Global PTFE Membrane Market 2017-2021

Overview of the global PTFE membrane market

Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the global PTFE membrane market to grow steadily at a CAGR of around 8% by 2021.One of the key factors responsible for its growth is the increasing level of water contamination and the need for potable water. In 2015, more than half of the global population lived in scarcity of potable water. This rising scarcity of potable water has created a demand for the treatment of polluted water by converting it into potable water. To bridge this gap, teflon membranes are used in processes such as desalination. Also, the growing awareness regarding health and safety has increased the demand for safe and hygienic drinking water. The increasing level of water pollution and the rising demand for potable water will augment the growth of this market during the forecast period.

In terms of geography, APAC accounted for the largest share of the market in 2016. The region is expected to post the highest growth rate and maintain its market share during the forecast period. The growth in the industrial sector is the primary factor driving the demand for hydrophobic ptfe membrane in the region. Also, growing environmental concerns and high purity standards for water are driving the demand for PTFE membranes. Furthermore, the increasing demand for pharmaceutical products in emerging countries will augment the growth of the PTFE membrane market in the region.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The PTFE membrane market is expected to witness steady growth in future because of the increase in applications in end-user industries and increased popularity of industrial process water reuse. With a few ptfe membrane manufacturers in the industry, the market is highly consolidated. These players have a vast geographic presence with large production facilities located globally. The increase in product extensions due to innovations in technologies related to membrane products is expected to intensify over the forecast period.

Leading vendors in the market are –

• Corning
• Danaher
• Merck
• Donaldson Company
• General Electrics

The other prominent vendors in the PTFE membrane market include W. L. Gore, Zeus, Sartorius, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Markel, Hyundai Micro, Saint-Gobain, PIL Membranes, Taconic, and Filtration Group.

Segmentation by type and analysis of the PTFE membrane market

• Hydrophobic
• Hydrophilic

During 2016, the hydrophobic membrane dominated the PTFE membrane market and accounted for a major part of the overall market share. These membranes do not allow water penetration into the pores until the transmembrane pressure reaches the liquid entry pressure of water (LEPw). The hydrophobic membranes are also effective barriers to microbes and particulate matter. The hydrophobic nature of the PTFE membrane makes it ideal for a broad range of filtration applications. These membranes are used for membrane distillation, degassing and debubbling aqueous systems, separation of aqueous from organic streams, and osmotic distillation due to their low surface energy. Due to these advantages the hydrophobic membranes are expected to dominate the market during the forecast period.

Segmentation by application and analysis of the PTFE membrane market

• Filtration
• Textile
• Architecture
• Medical and Pharmaceutical
• Water and wastewater treatment

In 2016, filtration was the most widely used application of PTFE membranes. The growing prominence of these membranes can be attributed to their inertness, high-temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and cost effectiveness of the membrane media. Teflon filters are widely used for filtering air and gas. The membranes are made of pure PTFE, are naturally hydrophobic, and, unlike other hydrophilic filters, they are not wetted by humidity. These teflon filters are used in applications, such as cement production, coal-fired power plants, and steel foundries, which involve high particulate loads and high temperatures. With high-efficiency filtration under extreme conditions, the filtration application of the PTFE membrane is expected to grow during the forecast period.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global PTFE membrane market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global PTFE membrane market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global PTFE membrane market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global PTFE membrane market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global PTFE membrane market?

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