Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market- Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028

Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market- Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028

Global Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market is anticipated to witness modest growth in the forecast period, 2024-2028. This can be ascribed to the rising population worldwide, As of 2022 world population has been crossed over 8 Billion.

Population growth, urbanization, and pollution in emerging countries worldwide contribute to the market's expansion. Additionally, it is projected that the worldwide Reverse Osmosis (RO) membrane market will rise due to the scarcity of drinkable water. Furthermore, market growth is anticipated to be fueled by the increasing global demand for water. Desalination facilities are increasing due to the expanding need for water, propelling market expansion.

Worldwide standards for drinking water have been established by international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO). Throughout the forecast period, the industry is anticipated to grow due to several government initiatives, including the Waste Management Action Plan, the US Clean Water Act, the Environmental and Resource Efficiency Plan in Australia, and the Special Plan for Seawater Utilization in China, among others. According to UNICEF, Half of the world’s population might be living in areas which can face water scarcity by as early as 2025. Moreover, around 700 million people could be moved to different location because of intense water scarcity by 2030.

Government rules and rising demand for clean water

Governmental laws and the rise in demand for clean drinking water greatly influence the development of water and wastewater treatment businesses. The World Health Organization for all nations has established international rules for drinking water. According to WHO, at least 140 million people in 50 countries are drinking water containing excessive levels of arsenic. Long-term contact to high levels of arsenic in drinking water and food can cause skin lesions and cancer. The demand for RO membranes is predicted to rise due to strict government laws and initiatives that make water treatment mandatory.

Rapid Industrial Expansion

The industrial expansion has transformed the social and economic structure of society. The modernization of social and economic lifestyles has led to the production of various goods on a large scale. The enhancement in the standard of living and the production of goods has resulted in expeditious water use in multiple industries. With depleting water resources and increasing water demand, it has become necessary to reuse and recycle water for public use. This necessity has led to the extensive use of membrane technologies in various industries, particularly for treating industrial water and wastewater. Hence, these factors can increase the demand for RO membranes.

Market Segmentation

Global Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market is segmented based on Material Type, Filter Module and End-Use. Based on Material Type, the market is divided into Cellulose-Based and Thin Film Composite Membranes. Based on Filter Module, the market is fragmented into Plate & Frame, Tubular-Shaped Membranes, Spiral-Wound Membranes and Hollow-Fiber Membranes. Based on End-Use, the market is Fuels, Food Processing, Lubricants, Coatings, Pharmaceuticals, Others.

Market players

Alfa Laval AB, Dupont Water Solutions, Koch Separation Solutions Inc, Lenntech B.V., Merck & Co., Inc, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Suez Water Technologies & Solutions SA, Toray Industries, Inc., and Toyobo Co. Ltd. are some of the key players operating in the market.

Report Scope:

In this report, Global Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

  • Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market, By Material Type:
  • Cellulose-Based
  • Thin Film Composite Membranes
  • Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market, By Filter Module:
  • Plate & Frame
  • Tubular-Shaped Membranes
  • Spiral-Wound Membranes
  • Hollow-Fiber Membranes
  • Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market, By End-Use:
  • Desalination Systems
  • RO Purification Systems
  • Medical Devices & Diagnostics
  • Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market, By Region:
  • Europe
  • France
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • Russia
  • Sweden
  • Denmark
  • Switzerland
  • North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market.

