Key Highlights
- Wastewater management is the process of collecting and treating wastewater from municipal and industrial sectors. Our market scope does not include agricultural wastewater. Market volume figures represent the annual treatment of wastewater, measured in million cubic meters. Market value refers to the amount spent on wastewater treatment processes in a given country or region within a year.
- The South American wastewater management industry recorded revenues of $20.12 billion in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% between 2019 and 2024.
- Industry production volume increased with a CAGR of 5.2% between 2019 and 2024, reaching a total of 11.81 billion cubic meters in 2024.
- In 2024, the revenue of the South American wastewater management industry by 4.9% annually, driven by an increasing population that generates substantial volumes of wastewater requiring advanced treatment solutions. According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), in 2024, the Brazilian population reached 20.5 million, up 1.0% over 2023.
Report Scope
- Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the wastewater management market in South America
- Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the wastewater management market in South America
- Leading company profiles reveal details of key wastewater management market players’ global operations and financial performance
- Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the South America wastewater management market with five year forecasts
Reasons to Buy
- What was the size of the South America wastewater management market by value in 2024?
- What will be the size of the South America wastewater management market in 2029?
- What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South America wastewater management market?
- How has the market performed over the last five years?
- What are the main segments that make up South America's wastewater management market?
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Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Veolia Environnement SA
- Aguas Andinas SA
- Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo

