PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1686040
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1686040
Depth filtration denotes a separation method wherein a fluid traverses through a porous substance, ensnaring particles within the medium's depth. Employed for eliminating contaminants, particulates, and impurities from liquids or gases, this process entraps particles within the filter media, enabling a substantial dirt-holding capacity and effective filtration of intricate fluids.
The several types of depth filtration are cartridge filters, capsule filters, filter modules, filter sheets, plates and frames, along with accessories and other variations. Cartridge filters, for instance, are cylindrical filtration tools comprising a porous medium that captures contaminants during fluid passage. These filters utilize diverse media types such as diatomaceous earth, cellulose, activated carbon, perlite, among others. They find application across a spectrum of uses, including final product processing, cell clarification, raw material filtration, blood separation, and more, serving diverse industries such as water treatment, food and beverage, healthcare, and beyond.
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The depth filtration market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.33 billion in 2024 to $2.56 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the growing demand for biopharmaceuticals, expansion of the pharmaceutical industry, increasing focus on healthcare infrastructure, rise in stringent regulatory standards, and rise in chronic diseases.
The depth filtration market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.71 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing biopharmaceutical R&D, rising demand for biosimilars, shift towards continuous manufacturing, growing demand for personalized medicine and targeted therapies, increasing emphasis on sustainability and environmental conservation, and expansion of bioprocessing facilities. Major trends in the forecast period include the adoption of single-use systems, the adoption of automation and digitization, technological advancements, advancements in membrane technology, and the emergence of novel filtration materials.
The upsurge in pharmaceutical drug manufacturing is anticipated to drive the expansion of the depth filtration market. Pharmaceutical drugs, crucial for treating medical conditions in humans and animals, are witnessing increased production due to rising instances of chronic and infectious diseases alongside a growing aging population. This demographic trend necessitates greater medication demand to address age-related ailments. Depth filtration plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and reliable production of pharmaceutical products, offering effective particulate removal, bioburden reduction, and process fluid purification. For instance, in June 2023, the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) reported a 4.95% increase in total pharmaceutical production in Europe, reaching $384,200 million (€340,000 million) in 2022 from $366,267 million (€323,950 million) in 2021, highlighting the market's growth driven by pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Key players in the depth filtration sector are prioritizing the development of advanced filtration instruments to optimize purification processes. Activated carbon depth filter media, renowned for their unique adsorption properties, enhance traditional depth filtration capabilities by effectively removing particulates. In June 2023, Eaton Corporation PLC introduced Beco Carbon ACF 03 grade, tailored for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production. This media provides mesoporous to microporous adsorption, eliminating organic impurities such as endotoxins and stains from the medium. Meeting stringent USP Class VI testing and biocompatibility standards ensures product safety and quality. The technology streamlines processes by eliminating the need for powdered activated carbon dosing and offers diverse designs for various applications, optimizing costs and enhancing usability.
In December 2023, Micronics Engineered Filtration Group Inc., a machinery manufacturing company based in the United States, acquired SOLAFT Filtration Solutions for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to broaden Micronics' portfolio of industrial filtration solutions and bolster its global footprint, especially in sectors with stringent environmental and emissions control requirements. The strategic move strengthens Micronics' technical capabilities, product range, and geographical presence, enabling it to better serve its international customer base. SOLAFT Filtration Solutions, a UK-based firm, specializes in the production of depth filtration solutions.
Major companies operating in the depth filtration market are 3M Company, Merck KGaA, Eaton Corporation PLC, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation, MANN+HUMMEL GmbH, Alfa Laval AB, Cantel Medical Corp., Sartorius AG, Ahlstrom Holding 3 Oy, Donaldson Company Inc., Pall Corporation, Meissner Filtration Products Inc., ErtelAlsop, Graver Technologies LLC, Synder Filtration Inc., Carl Stuart Group (Pure Process), Amazon Filters Limited, Filtrox AG, Fileder Filter Systems, Trinity Filtration Technologies Private Limited, BioPharmaSpec Limited, ANOW Microfiltration Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the depth filtration market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the depth filtration market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the depth filtration market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The depth filtration market consists of sales of filter presses, filter bags, filter aids, and filter 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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