Membrane filtration is one of the most common and widely used methods. The economy is experiencing a boom as a result of accelerated industrialization. Furthermore, demand development is fueled by the expansion of the dairy sector, which results in the alteration of milk by splitting, clarifying, or fractionating a certain component from other components. Furthermore, technological advancements in the membrane filtration method are having a positive effect on business development. Concerns over membrane fouling, on the other hand, are likely to stifle business development.

The demand for membrane filtration systems is growing as customers become more aware of protection and filtration processes. The membrane filtration systems market is also being driven by developments in membrane filtration system technology, fast growth in the dairy sector, growth in the bio-based pharmaceutical industry, and rapid progress in generic manufacturing. Recycling recycled water, purification of waste water, and isolation of initial ingredients in pharmaceutical synthesis are all expected to develop in the future. However, the high configuration cost of membrane filtration systems limits growth to some degree.

Membranes are thin sheets of semi-permeable and porous material that distinguish contaminants from water when a pushing force is exerted over them. Microorganisms, microbes, natural organic materials, and particulates, which may add flavor, odor, and color to water and react with disinfectants to form disinfection byproducts, are rapidly being removed using membrane technologies in drinking water and wastewater treatment. The membrane filtration market is being driven by the bio-based pharmaceutical industry's growth. The industry is also expected to benefit from rapid advancements in generics manufacturing.

Type Segment

Based on the type, the market is segmented into Reverse osmosis (RO), Ultrafiltration (UF), Microfiltration (MF), and Nanofiltration (NF). The reverse osmosis (RO) segment has the largest share in the market in 2019 and the market is forecasted to grow with the significant rate of above 6.5% CAGR over the forecast period. By rising the pressure on the water to flow across a semi-permeable filter, reverse osmosis (RO) technique is used to extract toxic pollutants from water. Minerals including iron, fluoride, lead, salt, manganese, and calcium are usually removed during this operation. In terms of water purification, reverse osmosis is very efficient; it can normally extract up to 99 percent of most mineral contaminants. As a result, RO is in high demand for water purification. Minerals including iron, fluoride, lead, salt, manganese, and calcium are usually removed during this operation. The majority of the water used in the soda industry comes from urban supplies.

Module Design Segment

In terms of the module design segment, the market is segmented into Spiral, Tubular, Plate & Frame. In 2020, the tubular systems segment has the fastest growth in the market in 2019 and the market is forecasted to grow with the significant rate of above 7% CAGR over the forecast period. Tubular membrane modules have porous walls and are tube-like structures. These modules are typically used to process feed streams that have a high concentration of dissolved solids, suspended solids, and/or oil, grease, or fats. These modules are also often used in water applications because they are effective at extracting pollutants and delivering high-quality processed water. This water can be processed with a reverse osmosis device to provide high-quality fresh water, used in the soda industry. Tubular machine modules are gaining traction in the dairy and wine sectors, in addition to water.

The Asia Pacific region has the largest share in market with a CAGR of more than 35.2% in 2019 and is anticipated to continue with the same position during the forecast years 2018-2028. In 2019, the China is projected to hold the majority share of Asia Pacific demand for membrane filtration. The growing demand for membrane filtration from heavily populated countries such as India and China is due to the consumer growth in the Asia Pacific region. Membrane filtration technology is in high demand in this area due to the growing use of membrane filtration in water treatment plants and the dairy and food industries for pasteurization, sterilization, and concentration processes. The Asia Pacific membrane filtration industry was dominated by China.

The growing use of membrane filtration technology for water purification is driving the membrane filtration market in this area. The country's increasing population has increased the need for long-term purification solutions to ensure the availability of clean drinking water. India is expected to be the fastest-growing market for food and beverage membrane filtration. The rise in demand for dairy products, government funding for membrane filtration technology in water purification, the rise in consumption of functional food and the rise in middle-class purchasing power for quality products, are all expected to fuel demand for membrane filtration technology.

The major players of the global membrane filtration market are DowDuPont (US), Suez Water Technologies and Solutions (US), Alfa Laval AB (Sweden), GEA Group AG (Germany), Pall Corporation (US), 3M Company (US), Koch Membrane Systems Inc (US), Veolia (France), SPX Flow, Inc. (US), Prominent GmbH (Germany), Pentair Plc. (US), and Porvair Filtration Group (UK). The membrane filtration market consists of top, medium level and a number of domestic players in the global market. In addition to this, the well-established players in the industry have made various strategies and research & developments to compete with other players in the regional and global market.