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Smart water metering facilitates precise monitoring and transmission of water usage data from consumers to suppliers, optimizing water management and ensuring accurate billing. These meters, equipped with an electronic computing unit (ECU), streamline communication with suppliers and offer leak detection and remote monitoring capabilities, effectively reducing water wastage.
In the realm of smart water meters, three primary types stand out: ultrasonic meters, electromagnetic meters, and mechanical meters. Among these, the ultrasonic flow meter stands out by utilizing ultrasound to gauge liquid velocity, enabling precise calculations of liquid flow volume. These meters incorporate crucial components such as IT solutions, communication systems, and a range of meters and accessories. Their functionality is driven by technologies such as automatic meter reading and advanced meter infrastructure, finding applications across residential, water utilities, industrial, and agricultural 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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The smart water metering market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.41 billion in 2024 to $4.97 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to aging infrastructure, rising consumer awareness, environmental sustainability, growing interest in leveraging data analytics, government regulations.
The smart water metering market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.05 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to smart cities initiatives, remote monitoring, cloud computing, mobile apps, cybersecurity concerns. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced sensor technologies, blockchain in water management, edge computing, subscription-based models, smart home integration.
The forecast of 12.8% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.2% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Increased tariffs on ultrasonic sensors and wireless transceivers could raise manufacturing costs for smart water metering systems, limiting adoption in aging water infrastructure networks. 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 growth in residential construction projects is anticipated to boost the smart water metering market in the coming years. These projects involve the planning, design, and construction of housing units for individuals or families. Smart water metering contributes to residential construction projects by providing efficient water management solutions, enhancing sustainability, and promoting resource conservation in modern housing developments. For instance, in February 2024, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, reported that average annual building production in the EU and the euro region rose by 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively, compared to 2022. Therefore, the increase in residential construction projects is driving the growth of the smart water metering market.
Collaborations stand as a prominent trend in the smart water metering market, with major players focusing on strategic alliances to fortify water utilities' infrastructure. Suez, a France-based environmental solutions provider, partnered with Vodafone Business in October 2023 to harness Wize technology and NB-IoT. This collaboration aims to create a comprehensive and cost-effective Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for smart water meters in the UK. By integrating data sets and transmissions, this venture aims to streamline operations, drive innovation, and enhance water conservation while boosting operational efficiency for water utilities.
Significant enterprises in the smart water metering sector are concentrating on product releases, exemplified by the introduction of advanced cellular modules that transform existing gas and water meters into smart units. These next-generation cellular modules represent upgraded hardware components for cellular communication, enhancing performance and connectivity to meet evolving telecommunication standards. For instance, in May 2023, Honeywell International Inc. launched the Next Generation Cellular Module (NXCM), a solution designed to convert legacy gas and water meters into smart meters seamlessly. This innovation integrates with various meter types, enabling wireless advanced metering infrastructure through existing cellular networks. This strategic advancement aims to optimize utility providers' operations by improving monitoring, safety, and data capture, ultimately reducing costs and offering accurate usage information.
In January 2022, Landis+Gyr, a Switzerland-based integrated energy management products provider, completed the acquisition of Luna Elektrik Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., a Turkey-based company specializing in smart metering devices and associated software solutions. This strategic move bolsters Landis+Gyr's smart metering capabilities while expanding its offerings, tapping into Luna's established production capabilities in Izmir, enhancing the company's portfolio of cost-effective solutions.
Major companies operating in the smart water metering market include Honeywell International Inc., Diehl Stiftung & Co KG, Itron Inc., Landis+Gyr Group AG, Aclara Technologies LLC, Badger Meter Inc., Kamstrup A/S, Arad Group, Apator SA, Zenner International GmbH & Co KG, Sensus USA Inc., Axioma Metering, Maddalena SpA, INTEGRA Metering AG, WAVIoT, Ketos Digital Services Private Limited, WaterSMART Solutions Ltd., MOM Zrt., BETAR Company, WaterTech SpA, Elster Group GmbH, DH Metering Europe SA, G. GIOANOLA Srl, Hebei Shanghong Water Meters Technology Co Ltd., Smartflow Engineering Services Private Limited, WEGoT Utility Solutions Pty. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the smart water metering market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the smart water metering market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the smart water metering market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The smart water metering market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing smart water metering services using meters, modules, pressure sensor and valves. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
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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