Membrane Separation Systems Global Market Report 2024

The membrane separation systems market has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $28.66 billion in 2023 to $31.09 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to concerns related to water scarcity, the increasing demand for wastewater treatment, the requirements of the food and beverage processing industry, the growth of the pharmaceutical industry, and the applications of membrane separation systems in biotechnology.

The membrane separation systems market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $43.43 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing industrialization, urbanization, and population growth, advancements in healthcare, a focus on sustainable practices, and growing awareness of water quality. Major trends expected in this forecast period include the integration of membrane separation systems in industrial gas separation processes, expansion in the dairy processing sector, rising utilization in blood purification technologies, a focus on point-of-use water purification devices, and increased implementation in the oil and gas industry.

The membrane separation systems market is anticipated to witness growth due to the escalating demand for clean, safe, and potable water. This demand encompasses the necessity for water devoid of contaminants, pathogens, and pollutants. Membrane separation systems play a crucial role in meeting the growing need for clean, safe, and portable water by selectively filtering out impurities and contaminants, offering an efficient method for water purification and treatment. For instance, as of March 2022, the World Health Organization reported that 74% of the global population, totaling 5.8 billion people, had access to safely managed drinking water services. Additionally, a March 2021 report by the United Nations Environment Program highlighted that over 40% of 75,000 bodies of water surveyed across 89 nations were deemed seriously contaminated, putting approximately 3 billion people at risk of waterborne diseases. Thus, the surging demand for clean, safe, and potable water remains a driving force behind the growth of the membrane separation systems market.

The growth of the membrane separation systems market is expected to be propelled by stringent regulations governing industrial wastewater discharge. Industrial wastewater, originating from manufacturing, processing, agriculture, and various activities, is subject to strict regulations regarding the quality of discharged wastewater. Industries are increasingly adopting membrane separation systems as an effective solution for wastewater treatment and purification to comply with these stringent regulations. For example, in May 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States proposed plans to restrict wastewater pollution from coal-fired power plants, aiming to reduce pollution by 584 million pounds annually, including contaminants such as mercury, arsenic, and bromide. Therefore, the adherence to stringent industrial wastewater discharge regulations is fostering the growth of the membrane separation systems market.

A notable trend gaining traction in the membrane separation systems market is product innovation, with companies actively introducing new solutions to maintain their market standing. In November 2022, Alfa Laval AB, a Sweden-based industrial machinery manufacturing company, launched MultiSystem, a multipurpose membrane filtration system. This system, featuring a cross-flow-skid mounted membrane filtration system connected to upstream and downstream operations, enhances process flexibility in applications such as protein purification, starch and sugar processing, amino acid and peptide streams, and condensate water recovery.

Major players in the membrane separation systems market are strategically collaborating with leading chemical manufacturing companies to bolster their market position. These collaborations enable companies to form alliances with firms possessing the expertise required to enhance their latest products and innovations. For instance, in February 2023, Solecta, Inc., a US-based advanced membrane technology manufacturing company, announced a partnership with The Lubrizol Corporation, a US-based specialty chemicals company. This collaboration aims to develop and promote innovative membrane solutions that enhance output and efficiency in the global separations sector.

In August 2022, GMM Pfaudler Ltd., an India-based glass-lined and engineering equipment manufacturer, acquired Hydro Air Research Italia, an Italy-based company specializing in manufacturing and designing membrane separation systems. This strategic acquisition enriches GMM Pfaudler’s business by incorporating membrane separation technologies and processes from Hydro Air Research Italia, contributing to its expansion and diversification.

Major companies operating in the membrane separation systems market report are Dow Inc., Koch Membrane Systems Inc., 3M Company, Pall Corporation, Sartorius AG, Amazon Filters Ltd., Advantec MFS Inc., GE HealthCare Technologies Inc., Merck Millipore Co., Novasep LLC, TriSep Corporation, Pentair Industries Inc., Hydranautics Membranes India Limited, GEA Group AG, Alfa Laval AB, Asahi Kasei Corporation, TORAY INDUSTRIES Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., MANN+HUMMEL International GmbH & Co. KG, ProMinent GmbH, Veolia Water Technologies SASU, HUBER SE, Suez SA , AXEON Water Technologies, Hyflux Ltd., Corning Incorporated, Permionics Membranes Private Limited, Evoqua Water Technologies Corp., Kubota Corp., Ebara Corp.

North America was the largest region in the membrane separation systems market in 2023. The regions covered in the membrane separation systems market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the membrane separation systems market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The primary types of membrane separation systems include microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, chromatography, and ion exchange. Microfiltration is a process that involves passing a fluid through a porous membrane with small pore sizes to separate particles and microorganisms. Various materials, such as polyether sulfone (PES), polysulfone (PSF), polypropylene (PP), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polyacrylonitrile (PAN), and others, find applications in environmental, food and beverages, healthcare, and other industries.

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The membrane separation systems market consists of sales of membrane filters, gas separation membranes, and membrane bioreactors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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