Water Filters Global Market Report 2026

A water filter is a device designed to eliminate undesirable chemical substances, organic and inorganic elements, as well as biological pollutants from water, ensuring the provision of clean and safe drinking water.

These filters encompass various types, including single and dual media filters, multi-media filtration systems, activated carbon filters, ultra-filtration mechanisms, strainer cartridges, and other specialized filters. Single and dual media filters typically contain substances like sand or crushed anthracite coal, or a combination of both, serving as filtering media. Distinct water filter technologies further diversify the filtration process, featuring gravity purifiers that rely on gravitational force, RO (Reverse Osmosis) purifiers utilizing semi-permeable membranes, and UV (Ultraviolet) purifiers utilizing ultraviolet light to eliminate microorganisms. Water filters cater to diverse end-use verticals such as municipal applications, industrial settings, and various other specific use cases, ensuring the purification and safety of water across different sectors and environments.

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.

Tariffs have influenced the water filters market by increasing the cost of imported membranes, activated carbon, filter housings, and electronic components. These effects are most visible in RO and UV purifier segments, particularly in Asia Pacific and North America. Higher costs have affected pricing for residential and industrial users. However, tariffs are encouraging local production of filtration components and regional supply chain strengthening.

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The water filters market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $15.56 billion in 2025 to $16.78 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to declining drinking water quality, urban population growth, health awareness among consumers, expansion of municipal water treatment, industrial wastewater discharge.

The water filters market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $22.8 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for safe drinking water, growth of smart water infrastructure, expansion of industrial filtration needs, increasing water pollution levels, adoption of point of use filtration. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for household water purification, expansion of ro and uv filtration systems, rising adoption of multi stage filtration, focus on removal of emerging contaminants, growth of portable and compact filters.

The rising manufacturing industry is expected to contribute to the growth of the water filters market. The manufacturing sector involves producing physical goods using various processes that require clean and reliable water inputs. Water filters are essential in removing impurities, particles, chemicals, metals, sediments, and microorganisms from water used in industrial operations. By ensuring high water quality, industrial water filters help maintain process efficiency, safeguard equipment, and improve product reliability. For example, in July 2023, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government statistical agency, reported that industrial output in the European area increased by 0.2%, while the European Union overall saw a 0.1% rise between April and May 2023. Therefore, growth in the manufacturing industry is driving demand for water filtration systems.

Major companies in the water filters market are developing advanced solutions such as cloud-enabled reverse osmosis (RO) systems to enhance performance and improve user experience. These advanced filtration systems incorporate modern technologies for superior contaminant removal and intelligent monitoring. For instance, in May 2023, Cloud Water Filters, a US-based technology company, introduced Cloud RO, an under-sink reverse osmosis filter that enables users to track water quality and consumption through the Cloud app. The system uses advanced technology to regulate internal flow and pressure for better filtration efficiency. Smart sensors measure water quality and transmit real-time data on usage, filter health, and water purity. In addition to removing contaminants such as lead, PFAS, fluoride, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides, the multi-stage RO system includes a remineralization filter that restores essential minerals-including calcium, magnesium, and potassium-to enhance taste and increase water alkalinity.

In July 2024, A. O. Smith Corporation, a US-based manufacturer of residential and commercial water heating and treatment products, acquired Pureit for approximately $120 million. This acquisition strengthens A. O. Smith's presence in the global water treatment market by integrating Pureit's widely recognized brand and extensive regional footprint. It expands the company's water purification product portfolio, enhances distribution capabilities, and accelerates growth across South Asia and other emerging markets. Pureit is an India-based provider specializing in residential water purification solutions.

Major companies operating in the water filters market are Suez Water Technologies & Solutions, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, Dow Water & Process Solutions, EvoQua Water Technologies Corp, MANN+HUMMEL Gruppe, Pall Corporation, Pentair PLC, Meissner Corporation, Mantec Filtration, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, EcoWater Systems LLC, ION EXCHANGE, COWAY CO.LTD, BRITA GmbH, Eureka Forbes, Abhiro water purifier, ADSORBIT, Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj, Alfa Laval Corporate AB, AmeriWater LLC, Aquafresh RO Systems, Aquasana Inc., Best Water Technology AG, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies SE & Co. KG, Nitto Group Company, JMCC Water Filters, Lenntech B.V., Toray Advanced Materials Korea Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the water filters market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the water filters market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the water filters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The water filters market consists of sales of sediment filters, water softener and cartridge. 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.

Water Filters Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses water filters market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Filters: Single And Dual Media Filter; Multi-Media Filtration; Activated Carbon Filtration; Ultra-Filtration; Other Filters
• 2) By Technology: Gravity Purifiers; RO Purifiers; UV Purifiers
• 3) By End-Use Verticals: Municipal; Industrial; Other End-Use Verticals
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Single And Dual Media Filter: Sand Filters; Gravel Filters; Dual Media Filters
• 2) By Multi-Media Filtration: Multiple Layer Filtration Systems; Mixed Media Filters
• 3) By Activated Carbon Filtration: Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Filters; Activated Carbon Block Filters
• 4) By Ultra-Filtration: Hollow Fiber Ultra-Filters; Spiral Wound Ultra-Filters
• 5) By Other Filters: Reverse Osmosis Filters; Ceramic Filters; UV Water Purifiers
• Companies Mentioned: Suez Water Technologies & Solutions; Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions; Dow Water & Process Solutions; EvoQua Water Technologies Corp; MANN+HUMMEL Gruppe; Pall Corporation; Pentair PLC; Meissner Corporation; Mantec Filtration; Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation; EcoWater Systems LLC; ION EXCHANGE; COWAY CO.LTD; BRITA GmbH; Eureka Forbes; Abhiro water purifier; ADSORBIT; Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj; Alfa Laval Corporate AB; AmeriWater LLC; Aquafresh RO Systems; Aquasana Inc.; Best Water Technology AG; Freudenberg Filtration Technologies SE & Co. KG; Nitto Group Company; JMCC Water Filters; Lenntech B.V.; Toray Advanced Materials Korea Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; 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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