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Global Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market by Type (Pharmaceutical Grade, Industrial Grade), By Application (Water & Wastewater Treatment, Filtration, Medical & Pharmaceutical, Industrial Chemical, Automotive Applications) And By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast From 2022 To 2030-report

Global Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market by Type (Pharmaceutical Grade, Industrial Grade), By Application (Water & Wastewater Treatment, Filtration, Medical & Pharmaceutical, Industrial Chemical, Automotive Applications) And By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast From 2022 To 2030

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Market Overview:


The global hydrophobic PTFE membrane market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in this market can be attributed to the increasing demand for water & wastewater treatment, filtration, medical & pharmaceutical and industrial chemical applications. In terms of type, the pharmaceutical grade segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global hydrophobic PTFE membrane market during the forecast period. This can be attributed to its growing demand from end-use industries such as medical & pharmaceutical and industrial chemical applications.


Global Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Industry Outlook


Product Definition:


A hydrophobic membrane is a type of polymer membrane that is resistant to water absorption. This type of membrane is often used in water filtration applications, as well as in separations involving organic solvents. The importance of hydrophobic PTFE membranes lies in their ability to provide a high degree of separation efficiency while maintaining resistance to fouling and degradation over time.


Pharmaceutical Grade:


Pharmaceutical grade is a product that has passed through several quality assurance steps and meets all the international standards. It is used to produce medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and biopharmaceuticals. The global pharma industry was valued at USD 399 billion in 2015; thus, the demand for pharmaceutical-grade materials is on a rise due to its high performance efficiency in manufacturing various products of the pharma sector such as tablets & capsules.


Industrial Grade:


Industrial grade PTFE membrane is used in applications such as separation, filtration, desalination, and heat transfer where high-purity products are required.


Application Insights:


The global hydrophobic PTFE membrane market is segmented on the basis of application into water & wastewater treatment, filtration, industrial chemical, medical and pharmaceuticals and automotive applications. In 2017, the water & wastewater treatment segment dominated the market with a share of over 60% in terms of revenue. The growth in this application can be attributed to growing urbanization along with increasing disposable income levels that have resulted in rapid growth across all major regions including North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.


Hydrophobic PTFE membranes are used for various applications such as municipal drinking water systems (MDS), industrial process filtration such as oil/gas/chemical processing plants or refineries where high purity products are required or where organic solvents need to be removed from feedstock chemicals.


Regional Analysis:


Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region with a CAGR of XX% from 2018 to 2030 owing to rapid industrialization and increasing water scarcity in the region. The hydrophobic PTFE membrane is used across several industries for filtration, separation, and purification processes due to its high pore size characteristics. In addition, growing pharmaceutical industry in this region will drive product demand over the forecast period.


The market for hydrophobic PTFE membranes in Europe was valued at USD X million in 2017 as it has been observed that these products are used across several end-use industries such as chemical manufacturing, automotive applications, food & beverage processing among others for their superior properties including non-stickyness under various conditions of temperature change and relative humidity levels over a prolonged period of time (i.e., years).


Growth Factors:


  • Increasing demand from water and wastewater treatment applications: The global hydrophobic PTFE membrane market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 5% during the forecast period. This can be attributed to the increasing demand for water and wastewater treatment applications, as these membranes are used for separating solids and liquids in various industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemical processing.
  • Rising investments in municipal infrastructure: The growth of the global hydrophobic PTFE membrane market is also driven by the rising investments in municipal infrastructure across the world. Governments are investing heavily in upgrading their sewage systems and other municipal infrastructure projects, which is expected to create opportunities for players operating in this market during the forecast period.
  • Growing awareness about water conservation: There has been a growing awareness among consumers about water conservation across regions such as North America and Europe due to concerns about climate change effects on freshwater resources availability. This is driving governments towards implementing stricter regulations related to wastage of potable water, which is subsequently propelling growth of the hydrophobic PTFE membrane market during the forecast period.

Scope Of The Report

Report Attributes

Report Details

Report Title

Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Research Report

By Type

Pharmaceutical Grade, Industrial Grade

By Application

Water & Wastewater Treatment, Filtration, Medical & Pharmaceutical, Industrial Chemical, Automotive Applications

By Companies

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Gore, Donaldson, Sumitomo Electric, Pall, Markel Corporation, PIL, Taconic, Layne, Porex, Zeus, Chukoh, Xinxing Fenghua, Tongda

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA

Base Year

2021

Historical Year

2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)

Forecast Year

2030

Number of Pages

236

Number of Tables & Figures

166

Customization Available

Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.


Global Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Report Segments:

The global Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane market is segmented on the basis of:

Types

Pharmaceutical Grade, Industrial Grade

The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.

Applications

Water & Wastewater Treatment, Filtration, Medical & Pharmaceutical, Industrial Chemical, Automotive Applications

The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.

Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:

  1. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
  2. Gore
  3. Donaldson
  4. Sumitomo Electric
  5. Pall
  6. Markel Corporation
  7. PIL
  8. Taconic
  9. Layne
  10. Porex
  11. Zeus
  12. Chukoh
  13. Xinxing Fenghua
  14. Tongda

Global Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Overview


Highlights of The Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Report:

  1. The market structure and projections for the coming years.
  2. Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
  3. Historical data and forecast.
  4. Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
  5. Developments and trends in the market.
  6. By Type:

    1. Pharmaceutical Grade
    2. Industrial Grade
  1. By Application:

    1. Water & Wastewater Treatment
    2. Filtration
    3. Medical & Pharmaceutical
    4. Industrial Chemical
    5. Automotive Applications
  1. Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
  2. Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
  3. Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
  4. Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.

We have studied the Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.

Regional Analysis

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Latin America

Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.

The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.

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Global Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Statistics

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  1. Includes a Chapter on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic On the Market
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Frequently Asked Questions?


Hydrophobic PTFE membrane is a type of membrane that is hydrophobic, meaning it does not absorb water or other liquids. This makes it ideal for applications where water contamination is a concern, such as food processing and chemical manufacturing.

Some of the major players in the hydrophobic ptfe membrane market are Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Gore, Donaldson, Sumitomo Electric, Pall, Markel Corporation, PIL, Taconic, Layne, Porex, Zeus, Chukoh, Xinxing Fenghua, Tongda.

The hydrophobic ptfe membrane market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.5%.

                                            
1. Executive Summary

2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used

3. Research Methodology

4. Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Overview
   4.1. Introduction
      4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
      4.1.2. Market Definition
   4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
      4.2.1. Industry Outlook
   4.3. Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Dynamics
      4.3.1. Market Drivers
      4.3.2. Market Restraints
      4.3.3. Opportunity
      4.3.4. Market Trends
   4.4. Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market - Supply Chain
   4.5. Global Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Forecast
      4.5.1. Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
      4.5.2. Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
      4.5.3. Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Absolute $ Opportunity

5. Global Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
   5.1. Market Trends
   5.2. Introduction
      5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
      5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   5.3. Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      5.3.1. Pharmaceutical Grade
      5.3.2. Industrial Grade
   5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
   5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Type

6. Global Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Analysis and Forecast by Application
   6.1. Market Trends
   6.2. Introduction
      6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
      6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   6.3. Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      6.3.1. Water & Wastewater Treatment
      6.3.2. Filtration
      6.3.3. Medical & Pharmaceutical
      6.3.4. Industrial Chemical
      6.3.5. Automotive Applications
   6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Application
   6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Application

7. Global Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Analysis and Forecast by Sales Channel
   7.1. Market Trends
   7.2. Introduction
      7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Sales Channel 
      7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Sales Channel
   7.3. Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Sales Channel 
      7.3.1. Manufacturer/Distributor/Service Provider
      7.3.2. Aftermarket
   7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Sales Channel
   7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Sales Channel

8. Global Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
   8.1. Market Trends
   8.2. Introduction
      8.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
      8.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
   8.3. Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
      8.3.1. North America
      8.3.2. Latin America
      8.3.3. Europe
      8.3.4. Asia Pacific
      8.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
   8.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
   8.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
   8.6. Global Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026

9. North America Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Analysis and Forecast
   9.1. Introduction
      9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
   9.2. North America Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      9.2.1. U.S.
      9.2.2. Canada
   9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   9.4. North America Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      9.4.1. Water & Wastewater Treatment
      9.4.2. Filtration
      9.4.3. Medical & Pharmaceutical
      9.4.4. Industrial Chemical
      9.4.5. Automotive Applications
   9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   9.7. North America Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      9.7.1. Pharmaceutical Grade
      9.7.2. Industrial Grade
   9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      9.10.1. By Country
      9.10.2. By Product Type
      9.10.3. By Application
      9.10.4. By Sales Channel
   9.11. North America Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026

10. Latin America Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Analysis and Forecast
   10.1. Introduction
      10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
      10.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
   10.2. Latin America Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      10.2.1. Brazil
      10.2.2. Mexico
      10.2.3. Rest of Latin America
   10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   10.4. Latin America Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      10.4.1. Water & Wastewater Treatment
      10.4.2. Filtration
      10.4.3. Medical & Pharmaceutical
      10.4.4. Industrial Chemical
      10.4.5. Automotive Applications
   10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   10.7. Latin America Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      10.7.1. Pharmaceutical Grade
      10.7.2. Industrial Grade
   10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      10.10.1. By Country
      10.10.2. By Product Type
      10.10.3. By Application
      10.10.4. By Sales Channel
   10.11. Latin America Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026

11. Europe Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Analysis and Forecast
   11.1. Introduction
      11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
      11.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
   11.2. Europe Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      11.2.1. Germany
      11.2.2. France
      11.2.3. Italy
      11.2.4. U.K.
      11.2.5. Spain
      11.2.6. Russia
      11.2.7. Rest of Europe
   11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   11.4. Europe Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      11.4.1. Water & Wastewater Treatment
      11.4.2. Filtration
      11.4.3. Medical & Pharmaceutical
      11.4.4. Industrial Chemical
      11.4.5. Automotive Applications
   11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   11.7. Europe Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      11.7.1. Pharmaceutical Grade
      11.7.2. Industrial Grade
   11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      11.10.1. By Country
      11.10.2. By Product Type
      11.10.3. By Application
      11.10.4. By Sales Channel
   11.11. Europe Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Demand Share, 2019-2026

