Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market by Type (Thin Film Composite Membranes; Cellulose Based Membranes), End-Use Industry (Water & Wastewater Treatment; Industrial Processing), Filter Module, Application, & Region - Global Forecast to 2029
The RO membrane market is projected to reach USD 5.11 Billion By 2029, At A CAGR Of 6.5% From USD 3.73 Billion In 2024. RO membrane Rapid industrialization, expanding population and increasing water scarcity is fueling the demand for RO membrane worldwide. Additionally, the expanding industries in emerging economies such as food & beverage, pharmaceuticals and chemicals is creating a demand for RO membranes to process industrial wastewater.
“Based on application, desalination accounts the largest market during the forecast period, in terms of value.”
Desalination accounts for the largest share of RO membrane market by application due to its vital role in addressing the water scarcity challenges globally. Regions with limited freshwater resources such as Middle Wast & Africa are highly dependent on desalination to meet the growing needs for safe and clean drinking water. Due to the cost effectiveness and energy efficient properties RO membranes are heavily used in desalination plants for removing salts and contaminants from sweater and brackish water for producing high quality water. Moreover, the rising demand from municipal and industrial sectors along with stringent environmental regulations, is increasing the adoption of RO membranes in desalination plants. The rising global water scarcity, the application of RO membranes for desalination applications is anticipated to grow.
“Based on end-use industry, industrial processing is the fastest growing market during the forecast period, in terms of value.”
The implementation of stringent government regulations and increasing water scarcity globally has created a need for water purification across various industries such as food & beverage, healthcare, petrochemicals & energy. These industries require higher quality water purification for manufacturing processes which increases the adoption of RO membranes for these applications due to their efficiency water purification. Moreover, the rising industrialization along with growing urbanization is leading to increased usage of water in industries such as oil refining and power generation, further fueling the demand for RO membranes. Collectively, these factors have been leading to industrial processing to be the fastest growing market for RO membranes.
“Based on region, Asia Pacific is the largest and fastest growing market for RO membrane, in terms of value.”
The rapidly expanding population, rising industrialization and growing water scarcity has created need for safe and clean drinking water. This has encouraged significant investments in water and wastewater treatments propelling a demand for RO membranes in these applications due to their effectiveness. The stringent government regulations for water treatment and water quality along with initiatives for improving accessibility of pure water is further fueling the demand for RO membranes in the region. The developing economies like China and India are implementing large scale desalination plants for meeting the pure water needs due to rising population resulting into adoption of RO membranes for these applications. These factors collectively have positioned Asia Pacific to emerge as largest and fastest growing market for RO membranes.
In the process of determining and verifying the market size for several segments and subsegments identified through secondary research, extensive primary interviews were conducted. A breakdown of the profiles of the primary interviewees are as follows:
Research Coverage
This report segments the RO membrane market based on filter module, application, type, end-use industry, and region, and provides estimations for the overall value of the market across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, products and services, key strategies, new product launches, expansions, and mergers and acquisitions associated with the RO membrane market.
Key benefits of buying this report
This research report focuses on various levels of analysis, including industry analysis (industry trends), market ranking analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the RO membrane market, high-growth regions, and market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
“Based on application, desalination accounts the largest market during the forecast period, in terms of value.”
Desalination accounts for the largest share of RO membrane market by application due to its vital role in addressing the water scarcity challenges globally. Regions with limited freshwater resources such as Middle Wast & Africa are highly dependent on desalination to meet the growing needs for safe and clean drinking water. Due to the cost effectiveness and energy efficient properties RO membranes are heavily used in desalination plants for removing salts and contaminants from sweater and brackish water for producing high quality water. Moreover, the rising demand from municipal and industrial sectors along with stringent environmental regulations, is increasing the adoption of RO membranes in desalination plants. The rising global water scarcity, the application of RO membranes for desalination applications is anticipated to grow.
“Based on end-use industry, industrial processing is the fastest growing market during the forecast period, in terms of value.”
The implementation of stringent government regulations and increasing water scarcity globally has created a need for water purification across various industries such as food & beverage, healthcare, petrochemicals & energy. These industries require higher quality water purification for manufacturing processes which increases the adoption of RO membranes for these applications due to their efficiency water purification. Moreover, the rising industrialization along with growing urbanization is leading to increased usage of water in industries such as oil refining and power generation, further fueling the demand for RO membranes. Collectively, these factors have been leading to industrial processing to be the fastest growing market for RO membranes.
