Automotive filter base paper is a semi-permeable barrier used to separate dust particles from air or liquids. Automotive filter papers are classified under three broad categories according to their applications: air filter paper, fuel filter paper and oil filter paper. Air filter paper is used for the filtering of dust and impurities in the air to improve the combustion efficiency of fuels and prevent engines from wearing out. Oil filter paper is generally used to filter oil for protecting the lubrication systems of engines and fuel filter paper is used to screen out dirt and dust particles from the fuel.

Automotive filter papers are an integral part of an automobile as they help increase the durability, efficiency and performance of the vehicle. Moreover, manufacturers across the automotive filter paper market are focusing on improving material & filter elements and the designing of novel products to gain a competitive advantage in the automotive filter paper market.