| Product Code: ETC4518562 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
In 2024, China reverse osmosis (RO) membrane import shipments continued to be dominated by top exporters including the USA, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and the UK. Despite a decline in the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2020-24 at -1.76%, the market remained relatively stable with low concentration according to the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). However, the negative growth rate of -7.06% from 2023-24 indicates a recent slowdown in import activity, suggesting a need for further analysis and potential strategies to stimulate growth in the coming years.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Filter Module, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing water pollution levels in China driving the demand for efficient water treatment solutions like RO membranes. |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the importance of clean water for both industrial and residential sectors. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives and regulations promoting the adoption of water treatment technologies like reverse osmosis membranes. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment costs associated with setting up reverse osmosis membrane systems. |
4.3.2 Intense competition in the market leading to price wars and margin pressures. |
4.3.3 Challenges related to the disposal and management of RO membrane waste. |
5 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Trends |
6 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market, By Types |
6.1 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume, By Thin-film composite membranes, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume, By Cellulose based membranes, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market, By End Use Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume, By Water & Wastewater treatment, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Processing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume, By Desalination, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume, By Utility water treatment, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume, By Wastewater treatment & reuse, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume, By Process water, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market, By Filter Module |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume, By Spiral Wound, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume, By Hollow Fiber, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume, By Tubular, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenues & Volume, By Plate and Frame, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Water quality improvement index indicating the effectiveness of RO membranes in purifying water. |
8.2 Adoption rate of RO membrane systems in key industries such as pharmaceuticals, food beverage, and electronics. |
8.3 Innovation rate in RO membrane technology, measured by the number of patents filed or new product launches. |
9 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Opportunity Assessment, By Filter Module, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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