Middle East & Africa Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Size, Share, By Type (Thin Film Composite, Cellulose Based Membranes), By Filter Module (Spiral Wound, Hollow Fiber, Tubular, and Plate and Frame), By End User (Water & Wastewater Treatment and Industrial Processing), and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, and Middle East & Africa Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Insights, Industry Trends, Forecast to 2035

Middle East & Africa Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Middle East & Africa Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Size Was Estimated at USD 168.4 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 9.75% from 2025 to 2035
• The Middle East & Africa Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 468.7 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Middle East & Africa Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Size Is Anticipated To Reach USD 468.7 Million By 2035, Growing At A CAGR Of 9.75% From 2025 To 2035. The market is driven by the rising adoption of the technology for water & wastewater treatment, coupled with the increasing water scarcity, which is significantly impelling the market demand.

Market Overview

Reverse osmosis (RO) serves as a water purification method that employs a semipermeable membrane to remove both ions and unwanted substances and larger particles from drinking water. The reverse osmosis (RO) membrane functions as a specialized filtration element that plays a crucial role in the reverse osmosis water purification system. The material operates as a semi-permeable barrier, which enables water molecules to pass through while preventing the movement of bigger particles and all forms of contaminants and impurities.

The Saudi Water Authority (SWA) sponsored the agreement that LG Chem and AlKhorayef Group signed in 2025 to establish a facility that would develop reverse osmosis (RO) membrane production technology.

Saudi Arabia opened its largest reverse osmosis membrane production plant in Dammam on Wednesday, which will help the country achieve its industrial self-sufficiency and water security objectives through its Vision 2030 program. The Middle East's largest RO membrane factory opened in Dammam, Saudi Arabia on November 2025. The joint venture between Abunayyan Holding and Toray Industries operates a facility that produces 300000 membranes annually at a cost of 266 million dollars.

Report Coverage

This research report categorises the Middle East & Africa 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 Middle East & Africa 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 Middle East & Africa reverse osmosis membrane market.

Driving Factors

The reverse osmosis membrane market in Middle East & Africa is driven by the oil and gas and petrochemical, pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries, which need their operations to have access to process water that meets high purity standards. The 2025 market saw thin-film composite TFC membranes generate approximately 82% of total revenue because they provide better salt rejection and long-lasting performance. The current trend shows more attention directed toward implementing zero-liquid discharge ZLD systems together with water recycling practices.

Restraining Factors

The reverse osmosis membrane market in Middle East & Africa is restrained by the disposal of concentrated brine from desalination plants, which poses a major threat to marine ecosystems. The environmental regulations that control brine disposal operations create extra expenses and operational difficulties for RO treatment facilities. Desalination plants can consume up to 20% of a nation's energy in some Middle Eastern countries, which results in elevated operational costs and environmental pollution problems through carbon emissions.

Market Segmentation

The Middle East & Africa reverse osmosis membrane market share is categorised into type, filter module, and end user.

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

The Middle East & Africa reverse osmosis membrane market is segmented by type into thin film composite, cellulose based membranes. Among these, the thin film composite segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is driven by the reverse osmosis (RO) membrane market, which encompasses the application of this water purification technology in residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial sectors. RO water treatment uses a process that removes salt from seawater by pushing the water through a semipermeable membrane, which extracts all dissolved materials and microorganisms from the water to make it safe for drinking.

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

Based on filter module, the Middle East & Africa reverse osmosis membrane market is segmented into spiral wound, hollow fiber, tubular, and plate and frame. Among these, the plate and frame segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is driven by the system, which achieves a maximum filtering efficiency of 95% serves as a primary factor that drives its market expansion. The device demonstrates its ability to remove multiple contaminants from water, which results in the production of a higher standard product. The plate and frame filter press provides two advantages through its simple maintenance procedures and user-friendly operating system.

• The water & wastewater treatment segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Middle East & Africa reverse osmosis membrane market is segmented by end user into water & wastewater treatment and industrial processing. Among these, the water & wastewater treatment segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is driven by The Governments of various countries, which are implementing projects that improve clean drinking water access through wastewater treatment and reuse systems, resulting in increased market demand for RO membranes.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Middle East & Africa 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                                                                                                                       

• Toray Membrane Middle East
• Hydranautics
• ACWA Power
• Aqua Technology
• Numastec Middle East DEC LLC
• DuPont
• Huber Technology
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions
• Mitsubishi Chemical Co.
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Recent Development

In November 2025, Toray Industries, Inc., announced that Toray Membrane Middle East LLC (TMME) had expanded capacity for desalination reverse osmosis (RO) membranes by initiating operations at a new facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the Middle East & Africa, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Middle East & Africa reverse osmosis membrane market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Middle East & Africa Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market, By Type

• Thin Film Composite
• Cellulose Based Membranes

Middle East & Africa Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market, By Filter Module

• Spiral Wound
• Hollow Fiber
• Tubular
• Plate and Frame

Middle East & Africa Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market, By End User

• Water & Wastewater Treatment
• Industrial Processing