Summary

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:
• 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%
The key players in this market are DuPont (US), Toray Industries Inc (Japan), LG Chem (South Korea), Hydranautics (US), Veolia (France), Toyobo Co., Ltd (Japan), Kovalus Separation Solutions (US) Alfa Laval (Sweden), Mann+Hummel Water and Fluid Solutions (Germany), Membranium (Russia), Pentair (US), Thermo Fisher Scientific (US), Lanxess (Germany), Merck KGaA (Germany), Pall Corporation (US), and Best Water Technology Group (Austria)
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.
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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).
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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION 32
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES 32
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 32
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 33
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION AND REGIONAL SCOPE 33
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS 34
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED 35
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED 35
1.5 UNITS CONSIDERED 35
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS 35
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES 36
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 37
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 37
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 38
2.1.1.1 List of key secondary sources 38
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources 38
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 39
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources 39
2.1.2.2 List of key primary interview participants 40
2.1.2.3 Key industry insights 40
2.1.2.4 Breakdown of interviews with experts 40
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 41
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 41
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 42
2.3 FORECAST NUMBER CALCULATION 42
2.4 DATA TRIANGULATION 43
2.5 FACTOR ANALYSIS 44
2.6 ASSUMPTIONS 45
2.7 LIMITATIONS AND RISKS 45
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 46
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 51
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN
REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET 51
4.2 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY TYPE 51
4.3 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY FILTER MODULE 52
4.4 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY APPLICATION 52
4.5 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY 53
4.6 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY 53
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 54
5.1 INTRODUCTION 54
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 54
5.2.1 DRIVERS 55
5.2.1.1 Growing scarcity of fresh water 55
5.2.1.2 Implementation of stringent standards for water quality and wastewater treatment 57
5.2.1.3 Technological advancements in reverse osmosis membranes 58
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS 58
5.2.2.1 Membrane fouling & scaling 58
5.2.2.2 Complex pretreatment requirements for filtration 58
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 59
5.2.3.1 Increasing demand for water treatment from emerging economies 59
5.2.3.2 Need for eliminating contaminants in industrial applications 59
5.2.4 CHALLENGES 59
5.2.4.1 Discharge of brine as waste 59
5.2.4.2 High energy consumption and operational costs 60
5.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 60
5.3.1 THREAT FROM NEW ENTRANTS 61
5.3.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES 61
5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS 61
5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS 61
5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 62
5.4 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA 63
5.4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS 63
5.4.2 QUALITY 63
5.4.3 SERVICE 64
5.5 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK 65
5.5.1 GDP TRENDS AND FORECASTS 65
5.5.2 TREATED MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER 67
5.6 IMPACT OF AI/GENAI 68
5.7 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 68
5.8 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS 70
5.9 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS 71
5.9.1 DUPONT ENSURED WATER SECURITY FOR GUJARAT’S INDUSTRIAL HUB USING DESALINATION SOLUTIONS 71
5.9.2 TORAY’S LOW-FOULING RO MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY DRIVES COST-EFFICIENCY AT THAI WASTEWATER REUSE PLANTS 72
5.9.3 HYDRANAUTICS’ RO SOLUTION LOWERS TREATMENT COSTS AND ENHANCES GLYCERIN RECOVERY IN JOHOR BAHRU’S BIODIESEL INDUSTRY 73
5.10 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE 73
5.10.1 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS 73
5.10.2 NORTH AMERICA 74
5.10.3 ASIA PACIFIC 74
5.10.4 EUROPE 75
5.10.5 STANDARDS 75
5.10.6 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,
AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 76
5.11 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS 77
5.11.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES 77
5.11.1.1 Graphene oxide membranes 77
5.11.1.2 Pulse flow reverse osmosis 77
5.11.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES 78
5.11.2.1 Nanocomposite RO membranes 78
5.11.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES 78
5.11.3.1 Predictive maintenance 78
5.12 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 78
5.13 TRADE ANALYSIS 80
5.13.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 842121) 80
5.13.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 842121) 81
5.14 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025 82
5.15 PRICING ANALYSIS 84
5.15.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION 84
5.15.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY FILTER MODULE 84
5.15.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY END-USE INDUSTRY 85
5.16 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO 85
5.17 PATENT ANALYSIS 86
5.17.1 INTRODUCTION 86
5.17.2 DOCUMENT TYPES 86
5.17.3 PUBLICATION TRENDS IN LAST 10 YEARS 87
5.17.4 INSIGHTS 87
5.17.5 LEGAL STATUS OF PATENTS 88
5.17.6 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS 88
5.17.7 TOP APPLICANTS 89
6 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY TYPE 91
6.1 INTRODUCTION 92
6.2 CELLULOSE-BASED MEMBRANE 94
6.2.1 ADVANCEMENTS IN NANOCELLULOSE TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE ION SELECTIVITY AND STABILITY 94
6.2.2 CELLULOSE ACETATE MEMBRANES 94
6.2.3 OTHERS 94
 
