Water Desalination Equipment Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Technology, By Source, By Application, By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Water Desalination Equipment Market was valued at USD 18.81 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 30.13 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.01% during the forecast period. Rising water scarcity, accelerating population growth, and intensifying industrial activity are key forces driving market expansion. As freshwater resources dwindle due to climate change and overuse, desalination has emerged as a critical solution to meet global water demand, particularly in arid regions and heavily populated coastal zones. Desalination technologies, including reverse osmosis (RO), multi-stage flash (MSF), and multi-effect distillation (MED), enable the conversion of seawater or brackish water into potable water. RO is the most widely adopted due to its high energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Technological advancements, such as energy recovery systems, nanomaterials, and modular plant designs, are further improving sustainability and operational performance. Government initiatives, renewable-powered desalination plants, and increasing private sector investments are accelerating project development. While challenges remain-particularly high capital costs and brine disposal issues-innovation in membrane technology and sustainable practices is enhancing the feasibility and scalability of desalination systems worldwide.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 18.81 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 30.13 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	8.01%
Fastest Growing Segment	Multi-Stage Flash Distillation
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

Escalating Water Scarcity Due to Climate and Population Pressures

Rising water scarcity, fueled by climate variability and rapid population growth, is a primary factor boosting demand for desalination technologies. Many regions are facing declining groundwater reserves and inconsistent rainfall patterns, which undermine traditional freshwater sources. As urban and rural populations continue to grow, the demand for clean water for domestic, agricultural, and industrial purposes intensifies. Desalination equipment offers a viable and scalable solution to these challenges, particularly in arid regions where natural water sources are insufficient. Increasing drought frequency and the over-extraction of aquifers further highlight the urgency for alternative water supply strategies, positioning desalination as a crucial tool for long-term water security.

Key Market Challenges

High Capital and Operational Costs

One of the most pressing challenges in the Global Water Desalination Equipment Market is the significant capital investment required to build and operate desalination facilities. Initial setup costs encompass land acquisition, system design, procurement, and construction. Additionally, the high energy consumption associated with desalination-especially in thermal and high-pressure reverse osmosis systems-contributes to elevated operational expenses. These costs are often prohibitive for developing countries with limited financial resources or reliance on non-renewable energy sources. Routine maintenance, skilled workforce requirements, and frequent membrane replacement further add to the cost burden. As a result, desalinated water can be considerably more expensive than conventional sources, making adoption challenging in price-sensitive regions despite growing demand.

Key Market Trends

Rise of Modular and Containerized Desalination Systems

The increasing adoption of modular and containerized desalination systems is transforming the market landscape. These compact, pre-engineered units offer flexibility, rapid deployment, and lower capital investment, making them ideal for remote areas, emergency relief, military applications, and small-scale municipal use. Typically based on reverse osmosis technology, containerized systems are assembled off-site and installed with minimal infrastructure, enabling faster project execution and scalability. A single 40-foot unit can produce up to 250 cubic meters of potable water daily, catering to isolated resorts, small islands, and temporary construction sites. Their appeal lies in reduced construction time, ease of maintenance, and cost efficiency. Integration of smart technologies-such as remote monitoring, AI-based diagnostics, and predictive maintenance-enhances operational uptime and efficiency. These decentralized solutions are gaining popularity among governments and NGOs for disaster response and urban water resilience, and are expected to play a growing role in the future of desalination as demand for flexible and sustainable water infrastructure increases.

Key Market Players

Veolia Water Technologies
SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions
ACCIONA
IDE Technologies
Doosan Enerbility
Aquatech International
Biwater Holdings Limited
Genesis Water Technologies
DuPont Water Solutions
Toray Industries, Inc.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Water Desalination Equipment Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Water Desalination Equipment Market, By Technology:

Reverse Osmosis
Multi-Stage Flash Distillation
Multi-Effect Distillation
Electrodialysis
Vapor Compression Distillation
Others

Water Desalination Equipment Market, By Source:

Sea Water
Brackish Water
River Water
Wastewater
Others

Water Desalination Equipment Market, By Application:

Municipal
Industrial
Military & Defense
Agriculture
Others

Water Desalination Equipment Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Water Desalination Equipment Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Technology (Reverse Osmosis, Multi-Stage Flash Distillation, Multi-Effect Distillation, Electrodialysis, Vapor Compression Distillation, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Source (Sea Water, Brackish Water, River Water, Wastewater, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Application (Municipal, Industrial, Military & Defense, Agriculture, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific)
5.3. By Company (2024)
5.4. Market Map

6. North America Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Technology
- 6.2.2. By Source
- 6.2.3. By Application
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Technology
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Source
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Technology
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Source
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Technology
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Source
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Application

7. Europe Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Technology
- 7.2.2. By Source
- 7.2.3. By Application
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Technology
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Source
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.2. France Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Technology
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Source
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Technology
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Source
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.4. Italy Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Technology
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Source
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Technology
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Source
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Application

8. Asia Pacific Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Technology
- 8.2.2. By Source
- 8.2.3. By Application
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Technology
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Source
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Technology
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Source
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Technology
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Source
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Technology
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Source
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Technology
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Source
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Application

9. Middle East & Africa Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Technology
- 9.2.2. By Source
- 9.2.3. By Application
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Technology
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Source
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.2. UAE Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Technology
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Source
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.3. South Africa Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Technology
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Source
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Application

10. South America Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Technology
- 10.2.2. By Source
- 10.2.3. By Application
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Technology
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Source
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.2. Colombia Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Technology
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Source
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.3. Argentina Water Desalination Equipment Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Technology
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Source
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends and Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Company Profiles

13.1. Veolia Water Technologies
- 13.1.1. Business Overview
- 13.1.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 13.1.3. Recent Developments
- 13.1.4. Key Personnel
- 13.1.5. Key Product/Services Offered
13.2. SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions
13.3. ACCIONA
13.4. IDE Technologies
13.5. Doosan Enerbility
13.6. Aquatech International
13.7. Biwater Holdings Limited
13.8. Genesis Water Technologies
13.9. DuPont Water Solutions
13.10. Toray Industries, Inc.