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Membranes Market by Material (Polymeric, Ceramic), Technology (Reverse Osmosis, Ultrafiltration, Microfiltration, Nanofiltration), Application (Water & Wastewater Treatment, Industrial Processing), and Region - Global Forecast to 2030

Publisher MarketsandMarkets
Published Sep 15, 2025
Length 257 Pages
SKU # MKMK20425523

Description

The membranes market is expected to reach USD 11.70 billion by 2030, up from USD 7.87 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 8.2%. The rising demand for wastewater treatment is fueling membrane use because they effectively remove contaminants, helping meet strict disposal standards and reducing risks associated with discharges or reusing treated water. Rapid industrialization and urbanization have led to increased wastewater production and higher pollution levels, prompting the adoption or continuation of advanced treatment technologies like membrane filtration for sustainable water management and resource recovery. Additionally, the focus on reducing water shortages through recycling and reuse is expected to boost demand for membranes in both municipal and industrial sectors worldwide.

“Based on technology, microfiltration segment to account for second-largest share of membranes market during forecast period, in terms of value”

In terms of value, microfiltration holds the second-largest share of the membranes market because of its extensive use in water and wastewater treatment systems, pharmaceuticals and medical products, food and beverage, and more. Microfiltration has a unique feature that benefits its applications: its ability to effectively and efficiently remove suspended solids, bacteria, and large macromolecules with less energy consumption. Its low energy requirement makes microfiltration relatively inexpensive compared to many other treatment methods. The rising regulatory standards for water quality and the growing industry-wide demand for purified effluents are among the key reasons driving the increased adoption of microfiltration applications worldwide.

“Based on material, polymeric segment to be second fastest-growing segment in membranes market during forecast period, in terms of value”

Polymeric membranes are the second fastest-growing segment in the membranes market because they offer significant customization and flexible production options, are the most cost-effective, and have high chemical resistance. These membranes operate with various polymers that provide good selectivity and durability, making them common in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and food development applications. Advances in polymer chemistry have led to improved fouling resistance, increased permeability, and a better ability to meet strict environmental regulations. There is also a growing focus and demand for sustainable liquid filtration solutions. It is expected that these trends will create opportunities for increased use of polymeric membrane filters throughout the forecast period.

“Based on region, Asia Pacific to account for largest share of membranes market, in terms of value”

Asia Pacific dominates the membranes market share and is the fastest-growing region due to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and the increased demand for clean water and wastewater treatment solutions in China, India, and Southeast Asia. Additionally, with strong government initiatives, capital investments in infrastructure, and ongoing advancements in technology, Asia Pacific has amplified market growth, thereby providing an opportunity to adopt and innovate membrane technologies.

In the process of determining and verifying the market size for several segments and subsegments identified through secondary research, extensive primary interviews were conducted. A breakdown of the profiles of the primary interviewees is as follows:
  • By Company Type: Tier 1 - 40%, Tier 2 - 30%, and Tier 3 - 30%
  • By Designation: Directors- 35%, Managers - 25%, and Others - 40%
  • By Region: North America - 22%, Europe - 22%, Asia Pacific - 45%, Middle East & Africa - 7%, and South America - 4%
Key players in this market are Dupont (US), Toray Industries Inc (Japan), Hydranautics (Nitto Denko Group Company) (US), Kovalus Separation Solutions (US), Pall Corporation (US), Veolia (France), Pentair (US), Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan), LG Chem (South Korea), and Mann+Hummel (Germany).

Research Coverage

This report segments the membranes market by material, technology, application, and region, and offers estimates of the market’s overall value across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been performed to provide insights into their business overviews, products and services, main strategies, new product launches, expansions, and mergers and acquisitions related to the membranes market.

Key Benefits of Buying this Report

This research report focuses on various levels of analysis, including industry analysis (industry trends), market ranking analysis of top players, and company profiles. Together, these provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the membranes market, high-growth regions, and the market’s drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.

