The spiral membrane market size is projected to reach US$ 8.89 billion by 2031 from US$ 4.31 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 9.5% during 2023–2031. Due to the growing need for treating water and wastewater, spiral membranes have gained traction across the world. As spiral membranes help attain high-quality standards for water purification, their utilization is trending in various industries.
Governments of many countries worldwide are encouraging water and wastewater treatment practices. Various countries in Europe are working toward achieving wastewater treatment targets, protecting sensitive water systems, and utilizing wastewater sludge. The ability of spiral membranes to achieve high-yield concentration and demineralization of products in the food & beverages, chemicals, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries makes them a suitable alternative for filtration purposes in these industries. Moreover, the rise in government initiatives for achieving environmental safety and sustainability goals by imposing regulations on manufacturing industries is increasing the adoption of filtration processes.
A spiral membrane is a firmly packed filter media, wherein a permeable membrane is wrapped around a center core in a spiral fashion manner, which tends to be similar to a fabric roll. It consists of a sandwich of flat sheet membranes, spacers, and porous permeate flow material wrapped around a central permeate collecting tube. The permeable membrane is sealed at the edges and is gapped with a spacer material that allows the flow of the liquid that is to be filtered. Spiral membrane is highly utilized in municipal water treatment applications due to its filtration efficiency. The higher packing density of the spiral membrane enhances the filtration capacity and separation performance, leading to increased demand. In April 2024, Toray Industries received a reverse osmosis membrane order for the Tseung Kwan O Desalination Plant in Hong Kong, marking the company's success in supplying RO membranes to desalination plants worldwide and providing technical support for stable operations.
Spiral-wound elements consist of membranes, feed spacers, permeate spacers, and a permeate tube. A permeable membrane is wrapped spirally around a center core and is sealed at the edges. Gaps are created with a spacer material to allow liquid to flow for filtration. As spiral membranes help in achieving high-yield concentration and demineralization of products in the food & beverages, chemicals, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries, these are the most suitable alternatives for filtration purposes in industries. Spiral wound modules are integrated with reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and other advanced membrane technologies to achieve desired levels of water purity.
In the food & beverage industry, spiral membranes act as selective barriers and allow water molecules to pass through while retaining any contaminants. This makes the purification process highly efficient, thus contributing to the production of food products and beverages with premium taste, quality, and shelf life. The compact design of spiral membranes leads to lower energy consumption in comparison to alternative filtration technologies. Spiral membranes are beneficial, particularly for industries where energy efficiency is a key consideration, contributing to both economic savings and reduced environmental impact. Further, the pharmaceutical industry utilizes spiral membranes in the filtration process to reduce endotoxins in processed water and pharmaceutical products. These membranes can be used for the purification, concentration, and fractionation of human blood components. Also, spiral membrane consists of excellent chemical and thermal stability with high pH and temperature resistance. The advantage of a spiral membrane makes it suitable for a variety of applications such as whey protein concentration, lactose concentration, cathodic/anodic paint recovery, dye desalting and concentration, sulfate removal, and oil separation in wastewater. Therefore, the growing utilization of spiral membranes in various industries drives the market.
Increasing Industrialization Coupled with Stringent Government Regulation for Environmental Safety
Significant investment prospects and restructured business models in the post-pandemic scenario are the main factors contributing to rapid industrialization. As developing economies undergo significant transformation, with rapid growth in manufacturing, construction, and industrial sectors, the reliance on filtration solutions has become paramount. As per the data published by the State Council Information Office of China (SCIO) in 2022, industrial output in China increased by 3.6% compared to the previous year. With a surge in production activities, the need for filtration in manufacturing processes has also increased, which requires efficient filtration membranes. Thus, spiral membranes are experiencing increased demand to ensure optimal performance and filtration efficiency in industrial processes such as industrial waste treatment. These membranes are widely used in nanofiltration or reverse osmosis across various industries, such as oil & gas, textile, paper & pulp, chemicals, petrochemicals, food & beverages, and pharmaceuticals. Moreover, the rise in government initiatives for achieving environmental safety and sustainability goals by imposing regulations on manufacturing industries is increasing the adoption of filtration processes. As a result, the demand for cleaning and recycling water technology, such as spiral membrane modules, is growing in China. The Government of China has set a target to treat 95% of wastewater in all cities and reach a 25% water reuse rate in areas with low water capacity. Also, the Clean Water Act (CWA) sets up the basic structure for monitoring discharges of pollutants into water bodies in the US. Further, the Government of India has imposed several environmental regulations to protect the environment and control growing pollution levels. Regulations such as the Water Act of 1974, the Air Act of 1981, and the Environmental Act of 1986 were placed to provide a cleaner environment in India. Thus, the rapid industrialization in developing economies and stringent government regulation for environmental safety are expected to create lucrative opportunities for the spiral membrane market growth during the forecast period.
