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Industrial Water Treatment Market Summary
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
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa
Table of Contents
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