Global Nanofiltration Membranes Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Nanofiltration Membranes market size is expected to reach $ 747 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 8.1% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Nanofiltration membranes are semi-permeable filtration materials designed to remove divalent and multivalent ions, organic molecules, and contaminants from water while allowing most monovalent salts to pass through. They operate between ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis in terms of selectivity, typically with pore sizes around 1 nanometer. NF membranes are widely used in drinking water treatment, wastewater recycling, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications requiring partial desalination or hardness reduction. Their ability to balance high rejection efficiency with lower energy consumption makes them an essential technology for sustainable water purification and resource recovery across multiple industries.
2024, global sales reached approximately 57 million square meters, with an average global market price of around US$ 6.85 per square meter.
The nanofiltration membrane market is positioned for steady growth, driven by global water stress, rising environmental standards, and increasing industrial applications. NF membranes offer a balance between cost, energy efficiency, and performance, making them indispensable in both municipal and industrial sectors. While challenges such as fouling, membrane replacement costs, and competition from reverse osmosis remain, continuous material innovation and process optimization are addressing these issues. Emerging economies in Asia, Africa, and Latin America represent strong opportunities for market expansion. Overall, NF membranes will continue to play a critical role in advancing water purification, reuse, and sustainability initiatives worldwide.
Market Trend
The nanofiltration membrane market is expanding due to growing demand for clean water, industrial wastewater treatment, and stricter environmental regulations. Trends include the adoption of NF membranes in municipal water treatment plants for softening and contaminant removal, as well as in the food and beverage industry for concentration and purification processes. Advancements in thin-film composite membranes and polymer chemistry are enhancing durability, fouling resistance, and performance under harsh operating conditions. Additionally, energy-efficient solutions are gaining traction as industries seek cost reductions. Geographic expansion in Asia-Pacific, where urbanization and water scarcity are most critical, also fuels the global market’s growth.
Market Drive
Market growth is driven by rising water scarcity, stricter discharge regulations, and increasing industrial demand for high-quality process water. Governments worldwide are investing in desalination and wastewater reuse projects, further boosting NF adoption. The food and beverage industry drives demand for NF membranes in dairy processing, juice concentration, and sugar refining. Additionally, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies use NF for solvent recovery and ingredient purification. Compared to reverse osmosis, NF membranes offer lower operating costs and higher energy efficiency, which appeals to both municipal and industrial users. These drivers collectively strengthen the long-term role of NF membranes in global water solutions.
Upstream and Downstream
Upstream, NF membranes depend on specialty polymers such as polyamide, polysulfone, and polyethersulfone, along with backing materials, adhesives, and protective coatings. Suppliers include BASF, Solvay, and Dow. Manufacturing requires precision casting, coating, and spiral-wound module assembly. Leading NF membrane producers are DuPont Water Solutions, Toray Industries, Suez (Veolia), Nitto Denko (Hydranautics). Downstream, NF membranes are applied by water treatment integrators, EPC contractors, and OEM system builders, serving end-users in municipal utilities, industrial plants, food and beverage producers, and pharmaceutical companies. Distribution partners and service providers ensure installation, operation, and maintenance across global markets.
This report studies the global Nanofiltration Membranes production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Nanofiltration Membranes and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Nanofiltration Membranes that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Nanofiltration Membranes total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K Sqm)
Global Nanofiltration Membranes total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Nanofiltration Membranes production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Sqm), (based on production site)
Global Nanofiltration Membranes consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K Sqm)
U.S. VS China: Nanofiltration Membranes domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Nanofiltration Membranes production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K Sqm)
Global Nanofiltration Membranes production by Size, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Sqm)
Global Nanofiltration Membranes production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Sqm)
This report profiles key players in the global Nanofiltration Membranes market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Dupont, Nitto, TORAY, Suez Water Technologies, Vontron, Origin Water, Keensen, Jozzon Water, Wave Cyber, Risingsun Membrane Technology, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Nanofiltration Membranes market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K Sqm) and average price (US$/Sqm) by manufacturer, by Size, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Nanofiltration Membranes Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Nanofiltration Membranes Market, Segmentation by Size:
8 Inches
4 Inches
Global Nanofiltration Membranes Market, Segmentation by Application:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment
Food and Beverages
Biology and Medicine
Chemical and Petrochemical
Others
Companies Profiled:
Dupont
Nitto
TORAY
Suez Water Technologies
Vontron
Origin Water
Keensen
Jozzon Water
Wave Cyber
Risingsun Membrane Technology
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Nanofiltration Membranes market?
