Membrane Separation Technology Market
Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, By Process (Reverse Osmosis, Ultrafiltration, Nanofiltration, Microfiltration, and Others), By Application (Water and Wastewater Treatment, Food & Beverages, Healthcare, and Industrial Processing) Forecast Period (2024-2031)
Membrane separation technology market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 9.2% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The market growth is attributed to increasing environmental restrictions on the discharge of untreated wastewater. In addition, the increasing use of membrane separation technology by the dairy processing and beverage industries is also aiding market growth. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), membrane filtration has been utilized in commercial water treatment systems for decades. Its global market has reached an estimated $26.3 billion and an expected 8.5% yearly growth.
Market Dynamics
Increasing Advancements in Membrane Materials
Development of innovative substances with improved permeability and selectivity, such as graphene, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and carbon nanotubes. Membrane separation technology has demonstrated significant promise as a vital application in the expanding global energy demand. Through the integration of innovative nanomaterials with conventional polymeric materials, new avenues for performance enhancement and energy conservation have emerged. The increasing demand for various membrane materials, including both organic and inorganic materials drives the growth of the market.
Market Segmentation
- Based on the process, the market is segmented into reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, microfiltration, and others (gas separation).
- Based on the application, the market is segmented into water and wastewater treatment, food & beverages, healthcare, and industrial processing.
Reverse Osmosis is Projected to Hold the Largest Segment
The reverse osmosis is widely used in both industrial and household applications globally. Additionally, it is anticipated that the increased use of reverse osmosis as a thermal desalination process substitute accelerates market expansion. Utilizing this technology in extensive coastline through desalination helps mitigate these risks, and adding into desalination facilities lowers operating costs for producing fresh water significantly by consuming less energy and enhancing availability and flexibility. For instance, in May 2024, Energy Recovery, Inc. announced $15.0 million in contracts to supply its PX Pressure Exchanger energy recovery devices to seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plants in India. Altogether, these plants provide over 670,000 cubic meters of clean drinking water to communities in India each day. As one of the most water-stressed countries in the globally, India continues to invest in desalination projects to supplement its freshwater supply.
Water and Wastewater Treatment to Hold a Considerable Market Share
The presence of stringent laws and directives about the disposal and treatment of water has made significant contributions to the growth of this market segment. The strict implementation of these requirements is incentivizing enterprises to use environmentally sustainable wastewater treatment methodologies, consequently positively influencing the global market for membrane separation technology. Integration of this technology in wastewater or water treatment plants offers an extensive range of reliable and durable modules and rack configurations, capable of solving a wide variety of water treatment challenges by harnessing precision membrane chemistry. For instance, in March 2023, DuPont announced the commercial launch of the next generation of multi-capillary PES In-Out Ultrafiltration (UF) membranes—DuPont Multibore PRO. Customers can leverage Multibore PRO to reduce the number of modules needed in water purification systems as part of multi-technology approaches to desalination, municipal drinking water, or industrial water applications.
Regional Outlook
The global membrane separation technology market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (the UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).
Global Membrane Separation Technology Market Growth by Region 2024-2031
Asia-Pacific Holds Major Market Share
The market growth is attributed to the rising government initiatives in China and India to build water and wastewater treatment plants. The regional market players are providing membrane filtration solutions to several fields including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food processing, environmental protection, and water treatment. For instance, in June 2024, Asahi Kasei introduced a membrane system to produce water for injection. The membrane system was developed as an alternative to the conventional distillation processes to produce WFI by leveraging system design and development capabilities of Microza hollow-fiber membrane for water treatment and filtration of liquid products. The WFI membrane system is based on steam-sterilizable ultrafiltration (UF) membranes for water treatment that have been widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.
Market Players Outlook
*Note: Major Players Sorted in No Particular Order.
The major companies serving the membrane separation technology market include Asahi Kasei Corp., Nitto Denko Corp., Pall Corp., SUEZ Group, and Toray Industries Inc. among others. The market players are increasingly focusing on business expansion and product development by applying strategies such as collaborations, mergers and acquisitions to stay competitive in the market.
Recent Development
- In November 2023, Kyushu University made its first business investment in Carbon Xtract Corp. (“Carbon Xtract”), a company established mainly by Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”) in May 2023 to promote practical implementation of separation membrane-based Direct Air Capture technology (“m-DAC®”) *¹ using nano-separation membranes being developed by Kyushu University as well as to support practical development of application technology for use of recovered CO2.
The Report Covers
- Market value data analysis of 2023 and forecast to 2031.
- Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
- Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
- Key companies operating in the membrane separation technology market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new products, and relevant news is also available in the report.
- Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
- Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
- Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.
