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Transfer Membrane Market Research Report Information By Type (Nitrocellulose Transfer Membranes, PVDF Transfer Membranes and Nylon Transfer Membranes), By Transfer Method (Semi-Dry Electrotransfer, Dry Electrotransfer, Tank Electrotransfer and Others), By Application (Western Blotting, Southern Blotting, Northern Blotting, Protein Sequencing and Amino Acid Analysis and Others), By End User (Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies, Diagnostic Laboratories, Academic and Research Institutes and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe,


ID: MRFR/HC/5920-HCR | 110 Pages | Author: Kinjoll Dey| May 2024

Global Transfer Membrane Market Overview


The Transfer Membrane Market Size was valued at USD 0.12 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow from USD 0.122 Billion in 2023 to USD 0.17 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1% during the forecast period (2023 - 2030). Major market drivers that are anticipated to fuel market growth include factors like rising governmental and private financing for life science research, the extremely high frequency of target diseases worldwide, and rising R&D spending by pharmaceutical and biotechnology businesses.Transfer Membrane Market OverviewSource: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Transfer Membrane Market Trends



  • Growing incidence of autoimmune disease to propel market growth


Over the forecast period, the prevalence of infectious and autoimmune disorders is expected to increase, and there will be a greater emphasis on the development of innovative pharmacological therapies based on DNA and RNA. According to a study titled "Prevalence of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the United States: Estimates From a Meta-Analysis of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Lupus Registries" that was released in April 2021, there were 72.8 systemic lupus erythematosus cases for every 100,000 person-years in the country. As a result, it is anticipated that as autoimmune disorders become more prevalent, R&D efforts will expand, which would lead to an increase in demand for transfer membranes. Thus, this factor is driving the market CAGR for transfer membrane.


Figure 1: Prevalence of autoimmune diseasesPrevalence of autoimmune diseasesSource: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Furthermore, another most significant drivers of the market growth of the worldwide transfer membrane is the increasing demand for PVDF membranes due to unique benefits they offer. The hydrophobic structure of PVDF membranes causes them to have greater binding affinity for proteins and nucleic acids as well as greater sensitivity to tiny peptides. Due to their superior ability to retain adsorbed proteins, they are more preferable than nylon and nitrocellulose membranes. Furthermore, the market is being further stimulated by the growing number of protein analysis applications for these products, including western blotting, northern blotting, southern blotting, and protein sequencing.


However, during the course of the projection period, the market is anticipated to grow due to increased financing from both governmental and private entities. The development of the biological sciences has been fueled in recent years by a number of megatrends, including demographic, economic, and technical ones along with rapid technological advancements. The development of new technologies and products, as well as increased funding from both public and private investors, have all contributed to the growth of the life sciences sector. For instance, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and private equity investors invested $70 billion and $78 billion respectively in North American life sciences enterprises during the past two years, setting new records. Furthermore, a number of research funds will be given to the Merck group in 2022 to encourage new research in the most difficult fields with the greatest potential for growth. In the fields of drug development, green chemistry advances, AI for predictive diagnostics & therapeutic target discovery, among others, grants of up to 500,000 euros per year for up to three years are offered. Global demand for transfer membrane is being driven by rising financing and research efforts to create new products. Thus, it is anticipated that this aspect will accelerate transfer membrane market revenue globally.


Transfer Membrane Market Segment Insights


Transfer Membrane Type Insights


The Market segments of Transfer Membrane, based on type, includes Nitrocellulose Transfer Membranes, PVDF Transfer Membranes and Nylon Transfer Membranes. The PVDF transfer membranes segment held the majority share in 2022 in the Transfer Membrane Market data because more people are using these membranes for western blotting and because people are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of PVDF over other membranes, namely its higher chemical compatibility and improved protein retention capacity. The expansion of this market is further aided by PVDF membranes' additional noteworthy benefits, such as their superior physical robustness and chemical compatibility when compared to nitrocellulose and nylon membranes.


