin, Lennox, and Trane, have a manufacturing presence in Mexico and source components from tariff-impacted countries like China.
- According to the Heating, Air-Conditioning, & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI), over 66.0% of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration products are made in or use components imported from Canada, China, or Mexico. As price increases are passed down the supply chain, buyers will likely see price increases for key distribution and conditioning systems equipment.
- China is even more prevalent in several distribution and conditioning component markets, raising upstream supply chain risk following these tariffs. For example, according to the International Energy Agency, 95.0% of heat pump compressors were manufactured in China in 2023, and China accounts for half of the global trade in heat pump components.
United States announces new tariffs on all imported steel
- In February 2025, the United States announced 25.0% tariffs on all imported steel with no exemptions or exceptions. The tariffs took effect on March 12, 2025. On June 4th, these tariffs were increased further to 50%. These tariffs were not impacted by a recent court decision that temporarily suspended duties on certain goods as they were implemented under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.
- Previously, countries such as Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, the top exporters of steel to the United States, had exemptions from tariffs. These have now been removed and all imported steel, regardless of origin, will be subject to the 50.0% tariff. However, on May 8th, the US announced an agreement with the United Kingdom to remove all levies on steel exported from the UK.
- When tariffs on steel imports were introduced in March 2018, they contributed to an increase in the price of steel and steel products. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of steel-milled products increased by 10.2% in the year after the tariffs were implemented. This market heavily relies on steel as an input and may be impacted by this policy.
Global Oil Filters Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 China | 163,060 |
| #2 Europe | 64,490 |
| #3 United States | 59,000 |
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Average Cost of Oil Filters
United States
2026 Market Pricing$4.99 to $XXX.XX
per filterAverage Price
Prices in the Oil Filters market range from $4.99 to $XXX.XX, depending on Application, Life Span, Efficiency and Materials. For example, lower prices are associated with Passenger vehicles ($3.56 to $125 per filter), whereas higher prices are associated with Racing hydraulic systems ($50 to $675 per filter).
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Oil Filters Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Oil Filters market, prices in the US have grown 0.9% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Oil Filters
Total cost of ownership is Low in the Oil Filters market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs.
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Maintenance
Disposal
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -0.9 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as High, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Iron & Steel Manufacturers
- Textile Mills
- Metal Stamping & Forging Firms
- Metalworking Machinery Manufacturers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Iron Ore Miners
- Synthetic Fiber Manufacturers
- Nonferrous Metal Rolling & Alloying Firms
Biggest Oil Filters Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Oil Filters vendors by revenue in the US are Crowne Group LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH and O'reilly Automotive, Inc. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummins Inc. | Global | COLUMBUS, IN | >10,000 | 10-15 | ||||
| Robert Bosch GmbH | 10-15 | |||||||
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | Global | SPRING | >10,000 | 20-25 | ||||
| Eaton Corporation Plc | Global | DUBLIN | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Genuine Parts Co | Global | ATLANTA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation | Global | CLEVELAND, OH | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Autozone Inc. | International | MEMPHIS, TN | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| O'reilly Automotive, Inc. | International | SPRINGFIELD, MO | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | International | RALEIGH, NC | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Oil Filters market is 5.3% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Purchases. The cost trend for this component is rising, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Average vendor risk in this market is low, which improves buyer confidence. The low level of risk ensures that large suppliers are unlikely to go bankrupt and allows buyers to enter long-term contracts with little fear of a supplier exiting the market during the term of the agreement, but buyers should be wary of smaller suppliers because of their lack of establishment not protecting against bankruptcy.
Market share concentration has been low with heavy competition. This benefits of buyers because they can leverage this competition and use it to compare pricing to gain better negotiation leverage.
Supply chain risk in this market is high, as the two primary inputs for oil filters, steel, and synthetic fiber, have been very volatile in pricing. Increasing prices due to global demand and tariffs on steel imports have further added to price volatility and have therefore increased supply chain risk, which harms buyer power.