“Based on region, Asia Pacific is the largest and fastest growing market for RO membrane, in terms of value.”
The rapidly expanding population, rising industrialization and growing water scarcity has created need for safe and clean drinking water. This has encouraged significant investments in water and wastewater treatments propelling a demand for RO membranes in these applications due to their effectiveness. The stringent government regulations for water treatment and water quality along with initiatives for improving accessibility of pure water is further fueling the demand for RO membranes in the region. The developing economies like China and India are implementing large scale desalination plants for meeting the pure water needs due to rising population resulting into adoption of RO membranes for these applications. These factors collectively have positioned Asia Pacific to emerge as largest and fastest growing market for RO membranes.
In the process of determining and verifying the market size for several segments and subsegments identified through secondary research, extensive primary interviews were conducted. A breakdown of the profiles of the primary interviewees are as follows:
- By Company Type: Tier 1 - 40%, Tier 2 - 30%, and Tier 3 - 30%
- By Designation: C-Level - 35%, Director Level - 25%, and Others - 40%
- By Region: North America - 22%, Europe - 22%, Asia Pacific - 45%, Middle East & Africa-5%, and Latin America-6%
Research Coverage
This report segments the RO membrane market based on filter module, application, type, end-use industry, and region, and provides estimations for the overall value of the market across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, products and services, key strategies, new product launches, expansions, and mergers and acquisitions associated with the RO membrane market.
Key benefits of buying this report
This research report focuses on various levels of analysis, including industry analysis (industry trends), market ranking analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the RO membrane market, high-growth regions, and market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
- Analysis of key drivers (Growing water scarcity, Stringent government regulations, Industrialization and Technological advancements), restraints (Membrane fouling & scaling and Complex Pretreatment Requirements), opportunities (Increasing demand for water treatment in developing countries and growing industrial applications) and challenges (Discharge of brine as waste and high energy consumption).
- Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the RO membrane market offered by top players in the global RO membrane market.
- Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product launches in the RO membrane market.
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets — the report analyzes the markets for RO membrane market across regions.
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped regions, and recent developments in the global RO membrane market
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the RO membrane market
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION AND REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.5 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 List of key secondary sources
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 List of key primary interview participants
2.1.2.3 Key industry insights
2.1.2.4 Breakdown of interviews with experts
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 FORECAST NUMBER CALCULATION
2.4 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.5 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.6 ASSUMPTIONS
2.7 LIMITATIONS AND RISKS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN
REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET
4.2 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY TYPE
4.3 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY FILTER MODULE
4.4 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY APPLICATION
4.5 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
4.6 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Growing scarcity of fresh water
5.2.1.2 Implementation of stringent standards for water quality and wastewater treatment
5.2.1.3 Technological advancements in reverse osmosis membranes
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Membrane fouling & scaling
5.2.2.2 Complex pretreatment requirements for filtration
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Increasing demand for water treatment from emerging economies
5.2.3.2 Need for eliminating contaminants in industrial applications
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Discharge of brine as waste
5.2.4.2 High energy consumption and operational costs
5.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.3.1 THREAT FROM NEW ENTRANTS
5.3.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.4 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.4.2 QUALITY
5.4.3 SERVICE
5.5 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.5.1 GDP TRENDS AND FORECASTS
5.5.2 TREATED MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER
5.6 IMPACT OF AI/GENAI
5.7 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.8 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.9 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.9.1 DUPONT ENSURED WATER SECURITY FOR GUJARAT’S INDUSTRIAL HUB USING DESALINATION SOLUTIONS
