Water Treatment Market, Till 2035: Distribution by Type of Treatment, Type of Application, End-User, Type of Investment, Type of Enterprise, and Geographical Regions: Industry Trends and Global Forecasts

The global water treatment market size is estimated to grow from USD 295.3 billion in the current year to USD 632.9 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 7.17% during the forecast period, till 2035.

Water Treatment Market: Growth and Trends

According to the UN World Water Development report, almost half of the world's population faces water scarcity at least once each year. This highlights the importance of water treatment, which has proven to be an effective method for purifying water across different sectors.

Water treatment typically operates by eliminating contaminants and impurities, thereby making water suitable for drinking, industrial purposes, and environmental preservation. The rising demand for efficient purification methods is propelling the use of high-performance adsorbents in both industrial and municipal water treatment settings.

To avoid fouling in filtration and desalination systems, antiscalants are commonly utilized to improve membrane durability and process effectiveness. Some of the primary benefits of water treatment include better water quality, prolonging equipment life, boosting operational efficiency, and adhering to health standards. It’s important to note that the adoption of water treatment in key industries is increasing rapidly due to the swift advancement of wastewater management technologies and heightened public awareness. Remarkably, over 2 billion individuals lack access to safe drinking water services.

The water treatment market is becoming an essential element in the global transition toward innovative water treatment solutions and digital advancements aimed at achieving greater availability of safe water. Innovations, such as cutting-edge membrane technologies, improve contaminant removal while lowering energy usage. Additionally, carbon-based purification techniques employ materials like activated carbon and graphene to efficiently capture a diverse array of pollutants, including micropollutants and organic substances. As a result, with ongoing technological progress in water treatment, including the integration of modular water treatment systems and analyses of the desalination market, the water treatment market is anticipated to experience significant growth during this forecast period.

Water Treatment Market: Key Segments

Market Share by Type of Treatment

Based on type of water treatment, the global water treatment market is segmented into membrane bioreactor (MBR), micro-filtration (MF), nano/ultra filtration (NF/UF), preliminary treatment, reverse osmosis (RO), sludge management techniques and others. According to our estimates, currently, the preliminary treatment segment captures the majority of the market share, owing to its essential function in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of subsequent treatment methods.

However, the reverse osmosis segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. This can be attributed to its efficiency in eliminating contaminants and its versatility in handling various water sources, such as seawater and wastewater.

Market Share by Type of Application

Based on type of application, the global water treatment market is segmented into wastewater treatment, zero liquid discharge and others. According to our estimates, currently, the wastewater treatment segment captures the majority of the market share. This growth can be attributed to pressing the requirement for municipalities to ensure access to safe drinking water and to address the growing amounts of biological wastewater resulting from rapid urbanization and population increases.

However, the zero liquid discharge segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. This growth can be ascribed to the rise in environmental regulations regarding water treatment and the increasing public awareness of the detrimental effects of wastewater, driving industries to implement sustainable water treatment solutions.

Market Share by End-Users

Based on end-users, the global water treatment market is segmented into commercial, industrial and residential. According to our estimates, currently, the commercial segment captures the majority of the market share. This growth can be attributed to the increasing urbanization, the development of commercial infrastructure, and a rise in corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Market Share by Type of Investment

Based on type of investment, the global water treatment market is segmented into government-funded projects, private sector investments and public-private partnerships. According to our estimates, currently, the private sector investments captures the majority of the market share. Additionally, this segment is expected to grow at a relatively higher CAGR during the forecast period. This can be attributed to the advancements in water treatment technologies that have significantly reduced costs, and the private sector tends to be more flexible and quick to adapt to market needs compared to government-funded projects.

Market Share by Type of Enterprise

Based on type of enterprise, the global water treatment market is segmented into large and small and medium enterprise. According to our estimates, currently, the large enterprise captures the majority of the market share. Additionally, this segment is expected to grow at a relatively higher CAGR during the forecast period. This can be attributed to their ability to invest in sophisticated water treatment technologies and equipment, leverage government support, achieve economies of scale, and foster business expansion.

Market Share by Geographical Regions

Based on geographical regions, the water treatment market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, and the rest of the world. According to our estimates, currently North America captures the majority share of the market, owing to the rigorous environmental regulations, investments in technological innovations, and a surge in urbanization and population growth, all of which are driving the demand for clean water.

Additionally, the market in Asia is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. This growth can be linked to increasing urbanization and industrialization, government initiatives, investments in water treatment, rapid population growth, and rising energy needs in countries such as China and India.

Water treatment Market: Research Coverage

The report on the water treatment market features insights on various sections, including:

• Market Sizing and Opportunity Analysis: An in-depth analysis of the water treatment market, focusing on key market segments, including [A] type of treatment, [B] type of application, [C] end-user, [D] type of investment, [E] type of enterprise, and [F] geographical regions.
• Competitive Landscape: A comprehensive analysis of the companies engaged in the water treatment market, based on several relevant parameters, such as [A] year of establishment, [B] company size, [C] location of headquarters and [D] ownership structure.
• Company Profiles: Elaborate profiles of prominent players engaged in the water treatment market, providing details on [A] location of headquarters, [B] company size, [C] company mission, [D] company footprint, [E] management team, [F] contact details, [G] financial information, [H] operating business segments, [I] water treatment portfolio, [J] moat analysis, [K] recent developments, and an informed future outlook.
• Megatrends: An evaluation of ongoing megatrends in water treatment industry.
• Patent Analysis: An insightful analysis of patents filed / granted in the water treatment domain, based on relevant parameters, including [A] type of patent, [B] patent publication year, [C] patent age and [D] leading players.
• Recent Developments: An overview of the recent developments made in the water treatment market, along with analysis based on relevant parameters, including [A] year of initiative, [B] type of initiative, [C] geographical distribution and [D] most active players.
• Porter’s Five Forces Analysis: An analysis of five competitive forces prevailing in the water treatment market, including threats of new entrants, bargaining power of buyers, bargaining power of suppliers, threats of substitute products and rivalry among existing competitors.
• SWOT Analysis: An insightful SWOT framework, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the domain. Additionally, it provides Harvey ball analysis, highlighting the relative impact of each SWOT parameter.
• Value Chain Analysis: A comprehensive analysis of the value chain, providing information on the different phases and stakeholders involved in the water treatment market

Key Questions Answered in this Report

• How many companies are currently engaged in water treatment market?
• Which are the leading companies in this market?
• What factors are likely to influence the evolution of this market?
• What is the current and future market size?
• What is the CAGR of this market?
• How is the current and future market opportunity likely to be distributed across key market segments?

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