Pharmaceutical Filtration Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

The Pharmaceutical Filtration Market based on products can be further segmented into Membrane Filters, Prefilters And Depth Media Filters, Cartridge And Capsule Filters, Single-Use Systems, Filter Holders, Filtration Accessories and Others. The Membrane Filters Segment held the largest market share in 2021. This growth is owing to the all-around utilization of membrane filters in an extensive series of uses like ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, microfiltration, and cross-flow filtration. The accelerated development of biologics firms and the increasing strategic collaborations and partnerships between the firms are further propelling the growth of this segment.

Furthermore, the Single-Use Filters segment is estimated to grow with the fastest CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period 2022-2027 owing to the abundant benefits of single-use filters like a minimized hazard of infection, reduced operation time, and effortless convenience. Membrane filters are typical pharmaceutical filtration products. The compact characteristic of single-use filters and their low space requirement in factory settings is further driving the growth of this segment.

Pharmaceutical Filtration Market Segment Analysis – By Technique:

The Pharmaceutical Filtration Market based on technique can be further segmented into Microfiltration, Ultrafiltration, Nanofiltration, and Others. The Microfiltration Segment held the largest market share in 2021. This growth is owing to the increased utilization of microfiltration in an extensive series of applications like cold sterilization of pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceutical Filtration Products include membrane filters, capsule filters, and more. The boost in pharmaceutical research and drug development is resulting in the extensive application of microfiltration technology which is further propelling the growth of this segment.

Furthermore, the Nanofiltration segment is estimated to grow with the fastest CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period 2022-2027 owing to the soaring innovations in nanofiber technology which may be applied with pharmaceutical filtration products like membrane filters. The nanofibers are the ingenious and next generation of nonwoven filter media, which convey rare characteristics like good interconnectivity of pores together with great promise to include on a nanoscale.

Pharmaceutical Filtration Market Segment Analysis – By Geography:

The Pharmaceutical Filtration Market based on geography can be further segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Rest of the World. North America (Pharmaceutical Filtration Market) held the largest share with 35% of the overall market in 2021. The growth of this region is owing to the well-established healthcare systems and the soaring concentration of key players like Danaher involved in the manufacture of pharmaceutical filtration products like membrane filters in the region. The heightening promotion of pharmaceutical research needing technologies like membrane chromatography and development and the subsequent soaring spend on healthcare is further propelling the growth of the Pharmaceutical Filtration Market in the North American region,

Furthermore, the Asia-Pacific region is estimated to be the region with the fastest CAGR rate over the forecast period 2022-2027. This growth is owing to factors like the increase in spending on healthcare, a boost in government initiatives promoting pharmaceutical filtration, and associated products like membrane filters and funding. The great predominance of ailments like rabies, polio, and malaria in different countries in the Asia-Pacific region and increased investment by dominant market players in rising economies are fuelling the progress of the Pharmaceutical Filtration Market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Pharmaceutical Filtration Market Drivers

Increasing Application Of Liquid Filtration In Pharmaceutical Procedure Is Projected To Drive The Growth Of Pharmaceutical Filtration Market:

Liquid filtration and segregation are the needs of numerous procedures within pharmaceutical production. A few of the uses where liquid filtration is utilized are:

1. Resolution and prefiltration for the elimination of sturdy impurities, undissolved powders, and particles to guarantee a high-quality end product and to safeguard machinery farther downstream
2. Solvent filtration in the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
3. Formulation and powder blending of the different combined substances, inclusive of the active drug, to generate the concluding medical compound
4. Bioburden minimization for the decline in particles or bacteria reaching the concluding sterilizing filtration phase
5. Sterile filtration of the concluding product
6. Sterile water-for-injection for thinning down and dissolving drugs

Therefore, the boost in the utilization of liquid filtration in plentiful applications in the Pharmaceutical Procedure involving different kinds of pharmaceutical filtration products like membrane filters is fuelling the growth of the Pharmaceutical Filtration Market during the forecast period 2022-2027.

Technological Innovations Are Expected To Boost The Demand Of Pharmaceutical Filtration:

Technological innovations are driving the growth of the Pharmaceutical Filtration market. As reported in July 2019, one of the biggest global vaccine producers needed a water treatment plant for its novel pharmaceutical production facility and was determined to utilize a system based on membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology. Based in Pune, India, the facility had space constraints, and this technology was favored owing to its ability to build a compact plant with a tiny footprint, while still generating high-quality, ultrafiltration-grade (UF-grade) water. MBR systems are strong and can effortlessly manage natural fluctuations. As membranes are utilized as a physical obstruction for solid-liquid segregation, they usually deliver constant high effluent quality in terms of total suspended solids (TSS) and organic elimination and also need lesser chemicals for disinfection. EnviQ™ UF membranes are submerged, flat-sheet membranes with constant pore size. These membranes are less susceptible to clogging, effortless to operate, and do not need any forced backwash. Additionally, chemical cleaning of the membranes may be performed while leaving them in place. A rare patented technology, EnviQ provides the ruggedness of flat-sheet membranes while constantly generating UF-quality water. As they do not have an external frame, the membrane cartridges are able to endure rough conditions while lessening biofouling. These kinds of technological innovations in conjunction with the boost in usage of pharmaceutical filtration products like capsule filters are driving the growth of Pharmaceutical Filtration during the forecast period 2022-2027.

Pharmaceutical Filtration Market Challenges

Limitations Of Barrier-Based Filtration And Tight Regulations Are Challenging The Growth Of The Pharmaceutical Filtration Market:

The principal limitations of barrier-based filtration are substitution and disposal costs. When this kind of filter is obstructed by waste particles, it requires to be substituted. Over time this can be expensive both in terms of buying replacement filters, and the downtime needed to eliminate and substitute utilized filters. Furthermore, the existence of binding regulations like PDA TR26 having rigid guidelines for sterilization validation like “Product sterilization may not be achieved with integral “sterilizing grade” filter cartridges” and “Sterilization of drug product should be validated” require to be strictly adhered to. These issues are hampering the growth of the Pharmaceutical Filtration Market.

Pharmaceutical Filtration Industry Outlook

Product launches, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Pharmaceutical Filtration Market. Key companies of this market include:

1. Danaher
2. 3M
3. GE Healthcare
4. Merck
5. Thermo Fischer Scientific Inc
6. Sartorius
7. Antylia Scientific™ (Cole-Parmer)
8. Eaton
9. Graver Technologies
10. MEISSNER FILTRATION PRODUCTS

Acquisitions/Product Launches:

• In January 2021, 3M Food Safety revealed the 3M Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced to free lab testing time and step-up productiveness. As per the firm, the automation technology for food safety professionals can expeditiously and precisely envision, tally, and record microbiological colonies on 3M Petrifilm Plates indicator tests.
• In January 2020, power management firm Eaton took part in the 10th edition of EXCON; the biggest construction machinery event in South Asia at BIEC, and declared the launch of four novel Hydraulics products for the Indian Market – X70 closed-circuit piston and plug-in motor.

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