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The global water and wastewater treatment market size was valued at USD 281.75 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow from USD 301.77 billion in 2022 to USD 489.07 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period. The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with water and wastewater treatment experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. Based on our analysis, the global market exhibited a decline of 7.0% in 2020 as compared to 2019.
Water and wastewater treatment is necessary for mankind to meet the growing demand for water resources, not only for municipal and agriculture purposes but also for critical industrial processes. Currently, over 40% of the global population resides in regions marked under critical water stress. With only about 1% of the water available on earth being freshwater, countries facing sharp water poverty have been compelled countries to carry out treatment to convert seawater to freshwater via the desalination process. For instance, in March 2022, Saudi Arabia revealed more than sixty water treatment projects at the third MENA Desalination Projects Forum 2022. These projects will triple the desalination capacity of the country by the end of 2027.
Increasing competition has led the key players to improve their water and wastewater treatment service networks. Global players are strategically acquiring local players to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in January 2022, SUEZ acquired Arizona based a real-time microbial monitoring company named Sentinel Monitoring Systems. The acquisition was done to broaden the scope of Analytical Instruments in order to tap a new and existing market opportunities for microbial monitoring.
Downscaling of Industrial Activities Amid Pandemic Adversely Impacted Market
With few exceptions, the COVID-19 outbreak is anticipated to slow down investments in the water industry. However, it has also increased the significance of operational reliability to overcome the cost of disruption. A decline in demand for water treatment utilities from large industrial and commercial users caused by lockdowns and travel restrictions has considerably impacted the revenue potential for the companies operating in the market.
According to a ‘Global Water Leaders’ group survey, the industrial water demand was estimated to decline by about 27% during the FY 2019-2020. On the other hand, several countries have announced emergency measures predicted to affect the revenue for municipal water treatment revenues. For instance, a water utility in Brazil agreed with the government call for deferment of bills and announced three months of tariff exemptions for low-income households and donations of water tanks in one of the largest settlements in its service area.
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Increasing Adoption of Novel and Traditional Treatment Combination to Aid Market Growth
The market players seek to build equipment with a unique blend of novel and traditional water treatment techniques. For instance, in January 2022, the ‘YogJal Prithvi’ purifier was introduced by tech giant Tesla into the India market. This equipment is developed with the RO + UV + UF + Copper Filter + Alkaline technology, which combine traditional copper mineralization technique using modern technology. Many researchers and companies have joined hands to develop innovative treatment technologies using advanced resources such as artificial intelligence and nanotechnology, which are expected to open newer avenues in the market.
Stringent Regulations on Effluent Treatment to Drive Market Growth
With technological advancement in production processes, the quantity of wastewater generated has multiplied sharply in the recent past. Effluents from companies processing chemicals, pesticides, rare metals, and other harmful chemicals and materials are hazardous to the environment and may cause catastrophic effects if not adequately treated before dumping in freshwater sources. Thus, agencies such as the U.S. EPA and FAO have set standard limits on the traces of such chemicals in the effluents before disposal into the environment. For instance, EPA publicized the Oil & Gas Extraction Effluent Guideline & Standards, last amended in 2016, covering waste water relieved from field, oil drilling, production, and well treatment activities, across the coastal areas, land, and offshore.
The regulations include punishments for perpetrators with prison time and hefty fines. The prevalence of such strict regulations has made industries build treatment plants and carry out timely maintenance. Thus, the imposition of stringent regulations for industries regarding water and wastewater treatment worldwide is expected to drive the market in the forthcoming years.
High Investment Deterring the Customers from Adopting Technologies
Even with stringent regulations being placed on wastewater treatment for industries, they are deterred from having advanced treatment technologies set up at the premises due to heavy investments to build such plants. The complexity of operations makes it more labor intensive, which further increases the operational cost. However, with increasing competition and reduced margins, the companies aren’t seeking such substantial investments, thus plummeting the water and wastewater treatment market growth.