5.9.2 TORAY’S LOW-FOULING RO MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY DRIVES COST-EFFICIENCY AT THAI WASTEWATER REUSE PLANTS
5.9.3 HYDRANAUTICS’ RO SOLUTION LOWERS TREATMENT COSTS AND ENHANCES GLYCERIN RECOVERY IN JOHOR BAHRU’S BIODIESEL INDUSTRY
5.10 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.10.1 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
5.10.2 NORTH AMERICA
5.10.3 ASIA PACIFIC
5.10.4 EUROPE
5.10.5 STANDARDS
5.10.6 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,
AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.11 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.11.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.11.1.1 Graphene oxide membranes
5.11.1.2 Pulse flow reverse osmosis
5.11.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.11.2.1 Nanocomposite RO membranes
5.11.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.11.3.1 Predictive maintenance
5.12 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.13 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.13.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 842121)
5.13.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 842121)
5.14 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025
5.15 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.15.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION
5.15.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY FILTER MODULE
5.15.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
5.16 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.17 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.17.1 INTRODUCTION
5.17.2 DOCUMENT TYPES
5.17.3 PUBLICATION TRENDS IN LAST 10 YEARS
5.17.4 INSIGHTS
5.17.5 LEGAL STATUS OF PATENTS
5.17.6 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
5.17.7 TOP APPLICANTS
6 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY TYPE
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 CELLULOSE-BASED MEMBRANE
6.2.1 ADVANCEMENTS IN NANOCELLULOSE TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE ION SELECTIVITY AND STABILITY
6.2.2 CELLULOSE ACETATE MEMBRANES
6.2.3 OTHERS
6.3 THIN FILM COMPOSITE MEMBRANE
6.3.1 IDEAL FOR PURIFICATION OF FEED STREAMS CONTAINING DISSOLVED CONTAMINANTS
6.3.2 POLYAMIDE COMPOSITE MEMBRANES
6.3.3 OTHERS
6.4 OTHER TYPES
7 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY FILTER MODULE
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 PLATE & FRAME
7.2.1 LOW COST AND EASE OF CLEANING
7.3 TUBULAR
7.3.1 ROBUST DESIGN AND ABILITY TO HANDLE LARGE WATER FEED STREAMS
7.4 SPIRAL WOUND
7.4.1 HIGH EFFICIENCY AND OPTIMAL SPACE UTILIZATION
7.5 HOLLOW FIBER
7.5.1 HIGH FILTRATION EFFICIENCY AND LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION
8 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY APPLICATION
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 DESALINATION
8.2.1 RAPID POPULATION GROWTH AND DEPLETING WATER RESOURCES
TO BOOST DEMAND
8.3 UTILITY WATER TREATMENT
8.3.1 STRINGENT WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND FLUCTUATING DEMAND
TO DRIVE MARKET
8.4 WASTEWATER TREATMENT & REUSE
8.4.1 WATER REUSE INITIATIVES AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES TO BOOST DEMAND
8.5 PROCESS WATER
8.5.1 INCREASING FOCUS OF INDUSTRIES ON SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO DRIVE MARKET
8.6 POTABLE WATER
8.6.1 RISING DEMAND FOR SAFE AND CLEAN DRINKING WATER TO DRIVE MARKET
8.7 OTHER APPLICATIONS
9 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT
9.2.1 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
9.2.1.1 Pressing need for chemical–free clean water to boost demand
9.2.2 MUNICIPAL
9.2.2.1 Reclaiming groundwater in municipal settings to drive market
9.3 INDUSTRIAL PROCESSING
9.3.1 ENERGY & POWER
9.3.1.1 Water treatment by RO membranes to boost plant operation efficiency
9.3.2 FOOD & BEVERAGE
9.3.2.1 Efficiency in reducing environmental impact and enabling water reuse to drive market
9.3.3 HEALTHCARE
9.3.3.1 Regulating manufacturing process of pharmaceutical ingredients to boost demand
9.3.4 CHEMICAL & PETROCHEMICAL
9.3.4.1 Selective separation properties of RO membranes to boost demand
9.3.5 OTHERS
10 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY REGION
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 ASIA PACIFIC
10.2.1 CHINA
10.2.1.1 Growing industrialization and urbanization to drive market
10.2.2 JAPAN
10.2.2.1 Development of advanced technologies and industrial sector to drive market
10.2.3 INDIA
10.2.3.1 Rising environmental concerns for sustainable development to boost demand for wastewater
10.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
10.2.4.1 Growth of food & beverage industry to drive market
10.2.5 AUSTRALIA
10.2.5.1 Rise in seawater desalination and recycling projects to drive market
10.2.6 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
10.3 EUROPE
10.3.1 GERMANY
10.3.1.1 Highest EU standards for wastewater treatment to drive market
10.3.2 SPAIN
10.3.2.1 Rising construction of desalinated plants to drive market
10.3.3 ITALY
10.3.3.1 Growth of food & beverage and pharmaceutical industries to drive market
10.3.4 UK
10.3.4.1 Established presence of oil & gas production fields in offshore and onshore platforms to drive market
10.3.5 FRANCE
10.3.5.1 Advancements in water treatment infrastructure to drive market
