Membrane Filtration Market Size

Membrane Filtration Market size was valued at USD 10.3 billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 11.19 billion in 2024 to USD 21.64 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The demand for membrane filtration is likely to continue due to the rapid growth in the dairy industry across the globe. This is because such filters help in producing protein-rich, purified, and lactose-free dairy products along with their ability to extend its shelf-life. Besides this, membrane filtration technology is making more impression among dairy farmers these days as it helps to reduce risk of contamination and comply with all product quality standards while ensuring microbial safety. While restraint is imposed by governments on acceptable standards for drinking water, this also has a positive impact on the global membrane filtration market growth.

Special demand for premium products has come up with the increase in disposable income all across the globe, which is expected to give a further boost to the market. Membrane-filtration technology has gone a long way in rendering products with improved specifications. There is an increase in demand for membrane filtration systems due to more consumers wanting guaranteed safety from the processes that manufacture the products they consume. Membrane filtration technology has also greatly aided the food and beverage industry in helping to extend these products' shelf life.

Separation of emulsified oil from several food products entered for human consumption is another application of membrane filtration. In the food sector, it is also used for standardization, segregation, and clarification-all of which are advanced attributes for growth in membrane filtration technology. Increasing regulations for food safety will drive the growth of membrane filtration technology over the coming years.

Membrane filtration is employed for sterilization of gas & liquids and materials that are heat sensitive. This technology is projected to witness increasing demand with the rise in demand for purified water. The market is projected to grow in the years to come, as membrane filtration is extremely important for increasing food and beverage shelf life. It also improves product quality and safety.

Key Market Attributes

DuPont Water Solutions launched their new-generation ultrafiltration membranes in March 2024, enhancing wastewater treatment and water purification efficiency. The new membranes provide reduced operational costs for commercial and municipal applications through improved permeability, improved durability, and extended life. DuPont innovation benefits industry by improving filtration efficiency, cutting energy consumption, and improving overall water quality and resource management owing to rising sustainability and water scarcity issues.

SUEZ's high-performance reverse osmosis membranes have been published since February 2024 for the novel uses in desalination and recycling of industrial water. These membranes meet the new advanced requirements of modern architecture in massive-scale water treatment plants due to their enhanced longevity, enhanced energy economy, and elevated salt rejection ratio. Now, as the thirst for smart sustainable water solutions increases, SUEZ presents affordable and eco-responsible ways for companies that could maximize water purification processes while also complying with stricter environmental regulations.

Toray Industries has come up with expansion plans in January 2024 with respect to its manufacturing capacities with respect to membrane filtration production. Indian Operations- On-the-ground indication would be its large expansion plan that would be related to advanced filtration in meeting the emerging demand of advanced water treatment and biopharmaceutical applications. The expansion will also enable developments on these cutting-edge, high-performance filter systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing, bioprocessing, and water purification. With such expansion in manpower & manufacturing capacity and research capability, Toray seems to target a global footprint in membrane technology.