How Has the Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Size Evolved in Recent Years?
The reverse osmosis (ro) membrane market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for reverse osmosis (RO) membranes has experienced robust growth in the past years. The market is expected to expand from $6.72 billion in 2024 to $7.33 billion in 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the preceding period is credited to issues of water scarcity, industrial uses, strict environmental laws, increasing population and urbanization, desalination projects, and heightened awareness regarding water purity.
What are the Market Size and Expected Growth Rates for the Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market By 2029?
The Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for the reverse osmosis (RO) membrane is set to witness significant expansion in the coming years, and is predicted to reach an impressive value of $10.55 billion by 2029, boasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%.
Several factors are contributing to this predicted growth within the forecast period, including advances in material science, an increased emphasis on environmentally friendly solutions, the recycling and reuse of water, the proliferation of desalination projects, the implementation of intelligent water management systems, and global infrastructural development. Other noteworthy trends during the forecast period are the focus on desalination of seawater, the inclusion of the internet of things (IoT) for monitoring purposes, the customisation to address specific water quality problems, the preference for spiral-wound membrane systems, and the concentration on sustainable and eco-friendly membrane solutions.
Which Key Drivers Are Propelling The Reverse Osmosis RO Membrane Market's Growth?
The rising need for purified drinking water is projected to boost the reverse osmosis membrane market in the future. Clean water is defined as water with fewer than 0.5 parts per 1000 dissolved substances. Pure drinking water is crucial for maintaining good health and wellness. Every individual on the planet needs between 20 and 50 liters of clean water daily for drinking, cooking, and basic hygiene, which is purified by the application of reverse osmosis membrane. For example, as per the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, a humanitarian assistance organization based in the US, in 2022, 5.82 billion people had access to safely managed water services, while an extra 1.5 billion made use of basic services. Yet, 2.2 billion people were without access to safely managed water services. This incorporated 1.5 billion using basic services, 292 million with restricted water access, 296 million depending on unimproved sources, and 115 million gathering drinking water straight from sources like rivers, lakes, and other surface water bodies. Thus, the escalating demand for purified drinking water is stimulating the expansion of the reverse osmosis membrane market.
What Are The Key Segments Within The Global Reverse Osmosis RO Membrane Market?
The reverse osmosis (RO) membrane market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Thin-Film Composite Membranes, Cellulose Based Membranes
2) By Filter Module: Spiral Wound, Hollow Fiber, Tubular, Plate And Frame
3) By Application: Desalination, Utility Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment And Refuse, Process Water
4) By End User: Water And Wastewater Treatment, Industrial Processing
Subsegments:
1) By Thin-Film Composite Membranes: Polyamide Membranes, Polyethersulfone Membranes
2) By Cellulose Based Membranes: Cellulose Acetate Membranes, Cellulose Triacetate Membranes
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How Are New Trends Impacting The Size Of The Reverse Osmosis RO Membrane Market?
Key players in the reverse osmosis membrane market, like Veolia Water Technologies, Inc., are innovating with new technologies to maintain their market standing. In April 2022, this France-based company, expert in water testing and environmental management solutions, introduced a new product named the Barrel. This is a comprehensive, ready-to-use reverse osmosis (RO) technology, tailored specifically for desalination and ensuring water quality standards are met. The Barrel also lends itself well to wastewater recycling and low-pressure RO applications, offering a cost-effective and sustainable supply of fresh water. The design of the Barrel boasts features such as scalability, a smaller footprint, improved safety, and an integrated digital system for real-time monitoring of membrane conditions.
Who Are the Key Players In The Reverse Osmosis RO Membrane Market?
Major companies operating in the reverse osmosis (RO) membrane market include:
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Toray Industries Inc.
• Koch Industries Inc.
• Toyobo Co. Ltd.
• Suez-Lyonnaise des Eaux
• Keensen Technology Co. Ltd.
• Lanxess AG
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Vontron Technology Co. Ltd.
• Merck & Co. Inc.
• Pall corporation
• Parker Hannifin Corporation
• Lenntech Water Treatment Solutions
• Hydramem
• Alfa Laval AB
• GE Water and Process Technologies
• Axeon Water Technologies
• BNKO Environmental Technology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
• Permionics Membranes Private Limited
• Samco Technologies Inc.
• Nitto Denko Corporation
• Mann+Hummel Water & Fluid Solutions
• Synder Filtration Inc.
• LG Chem Ltd.
• Hydranautics
• Hyflux Ltd.
• Membranium
• Trisep Corporation
• Microdyn-Nadir GmbH
• Applied Membranes Inc.
• Pure Aqua Inc.
What Are The Regional Insights Into The Reverse Osmosis RO Membrane Market?
North America was the largest region in the reverse osmosis (RO) membrane market share in 2024. The regions covered in the reverse osmosis (RO) membrane market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
