Membrane Technology for Liquid and Gas Separations

Report Code: MST041J

Publish Date: Apr 2019

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Water-Membrane and Separations

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Report Highlights

The U.S. market for membrane modules used in liquid and gas separation applications should grow from $3.8 billion in 2018 to $5.1 billion by 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0% from 2018 to 2023.

Report Includes

  • 16 data tables and 30 additional tables
  • Industry analysis of the U.S. market for membrane technology used in the liquid and gas chromatography
  • Analyses of market trends with data from 2017, 2018, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2023
  • Significant developments in the membrane technology market and quantification of various market sectors and outlining of the companies active in those areas
  • Information on a range of filtration types and their applications in potable water, process water and wastewater treatment; food and beverage processing; biopharmaceuticals production; other large-scale liquid separations; and industrial gas separation etc.
  • Coverage of leading liquid-gas chromatography technologies, including reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, microfiltration, electrochemical processes, gas separation and pervaporation
  • Evaluation of the growth inhibiting drivers and current trends, with statistical information on markets, applications, industry structure and dynamics, along with technological developments
  • Detailed company profiles of major players in the industry, including 3M Purification, Alfa Laval, Evonik Industries AG, Honeywell UOP, MilliporeSigma, Toray Industries and W.L. Gore & Associates

Report Scope

This report is primarily a study of the U.S. market, but due to the international presence of many industry participants, global activities are included where appropriate. Values are given in U.S. dollars, and revenue is counted at the manufacturer level. Forecasts are in constant U.S. dollars, and growth rates are compounded. Five-year projections are provided for market activity and values. Industry structure, technological trends, pricing considerations, R&D, government regulations, company profiles, and competitive technologies are included in the study. Only industrial-scale membrane products are evaluated, with no consumer products (i.e., point-of-use water systems) included in the analysis.

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Analyst Credentials

Andrew McWilliams spent more than 25 years as a consultant with Ernst & Young, McKinsey & Company and A.T. Kearny focused on manufacturing before segueing into research analysis. He has been covering myriad technology categories for BCC Research for more than 15 years. McWilliams has a BA from Princeton University and an MA from Harvard University. He has worked in more than 40 countries and he resides in the greater Boston area.

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Table of Contents

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Membrane Technology for Liquid and Gas Separations202Free
Chapter- 1: Introduction5Free
Chapter- 2: Summary and Highlights2Free
Chapter- 3: Industry Overview9Free
Chapter- 4: Membrane Technology Types42Free
Chapter- 5: Applications for Membrane Technology74Free
Chapter- 6: Regional Markets8Free
Chapter- 7: Patent Survey4Free
Chapter- 8: Industry Structure4Free
Chapter- 9: Company Profiles54Free

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Report Includes

    Total Number of Tables in this Report: 46

  • Summary Table: U.S. Market for Membrane Modules Used in Gas and Liquid Separations, Through 2023
  • Table 1: A Brief History of Membrane Development, 1700-2010
  • Table 2: Applications for Reverse Osmosis Membranes
  • Table 3: Manufacturers of Reverse Osmosis Membranes
  • Table 4: Applications for Nanofiltration Membranes
  • Table 5: Manufacturers of Nanofiltration Membranes
  • Table 6: Applications for Ultrafiltration Membranes
  • Table 7: Manufacturers of Ultrafiltration Membranes
  • Table 8: Applications of Microfiltration Membranes
  • Table 9: Manufacturers of Microfiltration Membranes
  • Table 10: Applications for Ion Exchange Membranes
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Published - Nov-2016| Analyst - Andrew McWilliams| Code - MST041H

Report Highlights

The combined U.S. market for membranes used in liquid and gas separations should reach $4.6 billion by 2021 from $3.4 billion in 2016 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%, from 2016 to 2021.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the market for membrane technology for liquid and gas separations, with examination of the global activities due to the international presence of many industry participants.
  • Analyses of market trends, with data from 2015, 2016, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2021.
  • Information on applications for membrane technology for liquid and gas separations, including potable water, process water, and wastewater treatment; food and beverage processing; biopharmaceuticals production; other large-scale liquid separations; and industrial gas separation.
  • Coverage of technologies including reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, microfiltration, electrochemical processes, gas separation, pervaporation, and others.
  • Profiles of major players in the industry.
Published - Aug-2014| Analyst - Susan Hanft| Code - MST041G