12. Asia Pacific Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Analysis and Forecast
   12.1. Introduction
      12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
      12.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
   12.2. Asia Pacific Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      12.2.1. China
      12.2.2. Japan
      12.2.3. South Korea
      12.2.4. India
      12.2.5. Australia
      12.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
   12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   12.4. Asia Pacific Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      12.4.1. Water & Wastewater Treatment
      12.4.2. Filtration
      12.4.3. Medical & Pharmaceutical
      12.4.4. Industrial Chemical
      12.4.5. Automotive Applications
   12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   12.7. Asia Pacific Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      12.7.1. Pharmaceutical Grade
      12.7.2. Industrial Grade
   12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      12.10.1. By Country
      12.10.2. By Product Type
      12.10.3. By Application
      12.10.4. By Sales Channel
   12.11. Asia Pacific Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Demand Share, 2019-2026

13. Middle East & Africa Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Analysis and Forecast
   13.1. Introduction
      13.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      13.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
      13.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
   13.2. Middle East & Africa Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      13.2.1. Saudi Arabia
      13.2.2. South Africa
      13.2.3. UAE
      13.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
   13.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   13.4. Middle East & Africa Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      13.4.1. Water & Wastewater Treatment
      13.4.2. Filtration
      13.4.3. Medical & Pharmaceutical
      13.4.4. Industrial Chemical
      13.4.5. Automotive Applications
   13.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   13.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   13.7. Middle East & Africa Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      13.7.1. Pharmaceutical Grade
      13.7.2. Industrial Grade
   13.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   13.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   13.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      13.10.1. By Country
      13.10.2. By Product Type
      13.10.3. By Application
      13.10.4. By Sales Channel
   13.11. Middle East & Africa Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Demand Share, 2019-2026

14. Competition Landscape
   14.1. Global Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market: Market Share Analysis
   14.2. Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Distributors and Customers
   14.3. Hydrophobic PTFE Membrane Market: Competitive Dashboard
   14.4. Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy) 
      14.4.1. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
         14.4.1.1. Overview
         14.4.1.2. Financials
         14.4.1.3. Developments
         14.4.1.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.2. Gore
         14.4.2.1. Overview
         14.4.2.2. Financials
         14.4.2.3. Developments
         14.4.2.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.3. Donaldson
         14.4.3.1. Overview
         14.4.3.2. Financials
         14.4.3.3. Developments
         14.4.3.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.4. Sumitomo Electric
         14.4.4.1. Overview
         14.4.4.2. Financials
         14.4.4.3. Developments
         14.4.4.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.5. Pall
         14.4.5.1. Overview
         14.4.5.2. Financials
         14.4.5.3. Developments
         14.4.5.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.6. Markel Corporation
         14.4.6.1. Overview
         14.4.6.2. Financials
         14.4.6.3. Developments
         14.4.6.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.7. PIL
         14.4.7.1. Overview
         14.4.7.2. Financials
         14.4.7.3. Developments
         14.4.7.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.8. Taconic
         14.4.8.1. Overview
         14.4.8.2. Financials
         14.4.8.3. Developments
         14.4.8.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.9. Layne
         14.4.9.1. Overview
         14.4.9.2. Financials
         14.4.9.3. Developments
         14.4.9.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.10. Porex
         14.4.10.1. Overview
         14.4.10.2. Financials
         14.4.10.3. Developments
         14.4.10.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.11. Zeus
         14.4.11.1. Overview
         14.4.11.2. Financials
         14.4.11.3. Developments
         14.4.11.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.12. Chukoh
         14.4.12.1. Overview
         14.4.12.2. Financials
         14.4.12.3. Developments
         14.4.12.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.13. Xinxing Fenghua
         14.4.13.1. Overview
         14.4.13.2. Financials
         14.4.13.3. Developments
         14.4.13.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.14. Tongda
         14.4.14.1. Overview
         14.4.14.2. Financials
         14.4.14.3. Developments
         14.4.14.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.15. COMPANY 15
         14.4.15.1. Overview
         14.4.15.2. Financials
         14.4.15.3. Developments
         14.4.15.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.16. COMPANY 16
         14.4.16.1. Overview
         14.4.16.2. Financials
         14.4.16.3. Developments
         14.4.16.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.17. COMPANY 17
         14.4.17.1. Overview
         14.4.17.2. Financials
         14.4.17.3. Developments
         14.4.17.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.18. COMPANY 18
         14.4.18.1. Overview
         14.4.18.2. Financials
         14.4.18.3. Developments
         14.4.18.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.19. COMPANY 19
         14.4.19.1. Overview
         14.4.19.2. Financials
         14.4.19.3. Developments
         14.4.19.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.20. COMPANY 20
         14.4.20.1. Overview
         14.4.20.2. Financials
         14.4.20.3. Developments
         14.4.20.4. Strategic Outlook

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