Global Membrane Bioreactor System Market is segmented By Type (Hollow Fibre, Flat Plate, Ceramic, Membrane Agnostic), Configuration (External, Submerged), By Component (Headworks Screen, Equalization Tank, Treatment Basin, Sludge Processing, Effluent Discharge, Others), By Application (Municipal Wastewater, Water Reuse, Resorts, Industrial Wastewater, Food & Beverage Wastewater, Others), By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2023-2030
Membrane Bioreactor System Market Overview
The Global Membrane Bioreactor System Market is predicted to reach a high CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period (2023-2030)
Membrane Bioreactors are treatment processes, which integrate a semi-permeable membrane or perm-selective with a biological process. It combines microfiltration & ultrafiltration with a suspended growth bioreactor and is now widely used in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment of sizes up to 80’000 population equivalents. The MBR technology allows upgrading old wastewater plants with modern techniques and higher efficiency. The membrane bioreactor system has been gaining importance because it eliminates the Secondary clarifiers and tertiary filtration processes, thereby reducing plant footprint. In certain instances, footprints are reduced because other process units such as UV disinfection can also be eliminated/ minimized. The MBR systems can be used to prolong sludge age, hence lowering sludge production. The system also offers High effluent quality, High loading rate capability making it suitable for industrial applications.
Membrane Bioreactor System Market Scope
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Market CAGR |
6.3% |
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Segments Covered |
By Type, By Component, By Application and By Region |
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Report Insights Covered |
Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, and Other key insights. |
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Fastest Growing Region |
Asia Pacific |
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Largest Market Share |
North America |
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Membrane Bioreactor System Market Dynamics
The global membrane bioreactor system market growth is driven by the need for energy-efficient substitutes, strict government regulations towards water emissions and modification of existing water treatment systems.
Modification of existing water treatment systems
The demand for modification of existing water treatments increases with the regulation of various standards set by the regulatory bodies. Depleting clean water resources with rapid industrialization creates the need for more efficient water treatment systems. Various areas have already upgraded their water treatment systems to offer clean water in their areas. For instance, in 2020, The Village of Taos Ski Valley upgraded its existing 2 MGD capacity to meet present and future water quality needs. The village selected a Membrane Bioreactor from Integrated Water Services, Inc. The system offers the most cost-effective solutions and produces high-quality effluent, which is critical as the village discharges surface water under an NPDES permit.
Moreover, in 2020, The community of Monte Verdi Estates, located in Clovis, CA has upgraded its SBR wastewater treatment system to an MBR treatment system to meet Title 22 Reuse discharge limits and allowing the use of recycled water to irrigate the greenbelt areas.
Strict government regulations towards water emissions
Stringent environmental regulations towards water emissions are expected to excite the need for highly effective water treatment systems. Water resource plays a significant role in various industries, including chemical, construction, manufacturing, fertilizers, refining, agriculture, and mining. Industrial sludge effluent has been a major concern over the contamination of and water resources. Hence, regulatory bodies have already implemented various standards on the discharge of industrial wastewater.
This is assumed to drive waste management solutions to the industries that address industrial requirements and treatment processes. For instance, in 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that of initiating a rulemaking process to increase certain wastewater pollution discharge limits for coal power plants. The rule ensures that the nation’s vital water resources are healthy and support safe drinking water, agriculture, recreation activities, industry, and vibrant communities.
Moreover, depleting freshwater resources is also anticipated to drive the sludge treatment and steer sustainable infrastructure development.
High capital and operating cost for membrane bioreactor system
The membrane bioreactor system market is impacted by the higher capital and operating costs than conventional systems for the same throughput. O&M costs include membrane fouling control & cleaning and eventual membrane replacement.
Energy costs are also comparatively higher because of the need for air scouring to control bacterial growth on the membranes. Moreover, the waste sludge from a system might have a low settling rate, resulting in the need for chemicals to produce biosolids acceptable for disposal.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis on Membrane Bioreactor System Market
Due to the pandemic, stakeholders across the membrane bioreactor system industry have seen a notable impact as all the production work, factories and other activities were closed. The production was hindered by halts and supply chain disruption globally. After the pandemic, the governments still impose various restrictions, such as working with half the workforce and fewer operating hours hindering the production cycle of the market. The losses are incorporated with less demand from the associated industries.
