Global Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Polymeric, Ceramic, Hybrid, and Others), By Application (Municipal Treatment and Industrial Treatment), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration Market Size Was Estimated at USD 2.08 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 14.86% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 9.55 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration Market Size Was worth around USD 2.08 Billion in 2024 and is Predicted to Grow to around USD 9.55 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.86% from 2025 to 2035. The growing awareness about the need for clean water is driving the hollow fiber ultrafiltration market globally.  

Market Overview

The hollow fiber ultrafiltration market is an industry emphasizing the production, sale, and application of hollow fiber membranes for ultrafiltration processes. Hollow fiber ultrafiltration is an effective technique for collecting large-volume water samples for the recovery of diverse microbes such as viruses, vegetative bacteria, bacterial spores, and parasites. The market is primarily driven by an increasing awareness about environmental issues and sustainability concerns, along with an increasing need for safe drinking water. The membrane used in hollow fiber ultrafiltration offers standard RO membrane sizes for use in standard pressure vessels, and is used in small commercial, point-of-use, and point-of-entry applications. With the increasing global concern over water scarcity, ultrafiltration is increasingly used in wastewater reuse and resource recovery, with an increasing investment by governments and industries in sustainable water treatment solutions. Further, it is used in a hand-held water purifying bottle for preparing safe, sterile potable water free of suspended solids, colloids, colour, odour & microorganisms from polluted water sources during disaster management conditions, especially in remote areas/villages. Advancements in membrane materials and designs are presenting opportunities for improved filtration capabilities, which are enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of ultrafiltration for new applications.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the hollow fiber ultrafiltration market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the hollow fiber ultrafiltration 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 hollow fiber ultrafiltration market.

Driving Factors

The increasing need for clean water, along with the growing population and industrialization, is driving the market for hollow fiber ultrafiltration. Ultrafiltration of river water for drinking water production was performed with a hollow fiber ultrafiltration membrane in a crossflow filtration system with frequent membrane backwashing. The ability of hollow fiber ultrafiltration technology to effectively remove suspended solids, bacteria, and other impurities without the need for chemicals is driving the market. Furthermore, the various applications of hollow fiber ultrafiltration, including food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and municipal water treatment for maintaining product integrity and regulatory compliance, are promoting the market growth.

Restraining Factors

An increased manufacturing cost of hollow fiber ultrafiltration due to expensive polymers such as PVDF and PES is challenging the market. Further, the issues related to fragility and maintenance of hollow fiber ultrafiltration systems are restricting the market growth.

Market Segmentation

The hollow fiber ultrafiltration market share is classified into type and application.

• The polymeric segment dominated the hollow fiber ultrafiltration market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the type, the hollow fiber ultrafiltration market is divided into polymeric, ceramic, hybrid, and others. Among these, the polymeric segment dominated the hollow fiber ultrafiltration market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Polymeric materials used in ultrafiltration include polysulfone, polystyrene sulfone, cellulose acetate, polyvinylidene fluoride, polyamide, and polyacrylonitrile. The availability of various polymers for hollow fiber ultrafiltration based on compatibility and with membrane technology and applications is anticipated to drive the market in the polymeric segment.

• The municipal treatment segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a rapid CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the hollow fiber ultrafiltration market is divided into municipal treatment and industrial treatment. Among these, the municipal treatment segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a rapid CAGR during the forecast period. It was found that in secondary and tertiary municipal wastewater, hollow fiber ultrafiltration is used. Legislation for achieving improved treatment standards and water resource scarcity leads to the need for ultrafiltration in saline and wastewater treatment plants, which thereby propels the market in the municipal treatment segment.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the hollow fiber ultrafiltration market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the hollow fiber ultrafiltration market over the predicted timeframe. Increasing water treatment regulations, along with the growing emphasis on sustainable water management, are driving the hollow fiber ultrafiltration market demand. Further, the growing technological advancements, with the strong investments in water treatment technologies in the industry, are propelling the market growth.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the hollow fiber ultrafiltration market during the forecast period. Rapid industrialization, along with increasing pollution levels, is propelling the hollow fiber ultrafiltration market in the region. An increasing need for wastewater treatment plants in the region is driving the demand for hollow fiber ultrafiltration. Large-scale water treatment projects in countries like China and India are contributing to driving the regional market demand.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the hollow fiber ultrafiltration market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of 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

• Veolia
• Asahi Kasei Corporation
• Pentair
• Toray Industries, Inc.
• DuPont
• Hydranautics
• Kovalus Separation Solutions
• Pall Corporation
• Mann+Hummel
• Vontron Technologies Co., Ltd.
• Applied Membranes Inc
• Hongtek Filtration Co.
• Qua Group
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Recent Development

• In July 2023, Arkema and French membrane producer Polymem, acquired by US life sciences company Repligen Corporation, have partnered in the development of Neophil advanced hollow fiber ultrafiltration membranes based upon Arkema’s Kynar FSF PVDF.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the hollow fiber ultrafiltration market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration Market, By Type  

• Polymeric
• Ceramic
• Hybrid
• Others

Global Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration Market, By Application

• Municipal Treatment
• Industrial Treatment

Global Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa