Membrane Filtration Market to reach $3.0 Billion by 2030; Growing need for wastewater treatment, increasing focus on municipal water purification, growing dairy industry and the growing demand for supplements are fueling the Membrane Filtration Marke

The Membrane Filtration Market size is estimated to reach $3.0 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period 2024-2030, according to a recent report published by IndustryARC, titled, “Membrane Filtration Market – By Type (Reverse Osmosis, Ultrafiltration, Microfiltration, Nanofiltration), By Module Design (Spiral Wound, Tubular Systems, Plates & Frame, Hollow Fiber), By Material (Polycarbonate, Polyamide, Cellulose Acetate, Cellulose Nitrate, Ceramic, Others), By Application (Water and Wastewater Treatment, Dairy, Drinks and Concentrates, Food and Beverages, Winery, Chemicals, Pigments and Dyes, Others), By Geography - Opportunity Analysis & Industry Forecast, 2024-2030”

The growing need for wastewater treatment is driving the membrane filtration market as municipalities and industries seek efficient methods to remove contaminants and recycle water. Increasing focus on municipal water purification is spurring the adoption of membrane filtration technologies to ensure safe and clean drinking water. The expanding dairy industry relies on membrane filtration for processes like milk separation and whey protein extraction, which is contributing to increased demand. Additionally, the rising demand for dietary supplements is fueling the use of membrane filtration for producing high-quality, purified ingredients, such as protein isolates and enzymes.

In 2023, APAC held the largest share of 36% in the Membrane Filtration Market due to its increasing demand for clean water. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), by 2030 Asia will have a 40% gap between water demand and supply, with more than 75% of the region water insecure. The situation is further exacerbated by the fact that more than 50% of urban residents are already living in low lying coastal zones or flood plains and are therefore vulnerable to urban flooding and other disasters. In addition, China, India, and Japan are spending heavily in water and wastewater treatment technologies to solve water scarcity and pollution problems. For instance, in the People’s Republic of China, water scarcity and pollution already cost an estimated 2.3% of GDP. Moreover, the membrane filtration technologies are used in production processes of food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries in APAC, which in turn propels the market growth.

Based on the trend of global milk production and trade, the increasing demand from the dairy industry is evident. In 2023, global milk production amounted to about 950 million tonnes, up 1.3% from the previous year, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Rising consumption in the EU and in South Asia are the main drivers of the surge, with the EU and India the key contributors to growth. With domestic demand rising, India's milk production is expected to increase to 232 million tonnes, in particular. The increasing demand for dairy products puts additional stress on water resources, since water is used in many dairy production processes including cleaning, heating, cooling and sanitizing. The reuse of treated wastewater is a solution to these needs sustainably, reducing the dependency on freshwater. Wastewater utilisation in dairy processing not only contributes to mitigating environmental impacts but also reduces operational cost. Due to the growing demand for dairy products worldwide, such sustainable practises will become more and more important for the future sustainability and profitability of the dairy industry.

The membrane filtration market is driven by the growing need for pure water, as water scarcity and pollution increase worldwide. India is rapidly running out of water, with 163 million people without access to safe drinking water and 210 million without improved sanitation, as per SIWI. India, with 16% of the global population, relies on over exploited groundwater sources that have resulted in widespread contamination and decreasing water quality, with only 4% of the world’s freshwater. The problem is an urgent need for clean water, and in the context of polluted rivers and variability in seasonal rainfall, the demand for efficient membrane filtration technologies is rising. These technologies are vital to supplying purified water and therefore are key to addressing industrial and domestic water problems in areas where water scarcity is on the increase.

Key companies profiled in the Membrane Filtration Market are Veolia Water Technologies, DuPont, Toray Industries Inc., Koch Separation Solutions, Asahi Kasei Corporation, LG Chem Ltd., Tetra Laval Group, Grundfos Holding A/S, 3M Company, Metawater Co., Ltd. and Others

Reverse Osmosis Market - The global Reverse Osmosis Membranes market size is estimated to reach $8.5 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Drivers include increasing demand for clean drinking water, desalination technologies, and advances in membrane efficiency. Government investments in water treatment also support growth, especially in water-scarce regions.

Spiral Membrane Market - The Spiral Membrane Market size is expected to reach US$10.4 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of around 9.6% from 2022 to 2027.  Growth is driven by the demand for efficient water treatment in industries like pharmaceuticals and food, along with the compact design and high performance of spiral membranes. Environmental concerns and the need for sustainable water management also contribute.

Tubular Membranes Market- Tubular Membranes Market size is expected to be valued at $1.7 billion by the end of the year 2030 and the tubular membranes industry is set to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period from 2024-2030. Drivers include the rising demand for wastewater treatment and high-performance filtration in industries like chemicals and food. Innovations in membrane materials and designs also support market growth.