The United States is a net importer of oil filters, meaning it imports more than it exports. US buyers seeking to import oil filters should expect higher buying lead times and should assess quality standards.
Supplier Information
Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing, manufacturing, administration, business support and waste management services and other services (except public administration) sectors. The company's offerings include diesel exhaust fluid (def), catalytic converters, once-through Subscribe to learn more
Robert Bosch GmbH
Robert Bosch GmbH is a private company operating in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include outdoor sprinkler systems, circular saws, metal cutting tools, vehicle lifts, alternators. Founded in 2002,. Subscribe to learn more
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Exxon Mobil Corporation is a public company operating globally in the mining, manufacturing, manufacturing and finance and insurance sectors. The company's offerings include refining catalysts, plasticizers, paraffins, lubricating oils, synthetic resins. Founded in 1999, the company is currently headquartered... Subscribe to learn more
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a public company operating internationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include lead-acid batteries. Founded in 1909, the company is currently headquartered in RALEIGH, North Carolina, United States of America with an estimated 67000 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Autozone Inc.
Autozone Inc. is a public company operating internationally in the manufacturing and manufacturing sectors. The company's offerings include antifreeze and oil filters. Founded in 1979, the company is currently headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America with an estimated 112000 employees.... Subscribe to learn more
Crowne Group LLC
First Brands Group, LLC is a private company operating nationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include oil filters. Founded in 2013, the company is currently headquartered in Rochester, Michigan, United States of America with an estimated 375 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Donaldson Company, Inc.
Donaldson Company, Inc. is a technology-led filtration products and solutions provider to a broad range of industries. It organizes its business into two operating segments: the Engine Products segment, which offers replacement filters for air and liquid filtration applications and exhaust and emissions systems... Subscribe to learn more
Eaton Corporation Plc
Eaton Corporation Plc is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include electric vehicle charging station construction & maintenance, electric vehicle charging stations, electric ac motors, electric dc motors, hydraulic motors. Founded in 2018, the company... Subscribe to learn more
Genuine Parts Co
Genuine Parts Company is a global distributor of automotive replacement parts and industrial parts and materials. It organizes its business into two segments: the Automotive segment, which provides automotive parts, accessories, and solutions to repair centers, auto dealers, service stations, fleet, and government;... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Oil Filters Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Cost of Goods Sold and Customer Acquisition Cost. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Pricing and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Cost of Goods Sold |
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Total revenue Total labor cost Total material cost Total service cost Total delivery cost |
Knowing the cost of goods sold is used to determine market profitability, which is helpful to gauge the performance of a vendor's oil filters. Knowing the cost of goods sold is beneficial to the vendor for price determination of their products. Knowing the cost of goods sold is beneficial for the buyer to help determine whether pricing for a specific oil filter will be higher due to a higher cost of good sold. |
| Customer Acquisition Cost |
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Total marketing costs Total sales cost Number of customers acquired |
Determining how much it costs to establish a customer relationship is essential in negotiation and price planning. Using customer acquisition cost can be used to determine the efficiency of customer acquisition process. Knowing how much it costs for a vendor to acquire a customer will help buyers with monitoring pricing increases and decreases of oil filters based on the price of acquisition. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Experience and Expertise
How long have you been selling oil filters? How long have you catered to clients in my business?
Can you provide a list of references with contact information?
Quality Control
What grade and thickness of steel do you use in your filters?
What types of filter materials do you use?
Supply Chain Risk
Who is your main steel provider and where are they located? What other steel providers do you use regularly?
Have you experienced a price increase from your suppliers in the past three years?
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Oil Filters RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should give a brief overview of their organization, including locations, size and core business operations.
Buyers should explain in what capacity they will use oil filters and highlight the number of vehicles they use in their operations.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should state the filter size and the number of machines and vehicles that require oil filter.
Buyers should explain the intended application for oil filters, including unusual conditions such as high temperature, pressures or a high level of contaminates.
Project Budget
Buyers should explicitly state the amount of the contract award.
Buyers should explain when and how many payments will be made.
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