Demand for membranes in the US is expected to increase 7.1 percent per year to
$5.4 billion in 2016. Advances will be supported primarily by the continued
adoption of environmental regulations that require purity levels that are best
achieved with membrane separation technologies. Additionally, ongoing interest
in minimizing waste and recycling or reusing input fluids will stimulate gains
in membrane demand, especially in the industrial market. Water recycling is
also being embraced by many municipalities in water-stressed regions where the
cost of obtaining potable water is high. Further contributing to growing
membrane demand is the increasing penetration of membranes into the water and
wastewater treatment, and food and beverage processing markets.
Reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration uses to grow quickly
Microfiltration membranes account for the most established and mature segment
of the market and are projected to continue to account for the largest share
of total demand. However, demand is expected to grow more quickly for reverse
osmosis and ultrafiltration membranes, both of which are capable of removing a
wider range of contaminants. Demand for reverse osmosis membranes will benefit
from growing interest in treating brackish water and desalinating seawater to
create potable water sources, while ultrafiltration membranes are increasingly
being used in place of microfiltration membranes for pretreatment purposes. Of
the major applications, demand gains are expected to be fastest for
pervaporation membranes, albeit from very small base. Pervaporation membranes
are increasingly being used to remove volatile organic compounds from
wastewater produced by hydraulic fracturing processes. Other markets in which
pervaporation membranes are used include the chemical processing, and
pharmaceutical and medical markets.
Best growth opportunities to emerge in smaller markets
The largest market for membranes is water and wastewater treatment, accounting
for nearly half of sales. Demand is driven by regulations for water and waste
streams that increasingly require compliance with more stringent allowable
contaminant levels, which often necessitate the use of membrane separation
technologies in order to achieve the mandated results. Additionally, the
growing need for water conservation in many parts of the US will continue to
fortify membrane demand, especially in municipal and industrial markets.
However, the best opportunities for growth will emerge in the chemical
processing, and pharmaceutical and medical markets, as well as smaller markets
such as fuel cells and environmental treatment and remediation. Other key
markets for membranes include food and beverage processing and industrial gas
production.
Polymeric membranes to remain dominant type
Polymeric membrane materials will continue to dominate the market because of
their relatively low initial costs and their ability to be used in a variety
of applications. However, polymer-based membranes are subject to an increasing
level of competition from nonpolymeric membranes, which are less likely to
foul and can be more easily cleaned. Demand for membranes made from such
materials as ceramic and metal is expected to grow more rapidly than demand
for polymeric membranes through 2016, albeit from a smaller base.
Study coverage
This upcoming Freedonia industry study, “Membrane Separation
Technologies”, presents historical demand data (2001, 2006, 2011)
plus forecasts for 2016 and 2021 by product, application and market. The study
also considers market environment factors, evaluates company market share and
profiles 38 competitors in the US industry.
Freedonia's methods involve:
Establishing consistent economic and market forecasts
Using input/output ratios, flow charts and other economic methods to
quantify data
Employing in-house analysts who meet stringent quality standards
Interviewing key industry participants, experts and end users
Researching a proprietary database that includes trade publications,
government reports and corporate literature
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT
General
Macroeconomic Trends
Consumer Spending Trends
Demographic Trends
Pollution Control Equipment Outlook
Pricing & Product Mix
Environmental & Regulatory Considerations
Membrane System Demand
World Membrane Separation Outlook
North America
Asia/Pacific
Western Europe
Other Regions
III. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
General
Membrane Separation Processes
Membrane Configurations
Membrane Advantages
Liquid Processing Membrane Technologies
Microfiltration
Ultrafiltration
Nanofiltration
Reverse Osmosis
Other
Forward Osmosis
Dialysis
Electrodialysis
Pervaporation
Gas Separation Membrane Technologies
Membrane Maintenance
Competitive Technologies
Liquid
Conventional Filters
Distillation
Ion Exchange Resins
Other Liquid Separation Processes
Gas
Cryogenic Separation
Pressure Swing Adsorption
Other Gas Separation Processes
IV. MATERIALS
General
Polymeric Membranes
Fluoropolymer Membranes
PTFE Membranes
PVDF Membranes
Polyamide Membranes
Cellulosic Membranes
Polysulfone & Polyethersulfone Membranes
Other Polymeric Membranes
Acrylic Membranes
Silicone Membranes
Polyacrylonitrile Membranes
All Other Polymeric Membranes
Nonpolymeric Membranes
Ceramic Membranes
Characteristics
Markets
Producers
Other Nonpolymeric Membranes
V. TYPES
General
Microfiltration
Markets
Characteristics
Producers
Reverse Osmosis
Markets
Characteristics
Producers
Ultrafiltration
