Membrane Contactor Market by Function (Hydrophobic, Hydrophilic), Type (Polypropylene, Polytetrafluoroethylene), Application (Food Processing, Pharmaceutical Processing, Water & Wastewater Treatment), and Region - Global Forecast to 2028
The membrane contactor market is projected to grow from USD 290 million in 2023 to USD 394 million by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2023 to 2028. Membrane contactors are employed in a number of separation procedures, including liquid-liquid and gas-liquid separations. Membrane contactors can be made from a variety of materials, including polypropylene, polytetrafluoroethylene, composites, polymeric polymers, such as PMP (polymethylpentene), PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride), and PFA (perfluoroalkoxy).
Attractive Opportunities in the Membrane Contactor Market
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Market Dynamics:
Driver: Increasing adoption in water and wastewater treatment
Membrane contactors have substantial prospects in water and wastewater treatment applications as the need for clean water rises. Membrane contactors are in high demand in municipal and industrial water treatment facilities due to the necessity for the efficient removal of pollutants such dissolved gases, organic compounds, and heavy metals. The need for effective water treatment technology is increasing as the world's water resources become more limited and the demand for clean water increases. With the use of membrane contactors, pollutants can be removed from water and high-quality water can be produced for a variety of uses, including drinking water, industrial processes, and agricultural irrigation.
Restraint: High capital and replacement cost of membranes
The membrane modules and related equipment must be purchased and installed upfront for membrane contactors. Materials for membranes, particularly specialized membranes such as ceramic or certain polymeric membranes, can be quite costly. The price of system integration, installation, and engineering design can also add to the overall capital expense. The high capital cost can restrain entry for some potential users, especially in small-scale applications or in areas with low financial resources.
Opportunity: Emerging applications in inkjet printing, ink filling, and coatings
Inkjet printing systems use membrane contactors for ink conditioning and degassing. They eliminate dissolved gases from the ink, such as oxygen or carbon dioxide, which can impair nozzle performance and print quality. Membrane contactors assist ink stability improvement, nozzle obstruction avoidance, and consistent drop creation during printing by degassing the ink. Systems for filling and moving ink can use membrane contactors. They help to ensure that high-quality ink is delivered to the printing system by facilitating the removal of dissolved gases or contaminants from the ink during the filling process. Additionally, membrane contactors can be used for ink recirculation. This maintains ink quality over a long period of usage by enabling continual purification and degassing of the ink.
Challenge: Technological limitations and optimization
Membrane contactors frequently need energy input for pumping, circulating, or upholding ideal operating conditions. It is essential to maximize energy efficiency to reduce operational costs and environmental effects. This entails maximizing flow rates, operating pressures, and energy recovery strategies such as pressure exchangers or sophisticated control algorithms. Mass transfer mechanisms are used by membrane contactors to separate or move gases or solutes across the membrane. However, there may be restrictions on mass transfer as a result of factors such as concentration polarization, fouling, or membrane selectivity. These restrictions may have an adverse effect on the effectiveness and performance of membrane contactors, thus posing a challenge for the membrane contactor market.
Membrane Contactor Market: Value Chain
Prominent companies in this market include well-established, financially stable membrane contactor manufacturers. These companies have been operating in the market for several years and possess a strong product portfolio and strong global sales and marketing networks. Prominent companies in this market include 3M (US), Romfil (Germany), JU.CLA.S Srl (Italy), KH TEC GmbH (Germany), Hangzhou Cobetter Filtration Equipment Co., Ltd. (China), PTI Pacific Pty. Ltd. (Australia), EUROWATER (Denmark), Hydro-Elektrik GmbH (Germany), Compact Membrane Systems (US), Veolia Water Technologies (France), Wuhan Tanal Industrial Co., Ltd. (China).
Based on membrane type, the polypropylene segment is estimated to have the largest market share in 2023.
The polypropylene segment is projected to be the largest membrane type during 2023 to 2028. When compared to some alternative membrane materials, such ceramic or specific polymeric membranes, polypropylene is a more affordable option. It is frequently used in membrane contactors, especially in applications where high-performance membranes are not needed, because it is readily available and has a low production cost. Good chemical resistance makes polypropylene appropriate for a variety of applications. It is not significantly degraded when exposed to a variety of chemicals, acids, and bases. The membrane's endurance and longevity in harsh settings is ensured by its chemical compatibility, thus increasing the demand of this segment.
Based on application, the pharmaceutical processing segment is estimated to grow at the second highest CAGR during the forecast period.
Pharmaceutical applications use membrane contactors for gas transfer operations. They can be used to liquid formulations to oxygenate, carbonate, or deoxygenate them. Membrane contactors, for instance, aid in raising the dissolved oxygen levels in the culture media during bioreactor or fermentation operations, encouraging optimum cell or microorganism development and production. Additionally, they can be used to remove dissolved gases from liquids, ensuring the stability and quality of the final product. Due to their capacity to carry out a variety of separation and purification operations, membrane contactors play a significant role in the processing of pharmaceuticals. This further propels growth of this segment.
Based on region, Asia Pacific is projected to account for the largest market share in 2023.
Significant issues with water scarcity, pollution, and the requirement for better water treatment facilities exist in the Asia Pacific region. Desalination, reverse osmosis, and gas transfer for aeration and deaeration are just some of the few water and wastewater treatment techniques that heavily rely on membrane contactors. The demand for membrane contactors in water treatment applications is being driven by the increasing population, urbanization, and industrial growth in nations such as China, India, and Southeast Asian countries.
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Key Market Players
3M (US), Romfil (Germany), JU.CLA.S Srl (Italy), KH TEC GmbH (Germany), Hangzhou Cobetter Filtration Equipment Co., Ltd. (China), PTI Pacific Pty. Ltd. (Australia), EUROWATER (Denmark), Hydro-Elektrik GmbH (Germany), Compact Membrane Systems (US), Veolia Water Technologies (France), Wuhan Tanal Industrial Co., Ltd. (China), are among the major players leading the market through their geographical presence, enhanced production capacities, and efficient distribution channels.
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Report Metric |
Details |
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Market Size Available for Years |
2018 to 2028 |
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Base Year Considered |
2022 |
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Forecast Period |
2023–2028 |
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Forecast Units |
Value (USD Million) |
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Segments Covered |
Function, Membrane Type, Application, and Region |
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Geographies Covered |
Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America |
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Companies Covered |
The major market players include 3M (US), Romfil (Germany), JU.CLA.S Srl (Italy), KH TEC GmbH (Germany), Hangzhou Cobetter Filtration Equipment Co., Ltd. (China), PTI Pacific Pty. Ltd. (Australia), EUROWATER (Denmark), Hydro-Elektrik GmbH (Germany), Compact Membrane Systems (US), Veolia Water Technologies (France), Wuhan Tanal Industrial Co., Ltd. (China), and others |
This research report categorizes the membrane contactor market based on function, membrane type, application, and region.
Based on function, the membrane contactor market has been segmented as follows:
- Hydrophobic
- Hydrophilic
Based on membrane type, the membrane contactor market has been segmented as follows:
- Polypropylene
- Polytetrafluoroethylene
- Others
Based on application, the membrane contactor market has been segmented as follows:
- Microelectronics & Semiconductors
- Water & Wastewater Treatment
- Food Processing
- Pharmaceutical Processing
- Power & Steam Generation
- Oil & Gas
- Others
Based on the region, the membrane contactor market has been segmented as follows:
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Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- Phillipines
- Rest of Asia Pacific
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Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
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North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
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Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Egypt
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
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South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
Recent Developments
- In May 2023, 3M announced to invest about USD 150 million to boost its capacity to expand biotech manufacturing, a rapidly growing segment of the medical industry that is offering ground-breaking treatments to patients. With the help of the new investment, 3M will be able to produce and deliver crucial filtration equipment rapidly for bioprocessing, biological, and small molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing applications.
- In April 2020, EUROWATER collaborated with three research institutions, two water utilities, and one water technology company for the MEM2BIO project, which combines two technologies, namely, membrane filtration and biofiltration, to purify and offer drinking water in Denmark. This collaboration is expected to enhance the market for the company’s membrane degassing units.
- In July 2019, Hangzhou Cobetter Filtration Equipment Co., Ltd. (Cobetter Filtration) entered a partnership with Banner Industries (US). Under this partnership, Banner Industries will distribute products manufactured by Cobetter Filtration in the US market. This partnership is in line with Cobetter Filtration’s expansion strategy into the US market.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What is the current size of the membrane contactor market?
The membrane contactor market is projected to grow from USD 290 million in 2023 to USD 394 million by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2023 to 2028.
Which region is expected to hold the highest market share in the membrane contactor market?
The membrane contactor market in Asia Pacific is estimated to hold the highest market share, owing to high industrial growth in countries such as China, India, and Vietnam.
Which is the major application of membrane contactor?
