Industrial Water Treatment Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Technology, By Industry, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033

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The global industrial water treatment market size was estimated at USD 46.13 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 71.63 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025 to 2033. The market growth is primarily driven by the rising demand for clean and safe water, increasing regulatory pressure, growing adoption of zero liquid discharge (ZLD) systems, and the ongoing technological advancements in membrane filtration and biological treatment processes to enhance efficiency.

The market growth is primarily driven by the increasing demand for efficient water management solutions across industries such as power generation, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. The growing adoption of automation and smart monitoring technologies in water treatment processes is fueling demand for advanced, real-time responsive water treatment systems. The integration of IoT, AI-based analytics, and remote monitoring is significantly enhancing operational efficiency, enabling predictive maintenance, and reducing system downtime. The shift toward circular water economy practices, including water reuse and recycling, is encouraging the development of innovative treatment solutions, which are expected to drive the industrial water treatment industry expansion.

The rising demand for automation and precision in industrial operations is significantly fueling the growth of the market. Industries such as oil & gas, power generation, and pharmaceuticals are increasingly implementing advanced water treatment solutions to ensure consistent water quality, reduce manual intervention, and meet stringent process requirements. Industrial processes have become more complex and regulated, and automated water treatment systems offer the accuracy and control needed to maintain compliance and operational efficiency. This transition toward intelligent process automation is expanding the adoption of smart treatment technologies and driving continuous innovation in the sector.

The increasing emphasis on energy-efficient and eco-friendly solutions is becoming a major growth driver for the industrial water treatment industry. Traditional water treatment systems often involve high energy consumption and chemical usage; however, modern solutions such as membrane bioreactors, reverse osmosis, and advanced oxidation processes are offering improved energy profiles and lower environmental footprints. These trends are driving the uptake of green technologies and bolstering market expansion.

Furthermore, the integration of IoT and smart sensor technologies is revolutionizing the capabilities of the market. These technologies enable real-time water quality monitoring, predictive maintenance, and adaptive control of treatment parameters, leading to improved performance and reduced operational risks. Digital transformation becomes integral to industrial operations, smart water treatment systems are gaining traction across established and emerging markets.

Moreover, increasing collaboration between OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and water technology providers is enhancing the development of customized water treatment solutions. These partnerships are fostering innovations tailored to industries like microelectronics and food processing. The growing need for decentralized systems in remote or temporary sites is further encouraging joint R&D initiatives. This collaborative ecosystem is driving innovation, improving system reliability, and accelerating the deployment of advanced industrial water treatment solutions worldwide.

Global Industrial Water Treatment Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest technological trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global industrial water treatment market report based on technology, industry, and region:

Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Physical Treatment
Chemical Treatment
Biological Treatment
Membrane Technologies
Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)
Sludge Treatment
Industry Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Chemical Industry
Food & Beverage
Pharmaceuticals
Automotive
Electronics
Others
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
Latin America
- Brazil
Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
1.2. Market Definitions
- 1.2.1. Information analysis
- 1.2.2. Market formulation & data visualization
- 1.2.3. Data validation & publishing
1.3. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.3.1. List of Data Sources

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Outlook
2.2. Segment Outlook
2.3. Competitive Insights

Chapter 3. Industrial Water Treatment Market Variables, Trends, & Scope

3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.2.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.2.3. Industry Challenge
3.3. Industrial Water Treatment Market Analysis Tools
- 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
  - 3.3.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
  - 3.3.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
  - 3.3.1.3. Threats of substitution
  - 3.3.1.4. Threats from new entrants
  - 3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
- 3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
  - 3.3.2.1. Political landscape
  - 3.3.2.2. Economic landscape
  - 3.3.2.3. Social landscape
  - 3.3.2.4. Technological landscape
  - 3.3.2.5. Environmental landscape
  - 3.3.2.6. Legal landscape

Chapter 4. Industrial Water Treatment Market: Technology Estimates & Trend Analysis

