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Global Water Treatment Membrane Material Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
- RnM4669245 |
- 22 January, 2026 |
- Global |
- 131 Pages |
- GIR |
- Chemical & Material
The global Water Treatment Membrane Material market size is expected to reach $ 4449 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 3.7% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Water treatment membrane materials are membranes used for purifying drinking water, wastewater, and seawater. They primarily include microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis membranes. Water treatment separation membranes offer high separation performance, high stability, low cost, and long lifespan. They are core materials for new, high-efficiency separation technologies and play a vital role in addressing water resource, environmental, and energy challenges. The industry's gross profit margin is approximately 36.0%.
Upstream raw materials for water treatment membranes are divided into two categories: organic and inorganic. Organic membranes are primarily composed of polyamides, polysulfone/polyethersulfone, PVDF, and PAN. The common "TFC" structure in RO/NF membranes consists of an ultra-thin polyamide selective layer formed by interfacial polymerization of MPD and TMC. The support layer is typically PSf/PES, supplemented by a casting solvent (NMP, DMAc, DMF), a porogen (PVP, etc.), and modifying additives. PVDF is widely used in MBR/UF membranes for its chemical resistance and mechanical strength. Inorganic membranes are primarily ceramic membranes (alumina, zirconia, titania, etc.), with smaller amounts of zeolite/silica materials, offering advantages in high-temperature, corrosion, and pollution resistance.
Downstream applications of water treatment membranes are primarily focused on industrial water, wastewater treatment, drinking water, and seawater desalination, with applications also expanding into resource recovery. Industrial applications often utilize UF/MF pretreatment combined with RO/NF to achieve softening, reuse, and zero-discharge. Wastewater treatment focuses on upgrading and reclaiming water, combining minimal footprint and stable effluent. For drinking water, MF/UF serves as a barrier, while RO provides deep desalination. Seawater desalination is primarily driven by demand from cities and industries in water-scarce regions. Other membrane applications include emergency/portable water purification, rural safe drinking water, and pretreatment for specialized industries.
Stringent Regulations & Water‑Quality Standards
Governments and environmental agencies worldwide are imposing ever‑tighter limits on effluent discharge and potable‑water quality. Membrane technologies—capable of removing bacteria, viruses, heavy metals and emerging contaminants—offer reliable compliance pathways, driving adoption across municipal and industrial sectors.
Escalating Water Scarcity & Population Growth
Rapid urbanization and demographic expansion are intensifying freshwater shortages. With global water demand projected to rise by over 50 % by 2050, end‑users are increasingly turning to membrane‑based reuse and recycling solutions to stretch limited supplies.
Rapid Industrialization & Rising Wastewater Volumes
Sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage and power generation are generating higher wastewater streams under zero‑liquid‑discharge (ZLD) mandates. Membranes provide compact, high‑efficiency treatment suited to both large‑scale plants and decentralized facilities.
Sustainability & ESG Compliance Pressures
Corporate and governmental ESG targets are catalyzing investment in lower‑carbon, circular‑economy water systems. Membrane‑based recycling and resource‑recovery projects (e.g., nutrient and energy recovery) align with decarbonization goals and support mandated recycled‑content thresholds.
Technological Advancements & Cost Reductions
Innovations in membrane materials—such as nanocomposites, bio‑inspired coatings and low‑fouling chemistries—are boosting permeation rates by 20–30 % while extending service life. Concurrently, improvements in module design, energy‑efficient configurations and automated cleaning systems are lowering operating costs.
Government Infrastructure Funding
Subsidies and grants for water‑ and wastewater‑treatment infrastructure—especially in developed markets—are accelerating the build‑out of membrane plants. Funding programs under the EU’s Water Framework Directive and the U.S. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are key examples.
