Membrane Separation Market Size, Share, & Industry Analysis Report: By Technology (Reverse Osmosis, Microfiltration, Ultrafiltration, and Nanofiltration), By Application, and By Region

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The global membrane separation market size is expected to reach USD 95,181.19 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Membrane Separation Market Size, Share, & Industry Analysis Report: By Technology (Reverse Osmosis, Microfiltration, Ultrafiltration, and Nanofiltration), By Application, and By Region - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The membrane separation market is being driven by the increasing demand for efficient and sustainable separation processes. Membrane separation technologies leverage semi-permeable membranes to selectively allow certain substances to pass while blocking others, facilitating the separation, purification, and concentration of mixtures. This market encompasses diverse applications, including water and wastewater treatment, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, and gas separation.

The growing emphasis on water scarcity and quality has significantly propelled the demand for membrane technologies in water and wastewater treatment. Municipalities and industries are increasingly adopting membrane bioreactors (MBRs) and reverse osmosis systems to ensure compliance with stringent regulatory standards and to reclaim water for reuse. This trend is further supported by global initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable water management practices and driving investments in membrane technologies across regions.

The global membrane separation industry is characterized by rapid technological advancements, which have enhanced the performance and cost-effectiveness of membrane systems. Innovations in materials science have led to the development of new membrane types with improved selectivity, permeability, and durability, leading to market growth. Advanced membranes such as nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes are widely used in water treatment applications, effectively removing contaminants while conserving energy. Similarly, advancements in polymer and ceramic membranes are expanding membrane separation in industrial processes, providing solutions for complex separation challenges.

Membrane Separation Market Report Highlights

Based on technology, the reverse osmosis segment accounted for 44.30% market share in 2024, due to its effectiveness in producing high-purity water for various applications.

In terms of application, the water & wastewater treatment segment dominated the market in 2024, valued at 7,083.90 million. This dominance is attributed to the increasing global demand for clean water and the need for effective wastewater management.

Asia Pacific held 37.03% market share in 2024, due to rapid urbanization and industrialization in countries such as China and India. The rising population and expanding middle class in these countries created a pressing need for membrane separation.

The North America membrane separation market is expected to register a CAGR of 11.07% during the forecast period due to ongoing investments in water infrastructure and stringent regulatory frameworks.

The Europe membrane separation market held 21.11% of the global share in 2024 due to strict environmental regulations pushing industries to adopt sustainable water treatment solutions.

A few global key market players are Air Products; Applied Membranes Inc.; DuPont de; Merck KGaA; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.; Nitto Denko Corporation; PCI Membranes; ProMinent Group; Sanborn Technologies; SPX FLOW; and Veolia Environnement S.A..

Polaris Market Research has segmented the membrane separation market report on the basis of technology, application, and region:

By Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)

Reverse Osmosis

Microfiltration

Ultrafiltration

Nanofiltration

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)

Water & Wastewater Treatment

Industry Processing

Food & Beverage Processing

Pharmaceutical & Medical

Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)

North America

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America

Product Code: PM5185

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. Global Membrane Separation Market Insights

4.1. Membrane Separation Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Membrane Separation Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Rapid industrialization in emerging economies
  - 4.2.1.2. Rising urbanization globally
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. The high cost of membranes
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Membrane Separation Market Application Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis

5. Global Membrane Separation Market, by Technology

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.3. Reverse Osmosis
- 5.3.1. Global Membrane Separation Market, by Reverse Osmosis, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.4. Microfiltration
- 5.4.1. Global Membrane Separation Market, by Microfiltration, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.5. Ultrafiltration
- 5.5.1. Global Membrane Separation Market, by Ultrafiltration, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.6. Nanofiltration
- 5.6.1. Global Membrane Separation Market, by Nanofiltration, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)

6. Global Membrane Separation Market, by Application

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.3. Water & Wastewater Treatment
- 6.3.1. Global Membrane Separation Market, by Water & Wastewater Treatment, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.4. Industry Processing
- 6.4.1. Global Membrane Separation Market, by Industry Processing, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.5. Food & Beverage Processing
- 6.5.1. Global Membrane Separation Market, by Food & Beverage Processing, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.6. Pharmaceutical & Medical
- 6.6.1. Global Membrane Separation Market, by Pharmaceutical & Medical, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.7. Others
- 6.7.1. Global Membrane Separation Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)

