Membrane Filtration Market by Type (RO, MF, UF, NF), Application (Water & Wastewater, Dairy Products, Drinks & Concentrates), Membrane Material (Polymeric, Ceramic), Module Design (Spiral, Tubular), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023

The global membrane filtration market was valued at USD 11.93 Billion in 2017. It is projected to reach USD 17.34 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2018. Membrane filtration technology is used to enhance the quality and shelf life of dairy, food, and beverage products. In the water & wastewater industry, the membrane filtration technology is widely used for its desalination and purification functions. Factors such as exponentially growing demand for dairy products, regulation for water safety and filtration, and emerging technologies in the membrane filtration field are expected to drive the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Market players are responding to new opportunities by expanding their global presence and product offerings.

The objectives of the study are as follows:

• To define, segment, and forecast the size of the market with respect to type, module design, application, membrane material, and region
• To analyze the market structure by identifying various subsegments of the market
• To forecast the size of the market and its various submarkets with respect to five main regions, namely, North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America
• To provide detailed information about crucial factors that are influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges)
• To analyze opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide details of the competitive landscape for market leaders
• To strategically profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market ranking and core competencies
• To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, new product & technology launches, acquisitions, agreements, collaborations, and partnerships in the market

The years considered for the study are as follows:

• Base Year: 2017
• Estimated Year: 2018
• Projected Year: 2023
• Forecast Period: 2018 to 2023

This report includes estimations of the market size in terms of value (USD million). Both, top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to estimate and validate the size of the membrane filtration market and to estimate the size of various other dependent submarkets in the overall market. Key players in the market have been identified through secondary research through various sources such as the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), research & development (R&D) institutions, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), government agencies and their market ranking in the respective regions have been determined through primary and secondary research. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources and were verified through primary sources.

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The membrane filtration ecosystem comprises membrane filtration equipment providers such as 3M Company (US), Pall Corporation (US), Dow Company (US), Koch Membrane System (US), Veolia Water Technologies (France), Suez Water Technologies & Solutions (France), Alfa Laval (Sweden), Fileder Filter Systems Ltd (UK), Prominent (Germany), ACWA Services (UK), Aquabio(UK), and Aquatech International (US).

Target Audience:

• R&D institutes
• Technology providers
• Membrane filtration equipment providers
• Intermediary suppliers
• Wholesalers
• Dealers
• End users

“The study answers several questions for stakeholders, primarily which market segments to focus on in the next two to five years for prioritizing efforts and investments.”

Scope of the report

This research report categorizes the membrane filtration market based on type, application, module design, membrane material, and region.

Based on Type, the market has been segmented as follows:

• Reverse osmosis
• Ultrafiltration
• Microfiltration
• Nanofiltration

Based on Application, the market has been segmented as follows:

• Water & wastewater
• Food & beverages
  • Dairy products
  • Drinks & concentrates
  • Wines & beers
  • Others

Based on Module Design the market has been segmented as follows:

• Spiral wound
• Tubular system
• Plate & frame and hollow fiber

Based on Region, the market has been segmented as follows:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa
• South America

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Segmental Analysis

• Segmental analysis, which provides a further breakdown of types such as reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, microfiltration, and nanofiltration.
• Further breakdown of membrane filtration in food & beverages such as dairy, drinks & concentrates, and other food products.

Geographic Analysis

• Further breakdown of the Rest of Middle East & Africa membrane filtration market, by countries.
• Further breakdown of other countries in the Rest of the South America membrane filtration market, by key countries

Company Information

• Detailed analyses and profiling of additional market players (up to five)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 14)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Market Scope
    1.4 Periodization Considered
    1.5 Currency Considered
    1.6 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 18)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Breakdown of Primaries, By Company Type, Designation, and Region
                    2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
    2.2 Market Size Estimation
           2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
    2.3 Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
    2.4 Research Assumptions & Limitations
           2.4.1 Assumptions
           2.4.2 Limitations

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 27)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 32)
    4.1 Opportunities in this Market
    4.2 Membrane Filtration Market for Food & Beverages: Key Countries
    4.3 Membrane Filtration Market for Food & Beverages, By Type & Region
    4.4 Developed vs Developing Markets for Membrane Filtration for Food & Beverages
    4.5 Membrane Filtration Market for Food & Beverages, By Module Design & Region
    4.6 Market, By Application
    4.7 Asia Pacific: Membrane Filtration Market for Food & Beverages, By Type & Country, 2017

