The present invention relates to an ethylene absorption filter for refrigerated spaces, comprising an inner granulate (2), a perforated tubular body (3) and a mesh cover (4), the perforated tubular body (3) being stiff and being provided with a distribution of holes (5) having an elongate form, the smallest dimension of said holes (5) being equal to or less than 1.5 mm and the largest dimension thereof being at least 45% greater than the smallest dimension.