Membrane Filtration Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Global Membrane Filtration Market is segmented By Product Type (Reverse Osmosis (RO), Ultrafiltration (UF), Microfiltration (MF), Nanofiltration (NF)), By Module Design (Spiral Wound, Tubular System, Plate & Frame, and Hollow Fibre), By Membrane Material (Polymeric, Ceramic, Others), By Application (Water & Wastewater, Food & Beverages Chemical (Dairy Products, Drinks & Concentrates, Wines & Beers), Others), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Membrane Filtration Market Size

The Global Membrane Filtration Market reached USD 15.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to witness lucrative growth by reaching up to USD 27.7 billion by 2031. The global membrane filtration market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period (2024-2031).  Membrane filtration is of paramount importance in numerous sectors, ensuring clean water supply, safe pharmaceutical products, high-quality food and beverages, environmental protection, and efficient industrial processes.

Its versatility and effectiveness make it a valuable tool for separation and purification applications across various industries.

Further more, rise of water borne diseases, rising awareness among consumers about safety and filtration process, are some factors helps to drive the membrane filtration market size. Due to the massive healthcare expenditure in countries like the U.S. and Canada, the market is seeing an increase in demand from North American regions.

Membrane Filtration Market Scope

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Membrane Filtration Market Dynamics

Increase of Water Borne Diseases helps to Drive the Market Growth

The rise of water borne diseases helps to drive the market. For instance, membrane filtration plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of waterborne diseases by effectively removing pathogens, microorganisms, and contaminants from water. By effectively removing bacteria, viruses, protozoa, suspended solids, and chemical contaminants, membrane filtration significantly reduces the risk of waterborne diseases. It ensures the production of safe and clean drinking water, protecting public health and preventing the spread of waterborne pathogens in communities.

Additionally, according to WHO, over 2 billion people live in water-stressed countries, a situation that will probably get worse in some areas due to climate change and population expansion. At least 2 billion people worldwide drink polluted feces-infected water. Microbial contamination of drinking water caused by faeces poses the greatest concern to drinking water safety. As a result, the rise of water-borne diseases will fuel market expansion.

The Product Launches by the Key Players helps to Drive the Market Growth

The novel product launches and other strategies followed by the key players helps to drive the market growth. For instance, on November 03, 2022, Alfa Laval Introduced a new membrane filtration system. With sterling volatility hurting the costs of raw materials and components for SME pharmaceutical and food manufacturers, a renowned processing equipment supplier emphasises the significance of flexibility in production lines.

MultiSystem can test all filtration processes in batch, semi-batch, and continuous modes, including microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis. Diafiltration is also available as an option.

Additionally, on Febuary 6, 2023, SPX FLOW, Inc., a leading provider of process solutions to the industrial, nutrition, and health markets, is offering new plant-based concentration technology based on APV membrane filtration to give clean label goods with increased nutritional content. When compared to traditional processes that use evaporation and chemicals, the advantages include a higher yield, a higher single-source protein content, and a more sustainable approach. As a result of the increased number of product launches, the market will grow.

Due To Expensive Cost the Membrane Will Hamper the Market Growth

Membrane filtration systems can be expensive to install, operate, and maintain. The initial capital investment for purchasing and installing the required equipment, such as membrane modules and associated infrastructure, can be substantial. Additionally, membrane filtration often requires regular cleaning, replacement, and monitoring, which adds to the operational and maintenance costs. Thus above factors will restrict the market growth.   

Membrane Filtration Market Segment Analysis

The global membrane filtration market  is segmented based on product type, module design, membrane material, application and region.

The Reverse Osmosis Accounted for Approximately 34.7% of the Membrane Filtration Market Share

The reverse osmosis segment is expected to grow significantly in the membrane filters market over the forecast period due to factors such as increasing adoption of ultrafiltration technologies, rising R&D spending, rising awareness of water safety and filtration, and new technology launches by key players.

For instance, on January 14, 2023, Waterdrop is well-known for creating and producing high-grade water filtration solutions that improve consumers' quality of life by keeping their drinking water safe and healthy. The Waterdrop G3P600, the brand's new generation tankless reverse osmosis system, is another step in this direction. With a filtering capacity of 600 gallons per day, the G3P600 is anticipated to cover the daily water needs of the average American family. Thus, the following factors demonstrate segment expansion.

Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2023)

Global Membrane Filtration Market Geographical Share

North America Accounted for Approximately 38.4% of the Market Share in 2022

Due to factors such as increased research and development, government initiatives, expenditure, and increasing technological developments in membrane filters, North America is likely to hold a substantial market share in the membrane filters market.

For instance, the Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of USD 1 billion in funding in FY2022, and the first of USD 5 billion in grants under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the fiscal year 2022-2026, to address per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants in drinking water, particularly in small or disadvantaged communities. As a result, increased government initiatives and financing for water safety and filtration are likely to raise demand for membrane filters and their application in the filtering process, propelling market expansion.

Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2023)

Membrane Filtration Market Companies

The major global players in the membrane filtration market are Pall Corporation, Dowdupont, 3M, Koch Membrane System, Veolia Water Technologies, Suez Water Technologies & Solutions, Alfa Laval, GEA Group AG, Prominent GmbH, and Porvair Filtration Group among others.

Russia Ukraine Conflict Analysis

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is estimated to have a moderate impact on the global membrane filtration market, owing to the low prevalence and absence of key market players in this region. However, the impact of the import and export of raw materials is expected to have little influence over the global membrane filtration market growth over the forecast period.

Artifical Intelligence Impact A nalysis

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being increasingly utilized in membrane filtration processes to enhance efficiency, optimize performance, and improve overall system operations. AI algorithms can analyze real-time data from membrane filtration systems, such as pressure differentials, flow rates, and water quality parameters. 

By applying machine learning techniques, AI can identify patterns and correlations to optimize operating parameters, such as backwashing frequency, flux rates, and cleaning cycles. This helps improve system performance, reduce energy consumption, and extend membrane lifespan.

Key Developments

• On March 21, 2023, DuPont announced the commercial availability of DuPont Multibore PRO, the next generation of multi-capillary PES In-Out Ultrafiltration (UF) membranes. Customers can use Multibore PRO to reduce the number of modules required in water purification systems, such as desalination, municipal drinking water, or industrial water applications.  
• In March 2022, Toray is set to introduce new ultralow-pressure RO membrane elements. Internal and external studies confirmed the new series' high level of performance, which Toray will initially aim at water engineering enterprises offering ultrapure water production equipment. In addition, the company intends to widen its uses to include wastewater reuse.
• In October 2020, Merck had a topping-out ceremony for its new membrane manufacturing factory in Darmstadt, Germany. The company wants to expand manufacturing of Millipore Express membranes, which are important components in Millipore Express filters and help ensure the sterility of biological medicinal products, with the new site.

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