The report provides insights into the following pointers:
  • Analysis of key drivers (Increasing awareness about water & wastewater treatment, Stringent wastewater regulations), restraints (Fouling and scaling in membranes, High capital costs of raw materials), opportunities (Rising demand for water treatment in emerging economies, Pressing need for freshwater supply in industries) and challenges (Issues related to lifespan and efficiency of membranes, Discharge of brine as waste from RO membranes).
  • Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the membranes market share is offered regarding the top players in the global membranes market.
  • Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights into upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product launches in the membranes market.
  • Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets — the report analyzes the membranes market across regions.
  • Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped regions, and recent developments in the global membranes market.
  • Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the membranes market.

Table of Contents

257 Pages
1 Introduction
1.1 Study Objectives
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Study Scope
1.3.1 Markets Covered And Regional Scope
1.3.2 Inclusions & Exclusions
1.3.3 Years Considered
1.3.4 Currency Considered
1.3.5 Units Considered
1.4 Stakeholders
1.5 Summary Of Changes
2 Research Methodology
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
2.1.2 Primary Data
2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
2.1.2.2 Key Primary Participants
2.1.2.3 Key Industry Insights
2.1.2.4 Breakdown Of Primary Interviews
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.2.1 Bottom-up Approach
2.2.2 Top-down Approach
2.3 Forecast Number Calculation
2.4 Data Triangulation
2.5 Factor Analysis
2.6 Assumptions
2.7 Limitations & Risks
3 Executive Summary
4 Premium Insights
4.1 Attractive Opportunities For Players In Membranes Market
4.2 Membranes Market, By Material
4.3 Membranes Market, By Technology
4.4 Membranes Market, By Application
4.5 Membranes Market, By Key Country
5 Market Overview
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Increasing Awareness About Water & Wastewater Treatment
5.2.1.2 Stringent Wastewater Regulations
5.2.1.3 Shift From Chemical To Membrane Treatment Of Water
5.2.1.4 Increasing Demand For Membranes From End-use Industries
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 Fouling And Scaling In Membranes
5.2.2.2 High Capital Costs Of Raw Materials
5.2.2.3 Limited Compatibility And High Energy Consumption
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Rising Demand For Water Treatment In Emerging Economies
5.2.3.2 Pressing Need For Freshwater Supply In Industries
5.2.3.3 Circular Economy Initiatives
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Issues Related To Lifespan And Efficiency Of Membranes
5.2.4.2 Discharge Of Brine As Waste From Ro Membranes
5.2.4.3 High Initial Cost Of Equipment
5.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.3.1 Threat Of New Entrants
5.3.2 Threat Of Substitutes
5.3.3 Bargaining Power Of Suppliers
5.3.4 Bargaining Power Of Buyers
5.3.5 Intensity Of Competitive Rivalry
5.4 Macroeconomic Indicators
5.4.1 Global Gdp Trends
6 Industry Trends
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Key Stakeholders & Buying Criteria
6.2.1 Key Stakeholders In Buying Process
6.2.2 Buying Criteria
6.3 Value Chain Analysis
6.4 Ecosystem/Market Map
6.5 Trade Analysis
6.5.1 Export Scenario (Hs Code 842129)
6.5.2 Import Scenario (Hs Code 842129)
6.6 Pricing Analysis
6.6.1 Average Selling Price Trend, By Region (2022-2024)
6.6.2 Average Selling Price Trend Of Application,
By Key Player (2022-2024)
6.7 Regulatory Landscape
6.8 Impact Of Ai/Gen Ai
6.9 Trends/Disruptions Impacting Customer Business
6.10 Technology Analysis
6.10.1 Key Technologies
6.10.1.1 Block Copolymer Membranes
6.10.1.2 Flux Enhancement Technology
6.10.2 Complementary Technologies
6.10.2.1 Combined Crystallization And Diffusion
6.10.2.2 Membrane Distillation
6.10.3 Adjacent Technologies
6.10.3.1 Membrane Contactor
6.10.3.2 Pervaporation For Hydrocarbon Separation
6.10.3.3 Forward Osmosis, Direct Contact Membrane Distillation,
And Integrated Fo-dcmd
6.11 Case Study Analysis
6.11.1 Toray's Membrane Technologies Achieved Zero Liquid
Discharge In India's Special Economic Zone
6.11.2 Hydranautics Treated Industrial Wastewater With Pro-lf In
A Coal-chemical Zld Project
6.11.3 Suez Constructed West Wastewater Treatment Plant In Doha
6.11.4 Pentair Offered Water Treatment Solutions In Sweden
6.11.5 Dupont Offered Upgraded Ro System To Increase Permeate Capacity And Reduce Concentrate Volume
6.12 Key Conferences And Events In 2025–2026
6.13 Investment And Funding Scenario
6.14 Patent Analysis
6.14.1 Introduction
6.14.2 Legal Status Of Patents
6.14.3 Jurisdiction Analysis
6.15 Impact Of 2025 Us Tariff – Overview
6.15.1 Introduction
6.15.2 Key Tariff Rates
6.15.3 Price Impact Analysis
6.15.4 Impact On Country/Region
6.15.4.1 Us
6.15.4.2 Europe
6.15.4.3 Asia Pacific
6.15.5 Impact On End-use Industries
 