Figure 2: Transfer Membrane Market, by Type, 2022 & 2030 (USD Billion)Transfer Membrane Market, by Type, 2022 & 2030Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Transfer Membrane Transfer Method Insights


The global transfer membrane industry, based on transfer method, includes Semi-Dry Electrotransfer, Dry Electrotransfer, Tank Electrotransfer and Others. The dry electrotransfer segment dominated the market for transfer membrane in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2030. In comparison to other kinds of transfer membranes, dry electrotransfer membranes provide a number of advantages. They are comparatively simple to utilise and don't need to transfer biological molecules using solutions or buffers. They are a popular option for many molecular biology research applications since they can work with a variety of detection techniques.


Transfer Membrane Application Insights


The Transfer Membrane Market segmentation, based on application, includes Western Blotting, Southern Blotting, Northern Blotting, Protein Sequencing and Amino Acid Analysis and Others. The western blotting segment dominated the market growth for transfer membrane in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2030. A well-known and often used test in cell and molecular biology is western blotting. From the complicated variety of proteins that are recovered from the cell, the test aids in identifying the particular type of protein. Due to its accuracy, affordability, and simplicity of use, this test has become increasingly popular in the market.


July 2020: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States recommended a two-tier protocol for diagnosing Lyme disease, using an ELISA test first then a particular western blot test for confirmation if the ELISA results were positive.


Transfer Membrane End User Insights


The Transfer Membrane Market data, based on end user, includes Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies, Diagnostic Laboratories, Academic and Research Institutes and Others. The academic and research institutes segment dominated the transfer membrane market revenue for transfer membrane in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2030. Increased research partnerships between leading pharmaceutical corporations and academic institutions as well as increased funding from government agencies for R&D initiatives in the life sciences sector are two factors driving this segment's revenue growth.


Transfer membrane Regional Insights


By region, the study provides the market insights for transfer membrane into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. North America transfer membrane market accounted for USD 0.1 billion in 2022 with a share of around 45.80% and is expected to exhibit a significant CAGR growth during the study period due to a significant amount of R&D activities, significant financial investments in the development of new pharmaceuticals, and support for research from both public and commercial entities. Furthermore, it is projected that the region's growth will be boosted by the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and specific diseases in the area. The Globocan 2020 report estimates that there were approximately 612,390 cancer deaths and 2,281,658 new cancer cases in the United States in 2020.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report for transfer membrane are: The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 3: TRANSFER MEMBRANE MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)TRANSFER MEMBRANE MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Europe transfer membrane market accounts for the second-largest market share. Increased frequency of chronic and target diseases, strong presence of top transfer membrane manufacturers in the region, and a growing concentration of biopharmaceutical businesses' attention on proteomic and genomic studies. Future market expansion is anticipated to be further supported by the continually improving healthcare infrastructure in the region and rising government investments in life sciences R&D activities. Further, the UK market of transfer membrane held the largest market share, and the Germany market of transfer membrane was the fastest growing market in the region.


Asia Pacific transfer membrane market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2022 to 2030 due to the high frequency of the target condition, the availability of public & private funding for life science research, and the location of major transfer membrane producers. Proteomics research is expanding in the region, and pharmaceutical and biotechnology businesses' rising R&D expenditures in the region's emerging economies are also credited with the expansion. Moreover, China market of transfer membrane held the largest market share, and the India market of transfer membrane was the fastest growing market in the region.


Transfer Membrane Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the market of transfer membrane grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the transfer membrane industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.


One of the primary business strategies adopted by manufacturers in the global transfer membrane industry to benefit clients and expand the market sector is to manufacture locally to reduce operating costs. In recent years, transfer membrane industry has provided medicine with some of the most significant benefits. The transfer membrane market major player such as Axiva Sichem Biotech, Azure Biosystems, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Carl Roth, GE Healthcare, Abcam, Advansta, Atto Corporation, GVS, Macherey-Nagel, Merck KgaA, Pall Corporation (Subsidiary of Danaher Corporation), Perkinelmer, Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Others.


