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Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Forecast to 2033

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  • 120 Pages
  • October 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Grand View Research
  • ID: 6189339
The global microplastics removal technologies market size was estimated at USD 1.24 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach 3.77 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 13.2% from 2025 to 2033. The market is driven by increasing environmental concerns over plastic pollution on marine ecosystems and human health.

Growing regulatory pressure and investment in advanced water treatment solutions further accelerate market adoption. Microplastics, often less than 5mm in size, have been detected in oceans, freshwater sources, soil, and even in the human bloodstream. Research has linked microplastic ingestion to potential endocrine disruption and organ toxicity. For example, a 2022 study published in the journal Environment International found microplastics in nearly 80% of 22 Dutch volunteers' blood samples in 2022, triggering global concern. This world-first study revealed plastic particles in the bloodstream of 17 out of 22 participants and identified polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as the most common microplastic, likely from bottles, packaging, and clothing. This mounting evidence is pushing governments, industries, and consumers to demand solutions that effectively capture and eliminate microplastics from water, air, and industrial effluents.

Governments and international agencies are introducing stricter regulations on plastic pollution, fueling the demand for microplastic removal technologies. The European Union has implemented directives under its Circular Economy Action Plan targeting single-use plastics and requiring advanced wastewater treatment systems capable of filtering microplastics.

Similarly, countries like Canada and Japan are investing in advanced filtration and membrane bioreactor (MBR) technologies for wastewater treatment plants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level authorities are also studying enforceable standards for microplastics in drinking water. Such regulatory pressure compels municipalities, industries, and water utilities to adopt innovative solutions for compliance, creating a robust growth driver for the market.

Continuous innovation in filtration, biotechnology, and nanotechnology is expanding the effectiveness of microplastics removal. Universities, startups, and established companies are collaborating to develop scalable solutions, such as bio-based flocculants and nanomaterial-coated filters that capture even the smallest plastic fragments. For example, researchers in Switzerland are experimenting with ferrofluid-based methods to attract microplastics from water magnetically.

Meanwhile, partnerships between municipalities and private firms are piloting advanced treatment systems in Europe and North America. This innovation pipeline, supported by growing venture capital investments and government funding, is driving the commercialization and adoption of microplastics removal technologies globally.

Global Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at a global level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, the analyst has segmented the global microplastics removal technologies market report based on type, application, and region:

Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)

  • Filtration Systems
  • Chemical Treatment
  • Biological Methods
  • Electrochemical Processes
  • Others

Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)

  • Municipal Water Treatment
  • Industrial Wastewater Treatment
  • Agricultural Runoff Management
  • Marine & Environmental Protection
  • Research & Development

Region Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa

Why You Should Buy This Report

  • Comprehensive Market Analysis: Gain detailed insights into the market across major regions and segments.
  • Competitive Landscape: Explore the market presence of key players.
  • Future Trends: Discover the pivotal trends and drivers shaping the future of the market.
  • Actionable Recommendations: Utilize insights to uncover new revenue streams and guide strategic business decisions.

Report Deliverables

  • Market intelligence to enable effective decision-making
  • Market estimates and forecasts from 2018 to 2030
  • Growth opportunities and trend analyses
  • Segment and regional revenue forecasts for market assessment
  • Competition strategy and market share analysis
  • Product innovation listings for you to stay ahead of the curve

