Water Desalination Equipment Global Market Report 2025

Water desalination is the process of separating dissolved salts and other minerals from water, typically aimed at reducing salinity to make it suitable for consumption. Water desalination equipment plays a crucial role in this process, utilizing various technologies to separate salt and minerals from water, particularly seawater, to produce freshwater.

The main types of products in water desalination equipment include membranes, pumps, and evaporators. Membranes are designed to remove salt and minerals from water by allowing water molecules to pass through while blocking the larger salt particles. This process is commonly associated with technologies like reverse osmosis. Different desalination technologies include reverse osmosis, multi-stage flash distillation, multiple-effect distillation, and others. These technologies find applications in various sectors, including municipal water supply and industrial processes.

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 rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and rising trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a substantial impact on the machinery sector, driving up the costs of essential components such as steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings many of which are sourced from regions affected by the tariffs. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery are now facing tighter profit margins, as existing long-term contracts limit their ability to raise prices immediately. This climate of uncertainty has also led to postponed investments in automation and smart machinery, slowing potential productivity improvements. In response, companies are focusing on developing local suppliers, redesigning products to incorporate alternative materials, and adopting predictive maintenance strategies to extend equipment life and reduce the need for costly replacements.

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The water desalination equipment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $17.44 billion in 2024 to $19.23 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in water scarcity, population growth, government initiatives, rise in industrial demand, rise in urbanization.

The water desalination equipment market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $29.7 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to investments in infrastructure, aging water infrastructure, rising tourism and recreation, rising public health concerns. Major trends in the forecast period include forward osmosis technology, decentralized desalination, hybrid desalination systems, zero liquid discharge (zld), smart desalination plants.

The forecast of 11.5% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.5% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through supply chain disruptions for reverse osmosis membranes, sourced from key regions such as Saudi Arabia and Australia, which could lead to higher costs for drought-prone regions and delayed clean water projects. 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 anticipated rise in urbanization and industrialization is poised to propel the water desalination equipment market's growth in the foreseeable future. Urbanization, characterized by the migration of populations from rural to urban areas and the resulting higher population densities in cities, contributes to increased water demand. This, coupled with industrial growth, is generating water scarcity issues, fostering a surge in the need for water desalination technology to extract salt from water and address salinity concerns. For example, projections from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs indicate that 68% of the global population, equivalent to 2.5 billion people, is expected to reside in urban areas by 2050. Consequently, the worldwide escalation of urbanization and industrialization is set to drive the water desalination equipment market.

The escalating depletion of freshwater resources is anticipated to drive the growth of the water desalination equipment market in the coming years. Traditional sources of freshwater are becoming scarcer and less reliable, intensifying the demand for desalination technology as a sustainable solution for securing a reliable water supply. Advances in desalination technology, coupled with increasing consumer demand for safe drinking water, contribute to the growing adoption of water desalination equipment. According to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), by the beginning of 2025, almost 50% of the global population may reside in regions grappling with water scarcity. Projections for 2030 suggest that approximately 700 million individuals could face displacement due to severe water scarcity, with one in four children worldwide living in areas marked by exceptionally high-water stress. Therefore, the mounting depletion of freshwater is a significant factor propelling the growth of the water desalination equipment market.

The water desalination equipment market is witnessing a key trend with the emergence of technological advancements. Leading companies in this market are dedicating efforts to develop innovative solutions, reinforcing their market positions. For instance, in April 2022, Veolia Water Technologies, a France-based water treatment company, introduced Barrel, a plug-and-play reverse osmosis (RO) technology specifically designed for the Asia Pacific region. This system addresses the escalating demand for freshwater, providing a solution to water scarcity concerns. The Barrel efficiently produces high-quality fresh water suitable for desalination, wastewater reuse, and low-pressure RO applications. Its modular and scalable design, reduced footprint, minimal piping connections, and integrated digitalization system make it an advanced and eco-friendly choice for water treatment.

