Spiral Membrane Market is expected to reach US$ 8.89 Billion by 2031

Asia Pacific Dominated Spiral Membrane Market in 2023

According to our latest market study on “Spiral Membrane Market Forecast to 2031 – Global Analysis – by Membrane Type, Technology, and End User,” the market was valued at US$ 4.31 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 8.89 billion by 2031; it is anticipated to record a CAGR of 9.5% from 2023 to 2031. The report includes growth prospects owing to the current spiral membrane market trends and their foreseeable impact during the forecast period.   

In 2023, Asia Pacific dominated the spiral membrane market share. Asia Pacific has been recognized 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 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. The increase in foreign direct investments leads to regional economic growth, which promotes industrialization. The chemical manufacturing industry is integral to the exports of manufactured goods from China, India, South Korea, Japan, and other countries in Asia Pacific. According to the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), the chemical industry in the region is the largest contributor to GDP and employment, generating 45% of the industry's total annual economic value and 69% of all jobs supported.

Global Spiral Membrane Market Breakdown – by Region

The rise in water treatment management is another significant factor fueling the spiral membrane market growth in Asia Pacific. With the rising urbanization and increasing industrial activities, there is an ever-increasing demand for clean and safe drinking water as well as effective wastewater treatment systems. According to the Asian Development Bank, as the population in Asia Pacific is increasingly relocating to the cities (2.5 billion or 55% of the population is predicted to live in urban areas by 2030), water demand is projected to increase by nearly 55%. Spiral membranes serve as effective tools in the water treatment process, selectively removing metal ions and ensuring the purity of treated water.

In terms of revenue, in Asia Pacific, China accounted for the largest spiral membrane market share. China is one of the fastest-growing economies across the globe. Manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and water treatment are among the major industries in the country. China's significant industrial growth has led to an upsurge in the production of goods across these industries. Further, population growth and industrialization are the key factors that led to the depletion of water resources across China. Spiral membrane plays a critical role in treating drinking water and industrial wastewater. As per the European Chemical Industry Council, with US$ 2,513.1 billion in 2022, China became the largest chemical producer in the world. In the chemical industry, membranes are used in various applications, such as concentration and desalting of dyestuffs and optical brighteners. Further, high product purity is crucial in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage sectors, as small amounts of microbial containments can also compromise product quality, leading to adverse health effects. Spiral membranes are indispensable in these industries, ensuring the removal of impurities and guaranteeing the high standards required for selling these products. All these properties of spiral membranes play a major role in contributing to the spiral membrane market growth in the country.

The Rest of Asia Pacific held the second-largest share of the market in 2023. Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and New Zealand are among the major countries in the Rest of Asia Pacific spiral membrane market. The market growth is attributed to the growing foreign investments and expansion of end-use industries such as water treatment, chemical, and pharmaceutical. These countries are experiencing rapid industrial growth, which has led to a rise in industrial waste generation. Indonesia is developing a wastewater treatment plant in eastern Indonesia, which is anticipated to commence operations in Makassar by 2024. This pilot project is expected to benefit ~70,000 residents in the area. According to the GIZ Office Bangkok, there are currently ~100 central domestic wastewater treatment (WWT) systems in Thailand, with a combined treatment capacity of ~2.7 million cubic meters (m³) per day or 27% of the total domestic wastewater generated. As per the news released in June 2019, the Cabinet of Thailand has approved a 20-year plan to manage water resources that intends to resolve drought, flooding, and wastewater issues.

Global Spiral Membrane Market: Trends

Governments and various other organizations worldwide are emphasizing achieving sustainability and environmental consciousness. As a result, manufacturers are taking several initiatives to develop recycled spiral membranes to meet sustainability and recycling targets. Membrane recycling refers to the reuse of polymeric membranes that have surpassed their lifespan after undergoing chemical treatments such as upgraded or downgraded operations. In contrast, polymer recycling refers to the deformation of the entire membrane to recover the polymer for the membrane’s re-preparation. Multiple techniques of recycling—such as upcycling, downcycling, and regeneration—can be applied depending on the quality of the used membrane. The membranes are dissolved in the organic solvents for chemical processing, and then the new membrane is prepared. Microfiltration and ultrafiltration membranes either undergo upcycling or regeneration at the end of their lifespan, depending on the users' requirements. Similarly, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes, after reaching the end of their lifecycle, are either downcycled or regenerated to meet specific industrial requirements. The advancement in technology for recycling membranes is the key factor leading to the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of membrane processes. The recycled spiral membrane is preferred for utilization in industries, which leads to the most economical and sustainable approach of reducing waste generation and recovery of resources for similar usage. Thus, the growing emphasis on using recycled spiral membranes is likely to promote the growth of the spiral membrane market size in the coming future.

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 are among the key players profiled in the spiral membrane market report.  

The spiral membrane market involves the segmentation of the market based on:

The spiral membrane market analysis is based on membrane type, technology, end user, and geography. Based on membrane type, the market is segmented into polyethersulfone, polyamide, fluoropolymers, and others. By technology, the market is categorized into microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis. In terms of end user, 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. The scope of the spiral membrane market report focuses on North America (the US, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, and the Rest of Asia Pacific), Middle East & Africa (South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa), and South & Central America (Brazil, Argentina, and the Rest of South & Central America).     

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