1. Report Summary
• Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
1.1. Research Methods and Tools
1.2. Market Breakdown
1.2.1. By Segments
1.2.2. By Region
2. Market Overview and Insights
2.1. Scope of the Report
2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
2.2.1. Key Industry Trends
2.2.2. Recommendations
2.2.3. Conclusion
3. Competitive Landscape
3.1. Key Company Analysis
3.2. Asahi Kasei Corp.
3.2.1. Overview
3.2.2. Financial Analysis
3.2.3. SWOT Analysis
3.2.4. Recent Developments
3.3. NITTO DENKO CORP.
3.3.1. Overview
3.3.2. Financial Analysis
3.3.3. SWOT Analysis
3.3.4. Recent Developments
3.4. Pall Corp.
3.4.1. Overview
3.4.2. Financial Analysis
3.4.3. SWOT Analysis
3.4.4. Recent Developments
3.5. SUEZ Group
3.5.1. Overview
3.5.2. Financial Analysis
3.5.3. SWOT Analysis
3.5.4. Recent Developments
3.6. Toray Industries Inc.
3.6.1. Overview
3.6.2. Financial Analysis
3.6.3. SWOT Analysis
3.6.4. Recent Developments
3.7. Key Strategy Analysis
4. Market Segmentation
4.1. Global Membrane Separation Technology Market by Process
4.1.1. Reverse Osmosis
4.1.2. Ultrafiltration
4.1.3. Nano Filtration
4.1.4. Microfiltration
4.1.5. Others (Gas Separation)
4.2. Global Membrane Separation Technology Market by Application
4.2.1. Water and Wastewater Treatment
4.2.2. Food & Beverages
4.2.3. Healthcare
4.2.4. Industrial
5. Regional Analysis
5.1. North America
5.1.1. United States
5.1.2. Canada
5.2. Europe
5.2.1. UK
5.2.2. Germany
5.2.3. Italy
5.2.4. Spain
5.2.5. France
5.2.6. Rest of Europe
5.3. Asia-Pacific
5.3.1. China
5.3.2. India
5.3.3. Japan
5.3.4. South Korea
5.3.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.4. Rest of the World
5.4.1. Latin America
5.4.2. Middle East and Africa
6. Company Profiles
6.1. DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
6.2. Hydranautics (Nitto Group)
6.3. Pentair PLC
6.4. Merck KGaA
6.5. LG Chem Ltd.
6.6. 3M
6.7. Kovalus Separation Solutions
6.8. JSC “RM Nanotech” (Membranium)
6.9. Lanxess AG
6.10. Microdyn-Nadir GmbH
6.11. Synder Filtration Inc.
6.12. GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
6.13. Hyflux Ltd.
6.14. Toyobo Co., Ltd.
6.15. Parker Hannifin Corp.
6.16. SPX Flow, Inc.
6.17. W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
6.18. Inge GmbH (BASF SE)
1. Global Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Process, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
2. Global Membrane Separation By Reverse Osmosis Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
3. Global Membrane Separation By Ultrafiltration Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
4. Global Membrane Separation By Nano Filtration Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
5. Global Membrane Separation By Microfiltration Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
6. Global Membrane Separation By Other Process Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
7. Global Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Application, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
8. Global Membrane Separation In Water And Wastewater Treatment Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
9. Global Membrane Separation In Food & Beverages Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
10. Global Membrane Separation In Healthcare Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
11. Global Membrane Separation In Industrial Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
12. Global Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
13. North American Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Country, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
14. North American Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Process, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
15. North American Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Application, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
16. European Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Country, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
17. European Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Process, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
18. European Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Application, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
19. Asia-Pacific Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Country, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
20. Asia-Pacific Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Process, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
21. Asia-Pacific Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Application, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
22. Rest Of The World Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
23. Rest Of The World Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Process, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
24. Rest Of The World Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Application, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
1. Global Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Process, 2023 Vs 2031 (%)
2. Global Membrane Separation By Reverse Osmosis Market Share By Region, 2023 Vs 2031 (%)
3. Global Membrane Separation By Ultrafiltration Market Share By Region, 2023 Vs 2031 (%)
4. Global Membrane Separation By Nano Filtration Market Share By Region, 2023 Vs 2031 (%)
5. Global Membrane Separation By Microfiltration Market Share By Region, 2023 Vs 2031 (%)
6. Global Membrane Separation By Other Process Market Share By Region, 2023 Vs 2031 (%)
7. Global Membrane Separation Technology Market Research And Analysis By Application, 2023 Vs 2031 (%)
8. Global Membrane Separation In Water And Wastewater Treatment Market Share By Region, 2023 Vs 2031 (%)
9. Global Membrane Separation In Food & Beverages Market Share By Region, 2023 Vs 2031 (%)
10. Global Membrane Separation In Healthcare Market Share By Region, 2023 Vs 2031 (%)
11. Global Membrane Separation In Industrial Market Share By Region, 2023 Vs 2031 (%)
12. Global Membrane Separation Technology Market Share By Region, 2023 Vs 2031 (%)
13. US Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
14. Canada Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
15. UK Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
16. France Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
17. Germany Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
18. Italy Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
19. Spain Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
20. Rest Of Europe Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
21. India Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
22. China Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
23. Japan Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
24. South Korea Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
25. Rest Of Asia-Pacific Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
26. Rest Of The World Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
27. Latin America Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
28. Middle East And Africa Membrane Separation Technology Market Size, 2023-2031 ($ Million)