Named after the Merck Group, which was established in Germany in 1668 and of which it was formerly the American arm, Merck & Co., Inc. is an American global pharmaceutical corporation with its headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey. Outside of the United States and Canada, the corporation trades as Merck Sharp & Dohme or MSD. In December 2021, the United States federal government awarded Merck's Life Science business unit a 121 million euro contract to erect a lateral flow membrane manufacturing facility in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The pact intends to improve domestic production and supply of essential goods for the nation's pandemic preparedness.


A biotech company called Creative Biostructure specialises in offering the academic and biotech/pharmaceutical sectors cost-effective contract services in structural biology and membrane protein technologies. We have assisted customers from academic groups, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical companies in solving many complex biomolecule structures using our four industry-leading technology platforms in structural biology, including X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, electron microscopy (EM), and membrane protein screening. In June 2020, Creative Biostructure, a leader in biotech, updated its membrane protein service for the pharmaceutical sector. The cell's membrane serves as a wall dividing it from its surroundings. Different nutrients, ions, and even DNA and proteins are transported into cells through membrane proteins. Moreover, membrane proteins are frequently thought of as the best therapeutic targets because they are crucial to cell function.


Key Companies in the market of transfer membrane includes



  • Axiva Sichem Biotech

  • Azure Biosystems

  • Bio-Rad Laboratories

  • Carl Roth

  • GE Healthcare

  • Abcam

  • Advansta

  • Atto Corporation

  • GVS

  • Macherey-Nagel

  • Merck KGaA

  • Pall Corporation (Subsidiary of Danaher Corporation)

  • Perkinelmer

  • Santa Cruz Biotechnology

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • Others


Transfer Membrane Industry Developments


July 2021: To fulfil the rising need for biotechnology solutions, Cytiva and Pall Corporation invested 1.5 billion USD over a two-year period. The production and delivery capacities for products including membrane and filters will be improved in part by the investments.


January 2019: Reverse osmosis membranes are now available in a wider variety thanks to LANXESS. In Louisiana, USA, during the AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition, they introduced the product.


Transfer Membrane Market Segmentation


Transfer Membrane Type Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)



  • Nitrocellulose Transfer Membranes

  • PVDF Transfer Membranes

  • Nylon Transfer Membranes


Transfer Membrane Transfer Method Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)



  • Semi-Dry Electrotransfer

  • Dry Electrotransfer

  • Tank Electrotransfer

  • Others


Transfer Membrane Application Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)



  • Western Blotting

  • Southern Blotting

  • Northern Blotting

  • Protein Sequencing and Amino Acid Analysis

  • Others


Transfer Membrane End User Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)



  • Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies

  • Diagnostic Laboratories

  • Academic and Research Institutes

  • Others


Transfer Membrane Regional Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)




  • North America



    • US

    • Canada




  • Europe



    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe




  • Asia-Pacific



    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific




  • Rest of the World




    • Middle East




    • Africa




    • Latin America





Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2022 USD 0.12 billion
Market Size 2023 USD 0.122 billion
Market Size 2030 USD 0.17 billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)  2.1% (2023-2030)
Base Year 2022
Market Forecast Period 2023-2030
Historical Data 2018 - 2021
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Type, Transfer Method, Application, End User and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World
Countries Covered The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled Axiva Sichem Biotech, Azure Biosystems, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Carl Roth, GE Healthcare, Abcam, Advansta, Atto Corporation, GVS, Macherey-Nagel
Key Market Opportunities Increasing research & development spending by pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies
Key Market Dynamics Increasing market demand for polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) membrane Increasing funding to support clinical researches


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The Transfer Membrane Market size was valued at USD 0.12 Billion in 2022.

The Transfer Membrane Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.1% during the forecast period, 2022-2030.

North America had the largest share in the global market for transfer membrane.

The key players in the market for transfer membrane are Axiva Sichem Biotech, Azure Biosystems, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Carl Roth, GE Healthcare, Abcam, Advansta, Atto Corporation, GVS, Macherey-Nagel.

The PVDF transfer membranes dominated the transfer membrane market in 2022.

The western blotting had the largest share in the Transfer Membrane Market.

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