Ceramic Membrane Market Report 2026

The ceramic membrane market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $9.01 billion in 2025 to $10.21 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial water treatment demand, use of polymer membranes, regulatory wastewater norms, growth in food processing, need for reliable filtration.

The ceramic membrane market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.65 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to water scarcity concerns, stricter environmental regulations, growth in pharmaceutical manufacturing, demand for reusable membranes, expansion of industrial filtration systems. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption in water and wastewater treatment, increasing use in food and beverage filtration, expansion of pharmaceutical processing applications, rising demand for high durability filtration systems, focus on long life and chemical resistance.

The rising demand for clean water is expected to drive the growth of the ceramic membrane market in the coming years. Clean water is defined as water that is free from contaminants and impurities that may pose risks to human health or the environment. The growing need for clean water is driven by factors such as climate change, heightened awareness of health and environmental concerns, and increasing domestic water consumption. Ceramic membranes offer a dependable and efficient solution for water purification, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, including municipal water treatment and industrial processes. For example, in August 2025, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), a US-based organization, approximately 1.7 billion people worldwide still lacked basic hygiene services at home, including 611 million individuals without access to any facilities. As a result, the increasing demand for clean water is contributing to the expansion of the ceramic membrane market.

Companies operating in the ceramic membrane market are increasingly focused on developing innovative solutions such as ultrafiltration (UF) membranes to improve water purification efficiency, enhance resistance to chemicals and high temperatures, and extend membrane lifespan for both industrial and municipal applications. Ultrafiltration membranes are a filtration technology designed to separate particles and contaminants from liquids and are valued for their ability to produce high-quality filtrate and their adaptability across multiple industries. For instance, in September 2023, PPG Industries Inc., a US-based specialty materials manufacturer, introduced high-performance ultrafiltration membranes and filter elements. These UF membranes incorporate a proprietary antifouling treatment that improves their super-hydrophilic properties, making them resistant to fouling caused by oil, grease, and other contaminants. This advancement enables higher water throughput and extends membrane service life, thereby lowering maintenance and replacement costs.

In May 2025, Osmoflo Water Management Pty Ltd, an Australia-based water treatment company, partnered with CERAFILTEC Germany GmbH to expand the deployment of advanced ceramic membrane solutions. Through this partnership, Osmoflo and CERAFILTEC aim to deliver durable, efficient, and sustainable filtration systems by integrating CERAFILTEC’s ceramic ultrafiltration membranes into Osmoflo’s water, wastewater, and desalination solutions. This collaboration is intended to enhance performance across drinking water facilities, membrane bioreactors, industrial water treatment plants, and water reuse projects. CERAFILTEC Germany GmbH is a Germany-based company specializing in ceramic ultrafiltration membrane technologies for water and wastewater treatment applications.

Major companies operating in the ceramic membrane market are Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA, Toray Industries Inc., GEA Group AG, Pall Corporation, Solecta Inc., JiangSu JiuWu Hi-Tech Co. Ltd., Nanostone Water Inc., LiqTech International Inc., TAMI Industries, Mantec Technical Ceramics Limited, Atech Innovations GmbH, Ceraflo Pte Ltd., Likuid Nanotek, Meidensha Corporation, Pervatech BV, METAWATER Co. Ltd., Suntar Environmental Technology, Inopor GmbH, Lishun Technology, Novasep, Paul Rauschert GmbH & Co. KG.

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

The ceramic membrane market consists of sales of porous membranes, non-porous membranes, and reverse osmosis membranes. 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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