Nanofiltration Membrane Market is Driven by Swift Urbanization
The nanofiltration membrane market was USD 998.9 million in 2023, which will increase to USD 2,051.7 million, with an 11.0% CAGR, by 2030.
This progression is because they retain magnesium and calcium ions and assist in the separation of molecules. Also, these products are employed in the dairy sector for lactose demineralization and concentration.
Moreover, across various regions, particularly North America and APAC, the requirement for dairy products is rising, which will, sequentially, aid the industry expansion.
There are extensive applications for nanofiltration membranes owing to their low operating pressure, high flux, and high retention of multivalent anion salts. Also, they necessitate low operational or maintenance expenses.
The polymeric category, on the basis of type, is the major contributor to the nanofiltration membrane market, with a 40% share. This can be because of the utilization of these types in the softening and sterilization of water.
Moreover, the polymeric variant functions at low pressures, to provide very effective filtration, because of which it can be employed in wastewater treatment.
Furthermore, due to the growing requirement for freshwater that is safe for consumption, the need for different filtration methods has increased. In this regard, the speedy urbanization, rapid industrialization, and mounting populace help in this category expansion.
The hybrid category is advancing at a significant rate. This is because of the low hydraulic pressure, less flux decline, and rapid flux recovery after cleaning, produced by membrane fouling.
Water and wastewater treatment is a major application owing to the widespread utilization of nanofiltration in desalination and treatment procedures by water utilities. The water released from agricultural fields and industries comprises waste and needs to be treated to be recycled. These membranes offer a greater rate of filtration and work at low pressures.
North America is the largest contributor to the industry, and it is likely to remain the largest during this decade, with USD 1.1 billion. This can be because of the growing dairy, petrochemical, and biopharmaceutical sectors. Also, these products are extensively employed in this continent for wastewater treatment.