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 39)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Supply Chain
    5.3 Regulatory Framework
           5.3.1 Introduction
                    5.3.1.1 Food and Drug Administration(FDA) - US
                    5.3.1.2 Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) - UK
                    5.3.1.3 Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) - India
    5.4 Market Dynamics
           5.4.1 Drivers
                    5.4.1.1 Rapid-Growing Dairy Industry
                    5.4.1.2 Regulations for Water Safety and Filtration
                    5.4.1.3 Rising Demand for Premium Products
                               5.4.1.3.1 Rise in Purchasing Capability By Consumers for Premium Products
                               5.4.1.3.2 Consumers’ Inclination Towards High Quality Products
                    5.4.1.4 Emerging Technologies in the Membrane Filtration Field
                               5.4.1.4.1 Innovations in the Ceramic Membranes to Optimize the Product Efficiency in Food Processing
                    5.4.1.5 Efficiency Offered By Membrane Filtration Technologies
                               5.4.1.5.1 Product Efficiency
                               5.4.1.5.2 Energy Efficiency
           5.4.2 Restraints
                    5.4.2.1 High Setup Costs
           5.4.3 Opportunities
                    5.4.3.1 Increasing Instances of Waterborne Diseases
                    5.4.3.2 Growth Potential in Asian and Middle Eastern Markets
           5.4.4 Challenges
                    5.4.4.1 Lack of Awareness About the Advantages of Membrane Filtration

6 Membrane Filtration Market, By Application (Page No. - 52)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Water & Wastewater
    6.3 Food & Beverages
           6.3.1 Standardization
           6.3.2 Concentration
           6.3.3 Clarification / Separation
           6.3.4 Fractionation
           6.3.5 Dairy Products
           6.3.6 Drinks & Concentrates
           6.3.7 Wines & Beers
           6.3.8 Other Food & Beverage Applications

7 Membrane Filtration Market, By Membrane Material (Page No. - 61)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Polymeric
    7.3 Ceramic

8 Membrane Filtration Market for Food & Beverages, By Type (Page No. - 65)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Reverse Osmosis
    8.3 Ultrafiltration
    8.4 Microfiltration
    8.5 Nanofiltration

9 Membrane Filtration Market for Food & Beverages, By Module Design (Page No. - 72)
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Spiral Wound
    9.3 Tubular Systems
    9.4 Plate & Frame and Hollow Fiber

10 Membrane Filtration Market for Food & Beverages, By Region (Page No. - 77)
     10.1 Introduction
     10.2 North America
             10.2.1 US
             10.2.2 Canada
             10.2.3 Mexico
     10.3 Europe
             10.3.1 Spain
             10.3.3 Germany
             10.3.4 UK
             10.3.5 France
             10.3.6 Netherlands
             10.3.7 Rest of Europe
     10.4 Asia Pacific
             10.4.1 China
             10.4.2 Southeast Asia
             10.4.3 India
             10.4.4 Japan
             10.4.5 Australia
             10.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific
     10.5 Middle East & Africa
             10.5.1 Saudi Arabia
             10.5.2 Qatar
             10.5.3 Oman
             10.5.4 UAE
             10.5.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
     10.6 South America
             10.6.1 Brazil
             10.6.2 Chile
             10.6.3 Rest of South America

11 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 107)
     11.1 Overview
     11.2 Key Market Strategies
     11.3 Competitive Scenario
             11.3.1 New Product Launches
             11.3.2 New Product Launches, 2013–2017
             11.3.3 Expansions
             11.3.4 Expansions, 2013–2017
             11.3.5 Acquisitions
             11.3.6 Partnerships

12 Company Profiles (Page No. - 112)
(Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View)*
     12.1 DOW Chemical Company
     12.2 Suez Water Technologies & Solutions
     12.3 Alfa Laval
     12.4 Pall Corporation
     12.5 3M Company
     12.6 Koch Membrane Systems
     12.7 Veolia Water Technologies
     12.8 Fileder Filter Systems Ltd.
     12.9 Prominent
     12.10 Acwa Services
     12.11 Aquabio
     12.12 Aquatech International

*Details on Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.