4.1. Segment Dashboard
4.2. Industrial Water Treatment Market: Technology Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033 (USD Million)
4.3. Physical Treatment
- 4.3.1. Physical Treatment Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
4.4. Chemical Treatment
- 4.4.1. Chemical Treatment Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
4.5. Biological Treatment
- 4.5.1. Biological Treatment Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
4.6. Membrane Technologies
- 4.6.1. Membrane Technologies Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
4.7. Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)
- 4.7.1. Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
4.8. Sludge Treatment
- 4.8.1. Sludge Treatment Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)

Chapter 5. Industrial Water Treatment Market: Industry Estimates & Trend Analysis

5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Industrial Water Treatment Market: Industry Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033 (USD Million)
5.3. Chemical Industry
- 5.3.1. Chemical Industry Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.4. Food & Beverage
- 5.4.1. Food & Beverage Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.5. Pharmaceuticals
- 5.5.1. Pharmaceuticals Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.6. Automotive
- 5.6.1. Automotive Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.7. Electronics
- 5.7.1. Electronics Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.8. Others
- 5.8.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)

Chapter 6. Industrial Water Treatment Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

6.1. Industrial Water Treatment Market by Region, 2024 & 2033
6.2. North America
- 6.2.1. North America Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.2.2. U.S.
  - 6.2.2.1. U.S. Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3. Canada
  - 6.2.3.1. Canada Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.4. Mexico
  - 6.2.4.1. Mexico Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.3. Europe
- 6.3.1. Europe Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. UK
  - 6.3.2.1. UK Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Germany
  - 6.3.3.1. Germany Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. France
  - 6.3.4.1. France Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.4. Asia Pacific
- 6.4.1. Asia Pacific Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. China
  - 6.4.2.1. China Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. Japan
  - 6.4.3.1. Japan Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. India
  - 6.4.4.1. India Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. South Korea
  - 6.4.5.1. South Korea Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6. Australia
  - 6.4.6.1. Australia Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.5. Latin America
- 6.5.1. Latin America Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. Brazil
  - 6.5.2.1. Brazil Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.6. Middle East and Africa
- 6.6.1. Middle East and Africa Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. Saudi Arabia
  - 6.6.2.1. Saudi Arabia Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3. UAE
  - 6.6.3.1. UAE Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.4. South Africa
  - 6.6.4.1. South Africa Industrial Water Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1. Company Categorization
7.2. Company Market Positioning
7.3. Company Heat Map Analysis
7.4. Company Profiles/Listing
- 7.4.1. Veolia
  - 7.4.1.1. Participant's Overview
  - 7.4.1.2. Financial Performance
  - 7.4.1.3. Service Benchmarking
  - 7.4.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.2. Ecolab Inc.
  - 7.4.2.1. Participant's Overview
  - 7.4.2.2. Financial Performance
  - 7.4.2.3. Service Benchmarking
  - 7.4.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.3. Xylem
  - 7.4.3.1. Participant's Overview
  - 7.4.3.2. Financial Performance
  - 7.4.3.3. Service Benchmarking
  - 7.4.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.4. Pentair
  - 7.4.4.1. Participant's Overview
  - 7.4.4.2. Financial Performance
  - 7.4.4.3. Service Benchmarking
  - 7.4.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.5. Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
  - 7.4.5.1. Participant's Overview
  - 7.4.5.2. Financial Performance
  - 7.4.5.3. Service Benchmarking
  - 7.4.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.6. Solenis
  - 7.4.6.1. Participant's Overview
  - 7.4.6.2. Financial Performance
  - 7.4.6.3. Service Benchmarking
  - 7.4.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.7. SWA Water Australia
  - 7.4.7.1. Participant's Overview
  - 7.4.7.2. Financial Performance
  - 7.4.7.3. Service Benchmarking
  - 7.4.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.8. WOG GROUP
  - 7.4.8.1. Participant's Overview
  - 7.4.8.2. Financial Performance
  - 7.4.8.3. Service Benchmarking
  - 7.4.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.9. Kemira
  - 7.4.9.1. Participant's Overview
  - 7.4.9.2. Financial Performance
  - 7.4.9.3. Service Benchmarking
  - 7.4.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.10. Feralco AB
  - 7.4.10.1. Participant's Overview
  - 7.4.10.2. Financial Performance
  - 7.4.10.3. Service Benchmarking
  - 7.4.10.4. Strategic Initiatives