10.3.6 RUSSIA
10.3.6.1 Government focus on modernization and construction of water facilities to boost demand
10.3.7 TURKEY
10.3.7.1 Growth of industrial sector to drive market
10.3.8 REST OF EUROPE
10.4 NORTH AMERICA
10.4.1 US
10.4.1.1 Increase in oil production activities and rising demand for potable drinking water to drive market
10.4.2 CANADA
10.4.2.1 Expansion of food processing industries to drive market
10.4.3 MEXICO
10.4.3.1 Government initiatives and growth of manufacturing sector to drive market
10.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
10.5.1 GCC
10.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
10.5.1.1.1 Presence of tapped aquifers and network of large desalination projects to drive market
10.5.1.2 Rest of GCC
10.5.2 EGYPT
10.5.2.1 Optimizing water usage and fostering a supportive environment to drive market
10.5.3 SOUTH AFRICA
10.5.3.1 Demand for advanced treatment technologies to boost market
10.5.4 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
10.6 SOUTH AMERICA
10.6.1 BRAZIL
10.6.1.1 High demand for potable and industrial processing water to drive market
10.6.2 ARGENTINA
10.6.2.1 Increase in treatment capacities and foreign investments to boost market
10.6.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
11.1 OVERVIEW
11.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
11.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2021–2023
11.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
11.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
11.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
11.6.1 FILMTEC
11.6.2 TM700D
11.6.3 NANOH2O
11.6.4 PRO SERIES
11.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
11.7.1 STARS
11.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
11.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
11.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
11.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
11.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
11.8.1 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
11.8.2 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
11.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
11.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS
11.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
11.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO AND TRENDS
11.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES
11.9.2 DEALS
11.9.3 EXPANSIONS
11.9.4 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
12 COMPANY PROFILES
12.1 KEY PLAYERS
12.1.1 DUPONT
12.1.1.1 Business overview
12.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.1.3 Recent developments
12.1.1.3.1 Deals
12.1.1.4 MnM view
12.1.1.4.1 Key strengths
12.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
12.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and threats
12.1.2 TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
12.1.2.1 Business overview
12.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.2.3 Recent developments
12.1.2.3.1 Product launches
12.1.2.3.2 Deals
12.1.2.4 MnM view
12.1.2.4.1 Key strengths
12.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
12.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.3 LG CHEM
12.1.3.1 Business overview
12.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.3.3 Recent developments
12.1.3.3.1 Expansions
12.1.3.3.2 Other developments
12.1.3.4 MnM view
12.1.3.4.1 Key strengths
12.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
12.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.4 HYDRANAUTICS (A NITTO DENKO GROUP COMPANY)
12.1.4.1 Business overview
12.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.4.3 Recent developments
12.1.4.3.1 Product launches
12.1.4.4 MnM view
12.1.4.4.1 Key strengths
12.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
12.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.5 VEOLIA
12.1.5.1 Business overview
12.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.5.3 Recent developments
12.1.5.3.1 Deals
12.1.5.4 MnM view
12.1.5.4.1 Key strengths
12.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices
12.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.6 TOYOBO, CO. LTD.
12.1.6.1 Business overview
12.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.6.3 MnM view
12.1.7 ALFA LAVAL
12.1.7.1 Business overview
12.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.7.3 MnM view
12.1.8 MANN + HUMMEL
12.1.8.1 Business overview
12.1.8.2 Products/Services/Solutions offered
12.1.8.3 Recent developments
12.1.8.3.1 Deals
12.1.8.3.2 Expansions
12.1.8.4 MnM view
12.1.9 MERCK KGAA
12.1.9.1 Business overview
12.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.10 KOVALUS SEPARATION SOLUTIONS
12.1.10.1 Business overview
12.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.10.3 Recent developments
12.1.10.3.1 Product launches
12.1.10.3.2 Deals
12.1.10.4 MnM view
12.1.11 MEMBRANIUM
12.1.11.1 Business overview
12.1.11.2 Products/Services/Solutions offered
12.1.12 PENTAIR
12.1.12.1 Business overview
12.1.12.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.13 THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
12.1.13.1 Business overview
12.1.13.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.14 PALL CORPORATION
12.1.14.1 Business overview
12.1.14.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.15 BEST WATER TECHNOLOGY GROUP
