RO Membrane Chemicals Market Size

RO Membrane Chemicals Market Growth Projections and Opportunities

The global market for RO membrane chemicals was valued at $1,537.1 million in 2017 and is expected to grow at a rate of 7.88%, reaching $2,750.9 million by the end of 2025.

The demand for RO membrane chemicals worldwide is driven by the increasing need for highly purified water across various applications such as drinking water systems, industrial boilers, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, airplanes, and microelectronics. The growth is further fueled by the rising number of desalination plants aimed at meeting the escalating global water demand. Emerging economies like India, China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia are witnessing a surge in water requirements due to expanding industries like oil and gas, food and beverage, and power generation, presenting significant opportunities for RO membrane chemical manufacturers.

The market is categorized by type and application. Biocides, acid membrane cleaners, and alkaline membrane cleaners constitute the types of RO membrane chemicals. The biocides segment, valued at $621.4 million in 2017, is expected to reach $1,168.8 million by 2025, with the increasing use of biocides to control slime, microorganisms, and biofilm.

In terms of application, membrane fouling, membrane cleaning, and membrane scale control are the key segments. Membrane fouling, responsible for substances like mineral scale, biofilms, colloidal particles, and insoluble organic constituents during the purification process, holds the larger share, valued at $624.2 million in 2017 and projected to reach $1,177.9 million by 2025.

Geographically, Asia-Pacific dominates the market, accounting for a 46.2% share and valued at $715.5 million in 2017, expected to reach $1,354.7 million by 2025. The growth is attributed to major industries like oil and gas, water treatment, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and power generation. North America and Europe are expected to grow significantly due to the emphasis on desalination plants and wastewater discharge regulations. South America is projected to grow at a 7.61% CAGR by 2025 due to increasing industrialization, while the Middle East and Africa are expected to experience healthy growth driven by the rising number of desalination plants catering to various applications.