7 Membranes Market, By Material
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Polymeric
7.2.1 Polyamide
7.2.1.1 Primarily Used In Nf And Ro Membranes
7.2.2 Polysulfone And Polyethersulfone
7.2.2.1 Offer High Thermal And Chemical Stability
7.2.3 Fluoropolymers
7.2.3.1 Possess High Mechanical Strength And Chemical Resistance
7.2.4 Other Polymeric Membranes
7.3 Ceramic
7.3.1 Alumina
7.3.1.1 Improves Production Efficiency Of Membranes
7.3.2 Titania
7.3.2.1 Primarily Used In Mf And Nf Membranes
7.3.3 Zirconia
7.3.3.1 High Strength And Fracture Toughness
7.3.4 Other Ceramic Membranes
7.4 Other Materials
8 Membranes Market, By Technology
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Reverse Osmosis
8.2.1 Widely Used In Desalination
8.3 Ultrafiltration
8.3.1 Higher Flux Rate Than Reverse Osmosis
8.4 Microfiltration
8.4.1 Used As Pretreatment To Reverse Osmosis And Nanofiltration
8.5 Nanofiltration
8.5.1 Works At Reduced Operating Pressures With Higher Flow
Rates Than Reverse Osmosis
8.6 Other Technologies
9 Membranes Market, By Application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Water & Wastewater Treatment
9.2.1 Desalination
9.2.1.1 Used To Separate Dissolved Salts From Water
9.2.2 Utility Water Treatment
9.2.2.1 Produces High-purity Or Potable Water From Contaminated Sources
9.2.3 Wastewater Reuse
9.2.3.1 Efficient In Eliminating Contaminants From Process Streams
9.3 Industrial Processing
9.3.1 Food & Beverage
9.3.1.1 Removal Of Pathogenic Substances From Liquid Streams
9.3.2 Chemical & Petrochemical
9.3.2.1 Reduced Operational Cost
9.3.3 Pharmaceutical & Medical
9.3.3.1 Superior Filtration And Temperature Resistance
9.3.4 Textile
9.3.4.1 Desalting & Purification Of Dyes
9.3.5 Power
9.3.5.1 Advanced Membrane Technology To Improve Water Quality
9.3.6 Pulp & Paper
9.3.6.1 Wastewater Treatment For Pulp Preparation And Bleaching
9.3.7 Other Applications
10 Membranes Market, By Region
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Asia Pacific
10.2.1 China
10.2.1.1 Rapid Industrialization And Urbanization To Drive Market
10.2.2 Japan
10.2.2.1 Development Of Advanced Technologies And Boom In Industrial
Sector To Boost Market
10.2.3 India
10.2.3.1 Growth Of End-use Industries And Increasing Awareness Of Wastewater Treatment To Drive Market
10.2.4 South Korea
10.2.4.1 Growth Of Food & Beverage Industry To Drive Market
10.2.5 Australia
10.2.5.1 Surge In Seawater Desalination Centers To Drive Market
10.2.6 Rest Of Asia Pacific
10.3 North America
10.3.1 Us
10.3.1.1 Increase In Oil Production Activities And Rising Demand For Potable Drinking Water To Drive Market
10.3.2 Canada
10.3.2.1 Increase In Food Processing Establishments To Drive Market
10.3.3 Mexico
10.3.3.1 Growth Of Manufacturing Sector To Boost Market
10.4 Europe
10.4.1 Spain
10.4.1.1 Surge In Demand For Desalinated Water To Drive Market
 
