Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Market 2025: Key Trends, Technological Advancements, and Growth Projections

Los Angeles-United State: QY Research has recently published a research report titled, "Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration - Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall, Sales and Demand Forecast 2025-2031" assessing various factors impacting its trajectory. The report is an all-inclusive research study of the global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration market taking into account the growth factors, recent trends, developments, opportunities, and competitive landscape. The market analysts and researchers have done extensive analysis of the global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration market with the help of research methodologies such as PESTLE and Porter's Five Forces analysis. They have provided accurate and reliable market data and useful recommendations with an aim to help the players gain an insight into the overall present and future market scenario. The report comprises in-depth study of the potential segments including product type, application, and end user and their contribution to the overall market size.

The global market for Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration was estimated to be worth US$ 1267 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1692 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

In addition, market revenues based on region and country are provided in the report. The authors of the report have also shed light on the common business tactics adopted by players. The leading players of the global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration market and their complete profiles are included in the report. Besides that, investment opportunities, recommendations, and trends that are trending at present in the global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration market are mapped by the report. With the help of this report, the key players of the global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration market will be able to make sound decisions and plan their strategies accordingly to stay ahead of the curve.

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The Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration industry concentration is not high; there are many manufacturers in the world, and high-end products mainly from U.S. and Western European.

Global giant manufactures mainly distributed in China, U.S. and Europe, they take a market share of above 70%. China is the biggest consumer. It accounts about 28% of global consumption.

Inorganic Membrane products market is rarely small compare to the Organic Membrane products. Inorganic product is dominated by ceramic membrane, and its price is 4-8 times higher than that of PVDF products, and usually used in the acid and alkali resistant environment, like pharmaceutical industry.

In recent years, there are several companies in the market whose dynamics are worth noting, such as:

DuPont Water Solutions acquired inge GmbH in 2020, and then consolidated ultrafiltration technologies under the new IntegraTec™ brand (Inge®, Memcor®, and DuPont Ultrafiltration), and plans to spin off the water tech business in 2026.

In 2021, Microdyn-Nadir was renamed MANN+HUMMEL Water & Fluid Solutions.

In 2022, SUEZ Water Technologies was acquired by Veolia and is still included in the Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) business.

In 2023, Koch Separation Solutions was acquired by Sun Capital Partners and renamed Kovalus Separation Solutions.

3M spun off its health care business in 2023 and became an independent company Solventum.

Market Segmentation

The report has been segregated based on distinct categories, such as product type, application, end user, and region. Each and every segment is evaluated on the basis of CAGR, share, and growth potential. In the regional analysis, the report highlights the prospective region, which is estimated to generate opportunities in the global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration market in the forthcoming years. This segmental analysis will surely turn out to be a useful tool for the readers, stakeholders, and market participants to get a complete picture of the global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration market and its potential to grow in the years to come.

Details of Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Market Segmentation: -

Segment by Type:

Organic Membrane
Inorganic Membrane

Segment by Application:

Industrial and Municipal
Food and Beverage
Healthcare and Bioengineering
Seawater Reverse Osmosis
Potable Water Treatment

Segment by Region:

North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
South America
Middle East and Africa

Regional Analysis

The geographical analysis of the global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration market provided in the report is just the right tool that competitors can use to discover untapped sales and business expansion opportunities in different regions and countries. Each regional and country-wise Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration market considered for research and analysis has been thoroughly studied based on market share, future growth potential, CAGR, market size, and other important parameters. Every regional market has a different trend or not all regional markets are impacted by the same trend. Taking this into consideration, the analysts authoring the report have provided an exhaustive analysis of specific trends of each regional Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration market.

Competitive Landscape Analysis

Competitive landscape is a critical aspect every key player needs to be familiar with. The report throws light on the competitive scenario of the global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration market to know the competition at both the domestic and global levels. Market experts have also offered the outline of every leading player of the global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration market, considering the key aspects such as areas of operation, production, and product portfolio. Additionally, companies in the Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration report are studied based on the key factors such as company size, market share, market growth, revenue, production volume, and profits.

