Report Highlights
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.
Report Includes
- 58 data tables and 62 additional tables
- An overview of the global market for membrane bioreactors (MBRs)
- In-depth analysis of global market trends, featuring historical revenue data for 2024, estimated figures for 2025, as well as forecasts for 2029, including projections of CAGRs through 2030
- Evaluation of the current market size and revenue growth prospects specific to the MBRs, accompanied by a market share analysis by region, microbial process, membrane type, configuration, membrane material and end-user
- Analysis of current and future demand in the global MBRs market, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive environment, market regulations and reimbursement practices
- Analysis of drivers, challenges and opportunities affecting market growth
- Understanding of the membrane component of MBRs, the biological component, system configurations, typical MBR performance, cost analyses, system applications and the filtration industry structure
- Review of patent grants for innovations related to the membrane bioreactor industry across major categories
- Coverage of evolving technologies, the current and future market potential, R&D activities, growth strategies, new product pipeline, regulatory framework and reimbursement scenarios, and ESG trends of the market
- Market share analysis of the key market participants in the MBRs market, along with their research priorities, product portfolios, global rankings and competitive landscape
- Profiles of the major companies, including Veolia Environnement SA, Kubota Corp., Toray Industries Inc., Xylem and Alfa Laval
Report Scope
The report provides a detailed analysis of the global market for membrane bioreactors to reflect the latest trends and data. This report covers the global membrane bioreactor (MBR) market for the years 2024 to 2030, with 2024 as the base year, with 2025 to 2030 serving as the forecast period. The revenue calculated in this report is in U.S.$ millions. In this report, the market is segmented by:
- Microbial process: Aerobic and anaerobic.
- Membrane type: Hollow fiber, flat sheet and other tubular.
- Configuration: Submerged and external.
- Membrane material: Polymeric and ceramic.
- End user: Municipal, industrial and others.
Report Synopsis
| Report Metrics | Details | ||||||||||||||||
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| Base year considered | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
| Forecast period considered | 2025-2030 | ||||||||||||||||
| Base year market size | $4.0 Billion | ||||||||||||||||
| Market size forecast | $9.4 Billion | ||||||||||||||||
| Growth rate | CAGR of 16.1% from 2025 to 2030 | ||||||||||||||||
| Units considered | $ Millions | ||||||||||||||||
| Segments covered | By Microbial Process, Membrane Type, Configuration, Membrane Material, End User, and Region | ||||||||||||||||
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) | ||||||||||||||||
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Report Highlights
The global market for membrane bioreactors should grow from $2.5 billion in 2021 to $4.1 billion by 2026 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5% for the period of 2021-2026.
Report Includes
- 85 data tables and 45 additional tables
- An up-to-date review of the global market for membrane bioreactors (MBRs) within the industry
- Analyses of the global market trends, with data from 2020 and 2021, estimates for 2022, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2026
- Evaluation and forecast the market size for membrane bioreactors, forecasted growth trends, and corresponding market share analysis by microbial process type, configuration, membrane type, application, and geographic region
- Highlights of the upcoming market potential for membrane bioreactors and areas of focus to forecast this market into various segments and sub-segments
- Country specific data and market value analysis for China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Spain, and the U.K.
- In-depth information (facts and figures) concerning the major factors influencing the progress of the market (benefits, and industry-specific challenges) with respect to specific growth trends, upcoming technologies, prospects, and contributions to the overall market
- Understanding of the membrane component of MBRs, the biological component, system configurations, typical MBR performance, cost analyses, system applications, and the filtration industry structure
- Review of patent grants for innovations relate to membrane bioreactor industry across each major category
- Assessment of the competitive developments such as joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, new product development, expansions, and research and development activities in the global market for membrane bioreactor
- Company profiles of the leading global players, including Alfa Laval, SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions, Evoqua Water Technologies, Asahi Kasei, Pentair and Mann+Hummel
Report Highlights
The global market for membrane bioreactors (MBRs) should grow from $1.9 billion in 2018 to reach $3.8 billion by 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7% for the period of 2018-2023.
Report Includes
- 16 data tables and 29 additional tables
- An overview of the global membrane bioreactors markets used for wastewater treatment
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2017 and 2018, and projections of CAGRs through 2023
- Assessment of the challenges for major water users specifically in the municipal, industrial, and environmental sectors
- Description of the membrane component of MBRs, the biological component, system configurations, and typical MBR performance
- A look into the system applications, market share, and industry structure
- Detailed profiles of major players active in the market, including Alfa Laval, Asahi Kasei, Evoqua Water Technologies, Hitachi Ltd. and Toray Industries
Report Highlights
The global market for membrane bioreactor systems (MBRs) totaled $425.7 million in 2014 and is projected to approach $777.7 million by 2019, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8% through 2019.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global membrane bioreactors markets used for wastewater treatment.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2013 and 2014, and projections of CAGRs through 2019.
- Identification of the challenges for major water users specifically in the municipal, industrial, and environmental sectors.
- Analysis of the membrane component of MBRs, the biological component, system configurations, and typical MBR performance.
- Evaluations of system applications, market share, and industry structure.
- Profiles of major players active in the market.
Report Highlights
Valued at an estimated $337 million in 2010, the global MBR market is rising at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2% and is expected to reach $627 million by 2015. The MBR market is growing faster than both the larger market for wastewater treatment equipment and the market for other membrane systems treating wastewater.
Report Highlights
- The global market for membrane bioreactor technology is expected to increase from $216.6 million in 2005 to an estimated $296 million by the end of 2008. It should reach $488 million in 2013, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%
- Most MBRs use aerobic microbial processes, which are expected to be worth $291 million in 2008 and $483 million in 2013, a CAGR of 10.7%
- Municipal and domestic wastewater treatment generated $96.6 million in 2005. This should increase to $142 million in 2008 and $249 million in 2013, for a CAGR of 11.9%.
Report Highlights
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Valued at an estimated $216.6 million in 2005, the global MBR market is rising at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 10.9% and is expected to approach $363 million in 2010.
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This segment is growing faster than the larger market for advanced wastewater treatment equipment and more rapidly than the markets for other types of membrane systems.
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Anticipated stricter environmental regulations in the U.S. and overseas are driving sales of MBRs to industry and municipalities, and prompting maritime users to consider MBR technology.
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During the forecast period, sewage treatment will continue to be the primary use for MBR systems.
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