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Services Segment to Gain Momentum due to Larger Investments
Based on segment, the market is classified into chemicals, equipment, and services.
The services segment is expected to witness a growth at the highest pace due to the companies focusing on constructing novel treatment plants and the maintenance of existing facilities for water and wastewater treatment. The segment's growth will be further complemented by the requirement of upgrading existing sewage treatment facilities in developed countries.
The chemicals segment is further divided into pH conditioners, coagulants & flocculants, disinfectants, scale & corrosion inhibitors, antifoam chemicals, and others. Coagulants and flocculants dominate the wastewater treatment chemicals market as they are vital chemicals required for causing sedimentation in sludge treatment techniques.
The equipment segment is divided into biological, filtration, sludge treatment, disinfection, demineralization, and others. While filtration equipment holds the largest share in the wastewater treatment equipment market, the fastest-growing equipment sub-segment is expected to be disinfection, owing to substantial investments planned by governments to reduce the occurrence of diseases spread through drinking water.
High Demand for Agricultural Water to Aid Dominance of Municipal Segment
By application, the market is bifurcated into municipal and industrial.
Agriculture accounts for over 30% of the global water demand, thus aiding the dominance of the municipal segment. Furthermore, usage of municipal water for amusement activities, such as swimming pools and adventure parks, is expected further to increase the demand for advanced treatment solutions. The industrial segment is expected to experience considerable growth in the forthcoming years. This is attributed to the imposition of more stringent regulations expected to be enforced in developing countries. Advancement in technologies such as ozone treatment and bioremediation developed by Culligan Industrial Water and Suez Worldwide will be a critical factor in leading to the segmental growth during the foreseeable future.
North America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, 2021 (USD Billion)
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The North America market size was USD 109.52 billion in 2021 and is expected to dominate in the near future. This is attributable to the heavy demand for treated water from the beverages and pharmaceuticals industry in the U.S. Moreover, demand for higher power generation to support the industrial growth in the region has boosted the demand for demineralized water, which has further resulted in the market growth.
The market in Asia Pacific is projected to surpass North America soon. This is attributed to large-scale investment by China, India, and Southeast Asia to improve the water quality and sanitation services in the region. The industries in the region focus on developing activated sludge process-based effluent treatment to ensure fulfillment of regulations set by environmental bodies, thus further boosting the market growth.
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The Europe market will be revitalized by the renovation being carried out in the existing water treatment facilities and support structure in the region to propel the adoption of innovative wastewater treatment solutions in the forthcoming years. Middle East & African market will be characterized by the projects for water desalination being constructed, leading to the high adoption of advanced water treatment solutions. The market in South America will be governed by low-cost, large-scale treatment techniques for treating effluents of paper and sugar industries.
Leading Companies Focus on Sustainable Organic Growth to Brighten their Market Prospects
The competitive landscape of the global market indicates a highly fragmented market, which is slowly consolidating, with key companies such as Veolia and Suez Environment building a diverse portfolio to capture the share in this market along with building operational efficiency. On the other hand, the focus of the domestic players is to build up strategic partnerships with industries to provide them with water and wastewater treatment services and maintenance.
The crucial objective of key players operating in the market is to build an all-inclusive water treatment process using AI, advanced diagnostics, and nanotechnology to treat all the impurities present in a water resource. For instance, in February 2021, Veolia Group developed VIGIE COVID-19 plus, an offering that can monitor the presence of SARS-COV-2 and its variants in wastewater using the RT-qPCR method in 2021.
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The global water and wastewater treatment market report provides a detailed analysis of the market and focuses on key aspects such as leading companies, technologies, and leading application areas. Besides this, the research report offers insights into the market trends and highlights key industry developments. In addition to the aforementioned factors, the sample report encompasses several factors that have contributed to the growth of the market in recent years.