This report studies the global Water Treatment Membrane Material demand, key companies, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Water Treatment Membrane Material, and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Water Treatment Membrane Material that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Water Treatment Membrane Material total market, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Water Treatment Membrane Material total market by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
U.S. VS China: Water Treatment Membrane Material total market, key domestic companies, and share, (USD Million)
Global Water Treatment Membrane Material revenue by player, revenue and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million)
Global Water Treatment Membrane Material total market by Type, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Water Treatment Membrane Material total market by Application, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
This report profiles major players in the global Water Treatment Membrane Material market based on the following parameters - company overview, revenue, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include DuPont, TORAY, Veolia, Nitto, Pentair, Asahi Kasei, Vontron, OriginWater, Kovalus Separation Solutions, Kubota, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the world Water Treatment Membrane Material market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), by player, by regions, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Water Treatment Membrane Material Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Water Treatment Membrane Material Market, Segmentation by Type:
Reverse Osmosis Membrane
Ultrafiltration Membrane
Microfiltration Membrane
Nanofiltration Membrane
Global Water Treatment Membrane Material Market, Segmentation by Application:
Industrial Water
Wastewater Treatment
Potable Water
Seawater Desalination
Others
Companies Profiled:
DuPont
TORAY
Veolia
Nitto
Pentair
Asahi Kasei
Vontron
OriginWater
Kovalus Separation Solutions
Kubota
LG Chem
Mitsubishi Chemical
Wave Cyber
Litree
Tianjin Motimo Membrane
ALFA LAVAL
Key Questions Answered
1. How big is the global Water Treatment Membrane Material market?
2. What is the demand of the global Water Treatment Membrane Material market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Water Treatment Membrane Material market?
4. What is the total value of the global Water Treatment Membrane Material market?
5. Who are the Major Players in the global Water Treatment Membrane Material market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
1 Supply Summary
- 1.1 Water Treatment Membrane Material Introduction
- 1.2 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Market Size & Forecast (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
- 1.3 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Total Market by Region (by Headquarter Location)
- 1.3.1 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Market Size by Region (2021-2032), (by Headquarter Location)
- 1.3.2 United States Based Company Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue (2021-2032)
- 1.3.3 China Based Company Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue (2021-2032)
- 1.3.4 Europe Based Company Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue (2021-2032)
- 1.3.5 Japan Based Company Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue (2021-2032)
- 1.3.6 South Korea Based Company Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue (2021-2032)
- 1.3.7 ASEAN Based Company Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue (2021-2032)
- 1.3.8 India Based Company Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue (2021-2032)
- 1.4 Market Drivers, Restraints and Trends
- 1.4.1 Water Treatment Membrane Material Market Drivers
- 1.4.2 Factors Affecting Demand
- 1.4.3 Major Market Trends
2 Demand Summary
- 2.1 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 2.2 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Consumption Value by Region
- 2.2.1 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Consumption Value by Region (2021-2026)
- 2.2.2 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Consumption Value Forecast by Region (2027-2032)
- 2.3 United States Water Treatment Membrane Material Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 2.4 China Water Treatment Membrane Material Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 2.5 Europe Water Treatment Membrane Material Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 2.6 Japan Water Treatment Membrane Material Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 2.7 South Korea Water Treatment Membrane Material Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 2.8 ASEAN Water Treatment Membrane Material Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 2.9 India Water Treatment Membrane Material Consumption Value (2021-2032)
3 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Companies Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue by Player (2021-2026)
- 3.2 Industry Rank and Concentration Rate (CR)
- 3.2.1 Global Water Treatment Membrane Material Industry Rank of Major Players
- 3.2.2 Global Concentration Ratios (CR4) for Water Treatment Membrane Material in 2025
- 3.2.3 Global Concentration Ratios (CR8) for Water Treatment Membrane Material in 2025
- 3.3 Water Treatment Membrane Material Company Evaluation Quadrant
- 3.4 Water Treatment Membrane Material Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
- 3.4.1 Water Treatment Membrane Material Market: Region Footprint
- 3.4.2 Water Treatment Membrane Material Market: Company Product Type Footprint
- 3.4.3 Water Treatment Membrane Material Market: Company Product Application Footprint
- 3.5 Competitive Environment
- 3.5.1 Historical Structure of the Industry
- 3.5.2 Barriers of Market Entry
- 3.5.3 Factors of Competition
- 3.6 Mergers & Acquisitions Activity
4 United States VS China VS Rest of World (by Headquarter Location)
- 4.1 United States VS China: Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue Comparison (by Headquarter Location)
- 4.1.1 United States VS China: Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032) (by Headquarter Location)
- 4.1.2 United States VS China: Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue Market Share Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
- 4.2 United States Based Companies VS China Based Companies: Water Treatment Membrane Material Consumption Value Comparison
- 4.2.1 United States VS China: Water Treatment Membrane Material Consumption Value Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
- 4.2.2 United States VS China: Water Treatment Membrane Material Consumption Value Market Share Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
- 4.3 United States Based Water Treatment Membrane Material Companies and Market Share, 2021-2026
- 4.3.1 United States Based Water Treatment Membrane Material Companies, Headquarters (States, Country)
- 4.3.2 United States Based Companies Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, (2021-2026)
- 4.4 China Based Companies Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue and Market Share, 2021-2026
- 4.4.1 China Based Water Treatment Membrane Material Companies, Company Headquarters (Province, Country)
- 4.4.2 China Based Companies Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, (2021-2026)
- 4.5 Rest of World Based Water Treatment Membrane Material Companies and Market Share, 2021-2026
- 4.5.1 Rest of World Based Water Treatment Membrane Material Companies, Headquarters (Province, Country)
- 4.5.2 Rest of World Based Companies Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue (2021-2026)
5 Market Analysis by Type
- 5.1 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Market Size Overview by Type: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.2 Segment Introduction by Type
- 5.2.1 Reverse Osmosis Membrane
- 5.2.2 Ultrafiltration Membrane
- 5.2.3 Microfiltration Membrane
- 5.2.4 Nanofiltration Membrane
- 5.3 Market Segment by Type
- 5.3.1 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Market Size by Type (2021-2026)
- 5.3.2 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Market Size by Type (2027-2032)
- 5.3.3 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Market Size Market Share by Type (2027-2032)
6 Market Analysis by Application
- 6.1 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Market Size Overview by Application: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 6.2 Segment Introduction by Application
- 6.2.1 Industrial Water
- 6.2.2 Wastewater Treatment
- 6.2.3 Potable Water
- 6.2.4 Seawater Desalination
- 6.2.5 Others
- 6.3 Market Segment by Application
- 6.3.1 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Market Size by Application (2021-2026)
- 6.3.2 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Market Size by Application (2027-2032)
- 6.3.3 World Water Treatment Membrane Material Market Size Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 DuPont
- 7.1.1 DuPont Details
- 7.1.2 DuPont Major Business
- 7.1.3 DuPont Water Treatment Membrane Material Product and Services
- 7.1.4 DuPont Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 7.1.5 DuPont Recent Developments/Updates
- 7.1.6 DuPont Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- 7.2 TORAY
- 7.2.1 TORAY Details
- 7.2.2 TORAY Major Business
- 7.2.3 TORAY Water Treatment Membrane Material Product and Services
- 7.2.4 TORAY Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 7.2.5 TORAY Recent Developments/Updates
- 7.2.6 TORAY Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- 7.3 Veolia
- 7.3.1 Veolia Details
- 7.3.2 Veolia Major Business
- 7.3.3 Veolia Water Treatment Membrane Material Product and Services
- 7.3.4 Veolia Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 7.3.5 Veolia Recent Developments/Updates
- 7.3.6 Veolia Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- 7.4 Nitto
- 7.4.1 Nitto Details
- 7.4.2 Nitto Major Business
- 7.4.3 Nitto Water Treatment Membrane Material Product and Services
- 7.4.4 Nitto Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 7.4.5 Nitto Recent Developments/Updates
- 7.4.6 Nitto Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- 7.5 Pentair
- 7.5.1 Pentair Details
- 7.5.2 Pentair Major Business
- 7.5.3 Pentair Water Treatment Membrane Material Product and Services
- 7.5.4 Pentair Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 7.5.5 Pentair Recent Developments/Updates
- 7.5.6 Pentair Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- 7.6 Asahi Kasei
- 7.6.1 Asahi Kasei Details
- 7.6.2 Asahi Kasei Major Business
- 7.6.3 Asahi Kasei Water Treatment Membrane Material Product and Services
- 7.6.4 Asahi Kasei Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 7.6.5 Asahi Kasei Recent Developments/Updates
- 7.6.6 Asahi Kasei Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- 7.7 Vontron
- 7.7.1 Vontron Details
- 7.7.2 Vontron Major Business
- 7.7.3 Vontron Water Treatment Membrane Material Product and Services
- 7.7.4 Vontron Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 7.7.5 Vontron Recent Developments/Updates
- 7.7.6 Vontron Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- 7.8 OriginWater
- 7.8.1 OriginWater Details
- 7.8.2 OriginWater Major Business
- 7.8.3 OriginWater Water Treatment Membrane Material Product and Services
- 7.8.4 OriginWater Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 7.8.5 OriginWater Recent Developments/Updates
- 7.8.6 OriginWater Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- 7.9 Kovalus Separation Solutions
- 7.9.1 Kovalus Separation Solutions Details
- 7.9.2 Kovalus Separation Solutions Major Business
- 7.9.3 Kovalus Separation Solutions Water Treatment Membrane Material Product and Services
- 7.9.4 Kovalus Separation Solutions Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 7.9.5 Kovalus Separation Solutions Recent Developments/Updates
- 7.9.6 Kovalus Separation Solutions Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- 7.10 Kubota
- 7.10.1 Kubota Details
- 7.10.2 Kubota Major Business
- 7.10.3 Kubota Water Treatment Membrane Material Product and Services
- 7.10.4 Kubota Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 7.10.5 Kubota Recent Developments/Updates
- 7.10.6 Kubota Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- 7.11 LG Chem
- 7.11.1 LG Chem Details
- 7.11.2 LG Chem Major Business
- 7.11.3 LG Chem Water Treatment Membrane Material Product and Services
- 7.11.4 LG Chem Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 7.11.5 LG Chem Recent Developments/Updates
- 7.11.6 LG Chem Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- 7.12 Mitsubishi Chemical
- 7.12.1 Mitsubishi Chemical Details
- 7.12.2 Mitsubishi Chemical Major Business
- 7.12.3 Mitsubishi Chemical Water Treatment Membrane Material Product and Services
- 7.12.4 Mitsubishi Chemical Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 7.12.5 Mitsubishi Chemical Recent Developments/Updates
- 7.12.6 Mitsubishi Chemical Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- 7.13 Wave Cyber
- 7.13.1 Wave Cyber Details
- 7.13.2 Wave Cyber Major Business
- 7.13.3 Wave Cyber Water Treatment Membrane Material Product and Services
- 7.13.4 Wave Cyber Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 7.13.5 Wave Cyber Recent Developments/Updates
- 7.13.6 Wave Cyber Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- 7.14 Litree
- 7.14.1 Litree Details
- 7.14.2 Litree Major Business
- 7.14.3 Litree Water Treatment Membrane Material Product and Services
- 7.14.4 Litree Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 7.14.5 Litree Recent Developments/Updates
- 7.14.6 Litree Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- 7.15 Tianjin Motimo Membrane
- 7.15.1 Tianjin Motimo Membrane Details
- 7.15.2 Tianjin Motimo Membrane Major Business
- 7.15.3 Tianjin Motimo Membrane Water Treatment Membrane Material Product and Services
- 7.15.4 Tianjin Motimo Membrane Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 7.15.5 Tianjin Motimo Membrane Recent Developments/Updates
- 7.15.6 Tianjin Motimo Membrane Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- 7.16 ALFA LAVAL
- 7.16.1 ALFA LAVAL Details
- 7.16.2 ALFA LAVAL Major Business
- 7.16.3 ALFA LAVAL Water Treatment Membrane Material Product and Services
- 7.16.4 ALFA LAVAL Water Treatment Membrane Material Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 7.16.5 ALFA LAVAL Recent Developments/Updates
- 7.16.6 ALFA LAVAL Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Water Treatment Membrane Material Industry Chain
- 8.2 Water Treatment Membrane Material Upstream Analysis
- 8.3 Water Treatment Membrane Material Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Water Treatment Membrane Material Downstream Analysis
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Methodology
- 10.2 Research Process and Data Source
Summary:
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