Report Overview

Increasing demand for membrane separation technology from thriving pharmaceutical industry and growing awareness about water and wastewater treatment could boost the growth of UAE membrane separation technology market during the forecast period between 2023 and 2029.

UAE Membrane Separation Technology Market - Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2029

UAE membrane separation technology market size was estimated at USD 937.27 million in 2022. During the forecast period between 2023 and 2029, UAE membrane separation technology market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.56% reaching a value of USD 1549.16 million by 2029. Due to the increasing use of desalination to make sure water is fit for drinking and other uses, the UAE Membrane Separation Technology Market is expected to experience steady growth by 2024. UAE relies on desalinated seawater because the nation has very little underground water due to its desert location. In the next five years, the market for membrane separation technology is likely to be driven by rising demand for potable water. Also, in the next five years, the UAE membrane separation technology market is expected to be driven by the growing demand for clean, usable water, and increasing adoption of water purifiers for residential and industrial purposes. Government initiatives for water conservation, such as the National Strategy for the Preservation of Water Resources, are being implemented to rationalize water use.

UAE Membrane Separation Technology Market – Overview

An approach used to separate and purify a particular component from the rest of the mixture is called membrane separation technology. Commercial and industrial uses for this technology are widespread. Durability, permeability, porosity, stability, and selectivity are some of the distinctive characteristics of membrane separation technology that make them an essential component in numerous industrial applications. Membrane separation technology is frequently used to purify, concentrate, and sterilize samples in the fields of food and beverage processing, industrial, medical, laboratory, and research.

UAE Membrane Separation Technology Market

Growth Drivers

Growing Demand for Membrane Separation

Market expansion is expected to be fueled by rising municipal industry demand for membrane separation. Membrane separation is used in the municipal sector to treat wastewater before supplying it to the public water supply. The market for membrane separation is expected to grow as a result of the rising demand for municipal water brought on by population growth and industrialization. An important factor driving the demand for municipal water and, consequently, the expansion of the membrane separation market is the increase in the urban population.

Rising Waterborne Disease Cases

During the forecast period, it is expected that an increase in waterborne disease cases will fuel demand for membrane separation. According to research, millions of people, mostly children, died from water-related diseases in the past few years. It is also expected that rising consumer awareness of proper sanitation and hygiene in developing regions will accelerate the market growth for membrane separation.

Restraints

High Installation and Operational Costs

The use of the technology is expected to be constrained by the high installation and maintenance costs of membrane separation. Additionally, it is anticipated that a lack of knowledge about the advantages of this technology in developing nations' rural areas will restrain market expansion. During the forecast period, fluctuating prices of the raw materials used to produce membrane separation are anticipated to restrain the market growth.

Impact of COVID-19 on UAE Membrane Separation Technology Market

COVID-19 outbreak had a significant impact on the UAE membrane separation technology market of major players. The supply of raw materials and finished goods related to membrane separation technology has been hampered by trade and manufacturing restrictions in some economies. Key market players are implementing new strategies to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mining industries across UAE are expected to resume normal operations by the second half of the year, as businesses focus on resuming operations. This scenario is expected to continue as lockdowns in various regions around the UAE are extended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UAE Membrane Separation Technology Market

Segmental Coverage

UAE Membrane Separation Technology Market - By Type

Based on type, UAE membrane separation technology market is segmented into Polymeric Membranes and Non-Polymeric. Polymeric membrane is further categorized into Fluoropolymer, Cellulosic, Polyamide, Polysulfone and Polyethersulfone, and Others. Non-polymeric membrane is further classified into Titania, Alumina, Zirconia, and Others.

UAE Membrane Separation Technology Market - By Technology

On basis of technology, UAE membrane separation technology market is divided into Microfiltration, Ultrafiltration, Nanofiltration, Reverse Osmosis, and Others. Due to its low cost and widespread use in residential and commercial applications, the reverse osmosis segment holds the largest market share. Reverse osmosis' expanding use as a thermal desalination process substitute is also expected to spur segment growth. Due to its cumulative application in producing ultrapure water for the electronics industry by separating minute amounts of salts and other dissolved solutes from previously treated water, nanofiltration is the technology with the fastest-growing market.

UAE Membrane Separation Technology Market - By Application

On basis of application, UAE membrane separation technology market is divided into Water & Wastewater Treatment, Industry Processing, Food & Beverage Processing, Pharmaceutical & Medical, and Other segments. Water and wastewater treatment segment leads the membrane separation technology. To protect the environment, numerous governing bodies and regulatory organizations have issued numerous rules and directives regarding water treatment and disposal. The strict enforcement of these regulations is encouraging businesses to use environmentally friendly wastewater treatment techniques, which is positively affecting the demand for membrane separation technologies across UAE. The demand for products in the industrial processing segment is anticipated to increase as a result of rising technological innovations and rising R&D initiatives. It is expected that new applications, like the solvent recovery process, will emerge.

Competitive Landscape

Major players operating in UAE membrane separation technology market include 3M Company, Asahi Kasei Corporation, DuPont de Nemours, Inc, SUEZ, Merck KGaA, Toray Industries Inc., Pentair plc, and Hydranautics. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

Recent Developments

• In June 2021 - Toray Industries Inc. developed a carbon dioxide (CO2) separation membrane with a dual all-carbon-fiber structure. It comprises a hollow/porous carbon fiber as a support and a thin carbon fiber membrane separation layer on the surface.

Scope of the Report

By Type

• Polymeric Membrane

1. Fluoropolymer

2. Cellulosic

3. Polyamide

4. Polysulfone and Polyethersulfone

5. Others

• Non-Polymeric

1. Titania

2. Alumina

3. Zirconia

4. Others

By Technology

• Microfiltration

• Ultrafiltration

• Nanofiltration

• Reverse Osmosis

• Others

By Application

• Water & Wastewater Treatment

• Industry Processing

• Food & Beverage Processing

• Pharmaceutical & Medical

• Others