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Study Period | 2018-2029 |
Base Year | 2021 |
Estimated Year | 2022 |
Forecast Period | 2022-2029 |
Historical Period | 2018-2020 |
Unit | Value (USD Billion) |
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Fortune Business Insights says that the global market size was USD 281.75 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 489.07 billion by 2029.
Growing at a CAGR of 7.1%, the market will exhibit significant growth during the forecast period.
The services segment dominated the market in 2021.
Stringent regulations regarding industrial effluent treatment are fueling the demand for these solutions.
Veolia, Suez, and Xylem are the prominent players in the global market.
North America dominated the market share in 2021.
Figure 1: Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion, %) by Region, 2021 & 2029
Figure 2: Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion), By Segment, 2021 & 2029
Figure 3: Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%), By Segment, 2021
Figure 4: Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion), By Application, 2021 & 2029
Figure 5: Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%), By Application, 2021
Figure 6: Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion), By Region, 2021 & 2029
Figure 7: Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%), By Region, 2021
Figure 8: North America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) by Segment, 2021 & 2029
Figure 9: North America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%) by Segment, 2021
Figure 10: North America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion), By Application, 2021 & 2029
Figure 11: North America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%), By Application, 2021
Figure 12: North America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) by Country, 2021 & 2029
Figure 13: North America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%) by Country, 2021
Figure 14: Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) by Segment, 2021 & 2029
Figure 15: Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%) by Segment, 2021
Figure 16: Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion), By Application, 2021 & 2029
Figure 17: Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%), By Application, 2021
Figure 18: Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) by Country, 2021 & 2029
Figure 19: Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%) by Country, 2021
Figure 20: Asia Pacific Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) by Segment, 2021 & 2029
Figure 21: Asia Pacific Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%) by Segment, 2021
Figure 22: Asia Pacific Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion), By Application, 2021 & 2029
Figure 23: Asia Pacific Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%), By Application, 2021
Figure 24: Asia Pacific Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) by Country, 2021 & 2029
Figure 25: Asia Pacific Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%) by Country, 2021
Figure 26: South America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) by Country, 2021 & 2029
Figure 27: South America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%) by Segment, 2021
Figure 28: South America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion), By Application, 2021 & 2029
Figure 29: South America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%), By Application, 2021
Figure 30: South America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%) by Country, 2021
Figure 31: South America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) by Segment, 2021 & 2029
Figure 32: Middle East & Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) by Segment, 2021 & 2029
Figure 33: Middle East & Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%) by Segment, 2021
Figure 34: Middle East & Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion), By Application, 2021 & 2029
Figure 35: Middle East & Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%), By Application, 2021
Figure 36: Middle East & Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) by Sub-Region, 2021 & 2029
Figure 37: Middle East & Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value Share (%) by Sub-Region, 2021
Table 1: Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Segment, 2018-2029
Table 2: Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 3: Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, by Region, 2018-2029
Table 4: North America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Segment, 2018-2029
Table 5: North America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 6: North America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, by Country, 2018-2029
Table 7: U.S. Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 8: Canada Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 9: Mexico Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 10: Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Segment, 2018-2029
Table 11: Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 12: Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, by Country, 2018-2029
Table 13: Germany Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 14: UK Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 15: France Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 16: Italy Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 17: Spain Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 18: Eastern Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 19: Rest of Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 20: Asia Pacific Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Segment, 2018-2029
Table 21: Asia Pacific Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 22: Asia Pacific Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, by Country, 2018-2029
Table 23: China Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 24: India Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 25: Japan Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 26: South Korea Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 27: Australia & New Zealand Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 28: Southeast Asia Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 29: Rest of Asia Pacific Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 30: South America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Segment, 2018-2029
Table 31: South America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 32: South America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, by Country, 2018-2029
Table 33: Brazil Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 34: Argentina Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 35: Rest of South America Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 36: Middle East & Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Segment, 2018-2029
Table 37: Middle East & Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 38: Middle East & Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, by Sub-Region, 2018-2029
Table 39: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 40: GCC Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029
Table 41: Rest of Middle East & Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Value (USD Billion) Forecast, By Application, 2018-2029