7. Global Membrane Separation Market, by Geography

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Membrane Separation Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.3. Membrane Separation Market - North America
- 7.3.1. North America: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. North America: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Membrane Separation Market - U.S.
  - 7.3.3.1. U.S.: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.3.2. U.S.: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. Membrane Separation Market - Canada
  - 7.3.4.1. Canada: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.4.2. Canada: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.4. Membrane Separation Market - Europe
- 7.4.1. Europe: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.2. Europe: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. Membrane Separation Market - UK
  - 7.4.3.1. UK: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.3.2. UK: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.4. Membrane Separation Market - France
  - 7.4.4.1. France: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.4.2. France: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5. Membrane Separation Market - Germany
  - 7.4.5.1. Germany: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.5.2. Germany: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6. Membrane Separation Market - Italy
  - 7.4.6.1. Italy: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.6.2. Italy: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.7. Membrane Separation Market - Spain
  - 7.4.7.1. Spain: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.7.2. Spain: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.8. Membrane Separation Market - Netherlands
  - 7.4.8.1. Netherlands: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.8.2. Netherlands: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.9. Membrane Separation Market - Russia
  - 7.4.9.1. Russia: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.9.2. Russia: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4.10. Membrane Separation Market - Rest of Europe
  - 7.4.10.1. Rest of Europe: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.10.2. Rest of Europe: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.5. Membrane Separation Market - Asia Pacific
- 7.5.1. Asia Pacific: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.2. Asia Pacific: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.3. Membrane Separation Market - China
  - 7.5.3.1. China: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.3.2. China: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.4. Membrane Separation Market - India
  - 7.5.4.1. India: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.4.2. India: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.5. Membrane Separation Market - Malaysia
  - 7.5.5.1. Malaysia: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.5.2. Malaysia: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.6. Membrane Separation Market - Japan
  - 7.5.6.1. Japan: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.6.2. Japan: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.7. Membrane Separation Market - Indonesia
  - 7.5.7.1. Indonesia: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.7.2. Indonesia: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.8. Membrane Separation Market - South Korea
  - 7.5.8.1. South Korea: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.8.2. South Korea: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.9. Membrane Separation Market - Australia
  - 7.5.9.1. Australia: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.9.2. Australia: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5.10. Membrane Separation Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 7.5.10.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.10.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.6. Membrane Separation Market - Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.6.3. Membrane Separation Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 7.6.3.1. Saudi Arabia: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.6.3.2. Saudi Arabia: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.6.4. Membrane Separation Market - UAE
  - 7.6.4.1. UAE: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.6.4.2. UAE: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.6.5. Membrane Separation Market - Israel
  - 7.6.5.1. Israel: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.6.5.2. Israel: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.6.6. Membrane Separation Market - South Africa
  - 7.6.6.1. South Africa: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.6.6.2. South Africa: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.6.7. Membrane Separation Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 7.6.7.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.6.7.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.7. Membrane Separation Market - Latin America
- 7.7.1. Latin America: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.7.2. Latin America: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.7.3. Membrane Separation Market - Mexico
  - 7.7.3.1. Mexico: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.7.3.2. Mexico: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.7.4. Membrane Separation Market - Brazil
  - 7.7.4.1. Brazil: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.7.4.2. Brazil: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.7.5. Membrane Separation Market - Argentina
  - 7.7.5.1. Argentina: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.7.5.2. Argentina: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 7.7.6. Membrane Separation Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 7.7.6.1. Rest of Latin America: Membrane Separation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 7.7.6.2. Rest of Latin America: Membrane Separation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)

8. Competitive Landscape

8.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 8.1.1. Expansion
- 8.1.2. Acquisitions
8.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

9. Company Profiles

9.1. Air Products
- 9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.1.4. Recent Development
9.2. Applied Membranes Inc.
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.2.4. Recent Development
9.3. DuPont de
- 9.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.3.4. Recent Development
9.4. Merck KGaA
- 9.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.4. Recent Development
9.5. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd
- 9.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.4. Recent Development
9.6. SPX FLOW
- 9.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.4. Recent Development
9.7. Nitto Denko Corporation
- 9.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.7.4. Recent Development
9.8. PCI Membranes
- 9.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.8.4. Recent Development
9.9. ProMinent Group
- 9.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.9.4. Recent Development
9.10. Sanborn Technologies
- 9.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.10.4. Recent Development
9.11. Veolia Environnement S.A
- 9.11.1. Company Overview
- 9.11.2. Financial Performance
- 9.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.11.4. Recent Development