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the spiral membrane market analysis are membrane type, technology, and end user.
In terms of end users, the market is segmented into food and beverages, biotech and biochemical, pharma and healthcare, water treatment (municipal), wastewater (industrial), chemicals, oil and gas, textile/pulp and paper industry, and others. In 2023, the water treatment (municipal) segment dominated the market.
The geographic scope of the spiral membrane market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.
In 2023, Asia Pacific dominated the spiral membrane market share. In recent years, the demand for oil and gas has been growing rapidly across the Asia Pacific. As per the International Energy Agency, the global oil demand rebounded in 2021, and the region is expected to account for 77% of oil demand growth by 2025. As countries in the region experience rapid industrialization and economic growth, the demand for oil and gas has also increased. The exploration, extraction, and refining processes generate large volumes of wastewater containing various contaminants, including hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and suspended solids. Spiral membranes are highly effective in treating these complex effluents, ensuring that the quality of water meets stringent environmental regulations before being discharged or reused, thereby minimizing environmental impact. Therefore, there is a rise in the need for proper wastewater management in the oil & gas industry in Asia Pacific for various applications.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Spiral Membrane Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Spiral Membrane Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Market size in 2023 | US$ 4.31 Billion |
| Market Size by 2031 | US$ 8.89 Billion |
| Global CAGR (2023 - 2031) | 9.5% |
| Historical Data | 2021-2022 |
| Forecast period | 2024-2031 |
| Segments Covered |
By Membrane Type
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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| Market leaders and key company profiles |
The Spiral Membrane Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.
Major Companies operating in the Spiral Membrane Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
The spiral membrane market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the spiral membrane market are listed below:
The “Spiral Membrane Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:
The List of Companies - Spiral Membrane Market
Asia Pacific has been noticed as one of the prominent markets for the utilization of spiral membranes owing to the growing chemical, pharmaceutical, and oil & gas sectors and rising urbanization leading to increasing demand for water and wastewater treatment. Moreover, government initiatives and policies such as Make in India encourage the setup of different manufacturing plants in India.
Based on technology, the market is categorized into microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis. In 2023, the reverse osmosis segment is expected to grow at fastest CAGR during the forecast period. Reverse osmosis (RO) technology is a widely used method for purifying water by removing dissolved salts, contaminants, and other impurities.
Governments of many countries worldwide are encouraging water and wastewater treatment practices. Various countries in Europe are working toward achieving wastewater treatment targets, protecting sensitive water systems, and utilizing wastewater sludge. According to the European Environment Agency (EEA) published data in 2021, the collection and treatment of wastewater are improving across the region.
The major players operating in the global spiral membrane market are Alfa Laval AB, Toray Industries Inc, GEA Group, MANN+HUMMEL International GmbH & Co. KG, DuPont de Nemours Inc, Pentair Plc, PCI Membranes, Solecta, Inc., atech innovations GmbH, Kovalus Separation Solutions Inc, TAMI Industries S.A.S, Synder Filtration Inc, UNISOL Membrane Technology, Membranium, AXEON Water Technologies, Inopor, Nitto Denko Corporation, Veolia Environnement SA, and Membracon (UK) Ltd..
Based on membrane type, the spiral membrane market is segmented into polyethersulfone, polyamide, fluoropolymers, and others. In 2023, the polyamide segment held the largest market share. Polyamide membranes are composed of polyamide, a type of polymer known for its high mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and excellent filtration properties.
Significant investment prospects and restructured business models in the post-pandemic scenario are the main factors contributing to rapid industrialization. As developing economies undergo significant transformation, with rapid growth in manufacturing, construction, and industrial sectors, the reliance on filtration solutions becomes paramount. As per the data published by State Council Information Office of China (SCIO) in 2022, industrial output in China increased by 3.6% from the previous year.