Report Highlights

The combined U.S. market for membranes used in gas and liquid separating applications was worth approximately $2.2 billion in 2013. The market is expected to increase from nearly $2.4 billion in 2014 to about $3.5 billion by 2019, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% during the five-year period from 2014 to 2019.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the market for membrane technology for liquid and gas separations, with examination of the global activities due to the international presence of many industry participants.
  • Analyses of market trends, with data from 2002 through 2013, estimates for 2014, and projections of CAGRs through 2019.
  • Information on applications for membrane technology for liquid and gas separations, including potable water, process water, and wastewater treatment; food and beverage processing; biopharmaceuticals production; other large-scale liquid separations; and industrial gas separation.
  • Coverage of technologies including reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, microfiltration, electrochemical processes, gas separation, pervaporation, and others.
  • Comprehensive company profiles of major players in the industry.

Published - Jan-2013| Analyst - Susan Hanft| Code - MST041F

Report Highlights

The U.S. market for membrane modules used in gas and liquid separations was valued at $1.6 billion in 2010 and should reach $2.1 billion in 2012. Total market value is expected to reach nearly $3.3 billion in 2017 after increasing at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the U.S. market for membrane technology for liquid and gas separations, with examination of the global activities due to the international presence of many industry participants
  • Analyses of market trends, with data from 2011, estimates for 2012, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2017
  • Discussion of industry structure, technological trends, pricing considerations, R&D, government regulations, and competitive technologies
  • Evaluations of industrial-scale membrane products only; no consumer products (i.e., point-of-use water systems) are included in the analysis
  • Comprehensive company profiles of major players.

Published - Aug-2010| Analyst - Susan Hanft| Code - MST041E

Report Highlights

  • The combined U.S. market for membranes used in liquid and gas separating applications is estimated at approximately $1.7 billion in 2010, and is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9% during the 5-year forecast period to reach $2.3 billion in 2015.
  • In 2010, conventional liquid separations account for 89% of U.S. demand, or nearly $1.5 billion. Membrane module sales for liquid separations are forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9% to reach $2 billion in 2015. 
  • Combined sales of products used in gas separation, pervaporation, and novel processes are predicted to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% through the survey period, from an estimated $180 million in 2010 to $247 million in 2015.

Published - Oct-2008| Analyst - Susan Hanft| Code - MST041D

Report Highlights

  • The U.S. market for membranes used in liquid and gas separating applications is expected to be worth $2.3 billion in 2008. The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8% to reach $3.3 billion in 2013.
  • Conventional liquid separation techniques have the largest share of the market, worth an estimated $2.1 billion in 2008. This should increase to $3.0 billion in 2013, for a CAGR of 7.7%.
  • Other separations generated an estimated $235.0 million in 2008. This segment is expected to reach $351.0 million in 2013, for a CAGR of 8.4%. 
Published - May-2005| Analyst - Susan Hanft| Code - MST041C

Report Highlights

  • The combined U.S. market for membranes used in separations and nonseparating applications was estimated at $5 billion dollars in 2004 and, rising at average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 6.6%, is expected to reach $6.9 billion in 2009.
  • Sales of membranes used in liquid and gas separations are valued at $2.1 billion with an AAGR of 9.9%.
  • The market for nonseparating membranes used in drug delivery, guided tissue regeneration, batteries, food packaging and high performance textiles is estimated to be a $2.8 billion market increasing at 3.8%.
  • MF and UF filtration types are in ever greater demand for water treatment, as well as wastewater treatment and in the biotech and pharmaceuticals sector.
Published - May-2001| Analyst - Susan Hanft| Code - MST041B

Report Highlights

  • The total 2000 U.S. membrane market is estimated at $1.6 billion dollars.
  • Growing at average annual rate (AAGR) of about 11%, this market is expected to reach nearly $2.4 billion in 2005.
  • The markets for reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration, dominated by RO, is expected to reach $400 million in 2005, reflecting an AAGR of 7.9%.
  • Important primarily to the biotech industry, ultra and microfiltration are expected to rise at an AAGR of 8.7% to $1.45 billion in 2005.
  • Improved materials are opening up new opportunities for gas separation membranes, which while rise at an AAGR of 6.9% to $177 million in 2005.
  • Between them, ion exchange, pervaporation, dialysis and novel techniques are expected to increase at an AAGR of 7.6% through the forecast period.

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