Asia Pacific Membrane Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Technology (Reverse Osmosis, Ultrafiltration, Microfiltration, Nanofiltration, and Electrodialysis), By End Use (Municipal, Industrial, Commercial, and Agricultural), and Asia Pacific Membrane Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Asia Pacific Membrane Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 8.15% from 2025 to 2035
• The Asia Pacific Membrane Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2035

The Asia Pacific Membrane Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size is anticipated to Hold a Significant Share by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 8.15% from 2025 to 2035. The growing need for low-pressure membrane technologies in the region is driving the membrane water and wastewater treatment market.

Market Overview

The Asia Pacific Membrane Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size is an industry that focuses on the use of specialized membranes to filter and separate contaminants from water and wastewater, enabling treatment and reuse. Membrane-based technologies are effectively used for conventional water and wastewater remediation processes to meet the increased demand for clean water with minimum negative environmental effects. There are growing water scarcity issues, along with the stringent environmental regulations for improving the water quality. With the growing urbanization, there is an upsurging need for efficient water treatment solutions, escalating the demand for membrane water and wastewater treatment. Innovation in membrane material and technologies for more efficient and cost-effective solutions is bolstering the growth opportunities in the membrane water and wastewater treatment market.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Asia Pacific membrane water and wastewater treatment market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Asia Pacific membrane water and wastewater treatment market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Asia Pacific membrane water and wastewater treatment market.

Driving Factors

The market for membrane water and wastewater treatment is primarily driven by the increasing water scarcity and pollution levels, and the need for treating unhealthy surfaces and groundwater for human consumption. Further, the development of low-pressure membrane technologies owing to the surging need for advanced water treatment solutions is propelling the market growth. Additionally, government regulations for preventing water pollution and control action plans are driving the need for membrane technology, supporting the market growth.

Restraining Factors

The poor fouling resistance of the nano-porous membrane is restraining the market. Technological advancement in membrane filtration and the increasing capital expenses entailing ongoing operational and maintenance costs are challenging the market growth.

Market Segmentation

The Asia Pacific membrane water and wastewater treatment market share is classified into technology and end use.

• The reverse osmosis segment held a major market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific membrane water and wastewater treatment market is segmented by technology into reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, microfiltration, nanofiltration, and electrodialysis. Among these, the reverse osmosis segment held a major market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Reverse osmosis is preferably used in industrial and municipal applications for effectively removing water contamination. The widespread application of RO membranes in wastewater treatment and desalination plants, owing to their effectiveness in removing contaminants and producing high-quality purified water, is propelling the market expansion.

• The municipal segment held a significant revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific membrane water and wastewater treatment market is segmented by end use into municipal, industrial, commercial, and agricultural. Among these, the municipal segment held a significant revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Ultrafiltration is a widely adopted technology used in municipal wastewater treatment for producing high-quality effluent. The growing need for clean water supply and effective sewage treatment in urban areas is contributing to driving the market demand in the municipal segment.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Asia Pacific membrane water and wastewater treatment market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Alfa Laval
• Aquatech International LLC
• Asahi Kasei Corporation
• Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
• Koch Membrane Systems, Inc.
• MICRODYN-NADIR.
• Suez
• TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
• Veolia Water Technologies
• Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
• Kemira
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In June 2022, Evoqua Water Technologies, a leader in mission-critical water treatment solutions, celebrated the opening of its new manufacturing facility based in Singapore.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Asia Pacific, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Asia Pacific Membrane Water and Wastewater Treatment Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Asia Pacific Membrane Water and Wastewater Treatment Market, By Technology

• Reverse Osmosis
• Ultrafiltration
• Microfiltration
• Nanofiltration
• Electrodialysis

Asia Pacific Membrane Water and Wastewater Treatment Market, By End Use

• Municipal
• Industrial
• Commercial
• Agricultural