13 Appendix (Page No. - 144)
     13.1 Discussion Guide
     13.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
     13.3 More Company Developments
             13.3.1 Expansions
             13.3.2 New Product Launches
             13.3.3 Acquisitions
             13.3.4 Partnerships
     13.4 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
     13.5 Available Customizations
     13.6 Related Reports
     13.7 Author Details

List of Tables (66 Tables)

Table 1 US Dollar Exchange Rate Considered for the Study, 2014–2016
Table 2 Estimated Cost of Membrane Filtration Technology for Purified Water, 2013
Table 3 Initial Setup Cost of an Ultrafiltration System
Table 4 Disease Outbreaks Attributed to Water, 2000–2013
Table 5 Membrane Filtration Market Size, By Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 6 Market Size in Water & Wastewater, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 7 Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 8 Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Sub-Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 9 Market Size in Dairy Products, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 10 Market Size in Juices, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 11Market Size in Wines & Beers, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 12 Membrane Filtration Market Size in Other Food & Beverage Applications, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 13 Membrane Filtration Market Size, By Membrane Material, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 14 Market Size in Water & Wastewater, By Membrane Material, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 15 Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Membrane Material, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 16 Polymeric Membrane Filtration Market Size, By Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 17 Ceramic Membrane Filtration Market Size, By Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 18 Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 19 Reverse Osmosis Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 20 Ultrafiltration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 21 Microfiltration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 22 Nanofiltration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 23 Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Module Design, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 24 Spiral Wound Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 25 Tubular Systems Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 26 Plate & Frame and Hollow Fiber Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 27 Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 28 North America: Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Country, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 29 North America: Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Sub-Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 30 North America: Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Module Design, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 31 US: Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 32 Canada: Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 33 Mexico: Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 34 Europe: Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Country, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 35 Europe: Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Sub-Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 36 Europe: Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Module Design, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 37 Spain: Membrane Filtration Market for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 38 Italy: Membrane Filtration Market for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 39 Germany: Membrane Filtration Market for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 40 UK: Membrane Filtration Market for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 41 France: Membrane Filtration Market for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 42 The Netherlands: Membrane Filtration Market for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 43 Rest of Europe: Membrane Filtration Market for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 44 Asia Pacific: Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Country/Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 45 Asia Pacific: Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Sub-Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 46 Asia Pacific: Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Module Design, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 47 China: Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 48 Southeast Asia: Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 49 India: Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 50 Japan: Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 51 Australia: Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 52 Rest of Asia Pacific: Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 53 Middle East & Africa: Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Country, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 54 Middle East & Africa: Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 55 Middle East & Africa: Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Sub-Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 56 Middle East & Africa: Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Module Design, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 57 South America: Membrane Filtration Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Country, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 58 South America: Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 59 South America: Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Sub-Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 60 South America: Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Module Design, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 61 Acquisitions 2013–2017
Table 62 Partnerships, 2013–2017
Table 63 Expansions, 2013–2017
Table 64 New Product Launches, 2016–2017
Table 65 Acquisitions, 2014–2017
Table 66 Partnerships, 2014–2016

List of Figures (44 Figures)

Figure 1 Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Geographic Scope
Figure 3 Research Design
Figure 4 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 5 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 6 Data Triangulation
Figure 7 Assumptions of the Research Study
Figure 8 Limitations of the Research Study
Figure 9 Food & Beverages: Membrane Filtration Market Snapshot, By Type, 2018 vs 2023
Figure 10 Membrane Filtration Market Size, By Application, 2018–2023
Figure 11 Asia Pacific is the Fastest-Growing Market for Membrane Filtration in Food & Beverages, 2017–2022
Figure 12 Membrane Filtration Market Share, By Region
Figure 13 Growing Demand for Dairy Products to Drive the Growth of this Market
Figure 14 US Dominated the Global Market in 2017
Figure 15 Reverse Osmosis Dominated the Market in 2017
Figure 16 Developing Countries to Witness Higher Growth Rates During the Forecast Period
Figure 17 Spiral Wound Dominated the Membrane Filtration Market Across All the Regions in 2017
Figure 18 Water & Wastewater Treatment Segment to Dominate the Global Market Through 2023
Figure 19 China Accounted for the Largest Share in 2017
Figure 20 Membrane Filtration Supply Chain
Figure 21 Market Dynamics
Figure 22 World Cheese Production, 2013–2017
Figure 23 Largely Consumed Nutrient Based Premium Products By American Consumers, 2017
Figure 24 Size of the Middle Class, 2009 vs 2030
Figure 25 Factors Influencing Consumers’ Food Product Choice
Figure 26 Membrane Filtration Market Size, By Application, 2018 vs 2023
Figure 27 Market Size in Water & Wastewater, By Region, 2018 vs 2023
Figure 28 Market Size, By Membrane Material, 2018 vs 2023
Figure 29 Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Type, 2018 vs 2023
Figure 30 Reverse Osmosis Market Size for Food & Beverages, By Region, 2018 vs 2023
Figure 31 Membrane Filtration Market Size, By Module Design, 2018 vs 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 32 Spiral Wound Membrane Filtration Market for Food & Beverages, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Figure 33 India is Projected to Be the Fastest-Growing Country in the F&B Membrane Filtration Market Between 2018 and 2023
Figure 34 North America: Membrane Filtration Market Snapshot
Figure 35 Europe: Market Snapshot
Figure 36 Asia Pacific: Market Snapshot
Figure 37 Key Developments By Leading Players in the Global Market From 2013 to 2018
Figure 38 Membrane Filtration Market Developments, By Growth Strategy, 2013–2018
Figure 39 DOW Chemical Company: Company Snapshot
Figure 40 Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Company Snapshot
Figure 41 Alfa Laval: Company Snapshot
Figure 42 Pall Corporation: Company Snapshot
Figure 43 3M Company: Company Snapshot
Figure 44 Veolia Water Technologies: Company Snapshot