10.4.2 Germany
10.4.2.1 Stringent Eu Standards For Wastewater Treatment To Boost Market
10.4.3 France
10.4.3.1 Advancements In Water Treatment Infrastructure To Drive Market
10.4.4 Uk
10.4.4.1 Rising Oil & Gas Production Fields In Offshore And Onshore
Platforms To Drive Market
10.4.5 Italy
10.4.5.1 Growth Of Pharmaceutical And Electronics Sectors To Drive Market
10.4.6 Rest Of Europe
10.5 Middle East & Africa
10.5.1 Gcc Countries
10.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
10.5.1.1.1 Presence Of Tapped Aquifers And Network Of Large Desalination Projects To Drive Market
10.5.1.2 Uae
10.5.1.2.1 Extensive Use Of Membranes In Brackish Water
Treatment To Drive Market
10.5.1.3 Kuwait
10.5.1.3.1 Strong Capacity For Brackish Water And Seawater Desalination To Boost Market
10.5.1.4 Rest Of Gcc
10.5.2 South Africa
10.5.2.1 Addressing Water Scarcity Through Advanced Membrane
Technologies In South Africa
10.5.3 Rest Of Middle East & Africa
10.6 South America
10.6.1 Brazil
10.6.1.1 Rising Need For Safe Drinking Water To Drive Demand For Membranes
10.6.2 Argentina
10.6.2.1 Emphasis On Wastewater Treatment Activities And Foreign
Investments To Boost Market
10.6.3 Rest Of South America
11 Competitive Landscape
11.1 Overview
11.2 Key Player Strategies/Right To Win
11.3 Revenue Analysis, 2022–2024
11.4 Market Share Analysis, 2024
11.5 Company Valuation And Financial Metrics
11.6 Brand/Product Comparison Analysis
11.7 Company Evaluation Matrix: Key Players, 2024
11.7.1 Stars
11.7.2 Emerging Leaders
11.7.3 Pervasive Players
11.7.4 Participants
11.7.5 Company Footprint
11.7.5.1 Material Footprint
11.7.5.2 Technology Footprint
11.7.5.3 Application Footprint
11.7.5.4 Region Footprint
11.7.5.5 Overall Company Footprint
11.8 Company Evaluation Matrix: Startups/Smes, 2023
11.8.1 Progressive Companies
11.8.2 Responsive Companies
11.8.3 Dynamic Companies
11.8.4 Starting Blocks
11.8.5 Competitive Benchmarking
11.9 Competitive Scenario And Trends
11.9.1 Product Launches
11.9.2 Deals
11.9.3 Expansions
11.9.4 Other Developments
12 Company Profiles
12.1 Key Players
12.1.1 Dupont
12.1.1.1 Business Overview
12.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.1.3 Recent Developments
12.1.1.3.1 Deals
12.1.1.4 Mnm View
12.1.1.4.1 Key Strengths
12.1.1.4.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
12.1.2 Toray Industries, Inc.
12.1.2.1 Business Overview
12.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.2.3 Recent Developments
12.1.2.3.1 Product Launches
12.1.2.3.2 Deals
12.1.2.4 Mnm View
12.1.2.4.1 Key Strengths
12.1.2.4.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
 
