Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market to Record an Exponential CAGR by 2026
Reverse
osmosis (RO) is a water purification technology used primarily to
remove ions, molecules, and larger particles from drinking water. The
technology uses a semi-permeable membrane, which is made of cellulose
or other material, to remove dissolved salts or organic molecules. RO
membranes are used in applications such as desalination of seawater,
brackish water treatment, wastewater recovery, and industrial water
treatment. It is the most economical and practical method of
purification and treatment of water.
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Rise
in adoption of reverse osmosis across the world due to increase in
water pollution propels the global reverse osmosis membrane market.
Additionally, surge in awareness among the people about water borne
diseases is projected to be a major driver of the reverse osmosis
membrane market. Moreover, increase in demand for ultrapure water in
the food & beverage and health care industries fuels the growth
of the global reverse osmosis membrane market. However, short life
span of RO membrane and loss of essential minerals from water are the
key factors expected to hamper the growth of the global reverse
osmosis membrane market.
Reverse
Osmosis Membrane Market: Key Segments
The
global reverse osmosis membrane market can be segmented based on
type, filter module, application, and region. In terms of type, the
reverse osmosis membrane market can be bifurcated into
cellulose-based membranes and thin film composite membranes. The thin
film composite membranes segment dominated the global reverse osmosis
membrane market in 2017. Thin film composite membranes offer higher
flow rate per unit area, thereby enabling high filtration rate in the
RO purification process in applications such as municipal water
treatment and desalination. The cellulose-based membranes segment is
expected to witness strong growth during the forecast period owing to
advantages of these membranes over traditional methods such as
distillation, absorption, and extraction.
Based
on filter module, the global reverse osmosis membranes market can be
divided into plate & frame, tubular-shaped membranes, spiral
wound membranes, and hollow-fiber membranes. The spiral wound
membranes segment dominated the global reverse osmosis membrane
market in 2017. These membranes are used in seawater desalination,
potable water treatment, brackish water treatment, dairy processing,
electrocoat paint recovery, protein separation, and whey protein
concentration.
In
terms of application, the global reverse osmosis membrane market can
be segregated into desalination systems and RO purification systems.
The desalination systems segment dominated the global market in 2017.
The segment is projected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast
period. This is attributed to water deficiency due to increase in
population and rapid industrial expansion. Desalination systems help
in the removal of minerals and salts from sea and brackish water.
Seawater is desalinated to produce fresh water that is suitable for
human consumption.
Reverse
Osmosis Membrane Market: Regional Outlook
In
terms of region, the global reverse osmosis membrane market can be
segmented into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America,
and Middle East & Africa. North America is projected to account
for significant reverse osmosis membrane market share during the
forecast period due to high awareness about water borne diseases
among people and usage of RO systems by industries and governments.
The U.S. is a major market for RO membranes in North America. The
reverse osmosis membrane market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to
grow at a rapid pace during forecast period. Water contamination is a
major issue in the region due to environmental degradation, soil
erosion, occasional floods, and increase in pollution levels. Hence,
availability of clean water has reduced and demand for water
treatment has increased in the region.
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Reverse
Osmosis Membrane Market: Key Players
Major
companies operating in the global reverse osmosis membrane market
include Toray Industries, Inc., LG Chem Ltd., MEMBRANIUM, Koch
Membrane Systems, Inc., Hydranautics, Uniqflux Membranes LLP, Toyobo
Co., Ltd., Microdyn-Nadir GmbH, Lanxess AG, and Axeon Water
Technologies.
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