The water & wastewater segment is the major application of membrane contactor.
Who are the major players operating in the membrane contactor market?
The major players operating in the market include 3M (US), Romfil (Germany), JU.CLA.S Srl (Italy), KH TEC GmbH (Germany), Hangzhou Cobetter Filtration Equipment Co., Ltd. (China), PTI Pacific Pty. Ltd. (Australia), EUROWATER (Denmark), Hydro-Elektrik GmbH (Germany), Compact Membrane Systems (US), Veolia Water Technologies (France), Wuhan Tanal Industrial Co., Ltd. (China).
What is the total CAGR expected to record for the membrane contactor market during 2023-2028?
The market is expected to record a CAGR of 6.3% from 2023-2028. .
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The study involved four major activities in estimating the current market size of membrane contactor. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the market, the peer market, and the parent market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizes with industry experts across the value chain of membrane contactor through primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. After that, market breakdown and data triangulation were used to estimate the size of the segments and sub-segments of the market.
Secondary Research
The research methodology used to estimate and forecast the access control market begins with capturing data on the revenues of key vendors in the market through secondary research. In the secondary research process, various secondary sources, such as Hoovers, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Factiva, World Bank, and Industry Journals, were referred to for identifying and collecting information for this study. These secondary sources included annual reports, press releases & investor presentations of companies; white papers; certified publications; articles by recognized authors; notifications by regulatory bodies; trade directories; and databases. Vendor offerings have also been taken into consideration to determine market segmentation.
Primary Research
The membrane contactor market comprises several stakeholders, such as raw material suppliers, membrane contactor manufacturers, and regulatory organizations in the supply chain. Various primary sources from both the supply and demand sides of the market were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information. Primary sources from the supply side included industry experts such as Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), vice presidents, marketing directors, technology and innovation directors, and related key executives from various key companies and organizations operating in the membrane contactor market. Primary sources from the demand side included directors, marketing heads, and purchase managers from various sourcing industries.
Following is the breakdown of the primary respondents:
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Market Size Estimation
Both the top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the total size of the membrane contactor market. These methods were also used extensively to determine the size of various sub-segments in the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size included the following:
- The key players were identified through extensive primary and secondary research.
- The value chain and market size of the membrane contactor market, in terms of value, were determined through primary and secondary research.
- All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
- All possible parameters that affect the market covered in this research study were accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to obtain the final quantitative and qualitative data.
- The research included the study of reports, reviews, and newsletters of top market players, along with extensive interviews for opinions from key leaders, such as CEOs, directors, and marketing executives.
Global Membrane Contactor Market Size: Bottom-Up Approach
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Global Membrane Contactor Market Size: Top-Down Approach
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size using the market size estimation processes as explained above, the market was split into several segments and sub-segments. To complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics of each market segment and subsegment, the data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed, wherever applicable. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides in the membrane contactor sources.
Market Definition
According to 3M, a membrane contactor is a device that offers effective dissolved gas control. These gas transfer devices, which use hollow fiber membrane technology, may add gases to compatible liquid streams or remove dissolved gases and bubbles from them. This could benefit facilities all over the world by increasing operating effectiveness, performance, and product quality.
A membrane contactor is a tool or system to transfer mass between two fluid phases over a semi-permeable membrane. It is frequently employed in a variety of processes, including liquid-liquid extraction, liquid-liquid contact, and liquid purification. As a barrier between the two fluid phases, the membrane in a contactor allows for the selective transmission of some components while blocking the passage of others.
Key Stakeholders
- Manufacturers of membrane contactors
- Manufacturers in end-use industries
- Traders, distributors, and suppliers of membrane contactors
- Regional manufacturers and chemical associations
- Contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs)
- Market research and consulting firms
- NGOs, governments, investment banks, venture capitalists, and private equity firms
- Environmental support agencies
Report Objectives:
- To analyze and forecast the market size of membrane contactors in terms of value.
- To provide detailed information regarding the major factors (drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities) influencing the regional market
- To analyze and forecast the global membrane contactor market on the basis of membrane type, application, and region.
- To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide details of a competitive landscape for market leaders.
- To strategically analyze the micro markets with respect to individual growth trends, growth prospects, and their contribution to the overall market
- To forecast the size of various market segments based on five major regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America, along with their respective key countries.
- To track and analyze competitive developments, such as investments, expansions, partnerships, acquisitions, collaborations, and acquisitions, in the market.
- To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their market shares and core competencies.
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