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.1.1. Market Segmentation
1.1.2. Market Definition
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
1.7. List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot, 2024 (USD Million)
2.2. Segmental Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Global Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Profit Margin Analysis of Key Value Chain Participants
3.2.2. Raw Material Trends
3.2.3. Raw Material Price Analysis
3.3. Technology Overview
3.3.1. Commercial Production Technology
3.4. Sustainability Trends
3.4.1. Recycling and Circular Economy
3.5. Average Price Trend Analysis, 2018 to 2030 (USD/kg)
3.5.1. Key Factors Influencing Pricing
3.6. Regulatory Framework
3.6.1. Policies and Incentive Plans
3.6.2. Standards and Compliances and its Impact Analysis
3.7. Supply Demand Gap Analysis
3.8. Market Dynamics
3.8.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.8.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.8.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
3.8.4. Market Challenge Analysis
3.9. Business Environment Analysis
3.9.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.9.2. PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 4. Global Microplastics Removal Technologies Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Key Takeaways
4.2. Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
4.2.1. Filtration Systems
4.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.2.2. Chemical Treatment
4.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.2.3. Biological Methods
4.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.2.4. Electrochemical Processes
4.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.2.5. Others
4.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Global Microplastics Removal Technologies Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Key Takeaways
5.2. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
5.2.1. Municipal Water Treatment
5.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
5.2.2. Industrial Wastewater Treatment
5.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
5.2.3. Agricultural Runoff Management
5.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
5.2.4. Marine & Environmental Protection
5.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
5.2.5. Research & Development
5.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Global Microplastics Removal Technologies Market: Region Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Key Takeaways
6.2. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
6.3. North America
6.3.1. North America Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.2. U.S.
6.3.2.1. U.S. Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.3. Canada
6.3.3.1. Canada Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.4. Mexico
6.3.4.1. Mexico Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4. Europe
6.4.1. Europe Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.2. Germany
6.4.2.1. Germany Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.3. UK
6.4.3.1. UK Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.4. France
6.4.4.1. France Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.5. Italy
6.4.5.1. Italy Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.6. Spain
6.4.6.1. Spain Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5. Asia-Pacific
6.5.1. Asia-Pacific Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.2. China
6.5.2.1. China Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.3. India
6.5.3.1. India Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.4. Japan
6.5.4.1. Japan Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.5. South Korea
6.5.5.1. South Korea Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.6. Australia
6.5.6.1. Australia Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6. Latin America
6.6.1. Latin America Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.2. Brazil
6.6.2.1. Brazil Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.3. Argentina
6.6.3.1. Argentina Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7. Middle East & Africa
6.7.1. Middle East & Africa Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7.2. Saudi Arabia
6.7.2.1. Saudi Arabia Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7.3. UAE
6.7.3.1. UAE Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7.4. South Africa
6.7.4.1. South Africa Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & their Impact on the Industry
7.2. Company Categorization
7.3. Company Market Position Analysis
7.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
7.5. Strategy Mapping
7.5.1. Expansions
7.5.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
7.5.3. Collaborations
7.5.4. New Product Launches
7.5.5. Others
7.6. Company Listing (Overview, Financial Performance, Product Overview)
7.6.1. Wasser 3.0
7.6.1.1. Company Overview
7.6.1.2. Financial Performance
7.6.1.3. Product Benchmarking
7.6.2. CLEANR
7.6.2.1. Company Overview
7.6.2.2. Financial Performance
7.6.2.3. Product Benchmarking
7.6.3. PolyGone
7.6.3.1. Company Overview
7.6.3.2. Financial Performance
7.6.3.3. Product Benchmarking
7.6.4. IADYS & ECOFARIO
7.6.4.1. Company Overview
7.6.4.2. Financial Performance
7.6.4.3. Product Benchmarking
7.6.5. CyFract
7.6.5.1. Company Overview
7.6.5.2. Financial Performance
7.6.5.3. Product Benchmarking
7.6.6. SATOORNIK
7.6.6.1. Company Overview
7.6.6.2. Financial Performance
7.6.6.3. Product Benchmarking
7.6.7. Matter Industries
7.6.7.1. Company Overview
7.6.7.2. Financial Performance
7.6.7.3. Product Benchmarking
7.6.8. PlanetCare
7.6.8.1. Company Overview
7.6.8.2. Financial Performance
7.6.8.3. Product Benchmarking
7.6.9. the Ocean Cleanup
7.6.9.1. Company Overview
7.6.9.2. Financial Performance
7.6.9.3. Product Benchmarking
7.6.10. GENeco
7.6.10.1. Company Overview
7.6.10.2. Financial Performance
7.6.10.3. Product Benchmarking
List of Tables
Table 1. Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Filtration Systems, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 2. Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Chemical Treatment, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 3. Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Biological Methods, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 4. Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Electrochemical Processes, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 5. Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Others, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 6. Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Municipal Water Treatment, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 7. Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Industrial Wastewater Treatment, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 8. Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Agricultural Runoff Management, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 9. Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Marine & Environmental Protection, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 10. Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Research & Development, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 11. North America Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 12. North America Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 13. North America Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 14. U.S. Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 15. U.S. Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 16. U.S. Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 17. Canada Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 18. Canada Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 19. Canada Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 20. Mexico Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 21. Mexico Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 22. Mexico Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 23. Europe Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 24. Europe Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 25. Europe Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 26. Germany Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 27. Germany Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 28. Germany Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 29. UK Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 30. UK Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 31. UK Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 32. France Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 33. France Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 34. France Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 35. Italy Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 36. Italy Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 37. Italy Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 38. Spain Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 39. Spain Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 40. Spain Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 41. Asia-Pacific Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 42. Asia-Pacific Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 43. Asia-Pacific Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 44. China Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 45. China Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 46. China Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 47. Japan Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 48. Japan Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 49. Japan Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 50. India Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 51. India Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 52. India Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 53. Australia Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 54. Australia Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 55. Australia Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 56. South Korea Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 57. South Korea Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 58. South Korea Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 59. Latin America Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 60. Latin America Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 61. Latin America Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 62. Brazil Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 63. Brazil Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 64. Brazil Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 65. Argentina Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 66. Argentina Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 67. Argentina Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 68. Middle East & Africa Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 69. Middle East & Africa Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 70. Middle East & Africa Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 71. Saudi Arabia Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 72. Saudi Arabia Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 73. Saudi Arabia Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 74. UAE Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 75. UAE Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 76. UAE Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 77. South Africa Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 78. South Africa Microplastics Removal Technologies Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 79. South Africa Microplastics Removal Technologies market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
List of Figures
Figure 1 Information Procurement
Figure 2 Primary Research Pattern
Figure 3 Primary Research Process
Figure 4 Market Research Approaches - Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 5 Market Research Approaches - Top-Down Approach
Figure 6 Market Research Approaches - Combined Approach
Figure 7 Microplastics Removal Technologies Market- Market Snapshot
Figure 8 Microplastics Removal Technologies Market- Segment Snapshot
Figure 9 Microplastics Removal Technologies Market- Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Figure 10 Microplastics Removal Technologies Market: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 11 Microplastics Removal Technologies Market: Porter’s Five Force Analysis
Figure 12 Microplastics Removal Technologies Market: PESTEL Analysis
Figure 13 Microplastics Removal Technologies Market: Type Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
Figure 14 Microplastics Removal Technologies Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
Figure 15 Microplastics Removal Technologies Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
Figure 16 Microplastics Removal Technologies Market: Company Positioning Analysis
Figure 17 Microplastics Removal Technologies Market: Strategy Mapping

Companies Mentioned

The companies profiled in this Microplastics Removal Technologies market report include:
  • Wasser 3.0
  • CLEANR
  • PolyGone
  • IADYS & ECOFARIO
  • CyFract
  • SATOORNIK
  • Matter Industries
  • PlanetCare
  • The Ocean Cleanup
  • GENeco

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