2. What is the demand of the global Nanofiltration Membranes market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Nanofiltration Membranes market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Nanofiltration Membranes market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Nanofiltration Membranes market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Nanofiltration membranes are semi-permeable filtration materials designed to remove divalent and multivalent ions, organic molecules, and contaminants from water while allowing most monovalent salts to pass through. They operate between ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis in terms of selectivity, typically with pore sizes around 1 nanometer. NF membranes are widely used in drinking water treatment, wastewater recycling, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications requiring partial desalination or hardness reduction. Their ability to balance high rejection efficiency with lower energy consumption makes them an essential technology for sustainable water purification and resource recovery across multiple industries.
2024, global sales reached approximately 57 million square meters, with an average global market price of around US$ 6.85 per square meter.
The nanofiltration membrane market is positioned for steady growth, driven by global water stress, rising environmental standards, and increasing industrial applications. NF membranes offer a balance between cost, energy efficiency, and performance, making them indispensable in both municipal and industrial sectors. While challenges such as fouling, membrane replacement costs, and competition from reverse osmosis remain, continuous material innovation and process optimization are addressing these issues. Emerging economies in Asia, Africa, and Latin America represent strong opportunities for market expansion. Overall, NF membranes will continue to play a critical role in advancing water purification, reuse, and sustainability initiatives worldwide.
Market Trend
The nanofiltration membrane market is expanding due to growing demand for clean water, industrial wastewater treatment, and stricter environmental regulations. Trends include the adoption of NF membranes in municipal water treatment plants for softening and contaminant removal, as well as in the food and beverage industry for concentration and purification processes. Advancements in thin-film composite membranes and polymer chemistry are enhancing durability, fouling resistance, and performance under harsh operating conditions. Additionally, energy-efficient solutions are gaining traction as industries seek cost reductions. Geographic expansion in Asia-Pacific, where urbanization and water scarcity are most critical, also fuels the global market’s growth.
Market Drive
Market growth is driven by rising water scarcity, stricter discharge regulations, and increasing industrial demand for high-quality process water. Governments worldwide are investing in desalination and wastewater reuse projects, further boosting NF adoption. The food and beverage industry drives demand for NF membranes in dairy processing, juice concentration, and sugar refining. Additionally, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies use NF for solvent recovery and ingredient purification. Compared to reverse osmosis, NF membranes offer lower operating costs and higher energy efficiency, which appeals to both municipal and industrial users. These drivers collectively strengthen the long-term role of NF membranes in global water solutions.
Upstream and Downstream
Upstream, NF membranes depend on specialty polymers such as polyamide, polysulfone, and polyethersulfone, along with backing materials, adhesives, and protective coatings. Suppliers include BASF, Solvay, and Dow. Manufacturing requires precision casting, coating, and spiral-wound module assembly. Leading NF membrane producers are DuPont Water Solutions, Toray Industries, Suez (Veolia), Nitto Denko (Hydranautics). Downstream, NF membranes are applied by water treatment integrators, EPC contractors, and OEM system builders, serving end-users in municipal utilities, industrial plants, food and beverage producers, and pharmaceutical companies. Distribution partners and service providers ensure installation, operation, and maintenance across global markets.
This report studies the global Nanofiltration Membranes production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Nanofiltration Membranes and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Nanofiltration Membranes that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Nanofiltration Membranes total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K Sqm)
Global Nanofiltration Membranes total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Nanofiltration Membranes production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Sqm), (based on production site)
Global Nanofiltration Membranes consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K Sqm)
U.S. VS China: Nanofiltration Membranes domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Nanofiltration Membranes production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K Sqm)
Global Nanofiltration Membranes production by Size, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Sqm)
Global Nanofiltration Membranes production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Sqm)
This report profiles key players in the global Nanofiltration Membranes market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Dupont, Nitto, TORAY, Suez Water Technologies, Vontron, Origin Water, Keensen, Jozzon Water, Wave Cyber, Risingsun Membrane Technology, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Nanofiltration Membranes market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K Sqm) and average price (US$/Sqm) by manufacturer, by Size, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Nanofiltration Membranes Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Nanofiltration Membranes Market, Segmentation by Size:
8 Inches
4 Inches
Global Nanofiltration Membranes Market, Segmentation by Application:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment
Food and Beverages
Biology and Medicine
Chemical and Petrochemical
Others
Companies Profiled:
Dupont
Nitto
TORAY
Suez Water Technologies
Vontron
Origin Water
Keensen
Jozzon Water
Wave Cyber
Risingsun Membrane Technology
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Nanofiltration Membranes market?
2. What is the demand of the global Nanofiltration Membranes market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Nanofiltration Membranes market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Nanofiltration Membranes market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Nanofiltration Membranes market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
102 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Size
- 6 Market Analysis by Application
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
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