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Chemical Separation Membranes Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)

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Chemical Separation Membranes Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)


Chemical Separation Membranes Market membranes are ultra-thin fibers created from polymers and cross-linked to form nano-sized pores, enabling the filtration of unwanted particles from useful substances. These membranes are essential in separating different types of gases or liquids and come in various types depending on their functionality and the raw materials used in their manufacture. The chemical separation membranes market is segmented by membrane type, application, and end-user industry.

Applications and Market Segmentation

The market is categorized by application into several segments, including membrane distillation, membrane liquid extraction, gas/liquid separation, gas/liquid contacting, gas/gas separation, pervaporation, and zero liquid discharge. Each application is further divided into hollow fiber and flat sheet sub-segments. Hollow fiber membranes hold a larger market share in terms of volume compared to flat sheet membranes. The growth of industries such as oil & gas, packaging inks, and automotive sectors drives the chemical separation membranes market.

Investment in Research and Development

Manufacturers are investing heavily in the research and development of separation membranes. Technological advancements in membrane technologies are expected to support market stability amidst competition from emerging separation technologies. Among the end-use industry segments, electronics & semiconductors, inks & coatings, and building & construction are anticipated to experience significant growth over the forecast period.

Key Focus Areas for Manufacturers

Manufacturers are focusing on developing higher-quality membranes to gain a competitive edge. For example, in gas contacting applications, they face challenges such as concentration polarization, which hinders bubble-free gas contacting in a liquid medium. Additionally, operating mechanical mixing devices is often costly and energy-intensive, highlighting the need for improved technologies to address these issues.

Market Dynamics and Opportunities

The global chemical separation membranes market is projected to see substantial growth. The gas/liquid extraction segment is expected to register significant growth. Among membrane types, PTFE membranes hold a relatively high market share. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is expected to gain significant market share during the forecast period.

Drivers and Restraints

The ease of cutting operations for pipelines made of plastic and metal using waterjet cutting machines significantly drives the market. The oil & gas industry’s extensive network of pipelines integrated with membrane systems is likely to boost demand for chemical separation membranes. However, increasing production volumes while maintaining low production costs poses a challenge. The lack of uniform testing standards and metrics essential for quantitative evaluation and innovation in membrane solutions also hinders market growth. Additionally, demonstrating the reliability of new membrane products can be challenging, making market entry difficult for new products. Coordination issues between researchers, end users, system designers, and manufacturers can lead to imperfect or off-target solutions due to unclear performance targets.

Regional Analysis

Regionally, North America dominated the global chemical separation membranes market. Europe is expected to gain significant market share by the end of the forecast period. Robust industrial growth in countries like China and India is projected to drive significant compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) in these regions.

Global Chemical Separation Membranes Market – By Membrane Type

The market is segmented by membrane type into:
• PTFE Membranes
• EPTFE Membranes
• PEEK Membranes
• Polypropylene Membranes
• PVDF Membranes
• Silica Membranes
• Zeolite Membranes
• Others

By Application

The market is segmented by application into:
• Membrane Distillation
Hollow Fiber
Flat Sheet
• Membrane Liquid Extraction
Hollow Fiber
Flat Sheet
• Gas/Liquid Separation
Hollow Fiber
Flat Sheet
• Gas/Liquid Contacting
Hollow Fiber
Flat Sheet
• Gas Separation
Hollow Fiber
Flat Sheet
• Pervaporation
Hollow Fiber
Flat Sheet
• Zero Liquid Discharge
Hollow Fiber
Flat Sheet

By End User

The market is segmented by end user into:
• Water Purification
• Food and Beverages
• Oil and Gas
• Pharmaceuticals
• Laboratory and Analytical
• Ink and Coating
• Electronics and Semiconductors
• Energy Generation
• Building and Construction
• Others

By Region

The market is segmented by region into:
• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• APAC
• MEA

