Polyethersulfone for membrane Research:CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period

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Polysulfone resins are mainly used in the production of ultrafiltration membranes and reverse osmosis membranes. Polysulfone membrane is an important kind of water treatment membrane, but due to the hydrophobic surface of polysulfone membrane, it is easy to be polluted by organic matter such as protein during the membrane separation process, resulting in a decrease in its permeability and service life. Various methods are used to modify polysulfone membranes to improve their separation performance, such as surface impregnation modification, surface grafting modification, interfacial polymerization, etc. Polyethersulfone membrane (PES) has good hydrophilicity and flux, good chemical stability and inertness, alkaline PH stability, and high drug compatibility.

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Polyethersulfone for membrane Market Summary

Polysulfone resin is primarily used to produce ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis membranes. As an important type of water treatment membrane, polysulfone membranes exhibit inherent hydrophobicity, making them prone to organic fouling (e.g., by proteins) during separation processes, which compromises permeability and service life. Various modification methods have been developed to enhance performance, including surface coating, grafting polymerization, and interfacial polymerization. In contrast, polyethersulfone (PES) membranes demonstrate superior hydrophilicity, flux performance, chemical stability, inertness, alkaline pH tolerance, and high pharmaceutical compatibility.

Polyethersulfone (PES), as a high-performance engineering plastic, has emerged as a core material in advanced separation membranes due to its exceptional thermal resistance (glass transition temperature ~225°C), chemical stability (resistance to acids, alkalis, and organic solvents), and mechanical strength. In reverse osmosis (RO) applications, PES serves as a porous support layer formed via phase inversion, providing mechanical support for polyamide active layers while offering significantly better chlorine resistance than conventional polysulfone (PSU), thereby extending RO membrane lifespan in desalination systems. For ultrafiltration (UF) and microfiltration (MF), PES membranes with tunable pore sizes (UF: 1-100nm; MF: 0.1-10μm) and hydrophilic modification potential are widely adopted in biopharmaceuticals (vaccine purification, protein separation), food & beverage (dairy sterilization, juice clarification), and semiconductor ultrapure water production - their low protein adsorption markedly reduces fouling risks. Sulfonated or amphiphilic copolymer-modified PES enables precise rejection of divalent ions (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺) and dye molecules in nanofiltration (NF), proving particularly effective for industrial wastewater zero-liquid-discharge and resource recovery.

In biomedical applications, PES's outstanding biocompatibility (ISO 10993 certified) makes it the material of choice for hemodialysis membranes, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and tissue engineering scaffolds. For instance, hollow-fiber PES dialysis membranes with optimized pore sizes (3-5nm) selectively remove uremic toxins (e.g., β2-microglobulin) while retaining albumin; heparin-grafted PES surfaces further inhibit thrombosis and enhance hemocompatibility. PES also shows promise in emerging fields like gas separation (CO₂/N₂ selectivity) and fuel cell proton-exchange membranes, though requires nanomaterial blending (e.g., graphene, MOFs) to improve conductivity or selectivity.

Despite limitations like higher costs (~1.2-1.5× PSU) and UV instability, PES's comprehensive performance sustains its irreplaceable role in demanding medical and industrial applications. Future advancements will focus on green solvent-based processing (e.g., ionic liquids), antifouling bioinspired coatings (polydopamine modification), and stimuli-responsive smart membranes (temperature/pH-sensitive), expanding its applications in precision medicine and carbon-neutral technologies.

Figure00001. Global Polyethersulfone for membrane Market Size (US$ Million), 2020-2031

Above data is based on report from QYResearch Semiconductor Research Center: Global Polyethersulfone for membrane Market Report 2025-2031 (published in 2025). If you need the latest data, plaese contact QYResearch.

According to the new market research report “Global Polyethersulfone for membrane Market Report 2025-2031”, published by QYResearch, the global Polyethersulfone for membrane market size is projected to reach USD 0.14 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period.

Figure00002. Global Polyethersulfone for membrane Top 9 Players Ranking and Market Share (Ranking is based on the revenue of 2024, continually updated)

Above data is based on report from QYResearch Semiconductor Research Center: Global Polyethersulfone for membrane Market Report 2025-2031 (published in 2025). If you need the latest data, plaese contact QYResearch.