6.3 THIN FILM COMPOSITE MEMBRANE 95
6.3.1 IDEAL FOR PURIFICATION OF FEED STREAMS CONTAINING DISSOLVED CONTAMINANTS 95
6.3.2 POLYAMIDE COMPOSITE MEMBRANES 95
6.3.3 OTHERS 96
6.4 OTHER TYPES 96
7 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY FILTER MODULE 97
7.1 INTRODUCTION 98
7.2 PLATE & FRAME 100
7.2.1 LOW COST AND EASE OF CLEANING 100
7.3 TUBULAR 101
7.3.1 ROBUST DESIGN AND ABILITY TO HANDLE LARGE WATER FEED STREAMS 101
7.4 SPIRAL WOUND 101
7.4.1 HIGH EFFICIENCY AND OPTIMAL SPACE UTILIZATION 101
7.5 HOLLOW FIBER 101
7.5.1 HIGH FILTRATION EFFICIENCY AND LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION 101
8 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY APPLICATION 103
8.1 INTRODUCTION 104
8.2 DESALINATION 107
8.2.1 RAPID POPULATION GROWTH AND DEPLETING WATER RESOURCES
TO BOOST DEMAND 107
8.3 UTILITY WATER TREATMENT 107
8.3.1 STRINGENT WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND FLUCTUATING DEMAND
TO DRIVE MARKET 107
8.4 WASTEWATER TREATMENT & REUSE 108
8.4.1 WATER REUSE INITIATIVES AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES TO BOOST DEMAND 108
8.5 PROCESS WATER 108
8.5.1 INCREASING FOCUS OF INDUSTRIES ON SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO DRIVE MARKET 108
8.6 POTABLE WATER 109
8.6.1 RISING DEMAND FOR SAFE AND CLEAN DRINKING WATER TO DRIVE MARKET 109
8.7 OTHER APPLICATIONS 109
9 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY 110
9.1 INTRODUCTION 111
9.2 WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT 114
9.2.1 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 114
9.2.1.1 Pressing need for chemical–free clean water to boost demand 114
9.2.2 MUNICIPAL 115
9.2.2.1 Reclaiming groundwater in municipal settings to drive market 115
 
9.3 INDUSTRIAL PROCESSING 115
9.3.1 ENERGY & POWER 115
9.3.1.1 Water treatment by RO membranes to boost plant operation efficiency 115
9.3.2 FOOD & BEVERAGE 116
9.3.2.1 Efficiency in reducing environmental impact and enabling water reuse to drive market 116
9.3.3 HEALTHCARE 116
9.3.3.1 Regulating manufacturing process of pharmaceutical ingredients to boost demand 116
9.3.4 CHEMICAL & PETROCHEMICAL 116
9.3.4.1 Selective separation properties of RO membranes to boost demand 116
9.3.5 OTHERS 117
10 REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE MARKET, BY REGION 118
10.1 INTRODUCTION 119
10.2 ASIA PACIFIC 121
10.2.1 CHINA 133
10.2.1.1 Growing industrialization and urbanization to drive market 133
10.2.2 JAPAN 135
10.2.2.1 Development of advanced technologies and industrial sector to drive market 135
10.2.3 INDIA 137
10.2.3.1 Rising environmental concerns for sustainable development to boost demand for wastewater 137
10.2.4 SOUTH KOREA 139
10.2.4.1 Growth of food & beverage industry to drive market 139
10.2.5 AUSTRALIA 141
10.2.5.1 Rise in seawater desalination and recycling projects to drive market 141
10.2.6 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC 143
10.3 EUROPE 145
10.3.1 GERMANY 157
10.3.1.1 Highest EU standards for wastewater treatment to drive market 157
10.3.2 SPAIN 160
10.3.2.1 Rising construction of desalinated plants to drive market 160
10.3.3 ITALY 162
10.3.3.1 Growth of food & beverage and pharmaceutical industries to drive market 162
10.3.4 UK 164
10.3.4.1 Established presence of oil & gas production fields in offshore and onshore platforms to drive market 164
10.3.5 FRANCE 166
10.3.5.1 Advancements in water treatment infrastructure to drive market 166
 
10.3.6 RUSSIA 168
10.3.6.1 Government focus on modernization and construction of water facilities to boost demand 168
10.3.7 TURKEY 170
10.3.7.1 Growth of industrial sector to drive market 170
10.3.8 REST OF EUROPE 172
10.4 NORTH AMERICA 174
10.4.1 US 186
10.4.1.1 Increase in oil production activities and rising demand for potable drinking water to drive market 186
10.4.2 CANADA 188
10.4.2.1 Expansion of food processing industries to drive market 188
10.4.3 MEXICO 190
10.4.3.1 Government initiatives and growth of manufacturing sector to drive market 190
10.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 192
10.5.1 GCC 203
10.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia 203
10.5.1.1.1 Presence of tapped aquifers and network of large desalination projects to drive market 203
10.5.1.2 Rest of GCC 205
10.5.2 EGYPT 207
10.5.2.1 Optimizing water usage and fostering a supportive environment to drive market 207
10.5.3 SOUTH AFRICA 209
10.5.3.1 Demand for advanced treatment technologies to boost market 209
10.5.4 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 211
10.6 SOUTH AMERICA 213
10.6.1 BRAZIL 223
10.6.1.1 High demand for potable and industrial processing water to drive market 223
10.6.2 ARGENTINA 226
10.6.2.1 Increase in treatment capacities and foreign investments to boost market 226
10.6.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA 228
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 230
11.1 OVERVIEW 230
11.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN 230
11.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2021–2023 233
11.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS 234
11.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS 236
11.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON 237
 