Major companies in the water desalination market are developing new reverse osmosis desalination systems. Reverse osmosis is a water purification process that uses a semipermeable membrane to remove impurities, contaminants, and salts from water. For example, in December 2023, R-evolution, a subsidiary of Hexagon AB, launched a new desalination initiative aimed at addressing the global issue of freshwater scarcity. This initiative will leverage Hexagon's advanced technology to create digital twin solutions, focused on enhancing the efficiency, scalability, and operational performance of desalination plants worldwide.

In February 2023, Gradiant Corporation, a US-based company that offers advanced water and wastewater treatment solutions, acquired Advanced Watertek for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to improve Gradiant's manufacturing capabilities and expand its presence in the rapidly growing Middle Eastern market. Advanced Watertek is a UAE-based manufacturer that specializes in membrane-based water treatment systems.

Major companies operating in the water desalination equipment market include Acciona S.A., Aquatech International LLC, Biwater Holdings Limited, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd., Genesis Water Technologies Inc., IDE Technologies Ltd., Koch Separation Solutions LLC, Lenntech B.V., Pure Aqua Inc., Suez Water Technologies & Solutions, Veolia Water Technologies SA, Advanced Watertek FZC, Desmi A/S, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont), Ferrovial S.A., Fisia Italimpianti S.p.A., General Electric Company GE, Hatenboer-Water BV, Prominent Dosiertechnik GmbH, Toray Industries Inc., Triwin Watertec Co. Ltd., Wartsila Corporation, Zhonghe Seawater Desalination E+B25:B35ngineering Co. Ltd., Cadagua S.A., Degremont S.A., Guangzhou KangYang Seawater Desalination Equipment Co. Ltd., Hyflux Ltd., Danfoss A/S, Xylem Inc., Evoqua Water Technologies LLC., Aqua-Chem Inc., Applied Membranes Inc., Membrane Systems Australia Pty Ltd, Membrane Technology and Research Inc., Nanostone Water Inc.

The Middle East was the largest region in the water desalination equipment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the water desalination equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the water desalination equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA.

The water desalination equipment market consists of sales of booster pumps, pH controller with sensor, tank level switcah, sensors. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product: Membranes; Pumps; Evaporators
• 2) By Technology: Reverse Osmosis; Multi-Stage Flash Distillation; Multiple-Effect Distillation; Other Technologies
• 3) By Application: Municipal; Industrial; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Membranes: Reverse Osmosis Membranes; Nanofiltration Membranes; Ultrafiltration Membranes
• 2) By Pumps: High-Pressure Pumps; Centrifugal Pumps; Diaphragm Pumps
• 3) By Evaporators: Multi-Effect Distillation (MED) Evaporators; Multi-Stage Flash (MSF) Evaporators; Vapor Compression Evaporators
• Companies Mentioned: Acciona S.A.; Aquatech International LLC; Biwater Holdings Limited; Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd.; Genesis Water Technologies Inc.; IDE Technologies Ltd.; Koch Separation Solutions LLC; Lenntech B.V.; Pure Aqua Inc.; Suez Water Technologies & Solutions; Veolia Water Technologies SA; Advanced Watertek FZC; Desmi A/S; E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont); Ferrovial S.A.; Fisia Italimpianti S.p.A.; General Electric Company GE; Hatenboer-Water BV; Prominent Dosiertechnik GmbH; Toray Industries Inc.; Triwin Watertec Co. Ltd.; Wartsila Corporation; Zhonghe Seawater Desalination E+B25:B35ngineering Co. Ltd.; Cadagua S.A.; Degremont S.A.; Guangzhou KangYang Seawater Desalination Equipment Co. Ltd.; Hyflux Ltd.; Danfoss A/S; Xylem Inc.; Evoqua Water Technologies LLC.; Aqua-Chem Inc.; Applied Membranes Inc.; Membrane Systems Australia Pty Ltd; Membrane Technology and Research Inc.; Nanostone Water Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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