The global market for membrane filtration has grown exponentially in the last few years. The market is estimated to be valued at USD 12.66 Billion in 2018, and is projected to reach USD 17.34 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2018. Emerging economies such as India, China, and Brazil are the potential primary markets of the industry. The growth of the dairy industry across the world, advantages offered by membrane filtration technologies, and rise in demand for high-quality and safe food products are diving the growth of the global membrane filtration market. Furthermore, emerging membrane filtration technologies along with extensively growing R&D activities are projected to escalate the growth of the global market during the forecast period.

Membrane filtration technologies help to retain the original characteristics in the food products with minimal or no changes to the product profile which is one of the most important advantages offered by membrane filtration technologies. Energy consumption is very low in membrane filtration technologies as compared to the conventional filtration technologies. Hence, these technologies have been receiving wide acceptability from the government and federal bodies.

The membrane filtration market, based on type, is segmented into reverse osmosis (RO), ultrafiltration, microfiltration, and nanofiltration. The meat & seafood segment dominated the market with the largest share in 2016 since RO is very effective in removing harmful contaminants from water as well as minerals such as iron, fluoride, lead, salt, manganese, and calcium, and offers high efficiency in terms of water purification as it can remove up to 99% of the mineral contaminants.

The market, based on application, is segmented into water & wastewater and food & beverages. The food & beverages segment is further subsegmented into dairy products, drinks & concentrates, wines & beers, and others. The food & beverages segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR among all membrane filtration applications from 2018 to 2023. It offers various effective functions such as concentration and fractionation of skim milk and whey, bacteria removal and demineralization of whey, cheese purification and lactose reduction in milk, as well as taste, color, and shelf life enhancement of the food products and therefore, this segment is projected to grow at a significant rate in the future.

Based on membrane material, the membrane filtration market is segmented into polymeric and ceramic. The ceramic segment is projected to be the fastest-growing. This type of membrane is majorly utilized in the water processing industry due to the effective properties offered such as high chemical and physical stability, long lifespan, and effective separation. Ceramic membranes are also utilized in the food & beverage industry for the applications such as clarification of juice and beer, dewatering of products, sterilization of milk and whey, concentration of juices, and desalination of whey.

Based on module design, the global market is segmented into spiral wound, tubular systems, and plate & frame and hollow fiber. The tubular systems segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2018 to 2023 as these modules are widely utilized for water applications; they are highly efficient in removing contaminants and producing high-quality processed water.

The Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific market is mainly driven by the factors such as increased usage of membrane filtration in water processing plants for purification and in dairy and other food industries for pasteurization, sterilization, and concentration processes. China accounted for the largest country in the Asia Pacific membrane filtration market, and is majorly driven by the increase in the usage of membrane filtration technologies for water purification. The growing population in this country drives the need for sustainable purification technologies, in order to ensure the supply of safe drinking water.

However, the high set up cost of the membrane filtration equipment might hamper the growth of the global market during the forecast period.

Expansions, new product & technology launches, acquisitions, and partnerships are the key strategies adopted by market players to ensure their growth in the market. Major players in the market include 3M Company (US), Pall Corporation (US), Dow Company (US), Koch Membrane System (US), Veolia Water Technologies (France), Suez Water Technologies & Solutions (France), Alfa Laval (Sweden), Fileder Filter Systems Ltd (UK), Prominent (Germany), ACWA Services (UK), Aquabio(UK), and Aquatech International (US).

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