Water Purifiers Market Report 2026

The water purifiers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $36.83 billion in 2025 to $39.6 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing urban water contamination, early use of basic filtration methods, rise in household water treatment awareness, expansion of commercial water purification demand, increased reliance on bottled water alternatives.

The water purifiers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $54.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption of smart purification systems, growth in industrial water treatment needs, increasing preference for low energy purification solutions, expansion of retail and online purifier sales, rising focus on sustainable water purification technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for safe drinking water, increased adoption of multi stage purification technologies, growing use of portable and compact water purifiers, expansion of household and commercial water filtration needs, rising shift toward chemical free and eco friendly purification.

The scarcity of safe water is driving the growth of the water purifier market. According to the United States National Ocean Service, approximately 97% of the earth's water is salt water, while only 3% is available in the form of ice, vapor, groundwater, and freshwater sources. Factors such as increasing industrialization, urbanization, and population growth are contaminating water with harmful pollutants. These contaminants can include disinfection by-products, solvents, pesticides, arsenic, and more. Furthermore, the depletion of water sources exacerbates the safe water crisis worldwide. To ensure water is suitable for use, it must be treated or purified, which is the role of water purifiers. For example, in March 2023, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), a France-based specialized agency of the United Nations, reported that globally, 2 billion people, or 26% of the population, lack access to safe drinking water, while 3.6 billion people (46%) do not have access to safely managed sanitation. Additionally, between 2 and 3 billion people experience water shortages for at least one month each year. By 2050, the number of people in urban areas facing water scarcity is projected to double, reaching between 1.7 and 2.4 billion. Consequently, the increasing scarcity of safe water is expected to elevate the demand for water purifiers in the coming years.

Leading companies in the water purifier market are integrating advanced technologies, such as UVC LED technology, to enhance water purification efficiency and ensure safer drinking water. UVC LED technology is a purification method that utilizes ultraviolet (UV) light within the UVC spectrum (typically between 200-280 nanometers) to inactivate or eliminate bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens in water. For example, in November 2023, Amway, a U.S.-based company dedicated to promoting a healthier lifestyle, announced the launch of the new eSpring Water Purifier. This purifier incorporates advanced UV-C LED technology and the e3 Carbon Filter to effectively eliminate harmful microorganisms and reduce over 170 contaminants in drinking water. Notably, it boasts the capability to destroy bacteria by up to 99.9999%, viruses by up to 99.99%, and cysts by up to 99.9%. The redesigned eSpring is more compact and versatile, featuring multiple tubing configurations. Additionally, the filter replacement process has been simplified to just two minutes once a year, requiring no tools.

In April 2023, Quench, a US-based provider of bottle-free filtered drinking water solutions, acquired AquaLine Pure Water Services to strengthen its position in the point-of-use water filtration industry. AquaLine Pure Water Services, a US-based company, provides professional pure water services to residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Major companies operating in the water purifiers market are LG Electronics Inc., Panasonic Corporation, Pentair PLC, DuPont, Coway Co. Ltd., Whirlpool Corporation, The 3M Company, Brita, Culligan International Company, Kent RO, Xiaomi, Livpure, Midea Group, Shenzhen Angel Drinking Water Equipment Co. Ltd, Litree Purifying Technology Co. Ltd., Origin Water, Veolia UK, Suez Water Purification Systems Ltd, Luberon Water Technologies, Pure Aqua Inc, Carbo Tech, Aquaphor, Ecosoft, Barrier Water Filters, Petros Water, Ekodar, EuroClean, Kinetico Water Systems, Aquatech, A.O. Smith Corporation, GE Appliances, Salher, Genesis Water Technologies, Aqua Care, Aquaguard.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on components such as membranes, filters, pumps, and electronic modules have increased manufacturing costs for RO, UV, and gravity-based water purifiers, particularly affecting import-dependent regions in Asia and Africa. These cost pressures slow adoption in household and commercial segments while creating supply chain delays for retailers and distributors. However, tariffs are also fostering regional manufacturing, encouraging development of cost-effective filtration technologies, and promoting localized sourcing of components to reduce long-term dependence on imports.

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Water purifiers are devices used to eliminate biological contaminants, toxins, harmful chemicals and gases, and other impurities such as solid particles from water, making it safe for drinking. They also reduce the levels of hazardous pollutants, making water suitable for industrial use before being released into water bodies.

The main technology types of water purifiers include RO (Reverse Osmosis) water purifiers, UV (Ultraviolet) water purifiers, and gravity-based water purifiers. A UV water purifier employs a germicidal ultraviolet wavelength to kill bacteria, viruses, and cysts (such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia). UV radiation with a wavelength of 254 nm disrupts the DNA of pathogenic microorganisms, preventing them from reproducing and, thus, ensuring that bacteria cannot spread diseases through drinking water. Various water purifier devices include wall-mounted, countertop, tabletop, faucet-mounted, and under-the-sink (UTS) models, categorized into portable and non-portable water purifiers. These products are distributed through retail stores, direct sales, and online distribution channels, catering to industrial, commercial, and household end-users.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the water purifiers market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the global water purifiers market share. The regions covered in the water purifiers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the water purifiers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The water purifiers market consists of sales of reverse osmosis (RO) water purifiers, ultraviolet water purifiers, gravity-based water purifiers, and other water purifiers. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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