Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-06-06 01:40Core Insights - The ultrafiltration membrane industry is experiencing significant growth driven by increasing water quality demands and environmental awareness, with the market size in China projected to reach 6.8 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 9.68% [1][12]. Industry Overview - Ultrafiltration membranes are polymer separation membranes with a pore size typically ranging from 0.001 to 0.1 microns, capable of retaining particles larger than 10 nanometers while allowing water and small solutes to pass through [1][4]. - The industry has evolved through three main stages: initial exploration in the 1970s-80s, industrial breakthroughs in the 1990s-early 2000s, and rapid growth from the early 21st century to present [4][5]. Market Dynamics - The demand for ultrafiltration membranes is increasing in municipal water supply, wastewater treatment, and seawater desalination, as well as in the food and beverage and biopharmaceutical sectors [1][12]. - The urban sewage treatment capacity in China reached 234 million cubic meters per day in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 4.80%, highlighting the growing need for effective wastewater treatment solutions [10]. Industry Chain - The ultrafiltration membrane industry supply chain includes upstream raw materials (organic and inorganic materials), midstream manufacturing, and downstream applications in various sectors such as wastewater treatment, municipal water purification, and food and beverage [8]. Key Players - Major companies in the ultrafiltration membrane sector include Hainan Lifespan, Le Pure Biotechnology, and Beijing Sino, which are leveraging technological advancements to enhance their market positions [14][16]. - Hainan Lifespan has established itself as a leader with a production capacity of 30 million square meters annually, accounting for nearly half of global production [14][16]. Development Trends - The industry is witnessing technological innovations, such as Le Pure's Extreme™ PVDF membrane, which achieves a 99.9999% microbial retention rate, and advancements in membrane materials that enhance performance and sustainability [20][21]. - Market demand is shifting towards industrial wastewater treatment, municipal water supply improvements, and home water purification systems, with increasing consumer preferences for selective filtration products [21][22]. - Chinese ultrafiltration membrane companies are expanding globally, with initiatives to establish overseas production bases and participate in international standard-setting, enhancing their competitive edge [23].