Key Players Mentioned in the Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Market Research Report:

Kovalus Separation Solutions
Asahi Kasei
Veolia
DuPont
Toray
3M
Mitsubishi Chemical
Nitto Denko Corporation
Synder Filtration
Mann+Hummel
Pentair (X-Flow)
Canpure
CITIC Envirotech
Litree
Scinor
Tianjin MOTIMO
Zhaojin Motian
Memsino

Analysts at QY Research use extensive data mining techniques that include gathering critical information and data with the help of paid sources such as Hoovers, independent studies, technical publications, trade magazines, company reports and presentations, and other reliable sources. They not only use primary sources for validation purpose but also to gain valuable insights and more clarity on market situations and business environment. Some of the key primary sources used are B2B clients, domain experts, distributors, supply chain participants, and management and leadership heads including VPs, CEOs, COO, and CFOs.

Highlights of the Report

(1) The report offers a broad understanding of the customer behavior and growth patterns of the global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration market

(2) The report sheds light on the lucrative business prospects pertaining to the global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration market

(3) The readers will gain an insight into the upcoming products and related innovations in the global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration market

(4) The report provides details about the key strategic initiatives adopted by the key players functioning in the global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration market

(5) The authors of the report have scrutinized the segments considering their profitability, market demand, sales revenue, production, and growth potential

(6) In the geographical analysis, the report examines the current market developments in various regions and countries.

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Table of Content

1 Market Overview
1.1 Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Introduction
1.2 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Market Size Forecast
1.2.1 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value (2020-2031)
1.2.2 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Volume (2020-2031)
1.2.3 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Price (2020-2031)
1.3 Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Market Trends & Drivers
1.3.1 Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Industry Trends
1.3.2 Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Market Drivers & Opportunity
1.3.3 Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Market Challenges
1.3.4 Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Market Restraints
1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
1.5 Study Objectives
1.6 Years Considered

2 Competitive Analysis by Company
2.1 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
2.2 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
2.3 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
2.4 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
2.5 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
2.6 Key Manufacturers Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
2.7 Key Manufacturers Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offered
2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration
2.9 Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Market Competitive Analysis
2.9.1 Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Revenue in 2024
2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration as of 2024)
2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion

3 Segmentation by Type
3.1 Introduction by Type
3.1.1 Organic Membrane
3.1.2 Inorganic Membrane
3.2 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Type
3.2.1 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
3.2.2 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
3.2.3 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
3.3 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Volume by Type
3.3.1 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
3.3.2 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
3.3.3 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
3.4 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Average Price by Type (2020-2031)

4 Segmentation by Application
4.1 Introduction by Application
4.1.1 Industrial and Municipal
4.1.2 Food and Beverage
4.1.3 Healthcare and Bioengineering
4.1.4 Seawater Reverse Osmosis
4.1.5 Potable Water Treatment
4.2 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Application
4.2.1 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
4.2.2 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
4.2.3 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
4.3 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Volume by Application
4.3.1 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
4.3.2 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
4.3.3 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
4.4 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Average Price by Application (2020-2031)

5 Segmentation by Region
5.1 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Region
5.1.1 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
5.1.2 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
5.1.3 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
5.1.4 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
5.2 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Volume by Region
5.2.1 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
5.2.2 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
5.2.3 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
5.2.4 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
5.3 Global Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
5.4 North America
5.4.1 North America Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.4.2 North America Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
5.5 Europe
5.5.1 Europe Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.5.2 Europe Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
5.6 Asia Pacific
5.6.1 Asia Pacific Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.6.2 Asia Pacific Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
5.7 South America
5.7.1 South America Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.7.2 South America Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
5.8 Middle East & Africa
5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031

6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
6.1 Key Countries/Regions Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
6.2 Key Countries/Regions Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value and Sales Volume
6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Volume, 2020-2031
6.3 United States
6.3.1 United States Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.3.2 United States Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.3.3 United States Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.4 Europe
6.4.1 Europe Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.4.2 Europe Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.4.3 Europe Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.5 China
6.5.1 China Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.5.2 China Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.5.3 China Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.6 Japan
6.6.1 Japan Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.6.2 Japan Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.6.3 Japan Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.7 South Korea
6.7.1 South Korea Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.7.2 South Korea Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.7.3 South Korea Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.8 Southeast Asia
6.8.1 Southeast Asia Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.8.2 Southeast Asia Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.8.3 Southeast Asia Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.9 India
6.9.1 India Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.9.2 India Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.9.3 India Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031

7 Company Profiles
7.1 Kovalus Separation Solutions
7.1.1 Kovalus Separation Solutions Company Information
7.1.2 Kovalus Separation Solutions Introduction and Business Overview
7.1.3 Kovalus Separation Solutions Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.1.4 Kovalus Separation Solutions Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.1.5 Kovalus Separation Solutions Recent Development
7.2 Asahi Kasei
7.2.1 Asahi Kasei Company Information
7.2.2 Asahi Kasei Introduction and Business Overview
7.2.3 Asahi Kasei Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.2.4 Asahi Kasei Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.2.5 Asahi Kasei Recent Development
7.3 Veolia
7.3.1 Veolia Company Information
7.3.2 Veolia Introduction and Business Overview
7.3.3 Veolia Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.3.4 Veolia Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.3.5 Veolia Recent Development
7.4 DuPont
7.4.1 DuPont Company Information
7.4.2 DuPont Introduction and Business Overview
7.4.3 DuPont Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.4.4 DuPont Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.4.5 DuPont Recent Development
7.5 Toray
7.5.1 Toray Company Information
7.5.2 Toray Introduction and Business Overview
7.5.3 Toray Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.5.4 Toray Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.5.5 Toray Recent Development
7.6 3M
7.6.1 3M Company Information
7.6.2 3M Introduction and Business Overview
7.6.3 3M Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.6.4 3M Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.6.5 3M Recent Development
7.7 Mitsubishi Chemical
7.7.1 Mitsubishi Chemical Company Information
7.7.2 Mitsubishi Chemical Introduction and Business Overview
7.7.3 Mitsubishi Chemical Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.7.4 Mitsubishi Chemical Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.7.5 Mitsubishi Chemical Recent Development
7.8 Nitto Denko Corporation
7.8.1 Nitto Denko Corporation Company Information
7.8.2 Nitto Denko Corporation Introduction and Business Overview
7.8.3 Nitto Denko Corporation Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.8.4 Nitto Denko Corporation Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.8.5 Nitto Denko Corporation Recent Development
7.9 Synder Filtration
7.9.1 Synder Filtration Company Information
7.9.2 Synder Filtration Introduction and Business Overview
7.9.3 Synder Filtration Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.9.4 Synder Filtration Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.9.5 Synder Filtration Recent Development
7.10 Mann+Hummel
7.10.1 Mann+Hummel Company Information
7.10.2 Mann+Hummel Introduction and Business Overview
7.10.3 Mann+Hummel Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.10.4 Mann+Hummel Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.10.5 Mann+Hummel Recent Development
7.11 Pentair (X-Flow)
7.11.1 Pentair (X-Flow) Company Information
7.11.2 Pentair (X-Flow) Introduction and Business Overview
7.11.3 Pentair (X-Flow) Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.11.4 Pentair (X-Flow) Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.11.5 Pentair (X-Flow) Recent Development
7.12 Canpure
7.12.1 Canpure Company Information
7.12.2 Canpure Introduction and Business Overview
7.12.3 Canpure Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.12.4 Canpure Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.12.5 Canpure Recent Development
7.13 CITIC Envirotech
7.13.1 CITIC Envirotech Company Information
7.13.2 CITIC Envirotech Introduction and Business Overview
7.13.3 CITIC Envirotech Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.13.4 CITIC Envirotech Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.13.5 CITIC Envirotech Recent Development
7.14 Litree
7.14.1 Litree Company Information
7.14.2 Litree Introduction and Business Overview
7.14.3 Litree Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.14.4 Litree Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.14.5 Litree Recent Development
7.15 Scinor
7.15.1 Scinor Company Information
7.15.2 Scinor Introduction and Business Overview
7.15.3 Scinor Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.15.4 Scinor Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.15.5 Scinor Recent Development
7.16 Tianjin MOTIMO
7.16.1 Tianjin MOTIMO Company Information
7.16.2 Tianjin MOTIMO Introduction and Business Overview
7.16.3 Tianjin MOTIMO Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.16.4 Tianjin MOTIMO Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.16.5 Tianjin MOTIMO Recent Development
7.17 Zhaojin Motian
7.17.1 Zhaojin Motian Company Information
7.17.2 Zhaojin Motian Introduction and Business Overview
7.17.3 Zhaojin Motian Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.17.4 Zhaojin Motian Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.17.5 Zhaojin Motian Recent Development
7.18 Memsino
7.18.1 Memsino Company Information
7.18.2 Memsino Introduction and Business Overview
7.18.3 Memsino Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.18.4 Memsino Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Product Offerings
7.18.5 Memsino Recent Development

8 Industry Chain Analysis
8.1 Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Industrial Chain
8.2 Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Upstream Analysis
8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
8.3 Midstream Analysis
8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
8.5.1 Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Sales Model
8.5.2 Sales Channel
8.5.3 Ultrafiltration Membrane Filtration Distributors

9 Research Findings and Conclusion

10 Appendix
10.1 Research Methodology
10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
10.1.2 Data Source
10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
10.2 Author Details
10.3 Disclaimer

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