Global Water Resource Shortages are Accelerating the Scale of the Water Treatment Market
The pressure on global water resource demand has doubled, stimulating an increase in the demand for seawater desalination, reclaimed water, and wastewater recycling projects, making the market prospects for the water treatment industry promising:
- By 2030, the population facing water resource shortages globally is expected to increase to 3.4 billion (United Nations '2024 Global Water Resources Development Report')
- The global water treatment market size is expected to grow from $348 billion in 2024 to $580 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 7.1% (Global Market Insights, 2024)
- Seawater desalination capacity is expected to reach 140 million cubic meters per day by 2025, with the Middle East and North Africa region accounting for over 60% (International Desalination Association (IDA, 2024))
Multiple Countries have Released Environmental Protection Plans, and Water Treatment Technology is Trending towards 'Low-carbon' Solutions
Driven by carbon neutrality goals, multiple countries have introduced mandatory policies aimed at environmental protection, advancing wastewater treatment towards 'decarbonization':
- China plans to invest CNY 500 billion by 2025 for rural sewage treatment and pipeline construction (Ministry of Ecology and Environment '14th Five-Year Plan for Water Ecological Protection', 2024)
- India's '2024 Industrial Wastewater Management Act' mandates that large enterprises achieve 100% wastewater reuse (Ministry of Environment, India, 2024)
- The revised 'Clean Water Act' in the United States (2024) requires the elimination of 90% of traditional high-energy water treatment processes by 2030 (EPA, 2024)
- The 'European Green Deal' requires a 20% reduction in energy consumption at wastewater treatment plants and achieving 50% energy self-sufficiency by 2030 (European Commission, 2023)
The current state of global water resources and national environmental protection policies are driving rapid expansion in the market size of the water treatment industry, officially entering a 'golden development period.' So, how will membrane products break through to achieve growth?
Membrane Products in the Water Treatment Industry
Characteristics |
Ceramic membrane |
Polymer membrane (PVDF/PES) |
Metal membrane |
Graphene membrane |
Materials |
Alumina, silicon carbide, zirconia composite materials |
PVDF, PES, PTFE and other polymers |
Stainless steel, titanium alloy |
Graphene composite materials |
Temperature resistance |
Up to 200°C (high temperature resistant) |
Typically <60°C (some special materials can reach 90°C) |
Up to 500°C |
Up to 300°C |
Anti-fouling properties |
Extremely strong, high chemical stability |
Moderate, requires regular chemical cleaning |
Strong, but susceptible to acid and alkali corrosion |
Extremely strong, smooth surface is not easily contaminated |
Lifespan |
8-15 years |
3-8 years |
5-10 years |
Over 10 years (laboratory data) |
Cost |
High initial investment, but low long-term maintenance costs |
Low initial investment, but frequent replacements increase overall costs |
High initial investment, moderate maintenance costs |
Extremely high, not yet commercially scaled |
Data source: Global Water Intelligence (GWI) 'Membrane Technology Performance Comparison Report' (2023)
Development Trends of the Ceramic Membrane Market
Ceramic membranes and graphene membranes have prominent advantages in product properties and lifespan. In recent years, ceramic membranes have performed excellently in the field of challenging industrial wastewater treatment, and their market scale in this field is expected to gradually expand, becoming a dominant product in the water treatment industry.
PVDF membranes currently dominate the global membrane market (70%) due to their mature technology and lower initial costs. However, due to higher comprehensive costs and environmental policy pressures, PVDF membranes will gradually be phased out in the future.
In summary, with the explosive growth in market demand, ceramic membranes, with their high performance and long lifespan, will welcome broader development opportunities during the 'golden development period' of water treatment, becoming a new leading product in the field.
Weclean Ceramic Flat Membrane
The ceramic flat membrane is the core product of Weclean Environmental Technology. This product features high flux, high filtration precision, stable anti-pollution performance, acid and alkali resistance, good oxidation resistance, and a long service life, efficiently achieving the goals of water purification and wastewater reuse.
Weclean's unique substrate formula, submicron powder materials, and advanced membrane coating preparation ensure that the ceramic flat membrane possesses advantages such as high mechanical strength, high porosity, small bubble point pore diameter, and uniform membrane thickness, making it the preferred product for solid-liquid separation projects in water treatment.
Weclean is committed to the research and development of ceramic flat membranes, gradually achieving technological upgrades and cost reductions for ceramic flat membranes, thereby increasing product awareness and market share in the water treatment field.
Ceramic flat sheet membranes represent not only a technological innovation in the water treatment industry but also a crucial tool in addressing the global water resource crisis. In the future, will they completely revolutionize the traditional water treatment market? Let's wait and see! If you are interested in Weclean ceramic flat sheet membranes, please contact us through the following channels for more details
