Major Reverse Osmosis System Components for Water Treatment: The Global Market

Apr 2020| MST049G| BCC Publishing

Report Highlights

The global market for major components of RO water treatment systems should grow from $11.7 billion in 2020 to $19.1 billion by 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3% for the period of 2020-2025.

Report Includes

  • 54 tables
  • An overview of the global markets for reverse osmosis (RO) system components of water treatment 
  • Discussion of various RO system components including pretreatment cartridges, pumps, pressure vessels/housings, RO membrane modules, and ancillary elements such as skids, valves, and gauges
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2019, estimates for 2020, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2025
  • Market forecasts and market size for each of the components of the RO systems and break down of the market by region, application and operating pressure
  • Information on water consumption patterns of individual regions and forecasts RO capacity additions
  • Idea about existing and potential markets for RO and important technological trends, such as improved low-pressure membranes, large-diameter membranes, and non-fouling membranes
  • Company profiles of major players of the industry, including 3M, Dow Inc., KSB group, Parker Hannifin Corp., Toray Industries

Report Scope

This report presents the forecast for RO System Components for 2020 through 2025 on a value basis, measured in millions of U.S. dollars, unadjusted for inflation. Water processing capacity is measured in million gallons per day (gpd). These forecasts are further broken down by geographical regions. Individual end-applications are further broken down by components, market sectors and operating pressure. Of the components, membranes and pressure vessels/housings are further broken down by material employed.

The regional breakdown focuses on the following geographical areas:

  • North America.
  • Europe.
  • Middle East and Africa (MEA).
  • Asia-Pacific (APAC).
  • Caribbean and Latin America (CALA). 

Individual region markets are broken down by the following components:

  • RO membrane modules.
  • Cartridge prefilters.
  • Pressure vessels/housings.
  • RO pumps.
  • Ancillary components. 

Individual region markets are broken down by the following market sectors:

  • Industrial.
  • Municipal.
  • Military/agency.
  • Agricultural (Ag)/environmental.

Individual region markets are broken down by the following operating pressure metrics:

  • 50-250 pounds per square inch (psi).
  • 250-400 psi.
  • 400 psi and above.

The market for RO membrane modules is broken down by the following material:

  • Thin-film and other advanced material (Thin-film).
  • Cellulose acetate.

The market for RO pressure vessels/housings is broken down by the following material:

  • Fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP).
  • Steel.
  • Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

The chapter “Overview” defines the relevant terms and the evolution of the RO component industry, and provides a broad level overview of components, membrane and pressure housing materials, operating pressure, geographical regions and end-use market sectors.

The chapter “RO System Components and Global Markets” analyzes the RO system component market for individual geographical regions. The market for each geographical region is in turn broken down into individual components and operating pressure ratings.

The chapter “U.S. Patent Analysis” analyzes relevant patents by categories, allottees, countries and duration associated with RO technologies.

The chapter “Company Analysis” explains the vendor landscape associated with RO technology. It also profiles key companies that are manufacturers, designers and suppliers of one or more of the RO system components.

Analyst Credentials

Shalini Ramamurthy has extensive experience analyzing and evaluating advanced information technology, including telecommunications and optical networks. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Telecommunications from Kumaraguru College of Technology in Coimbatore, India, as well as a Master of Science degree in Telecommunications and Software Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.

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Table of Contents

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Major Reverse Osmosis System Components for Water Treatment: The Global Market154Free
Chapter- 1: Introduction11Free
Chapter- 2: Summary3Free
Chapter- 3: Overview41Free
Chapter- 4: RO System Components and Global Markets30Free
Chapter- 5: U.S. Patent Analysis30Free
Chapter- 6: Company Analysis39Free
Published - May-2017| Analyst - Shalini Ramamurthy| Code - MST049F