Markets
Characteristics
Producers
Pervaporation
Markets
Characteristics
Producers
Other Membrane Types
Gas Separation
Markets
Characteristics
Producers
Nanofiltration
Markets
Characteristics
Producers
Dialysis
Electrodialysis
VI. MARKETS
General
Water & Wastewater Treatment
Water Withdrawal & Use Trends
Membrane Demand
Water Treatment
Municipal Water Treatment
Industrial Water Treatment
Ultrapure Water Treatment
Residential Water Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
Municipal
Industrial
Other Wastewater Treatment Markets
Food & Beverage Processing
Food & Beverage Industry Outlook
Membrane Demand
Food Processing
Beverage Processing
Pharmaceutical & Medical Uses
Pharmaceutical & Health Care Outlook
Membrane Demand
Pharmaceutical Production
Dialysis & Related Uses
Biotechnology
Drug Delivery
Testing & Diagnostics
Blood Collection
Chemical Processing
Chemical Processing Outlook
Membrane Demand
Chlor-Alkali Production
Other Chemical Processing
Industrial Gas Processing
Industrial Gas Outlook
Membrane Demand
Nitrogen Processing
Other Industrial Gas Processing
Other Markets
Environmental
Fuel Cells
VII. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
General
Industry Composition
Market Share
Competitive Strategies
Research & Development
Marketing
Mergers & Acquisitions
Cooperative Agreements
COMPANY PROFILES
Air Products and Chemicals Incorporated
Applied Membranes Incorporated
Ballard Power Systems Incorporated
Baxter International Incorporated
Becton, Dickinson and Company
Berkshire Hathaway Incorporated
Bio-Rad Laboratories Incorporated
C'treat Offshore, see ITT
Celgard, see Polypore International
Corning Incorporated
Culligan International Company
Dantherm Power, see Ballard Power Systems
Daramic, see Polypore International
Discovery Labware, see Becton, Dickinson
domnick hunter Process Filtration, see Parker-Hannifin
Donaldson Company Incorporated
Dow Chemical Company
DuPont (EI) de Nemours
Ecodyne, see Berkshire Hathaway
EcoWater Systems, see Berkshire Hathaway
Entegris Incorporated
ESCO Technologies Incorporated
Filtertek, see Illinois Tool Works
General Electric Company
Gore (WL) & Associates Incorporated
Graver Technologies, see Berkshire Hathaway
Hydranautics, see Nitto Denko
Illinois Tool Works Incorporated
Innovative Gas Systems Incorporated
ITT Corporation
Koch Industries Incorporated
L'Air Liquide SA
Life Technologies Corporation
Linde AG
Liqui-Cel, see Polypore International
Marmon Holdings, see Berkshire Hathaway
MEDAL, see L'Air Liquide
Medtronic Incorporated
Membrana, see Polypore International
Merck KGaA
Millipore, see Merck
Nitto Denko Corporation
Pall Corporation
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
PCI Membranes, see Xylem
Polypore International Incorporated
Praxair Incorporated
PTI Technologies, see ESCO Technologies
Sartorius AG
Siemens AG
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation
Spectrum Laboratories Incorporated
SpinTek Filtration LLC
SPX Corporation
Supelco, see Sigma-Aldrich
3M Company
Water Equipment Technologies, see Xylem
Whatman, see General Electric
Xylem Incorporated
LIST OF TABLES
SECTION I -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Summary Table
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
Macroeconomic Indicators
Personal Consumption Expenditures
Population & Households
Pollution Control Equipment Shipments
Selected Membrane Material Prices
Membrane Separation System Demand
SECTION III -- TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
Advantages & Disadvantages of Membrane Separation Technologies
Membrane Separation Spectrum
SECTION IV -- MATERIALS
Membrane Demand by Material
Polymeric Membrane Demand
Fluoropolymer Membrane Demand by Market
Polyamide Membrane Demand by Market
Cellulosic Membrane Demand by Market
Polysulfone/Polyethersulfone Membrane Demand by Market
Other Polymeric Membrane Demand by Market
Nonpolymeric Membrane Demand by Material & Market
Ceramic Membrane Demand
Other Nonpolymeric Membrane Demand
SECTION V -- TYPES
Membrane Demand by Type
Microfiltration Membrane Demand by Market
Reverse Osmosis Membrane Demand by Market
Ultrafiltration Membrane Demand by Market
Pervaporation Membrane Demand by Market
Other Membrane Demand by Market
SECTION VI -- MARKETS
Membrane Demand by Market
Water Withdrawal & Use
Water & Wastewater Treatment Market for Membranes
Water Treatment Market for Membranes by Type & Segment
Municipal Water Treatment Market for Membranes
Industrial Water Treatment Market for Membranes
Ultrapure Water Treatment Market for Membranes
Residential Water Treatment Market for Membranes
Wastewater Treatment Market for Membranes
Food & Beverage Shipments
Food & Beverage Processing Market for Membranes
Food Processing Market for Membranes by Type
Beverage Processing Market for Membranes by Type
Pharmaceutical & Health care Indicators
Pharmaceutical & Medical Market for Membranes by Type
Polymeric Membrane Demand in Area & Value Terms, 2011
SECTION V -- TYPES
Membrane Demand by Type, 2011
SECTION VI -- MARKETS
Membrane Demand by Market, 2011
Water & Wastewater Treatment Market for Membranes, 2001-2021
Water Treatment Market for Membranes by Market Segment, 2011
SECTION VII -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
US Membrane Market Share by Company, 2011
Membrane Separation Technologies to 2016 published by The Freedonia Group in April 4, 2012. This report consists of 349 Pages and the price starts from US $ 5100.
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