Product Code: MST047G
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 global market for submerged membrane bioreactors is estimated to grow from $3.9 billion in 2025 to $8.6 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 17.1% from 2025 to 2030.
The global market for external membrane bioreactors is estimated to grow from $528 million in 2025 to $766.5 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2025 to 2030.
Report Scope
The report provides a detailed analysis of the global market for membrane bioreactors to reflect the latest trends and data. This report covers the global membrane bioreactor (MBR) market for the years 2024 to 2030, with 2024 as the base year, with 2025 to 2030 serving as the forecast period. The revenue calculated in this report is in U.S.$ 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 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
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Technological Advances and Applications
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Future Trends and Developments
- Segmental Analysis
- Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
- Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
- Overview
- Wastewater Treatment Overview
- Membranes
- Membrane Bioreactors
- MBR Plants Worldwide
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
- Overview
- Market Drivers
- Water Scarcity
- Water Quality Issues
- Decline in Freshwater Resources
- Stringent Standards for Effluent Discharge
- Market Opportunities
- Focus on Sustainability
- Demand for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems
- Market Restraints/Challenges
- Membrane Fouling
- Availability of Alternative Technologies
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
- Emerging Technologies
- Membrane Materials for MBR Systems
- Plug-and-Play MBR Units
- Patent Analysis
- Methodology
- Analysis
- Patent Analysis, by Country of Origin
- Patent Analysis, by Applicant
- Patent Analysis, by Year Issued
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
- Segmentation Breakdown
- Market Analysis, by Microbial Process
- Key Takeaways
- Aerobic
- Anaerobic
- Market Analysis, by Membrane Type
- Key Takeaways
- Hollow Fiber
- Flat Sheets
- Other Membrane Types
- Market Analysis, by Configuration
- Key Takeaways
- Submerged MBRs
- External MBRs (Sidestream MBRs)
- Market Analysis, by Membrane Material
- Key Takeaways
- Polymer Membrane Material
- Ceramic
- Market Analysis, by End Use
- Key Takeaways
- Municipal
- Industrial
- Other End Users
- Geographic Breakdown
- Market Analysis, by Region
- Key Takeaways
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Middle East and Africa
- South America
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
- Industry Structure
- Market Ranking Analysis
- Strategic Analysis
Chapter 7 Sustainability in the Membrane Bioreactor Industry: An ESG Perspective
- ESG in the Membrane Bioreactor Industry
- ESG Practices in the Membrane Bioreactor Industry
- Status of ESG in the Membrane Bioreactor Industry
- Concluding Remarks from BCC Research
Chapter 8 Appendix
- Methodology
- Sources
- Abbreviations
- Company Profiles
- ALFA LAVAL
- AQUATECH
- BLUFOXMEMBRANES.COM
- CEMBRANE
- DUPONT
- H2O INNOVATION
- HINADA
- KOVALUS SEPARATION SOLUTIONS
- KUBOTA CORP.
- MANN+HUMMEL
- PENTAIR
- TORAY INDUSTRIES INC.
- VEOLIA
- WARTSILA
- XYLEM