According to QYResearch, the global key manufacturers of Polyethersulfone for membrane include Solvay, Sumitomo, etc. In 2024, the global top three players had a share approximately 93.0% in terms of revenue.

The development of polyethersulfone (PES) for membrane applications exhibits dual characteristics of being technology-driven and demand-pulled. From a technological perspective, PES has become a core material for high-end separation membranes due to the exceptional properties endowed by its ether and sulfone groups in the molecular structure (including heat resistance up to 225°C, chemical corrosion resistance, and high mechanical strength). Technological evolution is primarily manifested in three aspects: first, the refinement of membrane-forming processes, where optimization of techniques like non-solvent induced phase separation (NIPS) and vapor-induced phase separation (VIPS) enables precise control of pore size distribution from microfiltration (0.1-10μm) to ultrafiltration (1-100nm); second, the diversification of modification technologies, including surface grafting (e.g., PEG modification for enhanced hydrophilicity), blending modification (e.g., adding nano-TiO₂ to improve antifouling properties), and chemical crosslinking (to enhance solvent resistance); third, the cross-industry integration of applications, expanding from traditional water treatment to biomedicine and new energy sectors. This technological iteration has significantly improved PES membrane stability under extreme conditions, with performance retention rates exceeding 90% in strong acid/alkali environments or high-temperature steam sterilization - far superior to conventional polymer membranes.

Market drivers stem from the dual resonance of policy and demand factors. On the policy front, increasingly stringent global water resource regulations (e.g., China's "Water Ten Plan" and the EU Industrial Emissions Directive) and upgraded medical standards (e.g., FDA's new biocompatibility requirements for dialysis membranes) are mandating the transition of the separation membrane industry toward high-performance materials. Demand-side growth shows structural characteristics: in water treatment, desalination capacity expansion (particularly in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific) and industrial wastewater "zero discharge" policies are driving RO and NF membrane demand; in biomedicine, global aging is fueling 6-8% annual growth in hemodialysis markets, while the explosive development of mRNA vaccines and other biologics is stimulating UF purification membrane demand; emerging fields like hydrogen fuel cell proton-exchange membranes and lithium battery separator coatings are creating new growth spaces for PES. Although higher material costs limit penetration in some mid-to-low-end applications, PES membranes' irreplaceability in high-end markets (e.g., mandatory ISO 10993 certification in medical fields) and lifecycle cost advantages (30-50% extended replacement cycles) sustain their premium positioning during industrial upgrading. Over the next 3-5 years, with the maturation of green manufacturing processes (e.g., solvent-free membrane formation) and breakthroughs in composite membrane technologies, PES membranes are expected to establish new growth frontiers in cutting-edge fields like carbon capture and organ-on-a-chip applications.

The report provides a detailed analysis of the market size, growth potential, and key trends for each segment. Through detailed analysis, industry players can identify profit opportunities, develop strategies for specific customer segments, and allocate resources effectively.

The Polyethersulfone for membrane market is segmented as below:
By Company
Solvay
BASF
Sumitomo
Jiangmen Youju
Shandong Horan
Shenzhen WOTE Advanced Materials
Jiangxi Jinhai New Energy Technology
Monapoli Technology
Fuhai Group New Energy Holdings


Segment by Type
PES Powder
PES Granules


Segment by Application
Reverse Osmosis Membrane
Ultrafiltration Membrane
Microfiltration Membrane
Nanofiltration Membrane
Biomedical Membrane
Others


Each chapter of the report provides detailed information for readers to further understand the Polyethersulfone for membrane market:

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the Polyethersulfone for membrane report, global total market size (valve, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry. (2020-2031)
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Polyethersulfone for membrane manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc. (2020-2025)
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various Polyethersulfone for membrane market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments. (2020-2031)
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.(2020-2031)
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Polyethersulfone for membrane in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world..(2020-2031)
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Polyethersulfone for membrane in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.(2020-2031)
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc. (2020-2025)
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.


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