MEMBRANE BIOREACTOR (MBR) SYSTEMS MARKET ANALYSIS

The global membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems market was estimated to account for US$ 2811.7 Mn in terms of value and 5.1% CAGR Thousand cubic meters in terms of volume by the end of 2022.

Drivers

• Growing usage of membrane bioreactor across the municipality sector is primarily driving the market growth of membrane bioreactors

Growing usage of membrane bioreactors across the municipality sector is primarily driving the market growth of membrane bioreactors. This is attributed to a growing population coupled with the increasing need for clean and safe freshwater. The rising prevalence of water pollution due to various environmental factors and industrialization around the globe is projected to foster market growth over the forecast timeframe.

• Rapid growth in the refineries is one the driving factor creating demand for water treatment which is expected to propel the market growth of the membrane bioreactor

Rapid growth in the refineries is one of the driving factors creating demand for water treatment which is expected to propel the market growth of the membrane bioreactor. Growing awareness regarding the benefits of membrane bioreactor such as smaller footprint, excellent effluent quality, and high biodegradation efficiency, is fueling the market growth of the membrane bioreactor over the forecast timeframe. For instance, in August 2021, For the big creek water reclamation facility in Georgia, the KUBOTA Membrane USA Corporation, has agreed to provide a 32 million gallon per day (MGD) Membrane Bioreactor system to Fulton County. This will be one of the largest facilities in North America.

Market Restraints

• Lack of skilled workers to handle membrane bioreactors is restricting the adoption

Fouling of membranes leads to accumulation of substance on the membrane surface or pores of the membrane which results in slow down of the membrane performance. This is expected to hamper the market growth of membrane bioreactors.

Lack of skilled workers to handle membrane bioreactors is restricting the adoption of such an advanced solution. This in turn hampers the market growth of the membrane bioreactor.

• Market Opportunities

Growing awareness regarding proper sanitization across developing regions due to rising initiatives by the government of the region to promote the need for proper sanitization is expected to bring new market opportunities. The decline in the availability of fresh and clean water on earth is again expected to propel the market growth of the membrane bioreactor. Moreover, rapid urbanization coupled with the changing lifestyle of the consumers is further projected to propel the market growth.

Increasing adoption of submerged membrane bioreactors across the industrial sector is projected to offer enormous opportunities over the forecast period. Industries such as food & beverages, textiles, oil & gas, power generation, mining, and pulp & paper are rapidly adopting such technology due to its effluent quality and lower sludge production. This is expected to foster the market growth of the membrane bioreactor over the forecast period.

• Market Trends/Key Takeaways

The increased popularity of hollow fiber MBRs due to the benefits they provide is expected to fuel the membrane bioreactor market expansion. It has fewer maintenance and operational requirements than other membrane reactors, and it is also more cost-effective and uses less energy. Thus growing popularity of hollow fiber MBRs is projected to augment the market growth of the membrane bioreactor over the forecast period.

Increasing investment by the government in wastewater treatment, especially across the GCC region is expected to be one of the current trends.

Market segment

Figure 1. Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Systems Market, By Region

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Asia Pacific region dominated the global membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems market in 2022, accounting for a 41.8% share in terms of value, followed by Latin America and MEA.

Figure 2. Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Systems Market, By Application

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On the basis of application in 2022, the municipal wastewater treatment segment has accounted for the largest market share of 65.4% in terms of value.

Global Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Systems Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Coronavirus has adversely affected lives worldwide by disrupting the water supply chain across the globe. Due to the shortage of water wastewater treatment is gaining popularity among various industries. Moreover, Scientists at the Dutch Research Centre, KWR Water Research Institute, suggest that the screening of wastewater can be used as a tool to measure the virus circulation in a population. Thereby, increasing the demand for the wastewater treatment industry.

Definition- Membrane bioreactor is one of the high-efficient wastewater treatment technology as it uses a microbial process. It separates the effluent from wastewater via a filtration membrane. Moreover, membrane bioreactor is a high-speed process and also offers better environmental sustainability. Municipal wastewater treatment and industrial wastewater treatment are two major applications of the membrane bioreactor.

Competitive Section:

• Beijing Origin Water Technology Co., Ltd
• GE Water and Process Technologies
• Koch Membrane Systems, Inc.
• Tianjin MOTIMO Membrane Technology Ltd. (MOTIMO)
• GLV Group (GLV Inc.)/ Ovivo Water
• United Envirotech Ltd.
• Kubota Membrane Europe Ltd
• Suzhou Litree UF Membrane Technology Co., Ltd
• Evoqua Water Technologies/Siemens Water Technologies
• Toray Industries, Inc.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group
• Asahi Kasei
• Few Recent Developments
• In December 2020, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC acquired Ultrapure & Industrial Services, LLC, a water solutions and services firm located in Texas. The purchase will boost the company's service expertise in North America.
• In October 2020, Toray Membrane USA, Inc., a subsidiary company of TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC, entered into an agreement with M|MBR Systems, LLC. TORAY's membrane technology will be used to deliver MBR solutions to municipal and industrial clients in the United States.

In August 2021, For the Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility in Georgia, The KUBOTA Membrane USA Corporation has committed to providing a 32 million gallon per day (MGD) Membrane Bioreactor system to Fulton County. This will be one of the largest facilities in North America.