Global Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Filtration Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Market Analysis and Size

Given the increasing use of reverse osmosis membranes in alternative water source treatment, such as desalination plants and wastewater recycling, reverse osmosis membrane-based water and wastewater treatment processes are expected to have a bright future. Water from seawater desalination plants is becoming increasingly important, particularly in developing areas.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the reverse osmosis (RO) membrane filtration market was valued at USD 7.9 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach the value of USD 13.68 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.10% during the forecast period. In addition to the market insights such as market value, growth rate, market segments, geographical coverage, market players, and market scenario, the market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team includes in-depth expert analysis, import/export analysis, pricing analysis, production consumption analysis, patent analysis and consumer behaviour.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation

Market Definition

Reverse osmosis (RO) is a technology that deionizes or purifies water by passing it under high pressure through a semi-permeable membrane. The RO membrane is a thin layer of filtering material that removes contaminants and dissolved salts from drinking water. It is made up of three layers. These membranes can be used in industrial processes as well as to obtain potable water.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Filtration Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Growing demand from the various food and beverages industries.

Tubular method modules are gaining traction in the wine and dairy industries. They are used in the creamery to modify bacteria in brine solutions, whey, protein concentrate, and milk. They are applied for wine extracts filtration in wine manufacturing, which is driving the market scope. RO observes a high demand for liquid purification. Minerals such as iron metal, fluoride compounds, lead elements, calcium, and sodium chloride are typically separated using this method (salt). The water used and practised in beverage manufacturing is typically sourced locally thus, to alleviate these issues, the RO membrane filtration procedure is extensively used in beverage manufacturing factories.

• Rising pollution levels and prevalence of water-borne diseases

Rising pollution levels, industrial development, population growth and climate change have resulted in a global demand for clean and fresh water in recent years. Aside from that, governments around the world are raising public awareness about water-borne diseases and promoting the use of water filtration systems. Furthermore, leading companies are developing hybrid and advanced membrane technologies that can provide longer membrane life and lower the rate of membrane replacement. These advancements are expected to increase the use of RO membranes in power plants, municipal water treatment, mining, and the chemical industries.

Opportunity

The demand for water desalination from seas and oceans is expected to grow in developing countries. To address water scarcity issues, countries in the Middle East and South America are establishing water desalination and brackish water treatment plants as it consumes less energy than other technologies, RO membrane is the leading technology for seawater and brackish water desalination and accounts for a significant portion of all desalination plants. The increase in demand for RO membranes in water treatment processes, particularly in Asia Pacific and the Middle East and Africa can be attributed to the growing demand for potable water in developing economies for drinking, agriculture, and other industries.

Restraints

However, the high costs associated with RO membrane manufacturing are expected to limit the growth of the global reverse osmosis membrane market over the forecast period. Another factor that is expected to limit global market growth in the near future is the short life span of RO membranes.

This reverse osmosis (RO) membrane filtration market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the reverse osmosis (RO) membrane filtration market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

COVID-19 Impact on Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Filtration Market

During the lockdown period in 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic slowed the growth of the water sector. Supply chain disruptions, shifts in demand patterns, and other emergency measures had to be dealt with by the industry. Due to shutdowns or reduced activities, many significant water users reduced their demand. During the crisis, revenue was lost and capital expenditures were reduced. Long-term planning to build resilience, maintaining proper hygiene at workplaces, government fiscal support, better supply chain planning, proper communication, resumption of industrial operations, and similar others are expected to boost revenue and stabilise growth in the short term.

Recent Development

• DuPont Water Solutions launched dry-tested seawater reverse osmosis elements in January 2020, allowing the transition from wet to dry testing and increasing shelf life and storage flexibility. It aims to outperform membrane performance standards while providing long-term operational benefits.
• Toray Industries developed a reverse osmosis membrane for seawater desalination in December 2019. This membrane can produce 70% cleaner water than other traditional options. This technology contributes to lower water production costs and aims to meet the world's demand for clean water.
• Koch will join forces with Waste 3R Engineering & Solutions in October 2020. The partnership aims to promote the company's advanced separation technologies for industrial water and wastewater projects throughout Bangladesh and assist in the achievement of recycling and reuse through the use of the company's membrane products.

Global Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Filtration Market Scope

The reverse osmosis (RO) membrane filtration market is segmented on the basis of application, module design, and material. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Application

• Dairy Products
• Drinks and Concentrates
• Wine and Beer
• Others

Module design

• Spiral Wound
• Tubular Systems
• Plates and Frames
• Hollow Fibres

Material

• Polymeric
• Ceramic

Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Filtration Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The reverse osmosis (RO) membrane filtration market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, application, module design, and material as referenced above.

The countries covered in the reverse osmosis (RO) membrane filtration market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

Asia-Pacific (APAC) accounted for more than one-third of the business volume in the membrane filtration exchange. The growing acceptance of membrane filtration in water treatment plants for disinfection and farm and dairy manufacturers for sterilisation and pasteurisation in this country creates a huge demand for membrane filtration technology.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Filtration Market Share Analysis

The reverse osmosis (RO) membrane filtration market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to reverse osmosis (RO) membrane filtration market.

Some of the major players operating in the reverse osmosis (RO) membrane filtration market are:

• PARKER HANNIFIN CORP (US)
• ALFA LAVAL (Sweden)
• Donaldson Company, Inc. (U.S)
• Filtration Group (U.S)
• Ahlstrom-Munksjö (Sweden)
• Lenntech B.V. (Netherlands)
• MANN+HUMMEL (Germany)
• Pall Corporation (U.S.)
• Sidco Filter Corporation (U.S.) 
• Freudenberg Group (Germany)
• Cummins Inc. (U.S.)
• Eaton (Ireland)

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