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List of Tables

Table 1 Industrial Water Treatment Market Size Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 2 Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 3 Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 4 Physical Treatment Market Estimates & Forecasts,, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 5 Chemical Treatment Market Estimates & Forecasts,, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 6 Biological Treatment Market Estimates & Forecasts,, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 7 Membrane Technologies Market Estimates & Forecasts,, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 8 Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) Market Estimates & Forecasts,, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 9 Sludge Treatment Market Estimates & Forecasts,, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 10 Chemical Industry Market Estimates & Forecasts,, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 11 Food & Beverage Market Estimates & Forecasts,, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 12 Pharmaceuticals Market Estimates & Forecasts,, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 13 Automotive Market Estimates & Forecasts,, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 14 Electronics Market Estimates & Forecasts,, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 15 Others Market Estimates & Forecasts,, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 16 North America Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 17 North America Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 18 U.S. Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 19 U.S. Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 20 Canada Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 21 Canada Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 22 Mexico Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 23 Mexico Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 24 Europe Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 25 Europe Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 26 UK Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 27 UK Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 28 Germany Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 29 Germany Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 30 France Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 31 France Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 32 Asia Pacific Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 33 Asia Pacific Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 34 China Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 35 China Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 36 Japan Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 37 Japan Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 38 India Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 39 India Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 40 India Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 41 South Korea Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 42 South Korea Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 43 Australia Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 44 Australia Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 45 Latin America Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 46 Latin America Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 47 Brazil Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 48 Brazil Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 49 Middle East & Africa Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 50 Middle East & Africa Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 51 Saudi Arabia Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 52 Saudi Arabia Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 53 UAE Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 54 UAE Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 55 South Africa Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Table 56 South Africa Industrial Water Treatment Market, By Industry, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)

List of Figures

Fig. 1 Industrial water treatment market segmentation
Fig. 2 Information procurement
Fig. 3 Data analysis models
Fig. 4 Market formulation and validation
Fig. 5 Data validating & publishing
Fig. 6 Industrial water treatment market snapshot
Fig. 7 Industrial water treatment market segment snapshot
Fig. 8 Industrial water treatment market competitive landscape snapshot
Fig. 9 Market research process
Fig. 10 Market driver relevance analysis (current & future impact)
Fig. 11 Market restraint relevance analysis (current & future impact)
Fig. 12 Industrial water treatment market, by technology, key takeaways
Fig. 13 Industrial water treatment market, by technology, market share, 2024 & 2033
Fig. 14 Physical treatment market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 15 Chemical treatment market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 16 Biological treatment market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 17 Membrane technologies market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 18 Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 19 Sludge treatment market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 20 Industrial water treatment market, by industry, key takeaways
Fig. 21 Industrial water treatment market, by industry, market share, 2024 & 2033
Fig. 22 Chemical industry market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 23 Food & beverage market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 24 Pharmaceuticals market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 25 Automotive market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 26 Electronics market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 27 Others market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 28 Regional marketplace: key takeaways
Fig. 29 North America industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 30 U.S. industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 31 Canada industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 32 Mexico industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 33 Europe industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 34 UK industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 35 Germany industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 36 France industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 37 Asia Pacific industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 38 Japan industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 39 China industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 40 South Korea industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 41 India industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 42 Australia industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 43 Latin America industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 44 Brazil industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 45 Middle East & Africa industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 46 Saudi Arabia industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 47 UAE industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 48 South Africa industrial water treatment market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Fig. 49 Key company categorization
Fig. 50 Strategy framework