Europe Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Thin-Film Composite Membrane, Cellulose-Based Membrane), By Application (Desalination Systems, RO Purification Systems, Medical Devices & Diagnostics), and Europe Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Insights, Industry Trends, Forecast to 2035.

Europe Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Europe Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Size Was Estimated at USD 145.3 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 5.62% from 2025 to 2035
• The Europe Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 265.1 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Europe Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Size Is Anticipated To Reach USD 265.1 Million By 2035, Growing At A CAGR Of 5.62% From 2025 To 2035. The market is driven by the increasing contamination of the water bodies globally, raising various concerns of waterborne diseases. Advances in technology are improving membrane performance, increasing durability, and lowering operating costs.

Market Overview

A reverse osmosis membrane refers to a semipermeable membrane that allows solvent to move from a solution through the membrane towards pure solvent when excess pressure is applied to the solution side. The system operates to extract dissolved substances from water, while it serves as a well-established method for purifying drinking water through its ability to remove salt and other wastewater components from water. The reverse osmosis (RO) membranes market consists of sales of cellulose acetate or polysulfone membranes.

Samyang Corporation introduced two new industrial water treatment solutions to the market. Samyang Corporation launched its two newest products under the Trilite brandage which include Trilite RO membrane (reverse osmosis) and Trilite EDI (electrodeionizer) in 2023.

The European Commission introduced a comprehensive plan that aims to improve water resilience throughout Europe in order to address increasing challenges from climate change and water scarcity. The European Investment Bank pledged on Wednesday to invest 15 billion euros ($17 billion) in projects that help reduce water pollution and prevent water wastage, and support innovative businesses in the water sector over the next three years by June 2025.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Europe reverse osmosis membrane market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Europe reverse osmosis membrane market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, 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 Europe reverse osmosis membrane market.

Driving Factors

The reverse osmosis membrane market in Europe is driven by the rising need for desalination projects in Mediterranean coastal areas of Europe, which occurs because freshwater resources are becoming increasingly scarce. The pharmaceutical, chemical, food and beverage industries need ultra-pure water because of their rapid industrial growth, which increases demand for reverse osmosis systems. Urban populations continue to expand, which creates a need for better water infrastructure and updated treatment facilities.

Restraining Factors

The reverse osmosis membrane market in Europe is hindered by the system's need for large amounts of electricity to operate its high-pressure systems, which are essential for filtration work. Different European countries have different standards, which create delays in project approval processes.

Market Segmentation

The Europe reverse osmosis membrane market share is categorised into type and application.

• The thin film composite membrane segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Europe reverse osmosis membrane market is segmented by type into thin film composite membrane, cellulose-based membrane. Among these, the thin film composite membrane segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is driven by the RO process, which uses a semipermeable membrane to separate ions and molecules, and bacteria and contaminants from saline water, creating water that is safe to drink. The membrane filtration system operates by using pressure that exceeds osmotic pressure to create water flow against the natural osmosis process.

The desalination system segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.  

Based on application, the Europe reverse osmosis membrane market is segmented into desalination systems, RO purification systems, medical devices & diagnostics. Among these, the desalination system segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is driven by the technology, which provides crucial benefits because both communities and industries face a growing freshwater shortage and need to find new methods for obtaining water. The technologies enable the conversion of seawater and brackish water into drinking water, and process-grade water supports the expansion of urban areas and industrial operations in regions that lack sufficient water resources.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Europe reverse osmosis membrane 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 elaborate 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

• DuPont Water Solutions
• Toray Industries
• LG Chem
• Veolia
• Alfa Laval
• Mann+Hummel Water & Fluid Solutions
• Membranium
• Lanxess AG
• Best Water Technology
• Others

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 the Europe, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Europe reverse osmosis membrane market based on the below-mentioned segments

Europe Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market, By Type

• Thin Film Composite Membrane
• Cellulose-Based Membrane

Europe Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market, By Application

• Desalination Systems
• RO Purification Systems
• Medical Devices & Diagnostics