12.1.15.1 Business overview
12.1.15.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.2 OTHER PLAYERS
12.2.1 SYNDER FILTRATION, INC.
12.2.2 LENNTECH
12.2.3 AQUAPORIN A/S
12.2.4 KURITA WATER INDUSTRIES
12.2.5 APPLIED MEMBRANES, INC.
12.2.6 MEMBRACON
12.2.7 EUROWATER
12.2.8 AXEON WATER
12.2.9 PERMIONICS MEMBRANES PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2.10 VONTRON TECHNOLOGY
12.2.11 NEWATER
13 APPENDIX
13.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
13.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
13.3 RELATED REPORTS
13.4 AUTHOR DETAILS
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION AND REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.5 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 List of key secondary sources
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 List of key primary interview participants
2.1.2.3 Key industry insights
2.1.2.4 Breakdown of interviews with experts
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 FORECAST NUMBER CALCULATION
2.4 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.5 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.6 ASSUMPTIONS
2.7 LIMITATIONS AND RISKS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN
REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET
4.2 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY TYPE
4.3 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY FILTER MODULE
4.4 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY APPLICATION
4.5 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
4.6 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Growing scarcity of fresh water
5.2.1.2 Implementation of stringent standards for water quality and wastewater treatment
5.2.1.3 Technological advancements in reverse osmosis membranes
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Membrane fouling & scaling
5.2.2.2 Complex pretreatment requirements for filtration
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Increasing demand for water treatment from emerging economies
5.2.3.2 Need for eliminating contaminants in industrial applications
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Discharge of brine as waste
5.2.4.2 High energy consumption and operational costs
5.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.3.1 THREAT FROM NEW ENTRANTS
5.3.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.4 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.4.2 QUALITY
5.4.3 SERVICE
5.5 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.5.1 GDP TRENDS AND FORECASTS
5.5.2 TREATED MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER
5.6 IMPACT OF AI/GENAI
5.7 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.8 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.9 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.9.1 DUPONT ENSURED WATER SECURITY FOR GUJARAT’S INDUSTRIAL HUB USING DESALINATION SOLUTIONS
5.9.2 TORAY’S LOW-FOULING RO MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY DRIVES COST-EFFICIENCY AT THAI WASTEWATER REUSE PLANTS
5.9.3 HYDRANAUTICS’ RO SOLUTION LOWERS TREATMENT COSTS AND ENHANCES GLYCERIN RECOVERY IN JOHOR BAHRU’S BIODIESEL INDUSTRY
5.10 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.10.1 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
5.10.2 NORTH AMERICA
5.10.3 ASIA PACIFIC
5.10.4 EUROPE
5.10.5 STANDARDS
5.10.6 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,
AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.11 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.11.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.11.1.1 Graphene oxide membranes
5.11.1.2 Pulse flow reverse osmosis
5.11.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.11.2.1 Nanocomposite RO membranes
5.11.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.11.3.1 Predictive maintenance
5.12 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.13 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.13.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 842121)
5.13.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 842121)
5.14 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025
5.15 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.15.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION
5.15.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY FILTER MODULE
5.15.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
5.16 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.17 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.17.1 INTRODUCTION
5.17.2 DOCUMENT TYPES
5.17.3 PUBLICATION TRENDS IN LAST 10 YEARS
5.17.4 INSIGHTS
5.17.5 LEGAL STATUS OF PATENTS
5.17.6 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
5.17.7 TOP APPLICANTS
