Market Snapshot

Study Period: | 2017-2027 |
Base Year: | 2021 |
Fastest Growing Market: | Middle East and Africa |
Largest Market: | Asia Pacific |
CAGR: | >7 % |
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Market Overview
The water and wastewater treatment technologies market is expected to register a CAGR of over 7% during the forecast period (2022-2027).
The market was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, but it has since observed growth to reach the pre-pandemic levels.
Over the short term, one of the major driving factors of the market is the rapidly diminishing freshwater resources across the world. Increasing demand from shale gas exploration activities and growing wastewater complexities in developing economies are likely to boost the market growth. However, the lack of awareness of optimum utilization of water treatment techniques is likely to restrain the market. Active research on water treatment technologies may provide opportunities for market growth in the future.
Middle-East and Africa is likely to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period.
Scope of the Report
Water and wastewater treatment technologies are a set of processes to remove contaminants from wastewater or sewage from various industries, commercial buildings, and others and convert them into effluents that can be released into the environment with reduced harmful impact. The market is segmented on the basis of type, end-user industry, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into oil/water separation, suspended solids removal, dissolved solids removal, biological treatment/nutrient and metals recovery, disinfection/oxidation, and other types. By end-user industry, the market is segmented into municipal water and wastewater treatment, food and beverage, pulp and paper, oil and gas, healthcare, chemical and petrochemical, and other end-user industries. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the market in 15 countries across the major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of revenue (USD million).
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Oil/Water Separation | |
Suspended Solids Removal | |
Dissolved Solids Removal | |
Biological Treatment/Nutrient and Metals Recovery | |
Disinfection/Oxidation | |
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Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment | |
Food and Beverage | |
Pulp and Paper | |
Oil and Gas | |
Healthcare | |
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Key Market Trends
The Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment Segment is Expected to Dominate the Market
Wastewater treatment is necessary and used across the world in different cities. The major applications of treatment technologies include preliminary treatment, primary and secondary treatment, tertiary treatment, biological nutrient removal (BNR), resource recovery, energy generation, etc.
The global water consumption rate has been increasing by 100% every twenty years. The rising scarcity of potable water and the growing population and water demand are the major concerns driving the demand in the market.
North America and Europe are adopting the latest technologies in wastewater treatment at a faster rate than other regions. The developed regions of North America and Europe are expected to continue the momentum of adoption of the latest technologies.
With an estimated USD 23 billion investment in wastewater treatment and reuse-related capital improvement projects over the next 20 years, the demand in the market studied is expected to rise in the coming years.
Hence, the municipal water and wastewater treatment industry is likely to dominate the market during the forecast period.

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Asia-Pacific is Likely to Dominate the Market
Asia-Pacific accounted for the major share of the water and wastewater treatment technologies market due to high demand from countries like China and Japan.
China has been discharging more wastewater than industrial wastewater in recent times. Adding to the issue is the huge problem of pollution, especially in the major industrial locations of the country.
Due to the increase in the urban population throughout the country, 70% of the nation’s population is expected to reside in cities by 2030. As the urban population increases, it may also face an influx of wastewater and sludge.
Currently, 80% of sludge in China is improperly dumped, an increasingly controversial environmental issue that has urban centers scrambling to decrease pollution by improving their wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs).
The sewage penetration rate in Japan is ~76%, with the country generating more than 2.2 million ton of sewage sludge on a dry basis. Sewage sludge contains 60-80% organic matter and constitutes a stable source of energy.
Nearly 80% of sewage sludge is recycled and reused, with material recycling in the form of ingredients for cement. In the basic act for the promotion of biomass utilization from 2009, the government had aimed to recycle and reuse 85% of this by 2020 by promoting the use of energies derived from sewage sludge such as biogas.
Hence, Asia-Pacific is likely to dominate the market during the forecast period.

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Competitive Landscape
The water and wastewater treatment technologies market is partially fragmented in nature. Some of the major players in the market (not in any particular order) include Veolia, Suez, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, DuPont, and Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
Recent Developments
The recent developments pertaining to the major players in the market are being covered in the complete study.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Drivers
4.1.1 Rapidly Diminishing Freshwater Resources
4.1.2 Increasing Demand from Shale Gas Exploration Activities
4.1.3 Growing Wastewater Complexities in Developing Economies
4.2 Restraints
4.2.1 Lack of Awareness on Appropriate Usage of Water Treatment Techniques
4.2.2 Other Restraints
4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
4.4.5 Degree of Competition
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 Type
5.1.1 Oil/Water Separation
5.1.2 Suspended Solids Removal
5.1.3 Dissolved Solids Removal
5.1.4 Biological Treatment/Nutrient and Metals Recovery
5.1.5 Disinfection/Oxidation
5.1.6 Other Types
5.2 End-user Industry
5.2.1 Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment
5.2.2 Food and Beverage
5.2.3 Pulp and Paper
5.2.4 Oil and Gas
5.2.5 Healthcare
5.2.6 Poultry and Aquaculture
5.2.7 Chemical and Petrochemical
5.2.8 Other End-user Industries
5.3 Geography
5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
5.3.1.1 China
5.3.1.2 India
5.3.1.3 Japan
5.3.1.4 South Korea
5.3.1.5 ASEAN Countries
5.3.1.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.3.2 North America
5.3.2.1 United States
5.3.2.2 Canada
5.3.2.3 Rest of North America
5.3.3 Europe
5.3.3.1 Germany
5.3.3.2 France
5.3.3.3 United Kingdom
5.3.3.4 Italy
5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe
5.3.4 South America
5.3.4.1 Brazil
5.3.4.2 Argentina
5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
5.3.5 Middle-East and Africa
5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
5.3.5.2 South Africa
5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
6.2 Market Share(%)**/Ranking Analysis
6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
6.4 Company Profiles
6.4.1 AECOM
6.4.2 Aquatech International LLC
6.4.3 Black & Veatch Holding Company
6.4.4 Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction
6.4.5 DuPont
6.4.6 Ecolab
6.4.7 Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
6.4.8 ITT INC.
6.4.9 Kurita Water Industries Ltd
6.4.10 REMONDIS SE & Co. KG
6.4.11 Schlumberger Limited
6.4.12 Siemens
6.4.13 SUEZ
6.4.14 Veolia
*List Not Exhaustive7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
7.1 Innovations in Water Treatment Technologies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the study period of this market?
The Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies Market market is studied from 2017 - 2027.
What is the growth rate of Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies Market?
The Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies Market is growing at a CAGR of >7% over the next 5 years.
Which region has highest growth rate in Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies Market?
Middle East and Africa is growing at the highest CAGR over 2021- 2026.
Which region has largest share in Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies Market?
Asia Pacific holds highest share in 2021.
Who are the key players in Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies Market?
Veolia, Suez, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, DuPont, Kurita Water Industries Ltd. are the major companies operating in Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies Market.