Membranes Market Projected to Reach $12.74 Billion by 2031

Global market expected to grow from $8.48 billion in 2026, driven by water treatment demand, industrialisation and membrane-based separation technologies

The global membranes market is projected to reach USD 12.74 billion by 2031, up from USD 8.48 billion in 2026, registering a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period.

The market report, titled “Membranes Market by Material (Polymeric, Ceramic), Technology (Reverse Osmosis, Ultrafiltration, Microfiltration, Nanofiltration), Application (Water & Wastewater Treatment, Industrial Processing), and Region - Global Forecast to 2031,” examines the market across materials, technologies, applications and regions.

Growth in the global membranes market is being supported by increasing demand for water and wastewater treatment, rising industrialisation and wider adoption of membrane-based separation technologies.

North America and Europe See Strong Demand

North America is witnessing strong demand for membrane technologies, supported by stringent environmental regulations, investments in water infrastructure and increasing adoption of advanced membrane technologies across municipal and industrial applications.

In Europe, market growth is supported by strict water quality and environmental regulations, along with increasing emphasis on water reuse, resource efficiency and sustainable treatment technologies.

Asia Pacific to Be Fastest-Growing Region

The Asia Pacific membranes market is experiencing rapid growth compared with other regions.

Rapid urbanisation and industrialisation in China, India, Japan and South Korea are increasing demand for clean water and wastewater treatment solutions. Population growth and the expanding middle class across Asia Pacific are also contributing to demand for technologically advanced water purification technologies.

Recent Developments

Several developments have taken place across the membranes industry in recent years:

July 2025: Asahi Kasei Life Science, a division of the global diversified manufacturer Asahi Kasei, announced plans to build a new spinning plant in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki, Japan, dedicated to its Planova virus removal filters.
January 2025: Toray Industries, Inc. introduced a high-efficiency separation membrane module designed for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
September 2024: Pentair X-Flow entered into a strategic partnership with Beijing Kelin Zhixing Environmental Technology Co. Through the partnership, Pentair expanded its reach in China by leveraging Kelin Zhixing’s market presence and expertise.
March 2024: Toray Industries, Inc. developed a highly durable reverse osmosis (RO) membrane designed for the long-term provision of high-quality water.
January 2025: Americhem, Inc. opened a new research and development centre in Silvassa, India, focused on masterbatch colour development for melt spinning and textile applications.