Company Information
  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).
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1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value & Volume
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Material Type (Cellulose-Based and Thin Film Composite Membranes)
5.2.2. By Filter Module (Plate & Frame, Tubular-Shaped Membranes, Spiral-Wound Membranes and Hollow-Fiber Membranes)
5.2.3. By End-Use (Fuels, Food Processing, Lubricants, Coatings, Pharmaceuticals, Others)
5.2.4. By Region (Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, Middle East & Africa, South America)
5.2.5. By Company (2022)
5.3. Market Map
5.3.1. By Material Type
5.3.2. By Filter Module
5.3.3. By End-Use
5.3.4. By Region
5.4. Pricing Analysis
6. Europe Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Material Type (Cellulose-Based and Thin Film Composite Membranes)
6.2.2. By Filter Module (Plate & Frame, Tubular-Shaped Membranes, Spiral-Wound Membranes and Hollow-Fiber Membranes)
6.2.3. By End-Use (Fuels, Food Processing, Lubricants, Coatings, Pharmaceuticals, Others)
6.2.4. By Country
6.3. Pricing Analysis
6.4. Europe: Country Analysis
6.4.1. France Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
6.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.1.2.1. By Feedstock
6.4.1.2.2. By End-Use
6.4.2. Germany Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
6.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.2.2.1. By Material Type
6.4.2.2.2. By Filter Module
6.4.2.2.3. By End-Use
6.4.3. United Kingdom Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
6.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.3.2.1. By Material Type
6.4.3.2.2. By Filter Module
6.4.3.2.3. By End-Use
6.4.4. Russia Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
6.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.4.2.1. By Material Type
6.4.4.2.2. By Filter Module
6.4.4.2.3. By End-Use
6.4.5. Sweden Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
6.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.5.2.1. By Material Type
6.4.5.2.2. By Filter Module
6.4.5.2.3. By End-Use
6.4.6. Denmark Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
6.4.6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.6.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.6.2.1. By Material Type
6.4.6.2.2. By Filter Module
6.4.6.2.3. By End-Use
6.4.7. Switzerland Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
6.4.7.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.7.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.7.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.7.2.1. By Material Type
6.4.7.2.2. By Filter Module
6.4.7.2.3. By End-Use
7. North America Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Material Type (Cellulose-Based and Thin Film Composite Membranes)
7.2.2. By Filter Module (Plate & Frame, Tubular-Shaped Membranes, Spiral-Wound Membranes and Hollow-Fiber Membranes)
7.2.3. By End-Use (Fuels, Food Processing, Lubricants, Coatings, Pharmaceuticals, Others)
7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Pricing Analysis
7.4. North America: Country Analysis
7.4.1. United States Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
7.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.1.2.1. By Material Type
7.4.1.2.2. By Filter Module
7.4.1.2.3. By End-Use
7.4.2. Canada Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
7.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.2.2.1. By Material Type
7.4.2.2.2. By Filter Module
7.4.2.2.3. By End-Use
7.4.3. Mexico Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
7.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.3.2.1. By Material Type
7.4.3.2.2. By Filter Module
7.4.3.2.3. By End-Use
8. Asia-Pacific Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Material Type (Cellulose-Based and Thin Film Composite Membranes)
8.2.2. By Filter Module (Plate & Frame, Tubular-Shaped Membranes, Spiral-Wound Membranes and Hollow-Fiber Membranes)
8.2.3. By End-Use (Fuels, Food Processing, Lubricants, Coatings, Pharmaceuticals, Others)
8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Pricing Analysis
8.4. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
8.4.1. China Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
8.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.1.2.1. By Material Type
8.4.1.2.2. By Filter Module
8.4.1.2.3. By End-Use
8.4.2. India Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
8.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.2.2.1. By Material Type
8.4.2.2.2. By Filter Module
8.4.2.2.3. By End-Use
8.4.3. Japan Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
8.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.3.2.1. By Material Type
8.4.3.2.2. By Filter Module
8.4.3.2.3. By End-Use
8.4.4. South Korea Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
8.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.4.2.1. By Material Type
8.4.4.2.2. By Filter Module
8.4.4.2.3. By End-Use
8.4.5. Australia Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
8.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.5.2.1. By Material Type
8.4.5.2.2. By Filter Module
8.4.5.2.3. By End-Use
9. Middle East and Africa Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Material Type (Cellulose-Based and Thin Film Composite Membranes)
9.2.2. By Filter Module (Plate & Frame, Tubular-Shaped Membranes, Spiral-Wound Membranes and Hollow-Fiber Membranes)
9.2.3. By End-Use (Fuels, Food Processing, Lubricants, Coatings, Pharmaceuticals, Others)
9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Pricing Analysis
9.4. MEA: Country Analysis
9.4.1. Saudi Arabia Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
9.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.4.1.2.1. By Material Type
9.4.1.2.2. By Filter Module
9.4.1.2.3. By End-Use
9.4.2. UAE Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
9.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.4.2.2.1. By Material Type
9.4.2.2.2. By Filter Module
9.4.2.2.3. By End-Use
9.4.3. Qatar Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
9.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.4.3.2.1. By Material Type
9.4.3.2.2. By Filter Module
9.4.3.2.3. By End-Use
10. South America Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Material Type (Cellulose-Based and Thin Film Composite Membranes)
10.2.2. By Filter Module (Plate & Frame, Tubular-Shaped Membranes, Spiral-Wound Membranes and Hollow-Fiber Membranes)
10.2.3. By End-Use (Fuels, Food Processing, Lubricants, Coatings, Pharmaceuticals, Others)
10.2.4. By Country
10.3. Pricing Analysis
10.4. South America: Country Analysis
10.4.1. Brazil Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
10.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.1.2.1. By Feedstock
10.4.1.2.2. By End-Use
10.4.2. Argentina Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
10.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.2.2.1. By Feedstock
10.4.2.2.2. By End-Use
10.4.3. Colombia Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Outlook
10.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.3.2.1. By Feedstock
10.4.3.2.2. By End-Use
11. Market Dynamics
11.1. Drivers
11.1.1. Increasing water scarcity and evolving government regulations
11.1.2. Increasing demand for potable water
11.1.3. Rapid growth of desalination systems
11.2. Challenges
11.2.1. Membrane fouling and Scaling
11.2.2. Dearth of supply chains in feedstock and raw materials
12. Market Trends & Developments
12.1. Mergers & Acquisitions
12.2. Product Developments
12.3. Technological Advancements
13. Global Green Ammonia Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
15.1. Business Overview
15.2. Company Snapshot
15.3. Products & Services
15.4. Financials (In case of listed companies)
15.5. Recent Developments
15.5.1. Alfa Laval AB
15.5.2. Dupont Water Solutions
15.5.3. Koch Membrane Systems Inc.
15.5.4. Lenntech B.V.
15.5.5. Merck & Co., Inc
15.5.6. Parker Hannifin Corporation
15.5.7. Suez Water Technologies & Solutions SA
15.5.8. Toray Industries, Inc.,
15.5.9. Toyobo Co. Ltd.
16. Strategic Recommendations

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