Report Highlights

The global market for RO system components for water treatment reached nearly $6.6 billion in 2016. The market should reach over $11.0 billion by 2021, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11% from 2016 to 2021.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global markets for reverse osmosis (RO) system components, which include pretreatment cartridges, pumps, pressure vessels/housings, RO membrane modules, and ancillary elements such as skids, valves, and gauges.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2015 and 2016, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2021.
  • Identification of existing and potential markets for RO on the global stage.
  • Discussion of important technological trends, such as improved low-pressure membranes, large-diameter membranes, and non-fouling membranes.
  • Coverage of the RO market centered on purified water produced for municipal, industrial, military, and agriculture/environmental markets.
  • Patent analysis.
  • Profiles of major players in the industry.
Published - Nov-2014| Analyst - Susan Hanft| Code - MST049E

Report Highlights

The 2014 market for reverse osmosis (RO) membranes and system components is expected to reach nearly $5.4 billion by year end, and is predicted to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5% to reach $8.8 billion by 2019.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global markets for reverse osmosis (RO) system components, which include pretreatment cartridges, pumps, pressure vessels/housings, RO membrane modules, and ancillary elements such as skids, valves, and gauges.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2012 and 2013, estimates for 2014, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2019.
  • Identification of existing and potential markets for RO on the global stage.
  • Discussion of important technological trends, such as improved low-pressure membranes, large-diameter membranes, and non-fouling membranes.
  • Coverage of the RO market centered on purified water produced for municipal, industrial, military, and agriculture/environmental markets.
  • Patent analysis.
  • Comprehensive company profiles of major players.

Published - Jun-2013| Analyst - Susan Hanft| Code - MST049D

Report Highlights

The 2013 market for reverse osmosis (RO) membranes and system components is expected to reach nearly $4.9 billion by year end, and is predicted to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7% to reach $8.1 billion by 2018.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global markets for reverse osmosis (RO) system components, which include pretreatment cartridges, pumps, pressure vessels/housings, RO membrane modules, and ancillary elements such as skids, valves, and gauges
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2011 and 2012, estimates for 2013, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2018
  • Identification of existing and potential markets for RO on the global stage
  • Discussion of important technological trends, such as improved low-pressure membranes, large-diameter membranes, and non-fouling membranes
  • Coverage of the RO market centered on purified water produced for municipal, industrial, military, and agriculture/environmental markets
  • Patent analysis
  • Comprehensive company profiles of major players.

Published - Sep-2009| Analyst - Susan Hanft| Code - MST049C

Report Highlights

  • Overall sales of reverse osmosis system components were worth $1.9 billion in 2005, and increased to nearly $2.6 billion in 2009. By 2014, it is projected to increase to nearly $3.7 billion, for a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%.
  • In the U.S., the municipal market was the largest of the RO systems components segments with an estimated $493 million in value for 2009. That is expected to increase to $675 million by 2014, for a 5-year CAGR of 6.5%. The industrial segment was second with an estimated $338 million in value in 2009.
Published - Sep-2005| Analyst - Susan Hanft| Code - MST049B

Report Highlights

  • The 2005 global market for RO membranes and system components is estimated at $1.9 billion and is expected to rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 10.3% to more than $3 billion in 2010.
  • Through 2010, current and future users are projected to add more than 2.5 billion gallons per day of RO capacity.
  • The U.S. leads the world in expenditures for RO equipment with $848 million in 2005, and will continue to be the largest purchaser.
  • With an estimated market size of $433 million, the Asia-Pacific region currently ranks second and is rising the fastest, at an AAGR of 12.1%.
Published - Jul-2001| Analyst - Anna Welch Crull| Code - MST049A

Report Highlights

  • The total worldwide market for reverse osmosis systems exceeded $1.4 billion in 2000.
  • Growing at an average annual rate (AAGR) of 9.7%, the market is expected to top $2.2 billion in 2005.
  • The U.S. market is the largest, representing 57% of the total. Growing more slowly than other areas in the world, its share will drop to 55% in 2005.
  • Fastest growth is expected in the Asia/Pacific region, at an AAGR of 12%. In 2005, this market will be nearly equal to the number 2 market in Europe.
  • Worldwide in 2000, 13% of all expenditures were for pressure vessels/ housings.

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