The membrane filtration market market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•In recent times, the market size of membrane filtration has experienced significant growth. It's projected to expand from a valuation of $17.97 billion in 2024 to a more substantial figure of $19.45 billion in 2025, signifying a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%.
This growth during the historic period can be linked to several factors including the demand for water and wastewater treatment, applications in pharmaceutical and biotechnology, requirements in the food and beverage sector, the expansion of the dairy industry, and the need to comply with environmental regulations.
The membrane filtration market market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The membrane filtration market is projected to witness significant expansion in the upcoming years, with its value rising to "$26.78 billion by 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%.
Influencing factors for this predicted growth during the forecasted period include the growth of the biopharmaceutical industry, enhanced demand for processed foods, improvements in healthcare procedures, and technological breakthroughs in filtration, coupled with a growing global population. Key trends for the forecast period encompass growth in pharmaceutical and biotech uses, heightened demand for membrane bioreactors in waste water treatment, the integration of membrane filtration in food and beverage processing, advancements in hollow fiber membrane technology and an increased application of membrane filtration in the healthcare sector.
Membrane filtration market growth is anticipated to be driven by the rising instances of water pollution and waterborne diseases. The incidence of water contamination is usually caused by the release of harmful substances such as chemicals or microorganisms into bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, or oceans. This results in a shortage of clean, drinkable water. The escalation in water pollution has led to a surge in waterborne illnesses. Membrane filtration is a practical alternative for water treatment via processes such as microfiltration or ultrafiltration which enhance water quality by removing contaminating particles. For example, the UK's Environment Agency reported a rise in sewage and water supply infrastructure issues, from 1,883 incidents in 2021 to 2,026 instances in July 2023. Of these, 368 cases affected water supply resources, with the bulk (345 cases) linked to the water distribution system. This was a considerable increase in comparison with 189 cases in 2021. Therefore, increasing water pollution and waterborne disease episodes are likely to drive the growth of the membrane filtration market.
The membrane filtration market market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Reverse Osmosis, Ultrafiltration, Microfiltration, Nanofiltration
2) By Module Design: Spiral Wound, Tubular Systems, Plate & Frame, Hollow Fiber
3) By Membrane Material: Polymeric, Ceramic
4) By End User: Wastewater Treatment, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Reverse Osmosis: Thin Film Composite Membranes, Cellulose Acetate Membranes, Polyamide Membranes, Spiral Wound Modules
2) By Ultrafiltration: Hollow Fiber Membranes, Flat Sheet Membranes, Tubular Membranes, Spiral Wound Membranes
3) By Microfiltration: Polypropylene Membranes, Polyethersulfone Membranes, Ceramic Membranes, Stainless Steel Membranes
4) By Nanofiltration: Polyamide Membranes, Polymeric Membranes, Composite Membranes, Thin Film Composite Membranes
The rise in technological innovation is a prevalent trend in the membrane filtration market. Recently, the market has experienced a surge in demand for ozone membrane filtration methods such as ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, microfiltration, reverse osmosis, and forward osmosis, which work to improve the clarity of water by removing any particles that may contaminate it. Major players in the membrane filtration industry are focusing on the development of new technologies in order to retain their market position. For instance, in September 2023, PPG Industries, a U.S. based company specializing in the manufacture of paints, coatings, and adhesives, launched a new range of powerful ultrafiltration (UF) membranes and filter elements designed to bolster industrial water reuse and wastewater treatment. These UF membranes are particularly efficient at filtering difficult contaminants such as oil and grease, which traditional filtration methods struggle to eliminate. With top-tier flow rates, these membranes boost the effectiveness and throughput of wastewater treatment procedures. The single-layer design of these membranes provides superior mechanical, thermal, and chemical stability in contrast to conventional two-layer membranes, thus allowing for effective backwashing and improved separation capabilities.
Major companies operating in the membrane filtration market market include:
• Pall Corporation
• Koch Membrane Systems Inc.
• Pentair Plc.
• 3M Company
• Porvair Filtration Group
• GEA Group AG
• Suez Water Technologies and Solutions
• Alfa Laval AB
• Veolia Environnement S.A.
• DowDuPont Inc.
• Prominent GmbH
• Nitto Denko Corporation
• Synder Filtration Inc.
• Merck KGaA
• Toray Industries Inc.
• The Wabag Group
• Cytiva Corporation
• Asahi Kasei Corporation
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• Parker-Hannifin Corporation
• Graver Technologies LLC
• Repligen Corporation
• Hyflux Ltd.
• Microdyn-Nadir GmbH
• Polymem S.A.S.
• Membrane Solutions LLC
• Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
• Aquaporin A/S
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the membrane filtration market share in 2024. The regions covered in the membrane filtration market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa