The $46.9 billion global membrane separation market is witnessing robust interest from end-user industries during 2022. The latest version of the membrane separation market report presents detailed insights and outlook of reverse osmosis based membrane separation, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and other types of membrane separation from 2020 to 2030. Further, the report forecasts the demand for membrane separation across applications including water and wastewater treatment, pharmaceutical and medical, food and dairy processing, industrial processing, and other end-user industries. The report also presents the forecasts of membrane separation across 16 countries worldwide. Further, leading companies operating in the membrane separation industry are also analyzed along with their product portfolio, SWOT analysis and financial profiles.

 

Membrane Separation Market Statistics

• The global Membrane Separation Market Size stood at $26.3 Billion in 2020 and is poised to register 7.47% growth over the forecast period from 2021 to 2028

• Reverse Osmosis is the largest type of coatings with 34.2% market share. Other technologies for membrane separation include Microfiltration, Ultrafiltration, Nanofiltration and Others  

• Among application segments, water and wastewater treatment remains the dominant user of Membrane Separation in value terms, with a market share of 47.1% during 2020. Other applications of membrane separation include Pharmaceutical and Medical, Food and Dairy Processing, Industrial Processing, and Others

• Driven by the Chinese demand, Asia Pacific dominates the global Membrane Separation market with 38.6% market share

• Strong growth in nanofiltration membranes, Water Demand-Supply imbalance challenges, Increasing use of Microfiltration separation systems for pre-filtration applications, Protein purification and cell separation applications drive demand across pharmaceutical applications and others are identified among main market dynamics

• On the other hand, challenges associated with wide availability of alternatives and membrane fouling issues coupled with high CAPEX and operational expenditures involved with membrane separation systems pose challenges to market growth

• Market is highly competitive in nature with intense competitive conditions among leading market players.

 

Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook, USD Billion, 2020- 2028

Membrane Separation Industry Panorama, 2022

The membrane separation process uses membranes to selectively separate materials via pores in the molecular arrangement of a continuous structure. Membrane separations are primarily employed to separate solids from liquid. The membrane allows some constituents to pass through while retaining contaminants. Energy efficiency, high yields, ease of maintenance, and other advantages encourage the penetration of membrane separation systems compared to conventional processes.

The global Membrane Separation market size stood at US$26.3 Billion during 2020. Further, driven by investments in R&D membrane technologies, widening application segments, increased use in water and wastewater treatment applications, and rapidly expanding demand for pharmaceutical applications and increasing adoption of ultrafiltration and nanofiltration, the global Membrane Separation industry is poised to register 7.47% CAGR (Compounded Annual Growth Rate) over the forecast period from 2021 to 2028.

Based on the pore size and by the separation driving force, membrane separation technologies are classified as microfiltration (MF), Ultrafiltration (UF), Reverse Osmosis (RO), and Nanofiltration (NF). Of these, Reverse Osmosis (RO) dominated the global membrane separation market size during 2020, with a contribution of 34.2%, driven by low costs and high yield obtained in the process. Ultrafiltration technology is the fastest growing technology, as the technology is replacing the RO process in most applications.

High productivity is achieved in the membrane separation process both in pollutant removal application and product recovery application. Further, these processes also involve low operational costs as no or minimal use of chemicals is involved in the process.

 

Membrane Separation Market Trends- Nanofiltration membranes find increasing demand from the food and beverages industry

The global food and dairy industry is one of the largest users of membrane separation systems. Dairy, beverages, grains processing, fruits and vegetables, and others are significant users of membranes in the industry. In particular, dairy is the largest user in the market with over 35% share in membrane separation in the food and dairy industry.

The industry is witnessing a significant shift towards nanofiltration membranes, driven by their higher accuracy, high capacity, and ability to yield consistent results in tough conditions. This is encouraging rapid penetration of nanofiltration membranes into reverse osmosis processes across the food and beverages sector, predominantly in the dairy and beverages sectors.

As customers increasingly shift towards the consumption of low-fat dairy products, manufacturers require efficient separation mechanisms. Membrane separators offer an efficient solution without the addition of any chemicals or other ingredients. Similarly, in the beverages industry, wine stabilization is efficiently achieved. Non-alcoholic beverages are rapidly gaining market demand worldwide, and thereby, supporting the filtration systems. Membrane technology is also penetrating the grain processing (corn refining, soybean processing) and biotechnology industries. All these applications are likely to replace a significant portion of other separation systems with nanofiltration systems, which will support the global market over the forecast period.

 

Membrane Separation in Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook, USD Billion, 2020- 2028

Water and wastewater treatment is the largest end-user application for membrane separation filters accounting for 47.1% market share during 2020. Water treatment for consumption by humans requires the elimination of microorganisms, contaminants, large particles, dissolved bio-macromolecules, such as pyrogens, proteins, and viruses, and others. In particular, pathogenic contamination is considered one of the leading concerns of water quality worldwide.

 

Membrane Separation Market Report Segmentation-

• Types
  • Reverse Osmosis
  • Microfiltration
  • Ultrafiltration
  • Nanofiltration and Others
• Applications
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Pharmaceutical and Medical
  • Food and Dairy Processing
  • Industrial Processing
  • Others
• Regions
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East Africa
  • Latin America
• Companies
  • The 3M Company
  • Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation
  • Axeon Water technologies
  • DuPont
  • Koch Membrane Systems
  • NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
  • Pall Corporation
  • Permionics Membranes Private Limited.
  • Samco Technologies, Inc
  • TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.

