Membrane Bioreactors: Global Markets

This report covers the technological, economic, and business considerations of the membrane bioreactors market, with analyses and forecasts provided for global markets. Included in the report are descriptions of the market forces relevant to membrane bioreactors and their areas of application.

Global markets are presented by type of membrane bioreactor, and growth forecasts through 2026 are provided. Estimates on sales values are based on the prices in the supply chain at which the membrane bioreactors were procured by manufacturers.

Market-driving forces and industry structure are examined. International aspects are analyzed for all world regions and types of membrane bioreactors. Brief profiles of major global manufacturers are presented.

The presently developing COVID-19 pandemic has halted the progress of economies across the world for some time. But the world's economies are gradually reviving and have started ramping back up. In addition to taking measures to lock down their respective countries to contain the spread of the coronavirus, especially in affected cities, various governments across the world are also taking the measures necessary to contain the economic slowdown.

This report considers the impact of COVID-19. In 2020, the growth rate of every industry across the world was impacted by the pandemic, and the membrane bioreactors market was also indirectly affected. The market is, however, expected to bounce back in 2022, due to the relief packages or disaster aid packages provided by various governments to boost their economies.

Report Includes

85 data tables and 45 additional tables
An up-to-date review of the global market for membrane bioreactors (MBRs) within the industry
Analyses of the global market trends, with data from 2020 and 2021, estimates for 2022, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2026
Evaluation and forecast the market size for membrane bioreactors, forecasted growth trends, and corresponding market share analysis by microbial process type, configuration, membrane type, application, and geographic region
Highlights of the upcoming market potential for membrane bioreactors and areas of focus to forecast this market into various segments and sub-segments
Country specific data and market value analysis for China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Spain, and the U.K.
In-depth information (facts and figures) concerning the major factors influencing the progress of the market (benefits, and industry-specific challenges) with respect to specific growth trends, upcoming technologies, prospects, and contributions to the overall market
Understanding of the membrane component of MBRs, the biological component, system configurations, typical MBR performance, cost analyses, system applications, and the filtration industry structure
Review of patent grants for innovations relate to membrane bioreactor industry across each major category
Assessment of the competitive developments such as joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, new product development, expansions, and research and development activities in the global market for membrane bioreactor
Company profiles of the leading global players, including Alfa Laval, SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions, Evoqua Water Technologies, Asahi Kasei, Pentair and Mann+Hummel

Chapter 1 Introduction

Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing this Study
What's New in this Update
Scope of Report
Methodology
Geographic Breakdown
Analyst's Credentials

Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights

Chapter 3 Market Background

History
Global Water Supplies
Global Water Demand
Global Water Resources and Withdrawals
U.S. Water Resources: Withdrawals
Mbrs in Brief
Advantages
Disadvantages

Chapter 4 Filtration Overview

Wastewater Treatment Technologies
Conventional Wastewater Treatment Processes
Wastewater Recycling Technologies
Recycling Based on Conventional Wastewater Treatment
Membrane Filtration
Chemical Treatments
Demineralization
Disinfection
Other Advanced Treatment Techniques Applicable to Direct Potable Reuse

Chapter 5 Market Trends and Development

Technology Development
Performance
Competing Wastewater Treatment Technologies
Capital and Operating Costs
Recent Developments
Trend Toward Larger Mbrs
Water Reclamation and Reuse
Water Reuse in the U.S.
Water Reuse in Other Countries
U.S. Regulations
Federal Assistance for Wastewater Plant Construction
International Regulations
Eu Regulations
Regulations in Other World Regions
Impact of Covid-19
Introduction
Impact on Price
Impact on Demand
Impact on Supply

Chapter 6 Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors by Microbial Process

Aerobic
Anaerobic
Comparison Between Aerobic and Anaerobic

Chapter 7 Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors by Type of Membrane

Materials, Manufacturing Methods, Modules
Flux
Fouling
Selecting Membranes for Mbrs
Hollow Fiber
Flat Sheet
Other Tubular

Chapter 8 Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors by Configuration

Submerged
External
Advantages and Disadvantages of Submerged and External Configurations

Chapter 9 Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors by Application

Municipal
Domestic Municipal Wastewater Treatment
Industrial Wastewater
Wastewater Components
Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Other Applications
Landfill Leachate
In-Building Water Recycling
Shipboard Wastewater
Agricultural Wastewater

Chapter 10 Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors by Region

the Role of International Organizations in Water/Wastewater Management
Water Challenges in the 21St Century
Millennium Goals
Bellagio Framework
Market for Mbr Systems by Region
North America
North American Development Programs for Mbrs
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Singapore
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Water Issues
European Mbr Experience
Eu Mbr Development Programs
European Market for Mbrs
U.K.
Germany
Spain
Rest of Europe
Rest of the World
Middle East/African Market
South American and Caribbean Market

