Dublin, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "2025 Membrane and Filtration Research Review" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Market Valuations:

  • The global market for pharmaceutical filtration is expected to grow from $12 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $20.3 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
  • The global market for smart water management is expected to grow from $23.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $43.7 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
  • The global market for membrane bioreactors is estimated to grow from $4.4 billion in 2025 to reach $9.4 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1% from 2025 to 2030.

The membrane and filtration industry is undergoing rapid change, driven by ongoing technological advances, regulatory shifts, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. Developments in filtration and separation technologies are further driving demand for improved water management to ensure product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and to produce high-quality treated water. Additionally, integration between renewable energy and water treatment plants creates a dynamic area of opportunities for membrane and filtration technologies.

Among the many markets under membrane and filtration sector, four key markets, such as pharmaceutical filtration, smart water management systems, membrane bioreactors, and water and wastewater treatment technologies, have recorded positive growth. The membrane bioreactors market is experiencing strong growth, fueled by rising water scarcity, water quality issues, declining freshwater resources, and stringent effluent standards. As conventional wastewater treatment methods evolve in terms of sustainability and scalability, companies are focusing on developing advanced membrane designs, system designs, and digital integration for large-scale urban installations.

Companies such as Veolia and Xylem share common business across the membrane and filtration industry. These companies have a strong hold in the water business. At the same time, in the pharmaceutical filtration market, Alfa Laval, Merck, Parker, and Repligen are common companies that operate in the membrane business and have an active presence in the market. The water and wastewater treatment technologies market is capital-intensive. Hence, the top companies in this business have access to greater financial resources and invest significantly in R&D for product innovation.

Technology integration plays a major role in the membrane and filtration business and is reshaping how the separation business is structured across utilities, municipalities, and the commercial and residential sectors. This shift is driven by a combination of technologies, including big data analytics, cloud computing, IoT, and AI, which provide a real-time view of the separation business and enable companies to make faster, data-driven decisions. Smart sensors have recently gained popularity in water infrastructure due to their ability to monitor flow rates, pressure, water quality, and leakage points, providing continuous insights and early warning signs that can reduce water loss.

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1 Foreword

  • Research Review Scope

Chapter 2 Pharmaceutical Filtration: Global Markets

  • Executive Summary
  • Market Outlook
  • Scope of Report
  • Market Summary
  • Market Overview
  • What Pharmaceutical Filters Do?
  • Factors Affecting the Choice of Pharmaceutical Filtrations
  • Importance of Pharmaceutical Filtrations
  • Market Dynamics
  • Key Highlights
  • Market Dynamics Snapshot
  • Market Drivers
  • Restraints
  • Opportunities
  • Challenges
  • Emerging Technologies and Developments
  • Key Highlights
  • New Technologies
  • Supply Chain Analysis
  • Market Segmentation Analysis
  • Market Analysis, by Type
  • Market Analysis, by Product
  • Geographic Breakdown
  • Key Highlights
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa
  • South America
  • Competitive Intelligence
  • Industry Structure
  • Pharmaceutical Filtration Markets: Company Share Analysis
  • Strategic Analysis
  • Sustainability in Pharmaceutical Filtration: ESG Perspective
  • ESG Practices
  • ESG Rankings for Companies
  • Future of ESG: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
  • Concluding Remarks

Chapter 3 Smart Water Management: Global Markets to 2030

Chapter 4 Membrane Bioreactors: Global Markets

Chapter 5 Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies: Global Markets

Chapter 6 Appendix

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