On the contrary, the market is expected to observe a high demand future resulting from the Covid-19 to avoid diseases. The strict public health guidelines and need for a sanitary environment will boost the market for water treatment systems.
Membrane Bioreactor System Market Segmentation Analysis
By application, the membrane bioreactor system market is broadly classified into municipal wastewater, resorts, industrial wastewater and others.
The municipal wastewater application is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period (2021-2028)
The municipal wastewater is expected to hold the largest market for membrane bioreactor system market and is expected to continue its dominance in the forecast period. Millions of cubic meters of wastewater are discharged every day from businesses, homes, industries, and institutions into city sewer systems. Municipal wastewater is one of the primary sources of pollution to surface water in many countries such as Canada. The treatment of municipal wastewater leads to a cleaner effluent and a smaller impact on the environment and will also offer clean water to millions of homes. For instance, over the 2013 to 2017 period, the population served by municipal wastewater systems accounted for 86% in Canada. The municipal wastewater contains human and other organic waste, pathogens, microorganisms, suspended solids and household and industrial chemicals, which requires highly efficient systems, hence increasing the demand for membrane bioreactors systems.
Various leading companies have been working on the developments of the MBF, complying with industry demand. For instance, in 2020, Toray Membrane USA and M|MBR Systems, LLC (M|MBR) have formed an agreement for specific MBR retrofit applications. The partnership will deliver MBR solutions to the municipal and industrial markets, focusing on upgrading older membrane technologies.
Global Membrane Bioreactor System Market Geographical Analysis
North America region holds the largest market for the global membrane bioreactor system globally
North America region holds the largest market share for the membrane bioreactor system market globally and is expected to continue its dominance in the forecast period with effluent guidelines set by Environmental Protection Agency for wastewater discharged to municipal sewage treatment plants and surface waters. There are approximately 16,000 publicly owned wastewater treatment systems with various sizes serving the majority of wastewater needs in the U.S. In North America, an estimated 85 cubic kilometers of wastewater is generated each year, creating high requirements from the leading industries.
The membrane bioreactor market has been gaining huge investments in the region from the leading companies globally. For instance, in 2019, DuPont completed the acquisitions of 4 companies named Desalitech, inge GmbH, Memcor, and OxyMem Limited for expanding water purification and separation technologies portfolio. These acquisitions will support DuPont’s goal to increase access to the technologies and products needed to meet global customers’ future challenges, including the increased need to recycle water while reducing the energy requirements to generate clean water. Moreover, Frontenac Company has acquired Newterra Group Ltd., a Global Modular Water Treatment Company, from its current shareholders to enter into the water treatment business.
Membrane Bioreactor System Market Companies and Competitive Landscape
The membrane bioreactor system market is highly competitive with the local player’s presence followed by the global companies, contributing to the major share in the market growth. In addition, some of the key players contributing to the growth of the market are SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions, Dupont, Evoqua Water Technologies, Mitsubishi Chemical Aqua Solutions, Supratec Membrane GmbH, Toray Industries, CITIC Envirotech Ltd., Newterra Group Ltd, Koch Membrane Systems, Alfa Laval, Integrated Water Services, Inc and others. The major players are adopting various new strategies to dominate the market, such as expansions, acquisitions and collaborations, contributing to the growth of the membrane bioreactor system market globally.
Supratec Membrane GmbH
Overview: The Supratec Group has been engaged in developing highly efficient diffuser systems for total solutions in the water and wastewater sectors. The company offers economical and comprehensive solutions for municipalities and industry with respect to water and wastewater treatment, process engineering, cooling water treatment and aquaculture. The Supertech Group operates in SE-Asia, China, Europe, the USA and the Middle East.
Product Portfolio: The Company offers Flat Sheet Membrane and MBR-Modules available as MBR -800, MBR-400 and MBR-1200.
Key Development: In 2021, Supratec Group acquired Newterra GmbH, the German MBR module manufacturer offering the MicroClear brand for expanding its presence in the market.
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