Global Wastewater Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Cellulose Acetate, Thin Film Composite, and Others), By Application (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035.

Global Wastewater Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Wastewater Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Size Was Estimated at USD 8.05 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 9.23% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Wastewater Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 21.25 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

 

 

 

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The global wastewater reverse osmosis membrane market size was worth around USD 8.05 billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 21.25 billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.23% from 2025 to 2035. An increasing awareness about water scarcity and the demand for sustainable water management practices is contributing to driving the wastewater reverse osmosis membrane market globally.

 

Market Overview

The wastewater reverse osmosis membrane market is the industry encompassing the manufacturing, sale, and use of RO membranes for treating wastewater. Reverse osmosis is well-suited for treating wastewater from various industrial and municipal sources. The membranes are considered dense, non-porous membranes that separate water and solutes by size exclusion and Donnan effects. The wastewater reverse osmosis membrane market demand is primarily driven by an increasing awareness about water scarcity and the need for sustainable water management practices that emphasize the recycling and reuse of wastewater. Advanced separation technologies are emerging in the industries for enhancing operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. An increasing population, urbanization, and expansion of industrial activities are driving the need for sophisticated treatment solutions, which is escalating the market growth opportunity for wastewater reverse osmosis membrane.

 

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the wastewater reverse osmosis membrane 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 wastewater reverse osmosis membrane market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type 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 wastewater reverse osmosis membrane market.

 

Driving Factors

The increasing application of reverse osmosis systems for clean water in municipal, industrial, and desalination applications, tackling water scarcity and quality, is contributing to driving the market growth. An increasing demand for sustainable water management practices through the integration of smart technologies, AI-powered analytics, and decentralized treatment solutions is expected to drive the market. Concerns over water contamination owing to an increasing economy’s rapid growth and accelerating urbanization and industrialization are propelling the market for wastewater reverse osmosis membrane.

 

Restraining Factors

Fouling of RO membranes negatively impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of water treatment processes, thereby challenging the wastewater reverse osmosis membrane market. Further, the high initial cost of the membrane installation may hamper the market growth.

 

Market Segmentation

The wastewater reverse osmosis membrane market share is classified into type and application.

• The thin film composite segment dominated the wastewater reverse osmosis membrane market in 2024 and is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the type, the wastewater reverse osmosis membrane market is divided into cellulose acetate, thin film composite, and others. Among these, the thin film composite segment dominated the wastewater reverse osmosis membrane market in 2024 and is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. The membrane is composed of a thin polymeric film layered over a porous substrate, enabling enhanced permeability and selectivity. Properties of thin film composite reverse osmosis membranes, including strong rejection for pollutants, increased filtration rate, and superior chemical & mechanical stability, are responsible for propelling the market.

 

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

Based on the application, the wastewater reverse osmosis membrane market is divided into residential, commercial, and industrial. Among these, the residential segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. An increased awareness about water quality, along with an upsurging demand for ultrapure water, is contributing to driving the market for wastewater reverse osmosis membranes in the residential segment.

 

Regional Segment Analysis of the Wastewater Reverse Osmosis Membrane 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 wastewater reverse osmosis membrane market over the predicted timeframe.

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North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the wastewater reverse osmosis membrane market over the predicted timeframe. Technological advancements, as well as growing awareness about water scarcity, are responsible for driving the wastewater reverse osmosis membrane market. The stringent environmental regulations, along with an extensive application of the membrane technologies, are contributing to propel the market growth.

 

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the wastewater reverse osmosis membrane market during the forecast period. Rapid industrialization and urbanization, along with upsurging technological innovation and an increasing water scarcity awareness, are anticipated to drive the market for wastewater reverse osmosis membrane. The concerns regarding water scarcity and the continuous increase in water pollution in the region are responsible for driving market demand.

 

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the wastewater reverse osmosis membrane 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 type 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 Industries, Inc.
• Dow
• DuPont Water Solutions
• Veolia
• Alfa Laval
• LG Chem
• Hydranautics
• KOCH Separation Solutions
• Mann + Hummel Water & Fluid Solutions GmbH
• Membranium
• Toyobo Co. Ltd.
• Others

 

Key Target Audience

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

 

Recent Development

• In September 2023, LG Chem opened its first European Customer Solutions Center (EU CS Center) in Frankfurt, Germany, to provide comprehensive technology solutions for its Europe-based partners.
• In June 2023, Veolia Water Technologies, a leading solutions provider for water and wastewater treatment, added new modular trailer-mounted reverse osmosis (RO) systems to its mobile water services fleet in China-expanding its range of mobile offerings for the Chinese market.
• In March 2023, Koch Separation Solutions (KSS), a global leader in membrane filtration, ion exchange, and thermal separation solutions, partnered with Aquana to be able to offer its customers the Downflow Anaerobic Carrier System (DACS) solution, which complements KSS-membrane-based solutions.

 

Market Segment

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

 

Global Wastewater Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market, By Type

• Cellulose Acetate
• Thin Film Composite
• Others

 

Global Wastewater Reverse Osmosis Membrane Market, By Application

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial

 

Global Wastewater Reverse Osmosis Membrane 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