11.6.1 FILMTEC 238
11.6.2 TM700D 238
11.6.3 NANOH2O 238
11.6.4 PRO SERIES 238
11.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 238
11.7.1 STARS 238
11.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS 238
11.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS 239
11.7.4 PARTICIPANTS 239
11.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 240
11.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 246
11.8.1 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES 246
11.8.2 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES 246
11.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES 246
11.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS 246
11.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 248
11.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO AND TRENDS 250
11.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES 250
11.9.2 DEALS 251
11.9.3 EXPANSIONS 254
11.9.4 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 255
12 COMPANY PROFILES 256
12.1 KEY PLAYERS 256
12.1.1 DUPONT 256
12.1.1.1 Business overview 256
12.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 257
12.1.1.3 Recent developments 261
12.1.1.3.1 Deals 261
12.1.1.4 MnM view 262
12.1.1.4.1 Key strengths 262
12.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices 262
12.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and threats 263
12.1.2 TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC. 264
12.1.2.1 Business overview 264
12.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 265
12.1.2.3 Recent developments 267
12.1.2.3.1 Product launches 267
12.1.2.3.2 Deals 268
 
12.1.2.4 MnM view 268
12.1.2.4.1 Key strengths 268
12.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices 268
12.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 269
12.1.3 LG CHEM 270
12.1.3.1 Business overview 270
12.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 271
12.1.3.3 Recent developments 276
12.1.3.3.1 Expansions 276
12.1.3.3.2 Other developments 277
12.1.3.4 MnM view 277
12.1.3.4.1 Key strengths 277
12.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices 277
12.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 278
12.1.4 HYDRANAUTICS (A NITTO DENKO GROUP COMPANY) 279
12.1.4.1 Business overview 279
12.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 279
12.1.4.3 Recent developments 280
12.1.4.3.1 Product launches 280
12.1.4.4 MnM view 281
12.1.4.4.1 Key strengths 281
12.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices 281
12.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 281
12.1.5 VEOLIA 282
12.1.5.1 Business overview 282
12.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 283
12.1.5.3 Recent developments 284
12.1.5.3.1 Deals 284
12.1.5.4 MnM view 285
12.1.5.4.1 Key strengths 285
12.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices 285
12.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 285
12.1.6 TOYOBO, CO. LTD. 286
12.1.6.1 Business overview 286
12.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 287
12.1.6.3 MnM view 287
12.1.7 ALFA LAVAL 289
12.1.7.1 Business overview 289
12.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 290
12.1.7.3 MnM view 291
 
12.1.8 MANN + HUMMEL 292
12.1.8.1 Business overview 292
12.1.8.2 Products/Services/Solutions offered 293
12.1.8.3 Recent developments 294
12.1.8.3.1 Deals 294
12.1.8.3.2 Expansions 294
12.1.8.4 MnM view 295
12.1.9 MERCK KGAA 296
12.1.9.1 Business overview 296
12.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 297
12.1.10 KOVALUS SEPARATION SOLUTIONS 299
12.1.10.1 Business overview 299
12.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 299
12.1.10.3 Recent developments 300
12.1.10.3.1 Product launches 300
12.1.10.3.2 Deals 301
12.1.10.4 MnM view 301
12.1.11 MEMBRANIUM 302
12.1.11.1 Business overview 302
12.1.11.2 Products/Services/Solutions offered 302
12.1.12 PENTAIR 303
12.1.12.1 Business overview 303
12.1.12.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 304
12.1.13 THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC 305
12.1.13.1 Business overview 305
12.1.13.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 306
12.1.14 PALL CORPORATION 307
12.1.14.1 Business overview 307
12.1.14.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 307
12.1.15 BEST WATER TECHNOLOGY GROUP 308
12.1.15.1 Business overview 308
12.1.15.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 308
12.2 OTHER PLAYERS 309
12.2.1 SYNDER FILTRATION, INC. 309
12.2.2 LENNTECH 310
12.2.3 AQUAPORIN A/S 311
12.2.4 KURITA WATER INDUSTRIES 312
12.2.5 APPLIED MEMBRANES, INC. 313
12.2.6 MEMBRACON 314
12.2.7 EUROWATER 315
12.2.8 AXEON WATER 316
12.2.9 PERMIONICS MEMBRANES PRIVATE LIMITED 317
12.2.10 VONTRON TECHNOLOGY 318
12.2.11 NEWATER 319
13 APPENDIX 320
13.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 320
13.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 323
13.3 RELATED REPORTS 325
13.4 AUTHOR DETAILS 326