Dehydration Membrane Market

Dehydration Membrane Market Outlook (2024 to 2034)

Global dehydration membrane market was valued at US$ 1,464.9 million in 2023 and has been forecasted to expand at a noteworthy CAGR of 4.3% to end up at US$ 2,310.4 Million by 2034.

The various applications across several industries significantly boost the global dehydration membrane market. In the industrial sector, dehydration membranes play a vital role in natural gas processing and petrochemical operations. The removal of water is efficiently carried out in gases and liquids, ensuring high quality and stability in the final product.

Their ability to selectively separate water from other components makes them invaluable for producing high-quality concentrates and powders. Apart from that, dehydration membranes are also used in the pharmaceutical sector to purify and concentrate APIs so that end products are very pure and of quality.

Dehydration membranes are used in water treatment plants for sludge, removing extra water, reducing the cost of disposal, and resource recovery. A notable application is in the chemical industry, where dehydration membranes are used to recover valuable solvents and chemicals from process streams, enhancing overall efficiency and sustainability.

For instance, in May 2022, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and NGK to jointly announced their collaboration to develop membrane dehydration systems for Bioethanol and e-Methanol. The Systems improve efficiency against existing dehydration processes, further promoting the widespread use of clean fuel.

Report Attributes	Details
Global Dehydration Membrane Market Size (2023A)	US$ 1,464.9 Million
Estimated Market Value (2024E)	US$ 1,516.5 Million
Forecasted Market Value (2034F)	US$ 2,310.4 Million
Global Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	4.3% CAGR
North America Market Share (2024)	31.3%
U.S. Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	5.3% CAGR
Key Companies Profiled	Generon; UBE Industries; Mitsubshi Chemical; Hydranautics; Dow Water & Process Solutions; GE Water & Process Technologies; Membrana; Koch Membrane Systems; Pall Corporation; 3M; Air Liquide; SMS; Hitachi Zosen Corporatin; Y2Kfiltration; Pentair; DuPont; Alfa Laval.

Historic Analysis (2019 to 2023) and Future (2024 to 2034) Pathway Analysis for the Global Dehydration Membrane Market

The market for Dehydration Membrane grew at a growth rate of 3.4% from 2019 to 2023, and by the end of 2023, it was valued at US$ 1,464.9 million. The stringent regulations related to dehydration membrane is a major factor for the steady increase of the market during the forecasted period.

Historical Report Attributes	Details
Market Size (2019A)	US$ 1,275.6 million
Market Size (2023A)	US$ 1,464.9 million
Historical CAGR (2019 to 2023)	3.4%
Forecasted CAGR (2024 to 2034)	4.3%

• Short Term (2024 to 2028): Increased production in various industries, especially in food packaging, chemicals is projected to drive the market in the short term. After the pandemic, the pharma industry has witnessed a surge in dry cleaner demand which has led to the manufacturing of dehydration membranes in this period. Market players of membranes are developing virus removal filters and water treatment membranes. That will further drive the market in short term.
• Medium Term (2028 to 2030): Advancement in technology is a significant aspect affecting the market to grow in this period. The solvent passes through the membrane vessel without interacting with the membrane at all. R&D will drive market in the projected medium-term period. Increasing demand of graphene based membranes, Bio inspired membranes, smart membranes with incorporation of IoT from various industries will be driving global dehydration membrane market.
• Long Term (2030 to 2034): The benefits of action to minimize the adverse impacts of chemicals have been estimated in the high tens of billions of United States dollars annually. Thus, dehydration membrane technology is one of the most active essential components for chemical purification and separation. This will boost the market in long term.

On the back of the aforementioned facts, the global dehydration membrane market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2034, According to the Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider.

Market Dynamics

What are the Factors Propelling Global Sales of Dehydration Membrane?

“Environmental Awareness and Demand for Sustainable Materials is Driving the market for Dehydration Membrane”

Superior efficiency of dehydration membrane demonstrates larger differences of more diverse types of molecules, like azeotropes. Global market players conducting further research on hybrid membrane MSDU systems to obtain very dry products with quite high amounts of water removed. This efficiency factor and innovation will drive the market.

Another factor that will help market to grow faster is membrane-based dehydration systems. It consumes less energy compared to distillation systems or molecular sieves. Global market players working on integration of membrane dehydration units into process vacuum systems produces the ideal membrane-dehydration system. This will propel dehydration membrane market at faster rate.

“Growing Application across various Industry is Boosting the Revenue Growth of the Market”

Increased applications in pharmaceutical and chemical industries is boosting the growth of the dehydration membrane market as a result of remarkable usage of solvents. Solvents purification has great importance in the pharmaceutical and chemical field which imposes no residue of water. Conventionally, the distillation process is employed for dehydration which employs the usage of a third component to separate water from solvent.

