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Exhaust Aftertreatments System Market – By Component, Sales Channel, Vehicles, 2026 - 2035
Report ID: GMI15551
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Published Date: February 2026
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Authors: Preeti Wadhwani, Akash Dubey
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Base Year: 2025
Companies covered: 25
Tables & Figures: 230
Countries covered: 24
Pages: 260
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Exhaust Aftertreatment System Market Size
The global exhaust aftertreatment system market was valued at USD 26.6 billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow from USD 28.7 billion in 2026 to USD 58.6 billion in 2035, at a CAGR of 8.3%, according to latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc.
The exhaust aftertreatment system market is projected to witness steady growth in the coming years, driven by increasingly stringent global emission regulations, rising vehicle production, and growing focus on reducing harmful exhaust pollutants such as NOx, particulate matter, CO, and unburned hydrocarbons. Regulatory frameworks including Euro 6/7, EPA Tier 3, China 6, and Bharat Stage VI are compelling automotive OEMs and fleet operators to adopt advanced aftertreatment technologies across passenger and commercial vehicles.
Growing pressure on automotive manufacturers to enhance emission performance, improve fuel efficiency, and comply with real-world driving emission (RDE) standards is driving demand for advanced systems such as Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF), Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC), Gasoline Particulate Filters (GPF), and Three-Way Catalysts (TWC). The increasing penetration of diesel engines in commercial vehicles and gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines in passenger cars is further boosting the adoption of high-efficiency, durable, and integrated aftertreatment architectures.
Technological advancements such as advanced catalyst materials, integrated aftertreatment modules, sensor-based feedback systems, real-time emission monitoring, and onboard diagnostics (OBD) are transforming conventional exhaust management systems. Innovations in urea dosing optimization, lightweight substrate materials, multi-functional catalyst coatings, and thermal management are improving conversion efficiency, durability, and regulatory compliance while reducing system size and overall vehicle weight.
In 2025, leading exhaust aftertreatment system manufacturers including Robert Bosch, Continental, DENSO, Cummins, Tenneco, Faurecia (FORVIA), and Johnson Matthey continued to expand their portfolios through investments in catalyst innovation, electrified exhaust solutions, and modular aftertreatment architectures. For instances, in February 2025, Cummins announced advancements in ultra-low NOx aftertreatment systems for heavy-duty engines, while in May 2025, FORVIA expanded its integrated exhaust module offerings targeting Euro 7–compliant passenger and light commercial vehicles. These developments reflect the industry’s focus on high-efficiency, compact, and regulation-ready aftertreatment systems.
The exhaust aftertreatment system ecosystem continues to evolve as regulatory tightening, digitalization, and electrification reshape product design and system integration. Industry participants are increasingly prioritizing modular, lightweight, and highly integrated aftertreatment solutions that enhance emission reduction efficiency, improve durability, reduce lifecycle costs, and ensure compliance with global emission standards. These developments are redefining the Exhaust Aftertreatment System Market, enabling cleaner combustion, regulatory compliance, and more sustainable mobility solutions across passenger vehicles, commercial fleets, and off-highway applications.
18.4% market share
Collective market share in 2025 is 51%
Exhaust Aftertreatment System Market Trends
The demand for advanced exhaust aftertreatment systems is rapidly increasing, driven by growing collaboration among automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, catalyst manufacturers, sensor technology providers, and regulatory authorities. These partnerships aim to enhance emission reduction efficiency, real-world driving compliance, system durability, and integration with modern powertrain architectures. Stakeholders are working together to develop integrated, modular, and technologically advanced aftertreatment solutions incorporating SCR, DPF/GPF, DOC, advanced catalyst coatings, sensor-based control, and onboard diagnostics to comply with evolving global emission regulations.
For instance, in 2025, leading companies such as Robert Bosch, Continental, Faurecia (FORVIA), Johnson Matthey, Cummins, and Tenneco strengthened strategic collaborations with OEMs, engine manufacturers, and regulatory bodies to deploy low-temperature SCR systems, ultra-low NOx catalysts, integrated aftertreatment modules, and sensor-enabled emission control platforms. These initiatives improved cold-start emission performance, real-world compliance, system integration efficiency, and adherence to upcoming Euro 7, EPA, and China 7 emission norms across global vehicle platforms.
Regional customization of exhaust aftertreatment systems has emerged as a key trend. Leading suppliers are developing region-specific catalyst formulations, modular system architectures, and localized manufacturing capabilities across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. These tailored solutions address OEM-specific requirements, regional emission regulations, fuel quality variations, infrastructure constraints, and cost sensitivities while supporting scalable production for global vehicle programs.
The rise of specialized catalyst developers, emission sensor providers, digital diagnostics firms, and aftertreatment technology startups is reshaping the competitive landscape. Companies focused on advanced catalyst chemistry, AI-enabled emission optimization, smart urea dosing, and predictive maintenance are enabling cost-effective deployment of high-performance aftertreatment systems. These innovations empower both established players and emerging entrants to improve emission control, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance in passenger and commercial vehicle applications.
The development of standardized, modular, and interoperable aftertreatment platforms is transforming the market. Leading players such as Bosch, FORVIA, Continental, Johnson Matthey, and Tenneco are deploying integrated exhaust platforms that combine DPF/GPF, SCR, DOC, sensors, and electronic control units into compact, scalable architectures. These platforms support customizable vehicle integration, high-volume manufacturing, regional compliance, and durability requirements, enabling OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to achieve efficient, compliant, and future-ready exhaust emission control across global markets.
Exhaust Aftertreatment System Market Analysis
Based on component, the market is divided into diesel particulate filter (DPF), selective catalytic reduction (SCR), diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), three-way catalyst (TWC) and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). The diesel particulate filter (DPF) segment dominated the market, accounting for around 40% share in 2025 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 8.1% from 2026 to 2035.
Based on sales channel, the market is divided into OEMs and aftermarket. The OEMs segment dominates the market, accounting for around 70% share in 2025, and the segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 8.6% from 2026 to 2035.
Based on vehicles, the market is divided into passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. Passenger vehicles segment dominated the market and was valued at USD 17 billion in 2025.
Based on fuel, the market is divided into diesel, gasoline and alternative fuels. The diesel segment dominated the market and was valued at USD 15 billion in 2025.
In 2025, China dominated the Asia Pacific exhaust aftertreatment system market with around 41% market share and generated approximately USD 4.2 billion in revenue.
US holds share of 83% in North America exhaust aftertreatment system market in 2025 and it will grow tremendously between 2026 and 2035.
Germany holds share of 21% in Europe exhaust aftertreatment system market in 2025 and it will grow tremendously between 2026 and 2035.
Exhaust aftertreatment system market in Brazil will experience significant growth between 2026 and 2035.
Exhaust aftertreatment system market in UAE will experience significant growth between 2026 and 2035.
Exhaust Aftertreatment System Market Share
The top 7 companies in the market are Robert Bosch, Faurecia (FORVIA), Tenneco, Continental, Johnson Matthey, Eberspächer, Cummins. These companies hold around 55% of the market share in 2025.
Exhaust Aftertreatment System Market Companies
Major players operating in the exhaust aftertreatment system industry include:
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Exhaust Aftertreatment System Market Industry News
The exhaust aftertreatment system market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue ($ Bn) and volume (units) from 2022 to 2035, for the following segments:
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