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A hollow fiber membrane is a filtration membrane made up of small, porous tubes or fibers. These fibers have a hollow center that allows fluids to pass through while capturing particles, contaminants, or specific molecules based on their size. They are widely used in separation processes across industries, benefiting from their design that provides a large surface area for filtration and separation.
The primary filtration types of hollow fiber membranes include microfiltration, ultrafiltration, and reverse osmosis. Polymer hollow fiber membranes, in particular, are artificial membranes made from synthetic polymers known for their high permeability, durability, and resistance to chemicals and biological contaminants. These membranes are crafted from various materials such as polymers and ceramics and find applications in water and wastewater treatment, food and beverage processing, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and other sectors.
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The hollow fiber membranes market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $12.08 billion in 2024 to $13.34 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased demand for clean water, rapid industrial growth, expansion of the biotechnology sector, increased application in water and wastewater treatment, and increase in population.
The hollow fiber membranes market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.68 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing agriculture output, growing demand in the food and beverage industry, increasing global water scarcity issues, increasing number of diseases, and rising biotechnology and chemical industries. Major trends in the forecast period include technological innovations, medical advancements, advancements in membrane material, integration with smart technologies, and focus on energy efficiency solutions.
The hollow fiber membrane market is set to experience growth driven by the increasing demand for water and wastewater treatment solutions. These solutions encompass technologies, systems, and services tailored to efficiently manage and treat water and wastewater, ensuring its quality and safety for diverse applications in industries, commerce, and municipalities. Factors such as industrial expansion, global water scarcity, and heightened awareness of water contaminants' health impacts contribute to the demand for water and wastewater treatment solutions. Hollow fiber membranes play a vital role in these solutions, facilitating the treatment of freshwater and the cleaning of used water by removing contaminants and meeting health and safety standards for consumption, industrial use, and environmental discharge. For example, in March 2023, Ireland's Central Statistics Office reported a 1.2% increase in registered domestic wastewater treatment systems, reaching 487,423 in 2022 from 481,694 in 2021, highlighting the growing demand driving the hollow fiber membrane market.
Leading companies in the hollow fiber membranes market are developing innovative products, such as membrane systems, to improve filtration efficiency and offer water treatment solutions. A membrane system is a filtration or separation technology that uses a semi-permeable membrane to separate components in a liquid or gas mixture based on factors like size, charge, or other properties. For example, in April 2024, Japan-based chemical company Asahi Kasei Corporation introduced Microza, a hollow-fiber membrane filtration system. This system is designed to produce water for injection with lower energy consumption, thereby reducing CO2 emissions. Membrane filtration systems are widely used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food processing, environmental protection, and water treatment.
In November 2023, Nijhuis Saur Industries partnered with NX Filtration to leverage NX Filtration's nanofiltration technology in innovative mobile water treatment solutions. This partnership aims to address water scarcity and reduce environmental footprints while providing effective water treatment solutions. NX Filtration specializes in hollow fiber membranes, contributing to the advancement of water and wastewater treatment technologies.
Major companies operating in the hollow fiber membranes market are Veolia, LG Chem, 3M Company, Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Asahi Kasei Corporation, Toray Industries Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Parker Hannifin Corporation, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Kuraray Co. Ltd., GEA Group, Sartorius AG, Pentair, UBE Corporation, Toyobo Co. Ltd., Pall Corporation, Hydranautics, Applied Membranes Inc., Koch Separation Solutions, Synder Filtration Inc., SpinTek, Memstar Corporation, JIUWU HI-TECH Membrane Technology, Daicen Corporation
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the hollow fiber membranes market in 2024. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hollow fiber membranes market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the hollow fiber membranes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The hollow fiber membranes market consists of sales of sterapore hollow fiber membranes, zeeweed ultrafiltration (UF) hollow fiber membranes, and separel hollow fiber membranes. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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