Nitrocellulose membrane, abbreviated as NC membrane, is a product of the esterification reaction between cellulose and nitrate, specifically a thin film made of nitrocellulose. It is used as a carrier for C/T lines in colloidal gold test strips and is also the site of immune reactions, making it one of the most important consumables in biological experiments.

Nitrocellulose membrane plays an important role in fields such as biology and medical diagnosis due to its unique physicochemical properties. Its resistance to water, dilute acid, weak alkali, and various oils makes it an ideal choice for various applications.

Overview of Market Development

The global nitrocellulose membrane market has a long historical foundation, especially in Europe and North America, where production and application technologies have matured. The market competition is fierce, gathering numerous chemical giants with a long history. The nitrocellulose industry in China has also shown a vigorous development trend, achieving a qualitative leap in product quality, aligning with international standards, and enhancing China's competitiveness and influence in the global market.

In terms of market size, according to our research data, the estimated revenue of the global nitrocellulose membrane market in 2024 is $147 million, an increase of 3.18% compared to 2023, and is expected to continue to increase to $168 million by 2029. The CAGR for 2024-2029 is estimated to be 2.71%.

Segmented Market Analysis

From the perspective of product types, nitrocellulose membranes can generally be divided into three categories based on pore size: pore size <0.45 µm, pore size 0.45-6 µm, and pore size >6µm. Among them, nitrocellulose membranes with pore sizes less than 0.45 µm occupy the highest market share, estimated to be 54.52% in 2024.

From the perspective of downstream application patterns, nitrocellulose membranes are mainly used in fields or places such as biopharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and research institutes & academic center. Among them, the biopharmaceutical industry is the largest downstream application market, with an estimated application share of 58.47% in 2024.

Source: www.globalmarketmonitor.com

Market Analysis of Major Regions

The data shows that the estimated global consumption of nitrocellulose membranes in 2024 is 642.9k rolls. From a regional perspective, North America is the largest consumer market. Data shows that the consumption of nitrocellulose membranes in North America is expected to reach 243.8k rolls in 2024, accounting for an estimated 39.01% of the global total consumption; Europe and the Asia Pacific region are expected to rank second and third with a proportion of 28.18% and 27.28%, respectively.

Global Nitrocellulose Membrane Consumption and Proportion by Region Forecast in 2024

Regions	Consumption (K Rolls)	Proportion
North America	243.8	39.01%
Europe	176.1	28.18%
Asia Pacific	170.5	27.28%
South America	25.7	4.11%
Middle East & Africa	26.8	4.29%
Global	642.9	100%