 

1.    TABLE OF CONTENTS    2
List of Tables    6
List of Figures    9

2.    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY    12
Summary    12
Membrane Separation Industry Outlook, 2020 – 2028    13
Abbreviations    14

3.    INTRODUCTION TO MEMBRANE SEPARATION MARKET    15
Market Segments - Types, Applications, and Regions    15
Research Methodology    16

4.     MACRO FACTORS SHAPING THE MARKET OUTLOOK17
Economic Factors    17
Demographic Factors    18

5.    OVERVIEW OF THE MEMBRANE SEPARATION MARKET    19
Membrane Separation Industry Panorama, 2022    19
Membrane Separation Companies Profiled in the Report    21

Membrane Separation Market Dynamics    21
Nanofiltration membranes find increasing demand from the food and beverages industry    21
Protein purification and cell separation applications drive demand across pharmaceutical applications    22
Water Demand-Supply imbalance challenges require efficient reuse mechanisms    22
Increasing use of Microfiltration separation systems for pre-filtration applications    23

Membrane Separation Market Challenges    24
Challenges- Membrane Fouling Issues    24
Challenges- Wide availability of alternatives    24
Regional Analysis    25

6.    TRENDS IN MEMBRANE SEPARATION MARKET TYPES    26
Largest Membrane Separation Types    26
Reverse Osmosis Type Membrane Separation    27
Microfiltration Based Membrane Separation    29
Ultrafiltration Based Membrane Separation    31
Nanofiltration and Others Based Membrane Separation    32

7.    GLOBAL OUTLOOK ACROSS COVID-19 SCENARIOS    34
Post COVID Scenario of Membrane Separation Market Outlook    35
Pre COVID Scenario of Membrane Separation Market Outlook    35

8.    TRENDS IN MEMBRANE SEPARATION APPLICATION VERTICALS    36
Membrane Separation demand in Water and Wastewater Treatment    37
Membrane Separation demand in Pharmaceutical and Medical    39
Membrane Separation demand in Food and Dairy Processing    40
Membrane Separation demand in Industrial Processing    42
Membrane Separation demand in Other Applications    44

9.    NORTH AMERICA MEMBRANE SEPARATION MARKET ANALYSIS AND OUTLOOK    45
North America Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    45
North America Membrane Separation Market Trends and Opportunities    46
Reverse Osmosis dominates the North American Membrane Separation Market    46
Water and Wastewater Treatment is the leading consumers of Membrane Separation in North America    47
The US dominates the North American Membrane Separation Market    48
Market Outlook by Country    49
United States Membrane Separation Market Size    49
Canada Membrane Separation Market Size    51
Mexico Membrane Separation Market Size    52

10.    EUROPE MEMBRANE SEPARATION MARKET ANALYSIS  AND OUTLOOK   53
Europe Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    53
Europe Membrane Separation Market Trends and Opportunities    54
Reverse Osmosis dominates the European Membrane Separation Market    54
Water and Wastewater Treatment is the leading consumers of Membrane Separation in Europe    55
Germany dominates the European Membrane Separation Market    56
Market Outlook by Country    57
Germany Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    57
United Kingdom Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    58
France Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    59
Spain Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    60
Italy Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    61
Other Europe Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    62

11.    ASIA PACIFIC MEMBRANE SEPARATION MARKET ANALYSIS AND OUTLOOK    63
Asia Pacific Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    63
Membrane Separation Market Trends and Opportunities    64
Reverse Osmosis dominate the Asia Pacific Membrane Separation Market    64
Water and Wastewater Treatment is the leading consumers of Membrane Separation in Asia Pacific    65
China dominates the Asia Pacific Membrane Separation slices Market    66
Market Outlook by Country    67
China Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    67
India Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    69
Japan Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    71
South Korea Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    72
Other Asia Pacific Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    73

12.    LATIN AMERICA MEMBRANE SEPARATION MARKET ANALYSIS AND OUTLOOK    74
Latin America Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    74
Membrane Separation Market Trends and Opportunities    75
Reverse Osmosis dominates the Latin American Membrane Separation Market    75
Water and Wastewater Treatment is the leading consumers of Membrane Separation in Latin America    76
Brazil dominates the Latin America Membrane Separation slices Market    77
Market Outlook by Country    78
Brazil Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    78
Argentina Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    79
Rest of Latin America Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    80

13.    MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA MEMBRANE SEPARATION MARKET ANALYSIS AND OUTLOOK    81
Middle East and Africa Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    81
Middle East and Africa Membrane Separation Market Trends and Opportunities    82
Reverse Osmosis dominates the Middle East and Africa Membrane Separation Market    82
Water and Wastewater Treatment is the leading consumers of Membrane Separation in Middle East and Africa    83
Middle East dominates the MEA Membrane Separation slices Market    84
Market Outlook by Country    85
Middle East Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    85
Africa Membrane Separation Market Size Outlook    86

14.   MEMBRANE SEPARATION COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE     88
Asahi Kasei Corporation    88
The 3M Company    98
Pentair PLC    109
Danaher Corporation    118
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.    127

15.    APPENDIX    136
About USD Analytics    136
Sources and Research Methodology    136
Copyright    137

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