What are the Challenges Encountered by Manufacturers of Dehydration Membrane?

“High presence of alternative and rising usage of ethanol dehydration in ethanol production is a significant challenge in the market”

Although the dehydration membrane market is widely growing, certain factors are restrainers to its tremendous growth. Huge initial investment or capital expenditure was a major hitch associated with this membrane technology mainly due to a large amount of specialized materials being used and heavy manufacturing processes requiring high capital involvement.

It is thus costly for small entities and developing markets. Fouling and degradation can be another threat, which periodically needs cleaning with subsequent replacement if the fouled part cannot recover. This increases the operation cost but requires specialized experience, which puts further restrictions to widespread adoption.

There is often a lack of awareness and also low acceptance rates for membrane technology, especially for the traditional fields. Many industrial sectors are too slow to migrate from conventional routes of operation as well.

Country-wise Insights

Why is Adoption of Dehydration Membrane High in the United States?

“Large Aerospace and Marine Industry is a major Source of Revenue for Titanium Scraps”

The market in the United States is estimated at US$ 395.9 million in 2024 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.3% through 2034. This market is projected to generate a US$ 270.6 Million absolute opportunity from 2024 to 2034.

The key sector driving the demand for dehydration membrane industry in the U.S. is oil and gas, where membranes find significant application for the dehydration of natural gas streams in natural gas processing. Water treatment is another application area of immense importance for North America as well as U.S. The food and beverage processing sector forms another significant area driving the need for dehydration membranes in U.S. and North America.

These membranes are used for concentrating juices, dairy products, and other beverages by removing water content, thereby enhancing product shelf life and reducing transportation costs. The food and beverage industry places a premium on maintaining product quality and safety, and dehydration membranes play a vital role. Municipal and industrial water treatment processes in U.S. needs membrane technologies for the removal of contaminants and the purification of water.

Why is China a Lucrative Market for Dehydration Membrane?

“Rapid Industrial Automation and Adoption in Medical, Chemical and, pharma Industry”

The market in the China is estimated to reach US$ 335.6 million in 2034 at a CAGR of 5.5%. This market is projected to generate a US$ 139.2 Million absolute opportunity from 2024 to 2034.

China is known for its large-scale industrial production. Dehydration membrane in China is witnessing surge in demand due to its rapid industrial automations and adoption in medical industry. This sector demands efficient dehydration solutions, which have led to high developments in membrane technology focusing on higher efficiency and durability to match the operational demand of the industry.

End user Industry-wise Insights

Which Industry is Widely Utilizing dehydration?

“Chemical Industry will be major driving industry for dehydration membrane market”

The choice of material often depends on the specific application requirements, such as temperature resistance, chemical compatibility, and fouling propensity. Further, the end-user industries contribute to market segmentation, with key sectors encompassing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, oil and gas, and wastewater treatment, each utilizing dehydration membranes for specific processes and purposes.

Competitive Landscape

Key players in the Global Dehydration Membrane Market are Generon, UBE Industries, Mitsubishi Chemical, Hydranautics, Dow Water & Process Solutions, GE Water & Process Technologies, Membrana, Koch Membrane Systems, Pall Corporation, Air Liquide, Y2Kfiltration.

Finally, geographic segmentation highlights the varying adoption rates and market potential across regions like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa, influenced by factors like industrial development, environmental regulations, and available infrastructure. This multifaceted segmentation structure reflects the diverse needs and driving forces within the dehydration membrane market, shaping its growth trajectory and technological advancements.

Companies devote a significant portion of their revenue to R&D to resolve problems and offer creative solutions to draw in new customers and stay competitive. Companies are developing customized offerings for issues that meet industry-specific needs to compete with other players.

• For instance, in December 2023, Asahi Kasei has developed a membrane system for dehydrating organic solvents for pharmaceutical applications without the application of heat or pressure. This system helps in optimization of manufacturing processes in the pharmaceutical industry. The company has joined hands with Ono Pharmaceutical for the practical verification of this system.

Fact.MR has provided detailed information about the price points of key manufacturers of Dehydration Membrane positioned across regions, sales growth, production capacity, and speculative technological expansion, in the recently published report.

Segmentation of Dehydration Membrane Industry Research

• By Application :

  • Isopropanol Dehydration
  • Ethanol
  • THF
  • Acetonitrile
  • Methane

• By Type of Material :

  • Polymeric Membranes
  • Ceramic Membranes
  • Composite Membrane

• By End User Industry :

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Chemicals
  • Food and Beverage
  • Oil and Gas
  • Wastewater Treatment

• By Region :

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Western Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa