Water Recycle Reuse Global Market Report 2025

The water recycle reuse market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $21.87 billion in 2024 to $24.41 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing water scarcity, growing environmental awareness, growing industrial water demand, increasing urbanization and increasing demand for freshwater.

The water recycle reuse market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $38.4 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing water conservation policies, rising investment in water infrastructure, rising efficiency of water recycling technologies, growing adoption of smart water management systems and rising costs of water procurement. Major trends in the forecast period include developing closed-loop water systems, integration of the internet of things in water management, developing water-efficient irrigation systems, technology-driven water purification and developing advanced membrane filtration.

The forecast of 12% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.3% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Barriers on advanced membrane imports, especially reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration systems from key suppliers in Japan and Korea, are likely to challenge the expansion of water reuse projects in the U.S. by increasing setup and maintenance costs. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The growing issue of water scarcity is anticipated to drive the expansion of the water recycle and reuse market in the coming years. Water scarcity occurs when the demand for water surpasses its available supply in a specific region, resulting in inadequate access to meet basic needs. This challenge is intensifying due to climate change, which alters rainfall patterns and reduces the availability of freshwater sources. Water recycling and reuse offer effective solutions for managing water scarcity by providing sustainable alternatives to natural freshwater supplies, making them essential in drought-prone and water-stressed regions. These processes lessen reliance on limited natural sources by treating and repurposing wastewater, thereby enhancing long-term water availability and resilience. For example, in July 2023, the United Nations, a US-based intergovernmental organization, reported that in 2022, 2.2 billion people lacked access to safely managed drinking water, with 115 million relying on surface water sources. Consequently, the increasing water scarcity is fueling the growth of the water recycle and reuse market.

Leading companies in the water recycle and reuse sector are prioritizing the development of cutting-edge water treatment innovations, such as reuse brew, to boost water efficiency and minimize environmental impact. Reuse brew is a recycling technique that purifies wastewater from breweries, enabling its reuse in brewing or other industrial operations to decrease water use and environmental footprint. For instance, in May 2024, Xylem Inc., a US-based water technology company, introduced Reuse Brew, a Bavarian beer crafted from highly treated wastewater. This initiative highlights the advanced potential of water recycling in addressing water scarcity, using treated wastewater through technologies such as ozonation, ultraviolet oxidation, and nanofiltration to ensure both safety and quality. It exemplifies the possibilities of wastewater reuse in tackling water shortages while maintaining stringent standards in beer production.

In September 2023, CECO Environmental Corp., a US-based provider of environmental solutions, completed the acquisition of Kemco Systems Co. LLC for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition strengthens CECO's footprint in North America by broadening its capabilities in industrial water and wastewater treatment, while also incorporating new energy conservation and water recycling technologies. Kemco Systems Co. LLC is a US-based company specializing in custom-engineered water recycling solutions focused on industrial water reuse and energy efficiency.

Water recycle reuse involves the collection, treatment, and repurposing of wastewater for various uses such as irrigation, industrial processes, and even potable water, depending on the level of treatment. This process utilizes technologies such as filtration, biological treatment, and advanced purification techniques to ensure the water meets required quality standards. The primary goal is to conserve freshwater resources, reduce environmental pollution, and encourage sustainable water management.

The main treatment technologies for water recycle reuse include reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, microfiltration, nanofiltration, ion exchange, electrodialysis, and other treatment technologies. Treatment technology refers to specialized processes, systems, or equipment designed to enhance or manage water quality to meet specific standards. The design of these processes can involve centralized, decentralized, or hybrid systems. These solutions are used across various sectors, including municipal water supply, industrial water supply, agricultural irrigation, environmental restoration, and recreational water use, serving a broad range of end users, such as industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.

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.

The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a notable impact on the utilities sector, particularly across power generation, grid modernization, and renewable energy initiatives. Increased duties on imported equipment such as turbines, transformers, solar panels, and battery storage systems are driving up both capital and operational expenses for utility companies, prompting many to delay projects or pass higher costs on to consumers through increased energy rates. The water and waste management sectors are similarly affected, as tariffs inflate the cost of essential machinery, piping, and treatment technologies. Moreover, retaliatory tariffs from key trading partners have disrupted the supply of critical raw materials - such as rare earth elements vital for clean energy technologies - posing further challenges to the shift toward sustainable energy. In response, the sector is increasingly focusing on domestic procurement, digital transformation, and efficiency-enhancing innovations to control rising costs while safeguarding energy reliability and meeting regulatory demands.

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Major players in the water recycle reuse market are Thermo Fisher Scientific, Siemens Energy AG, Danaher Corporation, Kubota Corporation, Toray Industries Inc, Ecolab Inc., Suez SA, Xylem Inc., Alfa Laval AB, Pentair plc, A. O. Smith Corporation, Veolia North America Inc., United Utilities Group PLC, Melbourne Water Corporation, Fluence Corporation, Nijhuis Saur Industries, IDE Technologies Ltd., Aquatech International Corporation, Kurita Water Industries Limited, Aries Chemical Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the water recycle reuse market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in water recycle reuse report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the water recycle reuse market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The water recycle reuse market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as desalination, water treatment services, consultancy and design services, maintenance and operation services, municipal water recycling, and smart water management solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The water recycle reuse market also includes sales of membrane filtration systems, reverse osmosis (RO) systems, UV water purifiers, greywater recycling systems and water softening equipments. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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