The global Industrial Wastewater Management Treatment Market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 6.54% from 2024 to 2029 and the market size is expected to be valued at USD 22,778.97 billion by 2029 from USD 16594.75 billion in 2024.
Industrial wastewater management treatment is a way to clean up the dirty water produced by industries so that it can be used again in their processes. The water used by industries is often of poor quality and can be harmful to their operations. To clean it up, various equipment is used to remove things like bacteria and solid particles. This involves using chemicals like muriatic acid, iron, sodium bicarbonate, chlorine, and others. The goal is to get rid of contaminants and make the water safe for use. One important thing that is targeted is the total suspended solids in the water. To do this, the treatment process considers the biological, physical, and chemical properties of the water. Different methods are chosen depending on the characteristics of the water and what needs to be removed. