Membrane Filtration Market Size To Reach $35,059.7 Million By 2033

January 2026 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Membrane Filtration Market Growth & Trends

The Membrane filtration market is anticipated to reach USD 35,059.7 million by 2033 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growth is driven by rising demand for clean water, wastewater treatment, and industrial processes. Rapid urbanization, population growth, and industrialization are straining existing water resources, boosting the adoption of efficient filtration technologies. Membrane filtration provides high separation efficiency, low energy use, and scalability, making it ideal for municipal, industrial, and healthcare applications.

The membrane filtration market is highly innovative, driven by the development of high-performance membranes such as ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis. Innovations aim to enhance filtration efficiency, reduce energy consumption, increase fouling resistance, and extend membrane lifespan. Companies are also incorporating smart monitoring systems and modular designs to optimize operations. Ongoing research and the use of advanced materials support diverse applications across water treatment, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and industrial processes.

Merger and acquisition activity is significant and primarily strategic. Large players frequently acquire regional or specialized membrane manufacturers to expand market share, strengthen R&D, and integrate complementary solutions. These moves allow companies to offer comprehensive filtration systems, enhance competitiveness, and efficiently meet growing global demand.

Regulations play a major role in shaping the membrane filtration market, especially in water quality, wastewater treatment, and industrial effluent management. Governments worldwide enforce strict standards for potable water, environmental protection, and industrial discharge. Compliance drives the adoption of advanced filtration technologies, encourages innovation, and promotes investment in high-efficiency membranes, as well as the expansion of monitoring and maintenance services to ensure safe, clean, and sustainable water management globally.

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Membrane Filtration Market Report Highlights

Based on material, the polymeric segment dominated in 2025, driven by its cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and ease of fabrication. High permeability, chemical resistance, and suitability for ultrafiltration and microfiltration applications fueled adoption across municipal and industrial sectors.
Based on module design, the spiral wound segment dominated in 2025, driven by its compact design, high surface area, and efficiency in reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and ultrafiltration systems, making it ideal for desalination, industrial process water, and municipal treatment.
Based on technology, the reverse osmosis segment dominated in 2025, driven by its ability to remove nearly all salts and contaminants, meeting the rising demand for high-purity water in desalination, municipal, and industrial water treatment applications.
Based on application, the water & wastewater segment dominated in 2025, driven by growing water scarcity, stringent discharge regulations, and the need for scalable, chemical-free filtration that supports efficient wastewater recycling and municipal infrastructure expansion..
In September 2025, Pall Corporation launched Membralox GP-IC, a ceramic membrane system with graduated permeability along the filter length. This innovative design boosts processing efficiency reduces capital and operating costs, and can recover up to 95% of value-added products. It significantly enhances filtration performance, supporting more sustainable and cost-effective food production processes.

Membrane Filtration Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global membrane filtration market on the basis of membrane material, module design, technology, application, and region.

Membrane Filtration Membrane Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2021 - 2033)