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1. Executive Summary
1.1. Global Propylene Glycol Ether Market Snapshot
1.2. Future Projections
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Regional Snapshot, by Value, 2024
1.5. Analyst Recommendations
2. Market Overview
2.1. Market Definitions and Segmentations
2.2. Market Dynamics
2.2.1. Drivers
2.2.2. Restraints
2.2.3. Market Opportunities
2.3. Value Chain Analysis
2.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
2.5. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
2.5.1. Supply
2.5.2. Demand
2.6. Impact of Ukraine-Russia Conflict
2.7. Economic Overview
2.7.1. World Economic Projections
2.8. PESTLE Analysis
3. Production Output and Trade Statistics, 2018-2024
3.1. Global Propylene Glycol Ether, Production Output, by Region, 2018 – 2024
3.1.1. North America
3.1.2. Europe
3.1.3. Asia Pacific
3.1.4. Latin America
3.1.5. Middle East & Africa
4. Global Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
4.1. Global Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.1.1. Key Highlights
4.1.1.1. Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (PM)
4.1.1.2. Dipropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (DPM)
4.1.1.3. Tripropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (TPM)
4.2. Global Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.2.1. Key Highlights
4.2.1.1. Chemical intermediate
4.2.1.2. Solvent
4.2.1.3. Coalescing agent
4.2.1.4. Coatings
4.2.1.5. Electronics
4.2.1.6. Semiconductor
4.2.1.7. TFT-LCD
4.2.1.8. Others
4.3. Global Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Region, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.3.1. Key Highlights
4.3.1.1. North America
4.3.1.2. Europe
4.3.1.3. Asia Pacific
4.3.1.4. Latin America
4.3.1.5. Middle East & Africa
5. North America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
5.1. North America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.1.1. Key Highlights
5.1.1.1. Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (PM)
5.1.1.2. Dipropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (DPM)
5.1.1.3. Tripropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (TPM)
5.2. North America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.2.1. Key Highlights
5.2.1.1. Chemical intermediate
5.2.1.2. Solvent
5.2.1.3. Coalescing agent
5.2.1.4. Coatings
5.2.1.5. Electronics
5.2.1.6. Semiconductor
5.2.1.7. TFT-LCD
5.2.1.8. Others
5.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
5.3. North America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1. Key Highlights
5.3.1.1. U.S. Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.2. U.S. Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.3. Canada Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.4. Canada Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6. Europe Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
6.1. Europe Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.1.1. Key Highlights
6.1.1.1. Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (PM)
6.1.1.2. Dipropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (DPM)
6.1.1.3. Tripropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (TPM)
6.2. Europe Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.2.1. Key Highlights
6.2.1.1. Chemical intermediate
6.2.1.2. Solvent
6.2.1.3. Coalescing agent
6.2.1.4. Coatings
6.2.1.5. Electronics
6.2.1.6. Semiconductor
6.2.1.7. TFT-LCD
6.2.1.8. Others
6.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6.3. Europe Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1. Key Highlights
6.3.1.1. Germany Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.2. Germany Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.3. U.K. Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.4. U.K. Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.5. France Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.6. France Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.7. Italy Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.8. Italy Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.9. Turkey Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.10. Turkey Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.11. Russia Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.12. Russia Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.13. Rest of Europe Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.14. Rest of Europe Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7. Asia Pacific Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
7.1. Asia Pacific Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.1.1. Key Highlights
7.1.1.1. Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (PM)
7.1.1.2. Dipropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (DPM)
7.1.1.3. Tripropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (TPM)
7.2. Asia Pacific Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.2.1. Key Highlights
7.2.1.1. Chemical intermediate
7.2.1.2. Solvent
7.2.1.3. Coalescing agent
7.2.1.4. Coatings
7.2.1.5. Electronics
7.2.1.6. Semiconductor
7.2.1.7. TFT-LCD
7.2.1.8. Others
7.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7.3. Asia Pacific Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1. Key Highlights
7.3.1.1. China Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.2. China Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.3. China Propylene Glycol Ether Market Purity, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.4. Japan Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.5. Japan Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.6. South Korea Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.7. South Korea Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.8. India Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.9. India Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.10. Southeast Asia Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.11. Southeast Asia Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.12. Rest of Asia Pacific Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.13. Rest of Asia Pacific Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8. Latin America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
8.1. Latin America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.1.1. Key Highlights
8.1.1.1. Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (PM)
8.1.1.2. Dipropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (DPM)
8.1.1.3. Tripropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (TPM)
8.2. Latin America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.2.1.1. Chemical intermediate
8.2.1.2. Solvent
8.2.1.3. Coalescing agent
8.2.1.4. Coatings
8.2.1.5. Electronics
8.2.1.6. Semiconductor
8.2.1.7. TFT-LCD
8.2.1.8. Others
8.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8.3. Latin America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1. Key Highlights
8.3.1.1. Brazil Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.2. Brazil Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.3. Mexico Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.4. Mexico Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.5. Argentina Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.6. Argentina Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.7. Rest of Latin America Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.8. Rest of Latin America Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
9. Middle East & Africa Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
9.1. Middle East & Africa Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.1.1. Key Highlights
9.1.1.1. Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (PM)
9.1.1.2. Dipropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (DPM)
9.1.1.3. Tripropylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether (TPM)
9.2. Middle East & Africa Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.2.1. Key Highlights
9.2.1.1. Chemical intermediate
9.2.1.2. Solvent
9.2.1.3. Coalescing agent
9.2.1.4. Coatings
9.2.1.5. Electronics
9.2.1.6. Semiconductor
9.2.1.7. TFT-LCD
9.2.1.8. Others
9.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
9.3. Middle East & Africa Propylene Glycol Ether Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1. Key Highlights
9.3.1.1. GCC Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.2. GCC Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.3. South Africa Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.4. South Africa Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.5. Egypt Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.6. Egypt Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.7. Nigeria Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.8. Nigeria Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.9. Rest of Middle East & Africa Propylene Glycol Ether Market by Product Type, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.10. Rest of Middle East & Africa Propylene Glycol Ether Market Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
9.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Purity vs Application Heatmap
10.2. Manufacturer vs Application Heatmap
10.3. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024
10.4. Competitive Dashboard
10.5. Company Profiles
10.5.1. LyondellBasell Industries Holdings N.V.
10.5.1.1. Company Overview
10.5.1.2. Product Portfolio
10.5.1.3. Financial Overview
10.5.1.4. Business Strategies and Development
10.5.2. Royal Dutch Shell plc
10.5.3. DowDuPont Inc.
10.5.4. BASF SE
10.5.5. Eastman Chemical Company
10.5.6. Chang Chan Group
10.5.7. Manali Petrochemicals Limited
10.5.8. KH Neochem Co., Ltd
10.5.9. Shiny Chemical Industrial Company Limited
10.5.10. Jiangsu Baichuan High-tech New Materials Co., Ltd
10.5.11. Jiangsu Hualun Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.
10.5.12. Jiangsu Dynamic Chemical Co., Ltd.
10.5.13. Others
11. Appendix
11.1. Research Methodology
11.2. Report Assumptions
11.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

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