6 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY TYPE
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 CELLULOSE-BASED MEMBRANE
6.2.1 ADVANCEMENTS IN NANOCELLULOSE TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE ION SELECTIVITY AND STABILITY
6.2.2 CELLULOSE ACETATE MEMBRANES
6.2.3 OTHERS
6.3 THIN FILM COMPOSITE MEMBRANE
6.3.1 IDEAL FOR PURIFICATION OF FEED STREAMS CONTAINING DISSOLVED CONTAMINANTS
6.3.2 POLYAMIDE COMPOSITE MEMBRANES
6.3.3 OTHERS
6.4 OTHER TYPES
7 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY FILTER MODULE
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 PLATE & FRAME
7.2.1 LOW COST AND EASE OF CLEANING
7.3 TUBULAR
7.3.1 ROBUST DESIGN AND ABILITY TO HANDLE LARGE WATER FEED STREAMS
7.4 SPIRAL WOUND
7.4.1 HIGH EFFICIENCY AND OPTIMAL SPACE UTILIZATION
7.5 HOLLOW FIBER
7.5.1 HIGH FILTRATION EFFICIENCY AND LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION
8 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY APPLICATION
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 DESALINATION
8.2.1 RAPID POPULATION GROWTH AND DEPLETING WATER RESOURCES
TO BOOST DEMAND
8.3 UTILITY WATER TREATMENT
8.3.1 STRINGENT WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND FLUCTUATING DEMAND
TO DRIVE MARKET
8.4 WASTEWATER TREATMENT & REUSE
8.4.1 WATER REUSE INITIATIVES AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES TO BOOST DEMAND
8.5 PROCESS WATER
8.5.1 INCREASING FOCUS OF INDUSTRIES ON SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO DRIVE MARKET
8.6 POTABLE WATER
8.6.1 RISING DEMAND FOR SAFE AND CLEAN DRINKING WATER TO DRIVE MARKET
8.7 OTHER APPLICATIONS
9 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT
9.2.1 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
9.2.1.1 Pressing need for chemical–free clean water to boost demand
9.2.2 MUNICIPAL
9.2.2.1 Reclaiming groundwater in municipal settings to drive market
9.3 INDUSTRIAL PROCESSING
9.3.1 ENERGY & POWER
9.3.1.1 Water treatment by RO membranes to boost plant operation efficiency
9.3.2 FOOD & BEVERAGE
9.3.2.1 Efficiency in reducing environmental impact and enabling water reuse to drive market
9.3.3 HEALTHCARE
9.3.3.1 Regulating manufacturing process of pharmaceutical ingredients to boost demand
9.3.4 CHEMICAL & PETROCHEMICAL
9.3.4.1 Selective separation properties of RO membranes to boost demand
9.3.5 OTHERS
10 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY REGION
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 ASIA PACIFIC
10.2.1 CHINA
10.2.1.1 Growing industrialization and urbanization to drive market
10.2.2 JAPAN
10.2.2.1 Development of advanced technologies and industrial sector to drive market
10.2.3 INDIA
10.2.3.1 Rising environmental concerns for sustainable development to boost demand for wastewater
10.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
10.2.4.1 Growth of food & beverage industry to drive market
10.2.5 AUSTRALIA
10.2.5.1 Rise in seawater desalination and recycling projects to drive market
10.2.6 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
10.3 EUROPE
10.3.1 GERMANY
10.3.1.1 Highest EU standards for wastewater treatment to drive market
10.3.2 SPAIN
10.3.2.1 Rising construction of desalinated plants to drive market
10.3.3 ITALY
10.3.3.1 Growth of food & beverage and pharmaceutical industries to drive market
10.3.4 UK
10.3.4.1 Established presence of oil & gas production fields in offshore and onshore platforms to drive market
10.3.5 FRANCE
10.3.5.1 Advancements in water treatment infrastructure to drive market
10.3.6 RUSSIA
10.3.6.1 Government focus on modernization and construction of water facilities to boost demand
10.3.7 TURKEY
10.3.7.1 Growth of industrial sector to drive market
10.3.8 REST OF EUROPE
10.4 NORTH AMERICA
10.4.1 US
10.4.1.1 Increase in oil production activities and rising demand for potable drinking water to drive market
10.4.2 CANADA
10.4.2.1 Expansion of food processing industries to drive market
10.4.3 MEXICO
10.4.3.1 Government initiatives and growth of manufacturing sector to drive market
10.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
10.5.1 GCC
10.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
10.5.1.1.1 Presence of tapped aquifers and network of large desalination projects to drive market
10.5.1.2 Rest of GCC
10.5.2 EGYPT
10.5.2.1 Optimizing water usage and fostering a supportive environment to drive market
10.5.3 SOUTH AFRICA
10.5.3.1 Demand for advanced treatment technologies to boost market
10.5.4 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
10.6 SOUTH AMERICA
10.6.1 BRAZIL
10.6.1.1 High demand for potable and industrial processing water to drive market
10.6.2 ARGENTINA
10.6.2.1 Increase in treatment capacities and foreign investments to boost market