12.1.3 Hydranautics (A Nitto Denko Group Company)
12.1.3.1 Business Overview
12.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.3.3 Recent Developments
12.1.3.3.1 Product Launches
12.1.3.3.2 Deals
12.1.3.4 Mnm View
12.1.3.4.1 Key Strengths
12.1.3.4.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
12.1.4 Kovalus Separation Solutions
12.1.4.1 Business Overview
12.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.4.3 Recent Developments
12.1.4.3.1 Product Launches
12.1.4.3.2 Deals
12.1.4.3.3 Expansions
12.1.4.4 Mnm View
12.1.4.4.1 Key Strengths
12.1.4.4.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
12.1.5 Pall Corporation
12.1.5.1 Business Overview
12.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.5.3 Recent Developments
12.1.5.3.1 Deals
12.1.5.4 Mnm View
12.1.5.4.1 Key Strengths
12.1.5.4.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
12.1.6 Veolia
12.1.6.1 Business Overview
12.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.6.3 Recent Developments
12.1.6.3.1 Deals
12.1.6.4 Mnm View
12.1.6.4.1 Key Strengths
12.1.6.4.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.6.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
12.1.7 Pentair
12.1.7.1 Business Overview
12.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.7.3 Recent Developments
12.1.7.3.1 Product Launches
12.1.7.3.2 Deals
12.1.7.4 Mnm View
12.1.7.4.1 Key Strengths
12.1.7.4.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.7.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
12.1.8 Asahi Kasei Corporation
12.1.8.1 Business Overview
12.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.8.3 Recent Developments
12.1.8.3.1 Product Launches
12.1.8.3.2 Expansions
12.1.8.4 Mnm View
12.1.8.4.1 Key Strengths
12.1.8.4.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.8.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
12.1.9 Lg Chem
12.1.9.1 Business Overview
12.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.9.3 Recent Developments
12.1.9.3.1 Product Launches
12.1.9.3.2 Deals
12.1.9.3.3 Other Developments
12.1.9.4 Mnm View
12.1.9.4.1 Key Strengths
12.1.9.4.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.9.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
12.1.10 Mann+Hummel
12.1.10.1 Business Overview
12.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.10.3 Mnm View
12.1.10.3.1 Key Strengths
12.1.10.3.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.10.3.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
12.1.11 Solventun
12.1.11.1 Business Overview
12.1.11.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.11.2.1 Other Developments
12.1.11.3 Mnm View
12.1.11.3.1 Key Strengths
12.1.11.3.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.11.3.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
12.1.12 Beijing Originwater Technology Co., Ltd.
12.1.12.1 Business Overview
12.1.12.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
12.1.12.3 Mnm View
12.1.12.3.1 Key Strengths
12.1.12.3.2 Strategic Choices
12.1.12.3.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
12.2 Other Players
12.2.1 Alsys
12.2.2 Applied Membranes, Inc.
12.2.3 Aquaporin
12.2.4 Axeon Water Technologies
12.2.5 Gea Group Aktiengesellschaft
12.2.6 Lanxess
12.2.7 Lenntech B.V.
12.2.8 Membrane Solutions (Nantong)
12.2.9 Membranium
12.2.10 Merck Kgaa
12.2.11 Parker-hannifin Corp
12.2.12 Permionics
12.2.13 Synder Filtration, Inc.
12.2.14 Scinor Water America, Llc
12.2.15 Toyobo Co., Ltd.
13 Appendix
13.1 Discussion Guide
13.2 Knowledgestore: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
13.3 Customization Options
13.4 Related Reports
13.5 Author Details

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