Membrane Bioreacter (MBR) is generally a term used to define wastewater treatment processes where a perm-selective membrane, eg microfiltration or ultrafiltration, is integrated with a biological process − specifically a suspended growth bioreactor. Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) is a relatively new yet fast maturing technology in the area of wastewater treatment. Prevalent technologies in wastewater treatment such as a conventional activated sludge (CAS) system are gradually replaced by MBR.
Almost all commercial MBR processes available today use the membrane as a filter, rejecting the solid materials which are developed by the biological process, resulting in a clarified and disinfected product effluent. MBR’s are generally employed for larger scale water purification systems. Primarily such systems are utilized by commercial and industrial sectors or by municipalities. With growing population and increasing requirements for sufficient clean and fresh water, treatment of wastewater is imperative. Of all the MBR’s employed globally, a majority belongs to municipal corporations for treatment of domestic wastewater. MBR’s are classified as submerged/immersed MBR’s where membranes are submerged in the aeration tank itself and external/side stream MBR’s. In side stream MBR’s, mixed wastewater is pumped from the aeration tank to the membrane.
Major players in the global membrane bioreactor (MBR) include SUEZ, Evoqua, Asahi Kasei, KUBOTA and Koch. In 2020, the world's top five manufacturers accounted for about 50.37%. In terms of type, hollow fiber membranes account for about 75.8% of total sales in 2020.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Market
The global Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) market is valued at US$ 3054.3 million in 2020. The market size will reach US$ 4141.1 million by the end of 2027, growing at a CAGR of 3.2% during 2021-2027.

Global Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Scope and Segment
Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) market is segmented by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on production capacity, revenue and forecast by Type and by Application for the period 2016-2027.

Segment by Type
HF Module
FS Module
MT Module
Other

Segment by Application
Municipal
Food and Beverage Industry
Petroleum Industry
Machinery Industry
Stock Farm
Other

By Company
SUEZ
DuPont
AsahiKasei
KUBOTA
Koch
Mitsubishi Chemical
CITIC Envirotech
Pentair X-Flow
Toray
Beijing OriginWater
Shanghai SINAP
MICRODYN-NADIR
Huber

Production by Region
North America
Europe
China
Japan

Consumption by Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Southeast Asia
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE