United Kingdom Ultrafiltration Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Polymeric, and Ceramic), By Module (Tubular, Plate and Frame), and UK Ultrafiltration Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Ultrafiltration Market Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Ultrafiltration Market Size Was Estimated at USD 91.6 Million in 2024
• The UK Ultrafiltration Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.35% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Ultrafiltration Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 146.4 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The UK Ultrafiltration Market Size is anticipated to Reach USD 146.4 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 4.35% from 2025 to 2035. The UK ultrafiltration market is driven by increasing water contamination concerns, stringent environmental regulations, and growing demand from municipal, industrial, and healthcare sectors for efficient, sustainable, and advanced water treatment solutions.

Market Overview

The UK Ultrafiltration Market Size refers to a purification method that involves forcing a liquid containing fine and ultrafine particles through a semipermeable membrane. Numerous ultrafiltration membrane types, including hollow fibre, plate & frame, tubular, and others, are used in this procedure. Food and beverage, textiles, pulp and paper, municipal treatment, and other end-use industries all use ultrafiltration membranes for filtration. The ultrafiltration market is seeing rapid growth due to a growing need for efficient, chemical-free water treatment and separation processes in numerous industries. This technology is effective for separating suspended solids, bacteria, and other impurities; it is being used for municipal water treatment, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. As water scarcity worsens, the application of ultrafiltration will become increasingly important in wastewater reuse and resource recovery, which will drive investment in sustainable treatment technologies. Technological innovation in ultrafiltration continues to be a primary market driver, with membranes, durable polymeric, ceramic, and composite membranes being examples of efficient filtration innovation that reduce fouling and operational costs. Technological improvements will converge into increased production and industrial adoption, and support the meeting of regulatory requirements. The ultrafiltration market is key, with few dominant industry players, while small and regional industry players support growth and competition. The ultrafiltration industry is highly R&D intensive, demonstrating a commitment to continuous innovation to meet diverse performance and cost-efficiency expectations, making ultrafiltration an important component of large-scale liquid purification strategies.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK ultrafiltration 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 United Kingdom ultrafiltration 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 United Kingdom ultrafiltration market.

Driving Factors

The ultrafiltration market is booming, due to increasing demand for clean water and fears around scarcity. Industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and municipalities continue to prefer ultrafiltration because of its performance, free of chemicals, low energy consumption, and tax efficiency. One of the greatest opportunities in ultrafiltration is the area of reuse of wastewater, especially in water-stressed areas, which could lead to a sustained recycling of water for industrial use, irrigation, and potentially even for potable use. Emerging membrane technologies further enhance efficiency and expand their applicability across sectors.

Restraining Factors

High installation and maintenance costs, membrane fouling, and the requirement for frequent replacements are the key factors limiting the ultrafiltration market. Growth is further impeded by strict legal requirements and a lack of knowledge in new areas. The UK's adoption and growth of ultrafiltration technologies are also impacted by competition from competing water treatment techniques like reverse osmosis. These factors hamper the Ultrafiltration market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom ultrafiltration market share is classified into type and module.

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

The United Kingdom ultrafiltration market is segmented by type into polymeric and ceramic. Among these, the polymeric segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Synthetic polymers, including polysulfone, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and polyethersulfone, are used to create polymeric ultrafiltration membranes, which provide an affordable and adaptable option for a range of filtration applications. These membranes' effective capacity to separate germs, macromolecules, and suspended particles makes them popular in the food and beverage processing, water treatment, and pharmaceutical industries.

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

The United Kingdom ultrafiltration market is segmented by module into tubular, plate, and frame. Among these, the tubular segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. For high-flow applications involving viscous liquids or big particulate matter, tubular modular ultrafiltration systems employ cylindrical tubes with membrane elements inside. Compared to other membrane types, this modular design enables a more robust filtration process since the tubes can withstand heavy dirt loads and are less likely to foul. 

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom ultrafiltration market and a with 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

• Membracon
• Envirogen Group
• Veolia Water Technologies UK
• Pentair
• Toray Industries Inc
• Koch Membrane Systems
• Pall Corporation
• GEA Group AG
• DuPont
• Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Market Segment

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

United Kingdom Ultrafiltration Market, By Type

• Polymeric
• Ceramic

United Kingdom Ultrafiltration Market, By Module

• Tubular
• Plate
• Frame