Chapter 11 Industry Structure

Conglomerates
Water/Wastewater Treatment Companies
Specialized Providers
Strategies for Remaining Competitive

Chapter 12 Patent Review

Methodology
Patents by Country
Patents by Year
Patents by Organization

Chapter 13 Company Profiles

Alfa Laval
Aquatech International LLC
Aqua-Aerobic Systems Inc.
Asahi Kasei Corp.
Econity
Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
Koch Separation Solutions
Mann+Hummel
Pentair
Suez Water Technologies & Solutions
Toray Industries Inc.
Other Players

Chapter 14 Appendix: List of Acronyms

List of Tables

Summary Table : Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 1 : U.S. National Water Use Compilations, 2000-2015
Table 2 : Common Wastewater Constituents Targeted for Measurement, Removal, and Inactivation
Table 3 : Conventional Primary Wastewater Treatment Methods
Table 4 : Conventional Secondary Wastewater Treatment Methods
Table 5 : Conventional Tertiary Wastewater Treatment Methods
Table 6 : Wastewater Reuse and Recycling Technologies Considered in This Report
Table 7 : Categories of Membrane Filtration Size
Table 8 : Common Chemical Treatment Applications
Table 9 : Advanced Treatment Technologies for Direct Potable Reuse
Table 10 : Technologies Used in Wastewater Treatment
Table 11 : World’s 25 Largest MBR Plants, August 2018
Table 12 : Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 13 : Global Market for Aerobic Membrane Bioreactors, by Region, Through 2026
Table 14 : Global Market for Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactors, by Region, Through 2026
Table 15 : Comparison of Aerobic and Anaerobic MBRs
Table 16 : Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 17 : Global Market for Hollow Fiber Membrane-Based MBRs, by Region, Through 2026
Table 18 : Global Market for Flat Sheet Membrane-Based MBRs, by Region, Through 2026
Table 19 : Global Market for Other Tubular Membrane-Based MBRs, by Region, Through 2026
Table 20 : Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 21 : Global Market for Submerged Membrane Bioreactors, by Region, Through 2026
Table 22 : Global Market for External Membrane Bioreactors, by Region, Through 2026
Table 23 : Advantages and Disadvantages of MBR Configurations
Table 24 : Major Manufacturers of MBRs and Their Products
Table 25 : Application Share of MBR Technology, by Wastewater Type, 2020
Table 26 : Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 27 : Typical Contaminants in Untreated Municipal Wastewater
Table 28 : Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors in Municipal Applications, by Region, Through 2026
Table 29 : Potential Wastewater Components, by Industry
Table 30 : Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors in Industrial Applications, by Region, Through 2026
Table 31 : Uniform National Discharge Standards (UNDS)
Table 32 : Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors in Other Applications, by Region, Through 2026
Table 33 : Evaluation of MBRs for Developing Countries
Table 34 : Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Region, Through 2026
Table 35 : North American Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Country, Through 2026
Table 36 : North American Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 37 : North American Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 38 : North American Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 39 : North American Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 40 : U.S. Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 41 : U.S. Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 42 : U.S. Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 43 : U.S. Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 44 : Canadian Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 45 : Canadian Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 46 : Canadian Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 47 : Canadian Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 48 : Mexican Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 49 : Mexican Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 50 : Mexican Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 51 : Mexican Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 52 : Asia-Pacific Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Country, Through 2026
Table 53 : Asia-Pacific Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 54 : Asia-Pacific Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 55 : Asia-Pacific Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 56 : Asia-Pacific Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 57 : Chinese Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 58 : Chinese Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 59 : Chinese Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 60 : Chinese Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 61 : Japanese Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 62 : Japanese Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 63 : Japanese Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 64 : Japanese Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 65 : South Korean Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 66 : South Korean Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 67 : South Korean Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 68 : South Korean Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 69 : Singaporean Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 70 : Singaporean Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 71 : Singaporean Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 72 : Singaporean Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 73 : Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 74 : Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 75 : Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 76 : Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 77 : European Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Country, Through 2026
Table 78 : European Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 79 : European Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 80 : European Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 81 : European Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 82 : U.K. Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 83 : U.K. Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 84 : U.K. Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 85 : U.K. Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 86 : German Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 87 : German Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 88 : German Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 89 : German Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 90 : Spanish Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 91 : Spanish Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 92 : Spanish Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 93 : Spanish Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 94 : Rest of European Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 95 : Rest of European Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 96 : Rest of European Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 97 : Rest of European Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 98 : Rest of the World Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, Through 2026
Table 99 : Rest of the World Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, Through 2026
Table 100 : Rest of the World Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, Through 2026
Table 101 : Rest of the World Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, Through 2026
Table 102 : Patents on MBRs, by Country, 2008-2017
Table 103 : Patents Granted on MBRs, by Organization, 2008-2017
Table 104 : Alfa Laval: Company Overview, 2020
Table 105 : Alfa Laval: Products
Table 106 : Aquatech International: Company Overview, 2020
Table 107 : Aquatech International LLC: Products
Table 108 : Aqua-Aerobic Systems: Company Overview, 2020
Table 109 : Aqua-Aerobic Systems: Products
Table 110 : Asahi Kasei: Company Overview, 2020
Table 111 : Asahi Kasei: Products
Table 112 : Econity: Company Overview, 2020
Table 113 : Econity: Products
Table 114 : Evoqua Water Technologies: Company Overview
Table 115 : Evoqua Water Technologies: Product Portfolio
Table 116 : Evoqua Water Technologies: Recent Developments, 2021
Table 117 : Koch Separation Solutions: Company Overview, 2020
Table 118 : Koch Separation Solutions: Products
Table 119 : Koch Separation Solutions: Recent Developments, 2021
Table 120 : Mann+Hummel: Company Overview, 2020
Table 121 : Mann+Hummel: Products
Table 122 : Pentair: Company Overview, 2020
Table 123 : Pentair: Products
Table 124 : Pentair: Recent Developments, 2021
Table 125 : SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Company Overview, 2020
Table 126 : SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Products
Table 127 : SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Recent Developments, 2021
Table 128 : Toray Industries: Company Overview, 2020
Table 129 : Toray Industries: Products
Table 130 : Other Players in the Membrane Bioreactor Market
Table 131 : Acronyms Used in the Market for Membrane Bioreactors

List of Figures

Figure A : Overview of Methodology
Summary Figure : Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, 2020-2026
Figure 1 : Global Water Distribution, 2020
Figure 2 : Distribution of Global Increase in Water Withdrawal, by Sector, 1960-2020
Figure 3 : Global Fresh Water Stress, 1995 and Forecast for 2025
Figure 4 : Impact of COVID-19
Figure 5 : Global Market Shares of Membrane Bioreactors, by Microbial Process, 2020
Figure 6 : Global Market Shares of Membrane Bioreactors, by Type of Membrane, 2020
Figure 7 : Model Configuration of Hollow Fiber UF Membrane
Figure 8 : Global Market Shares of Membrane Bioreactors, by Configuration, 2020
Figure 9 : Schematic of a Submerged Membrane Bioreactor
Figure 10 : Schematic of an External Membrane Bioreactor
Figure 11 : Application Share of MBR Technology, by Wastewater Type, 2020
Figure 12 : Global Market Shares of Membrane Bioreactors, by Application, 2020
Figure 13 : Global Market Shares of Membrane Bioreactors, by Region, 2020
Figure 14 : North American Market Shares of Membrane Bioreactors, by Country, 2020
Figure 15 : Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Membrane Bioreactors, by Country, 2020
Figure 16 : European Market Shares of Membrane Bioreactors, by Country, 2020
Figure 17 : Patents on MBRs, by Year, 2008-2017
Figure 18 : Alfa Laval: Revenue Analysis, 2019 and 2020
Figure 19 : Alfa Laval: Market Share, by Business segment, 2020
Figure 20 : Alfa Laval: Revenue Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 21 : Asahi Kasei: Revenue Analysis, 2019 and 2020
Figure 22 : Asahi Kasei: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 23 : Asahi Kasei: Revenue Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 24 : Evoqua Water Technologies: Company Revenue, 2019 and 2020
Figure 25 : Evoqua Water Technologies: Revenue Share, by Segment, 2021
Figure 26 : Evoqua Water Technologies: Revenue Share, by Region, 2021
Figure 27 : Mann+Hummel: Revenue Analysis, 2019 and 2020
Figure 28 : Pentair: Revenue Analysis, 2019 and 2020
Figure 29 : Pentair: Market Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 30 : Pentair: Revenue Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 31 : SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Revenue Analysis, 2019 and 2020
Figure 32 : SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Market Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 33 : SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Revenue Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 34 : Toray Industries: Revenue Analysis, 2019 and 2020
Figure 35 : Toray Industries: Revenue Analysis, 2019 and 2020
Figure 36 : Toray Industries: Revenue Share, by Region, 2020

Companies Mentioned

ALFA LAVAL
AQUA-AEROBIC SYSTEMS INC.
AQUATECH INTERNATIONAL LLC
ASAHI KASEI CORP.
ECONITY
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES LLC
KOCH SEPARATION SOLUTIONS
MANN+HUMMEL
PENTAIR
SUEZ WATER TECHNOLOGIES & SOLUTIONS
TORAY INDUSTRIES INC.

Table Information

Report Attribute	Details
No. of Pages	178
Published	February 2022
Forecast Period	2021 - 2026
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2021	$ 2.5 billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2026	$ 4.1 billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate	10.5%
Regions Covered	Global
No. of Companies Mentioned	11

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