10.6.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
11.1 OVERVIEW
11.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
11.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2021–2023
11.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
11.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
11.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
11.6.1 FILMTEC
11.6.2 TM700D
11.6.3 NANOH2O
11.6.4 PRO SERIES
11.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
11.7.1 STARS
11.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
11.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
11.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
11.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
11.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
11.8.1 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
11.8.2 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
11.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
11.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS
11.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
11.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO AND TRENDS
11.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES
11.9.2 DEALS
11.9.3 EXPANSIONS
11.9.4 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
12 COMPANY PROFILES
12.1 KEY PLAYERS
12.1.1 DUPONT
12.1.1.1 Business overview
12.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.1.3 Recent developments
12.1.1.3.1 Deals
12.1.1.4 MnM view
12.1.1.4.1 Key strengths
12.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
12.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and threats
12.1.2 TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
12.1.2.1 Business overview
12.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.2.3 Recent developments
12.1.2.3.1 Product launches
12.1.2.3.2 Deals
12.1.2.4 MnM view
12.1.2.4.1 Key strengths
12.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
12.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.3 LG CHEM
12.1.3.1 Business overview
12.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.3.3 Recent developments
12.1.3.3.1 Expansions
12.1.3.3.2 Other developments
12.1.3.4 MnM view
12.1.3.4.1 Key strengths
12.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
12.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.4 HYDRANAUTICS (A NITTO DENKO GROUP COMPANY)
12.1.4.1 Business overview
12.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.4.3 Recent developments
12.1.4.3.1 Product launches
12.1.4.4 MnM view
12.1.4.4.1 Key strengths
12.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
12.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.5 VEOLIA
12.1.5.1 Business overview
12.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.5.3 Recent developments
12.1.5.3.1 Deals
12.1.5.4 MnM view
12.1.5.4.1 Key strengths
12.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices
12.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.6 TOYOBO, CO. LTD.
12.1.6.1 Business overview
12.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.6.3 MnM view
12.1.7 ALFA LAVAL
12.1.7.1 Business overview
12.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.7.3 MnM view
12.1.8 MANN + HUMMEL
12.1.8.1 Business overview
12.1.8.2 Products/Services/Solutions offered
12.1.8.3 Recent developments
12.1.8.3.1 Deals
12.1.8.3.2 Expansions
12.1.8.4 MnM view
12.1.9 MERCK KGAA
12.1.9.1 Business overview
12.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.10 KOVALUS SEPARATION SOLUTIONS
12.1.10.1 Business overview
12.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.10.3 Recent developments
12.1.10.3.1 Product launches
12.1.10.3.2 Deals
12.1.10.4 MnM view
12.1.11 MEMBRANIUM
12.1.11.1 Business overview
12.1.11.2 Products/Services/Solutions offered
12.1.12 PENTAIR
12.1.12.1 Business overview
12.1.12.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.13 THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
12.1.13.1 Business overview
12.1.13.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.14 PALL CORPORATION
12.1.14.1 Business overview
12.1.14.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.15 BEST WATER TECHNOLOGY GROUP
12.1.15.1 Business overview
12.1.15.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.2 OTHER PLAYERS
12.2.1 SYNDER FILTRATION, INC.
12.2.2 LENNTECH
12.2.3 AQUAPORIN A/S
12.2.4 KURITA WATER INDUSTRIES
12.2.5 APPLIED MEMBRANES, INC.
12.2.6 MEMBRACON
12.2.7 EUROWATER
12.2.8 AXEON WATER
12.2.9 PERMIONICS MEMBRANES PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2.10 VONTRON TECHNOLOGY
12.2.11 NEWATER
13 APPENDIX
13.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
13.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
13.3 RELATED REPORTS
13.4 AUTHOR DETAILS
