Hollow Fiber Filtration Market Report 2026

The hollow fiber filtration market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.74 billion in 2025 to $0.87 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of pharmaceutical manufacturing, expansion of municipal water treatment, adoption of membrane filtration, need for high-purity separation, rising healthcare demand.

The hollow fiber filtration market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.54 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of biologics production, stricter water quality regulations, growth of cell and gene therapy, adoption of advanced membrane materials, increasing bioprocess automation. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of biopharmaceutical filtration demand, rising adoption in water treatment applications, growing use in single-use bioprocessing, focus on high surface area membranes, increasing preference for sterile filtration.

The growing pharmaceutical industry is expected to drive the growth of the hollow fiber filtration market going forward. The pharmaceutical industry encompasses the research, development, production, and marketing of medications and other healthcare products. Its growth is fueled by rising healthcare demand, technological advancements, and expanding global markets. Hollow fiber filtration is used in the pharmaceutical industry to efficiently separate and purify biomolecules, such as proteins and antibodies, during drug manufacturing processes. For instance, in April 2024, according to Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, EU imports of medicinal and pharmaceutical products rose 6.1% in 2023, totaling €119 billion (≈$140 billion USD), while exports reached €277 billion (≈$326 billion USD), resulting in a trade surplus of €158 billion (≈$186 billion USD). Therefore, the expanding pharmaceutical industry is supporting the growth of the hollow fiber filtration market.

Leading companies in the hollow fiber filtration market are concentrating on developing innovative In-Out Ultrafiltration (UF) membranes to boost filtration efficiency, extend operational lifespan, minimize fouling, and enhance overall performance across various applications. In-Out Ultrafiltration membranes are a type of filtration system where feedwater flows through the hollow fibers from the outer surface (outside-in) to the inner lumen, or vice versa. For instance, in March 2023, DuPont, a US-based chemical company, launched its next-generation ultrafiltration membranes, the Multibore PRO. These membranes feature a unique multi-capillary design, with 19 capillaries per fiber, improving filtration efficiency and sustainability. The innovation allows for a 15% reduction in required floor space and energy savings, benefiting desalination and municipal drinking water applications. This development marks a major advancement in ultrafiltration (UF) technology, particularly for water purification processes in desalination and municipal water systems.

In September 2023, NSI Mobile Water Solutions acquired Pall Corporation, representing a significant step forward in NSI Mobile Water Solutions' growth and enhancing its position in the industrial water market segment in Europe. Pall Corporation, a provider of hollow fiber membrane systems, complements NSI Mobile Water Solutions' modern range of water and wastewater treatment technologies.

Major companies operating in the hollow fiber filtration market are Asahi Kasei Corporation, Toray Industries, Inc., Sartorius AG, Repligen Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., 3M Company, Avantor, Inc., Merck KGaA (MilliporeSigma), Danaher Corporation (Cytiva / Pall), Synder Filtration, Koch Separation Solutions, Microdyn-Nadir GmbH, Pentair plc, Envirogen Group, Medica S.p.A., Hongtek Filtration Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Toyobo Co., Ltd., LG Chem Ltd., Nitto Denko Corporation, Asahi Yukizai, GEA Group.

North America was the largest region in the hollow fiber filtration market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hollow fiber filtration market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the hollow fiber filtration market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The hollow fiber filtration market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as water purification, wastewater treatment, dialysis, blood filtration, cell harvesting, and concentration and separation of biomolecules in bioprocessing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The hollow fiber filtration market also includes sales of laboratory filtration devices, hollow fiber bioreactors, microfiltration and ultrafiltration unit. 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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