Ceramic Membrane Market By Material (Titania, Alumina, and Zirconium Oxide), By Application (Water and Wastewater Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, Chemical Processing, and Biotechnology), By Technology (Ultrafiltration, Microfiltration, and Nanofiltration) - Trends, Analysis, and Forecast till 2029

Ceramic membrane market accounted for USD 5.2 Billion in 2019 and is estimated to be USD 15.8 Billion by 2029 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 11.9%.

Ceramic membranes have high abrasion resistance and are extremely durable. They are one of the artificial membranes made from inorganic materials such as titania, alumina, zirconia, and others. These materials are chemically, thermally, and mechanically stable and are mostly bio-inert. Thus, they are ideal for many applications in the chemical processing and pharmaceutical industry and in water & wastewater treatment industry. They generally are composed of an asymmetrical structure and usually have two to three different levels of porosity. An intermediate level of layer is often applied to decrease the overall surface roughness. When in application, these membranes are grouped together often in housing and show excellent properties such as high temperature stability, resistance to chemical activity, a high degree of operational efficiency under varying pressure ranges among others.

Due to the growing demand for potable water, concerns about water scarcity and water desalination processes are expected to rise during the forecast period. According to an article published by  “United States Water Purifier Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020”,the water purifier market in the US is expected to grow at a moderate growth rate of 6% for the forecasted period  2015-20. In the same article it was stated that Midwest states of the US were accounted for the largest share of the country’s water purifier demand, followed by the Western states in the year 2014, this increase in the need of pure water increases the demand of the ceramic membrane which helps in the growth of the market.  Wastewater purification is the largest application industry of ceramic membranes, which accounted for more than half of the total ceramic membrane market in 2014. Due to the growing demand for potable water, concerns about water scarcity and water desalination processes are expected to rise during the forecast period.

Demand from the end-user industry

Ceramic membranes are used in a wide range of end user industries, such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, dairy, food & beverages, chemical and petrochemical, microelectronics, metal finishing, and power generation. Pharmaceutical applications are one of the most promising segments and the segment is expected to witness robust growth over the forecast period. In the industry they are used for a variety of purposes including pharmaceutics separation from wastewater, oil water separation, germs & virus retention, organic solvent filtration, separation of dyes & pigments, acids & caustic filtration, among others. In pharmaceutical applications, the usage of conventional membranes is not suitable owing to their efficiency, ability and economic factors and hence, the industry has started shifting its focus towards usage of ceramic membranes. In the food & beverage industry, ceramic membranes are employed for a variety of application such as juice, wine & beer clarification, juice concentration, sterilization, separation and fractionation of milk and whey, as well as desalination of whey, product dewatering, as well as drinking water purification. 

Conversely, high initial capital investments and heavier weight compared to the polymeric membrane are anticipated to hamper the growth of the ceramic membrane market during the forecast period.

Ceramic membrane market is segmented based on the material, application, technology, and region.

On the basis of the material, the ceramic membrane market is segmented into titania, alumina, and zirconium oxide. Based on application, the global market is classified into water and wastewater technology, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemical processing, and biotechnology. On the basis of technology, the target market is categorized into ultrafiltration, microfiltration, and nanofiltration.

Regional Insights:

In the region, the ceramic membrane market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia-Pacific is the largest and the fastest growing market for ceramic membranes, having a significant share of around 36% of the global market in 2014. The demand of ceramic membrane from its various end user industries is continuously showing an upward trend. This is mainly due to the increasing demand of high purity filtration components in various applications. China is the leading country and the fastest-growing market in the region and also across the globe. China is the fastest-growing market for ceramic membranes in the region owing to growing population, favorable investment policies, and government initiatives to promote industrial growth. Increasing consumption of ceramic membranes technologies, such as ultrafiltration, microfiltration, nanofiltration, and others has been observed in Asia-Pacific owing to continuous industrialization and growth in the manufacturing sector. Germany ceramic membrane industry will pose a significant growth rate in the region. Water treatment accounts for the substantial share in the country particularly supported by municipal and industrial requirement for treated water. High consumer awareness in the country along with vast industrial base supports the overall ceramic membrane market demand. North America is expected to record the highest growth rate during the forecast period on account of the increasing demand for pure and high-quality clean water. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), in 2018, 76% of the American population relied on 14,748 water treatment plants for wastewater sanitation.

Report Scope:

Segments Covered in the Report:

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2019 to 2029.  For the purpose of this study, has segmented the  ceramic membrane market report based on material, application, technology and region.

Ceramic Membrane Market, By Material:

• Titania
• Alumina
• Zirconium Oxide

Ceramic Membrane Market, By Application:

• Water and Wastewater Technology
• Pharmaceuticals
• Food and Beverage
• Chemical Processing
• Biotechnology

Ceramic Membrane Market, By Technology:

• Ultrafiltration
• Microfiltration
• Nanofiltration

Ceramic Membrane Market, By Region:

• North America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • GCC
    • Israel
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Russia
    • Italy
    • Rest of Europe
  • U.S.
  • Canada

The key players operating in the ceramic membrane market include TAMI, PALL, Atech, Hyflux, Siva, DNP, The ToyoInk Group, Suntar, Shijie, and Jiusi. Advancements in manufacturing processes have enabled manufacturers to have better control over various product aspects such as layer texture, porosity, among others. Such trends have resulted in the serving of customized needs of high value applications such as premium food products, pharmaceuticals, etc and this trend has benefitted the overall market growth. For instance, in June 2019, Scientists at CSIR- North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, have developed a ceramic membrane with the help of a mixture of potter’s clay, stone dust and tea waste. They have tested the membrane on effluents from a textile unit and it could remove adsorptive dyes from waste water.

• TAMI
• Atech
• Hyflux
• Siva
• DNP
• The ToyoInk Group
• Suntar
• Shijie
• Jiusi