North America Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Membrane Type (Thin-Film Composite (TFC), Cellulose Triacetate (CTA), Polyamide, Polyethersulfone (PES)), By Application (Desalination, Water Purification, Industrial Effluent Treatment, Food and Beverage Processing, Pharmaceutical Production), By End-User (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Municipal), and North America Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Insights, Industry Trends, Forecast to 2035

North America Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The North America Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Size Was Estimated at USD 185.49 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 6.7% from 2025 to 2035
• The North America Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 378.65 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The North America Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Size Is Anticipated To Reach USD 378.65 Million By 2035, Growing At A CAGR Of 6.7% From 2025 To 2035. The market is driven by industries that are adopting stricter wastewater regulations. The continuous technological advancements are enhancing membrane performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

Market Overview

The reverse osmosis process requires pressure application to counteract colligative properties. Osmotic pressure distribution depends on a thermodynamic parameter and the chemical difference between two solvent substances. The reverse osmosis market is experiencing growth because of rising health concerns about safe drinking water, increasing water scarcity and government regulations that mandate industrial and municipal wastewater treatment through nanofiltration, activated carbon and partially permeable membrane methods.

Aqua Membranes, an advanced reverse osmosis membrane element manufacturer, introduced its new ROI Clarity Calculator tool in April 2025, which provides the most precise cost-saving assessment for reverse osmosis systems. DOE Awards $9 Million to 12 Projects to Advance Desalination and Water Reuse Technologies Across the U.S.

Crown Electrokinetics declared its intention to construct and jointly operate a reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment facility at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in partnership with 529 Capital. The facility will produce desalinated water from Crown's proprietary slant wells to solve water shortages throughout the Baja Peninsula in 2024.

The United States market shows rising partnerships and collaborations that seek to enhance membrane performance while decreasing operational expenses, thus reinforcing its existing market leadership. Municipalities are increasing their funding for water recycling and desalination projects to address the growing water scarcity problems, which particularly affect drought-affected regions in the Southwest.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the North America 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 North America 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 North America reverse osmosis membrane market.

Driving Factors

The reverse osmosis membrane market in North America is driven by the increasing industrial development in both advanced economies and emerging markets, which has created a greater need for industrial waste management solutions that handle waste materials that end up in water bodies. The market for reverse osmosis membranes used in waste and wastewater treatment systems will experience substantial growth due to increasing market demand.

Restraining Factors

The reverse osmosis membrane market in North America is hindered by the increasing problems of water scarcity and the rising environmental issues, which have led North America to become a leader through its development of advanced water purification systems that use RO membrane technology as their essential component.

Market Segmentation

The North America reverse osmosis membrane market share is categorised into membrane type, application, and end user.

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

The North America reverse osmosis membrane market is segmented by membrane type into thin-film composite (TFC), cellulose triacetate (CTA), polyamide, polyethersulfone (PES). Among these, the thin-film composite (TFC) 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 technology achieving superior results through its extensive use across different applications. The system delivers outstanding salt rejection combined with high permeability makes it the preferred choice for industrial and municipal water treatment. The system demonstrates its exceptional attributes through its high rejection rates and its optimal flow performance. The system functions at its best in major operations, which include both desalination plants and wastewater treatment facilities.

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

Based on application, the North America reverse osmosis membrane market is segmented into desalination, water purification, industrial effluent treatment, food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical production. Among these, the water purification 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 urbanisation progress and increased public knowledge about water quality regulations. This sector serves its essential purpose through its multiple applications. The segment, which includes residential water filters and municipal water treatment plants, provides essential services because they supply safe drinking water.

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

The North America reverse osmosis membrane market is segmented by end user into residential, commercial, industrial, municipal. Among these, the residential 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 an increasing investment in RO filtration systems to ensure access to purified drinking water because they have become more health-conscious and environmentally aware.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the North America 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
• Hydranautics
• Koch Separation Solutions
• LG Chem
• Axeon Water Technologies
• Toray Industries, Inc.
• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions
• Pentair
• Applied Membranes Inc.
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Recent Development

In June 2025, DuPont announced the launch of FilmTec Hypershell XP RO-8038 element, an advanced reverse osmosis (RO) solution engineered to meet the evolving needs of the dairy processing industry.

Market Segment

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

North America Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market, By Membrane Type

• Thin-Film Composite (TFC)
• Cellulose Triacetate (CTA)
• Polyamide
• Polyethersulfone (PES)

North America Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market, By Application

• Desalination
• Water Purification
• Industrial Effluent Treatment
• Food and Beverage Processing
• Pharmaceutical Production

North America Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market, By End User

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Municipal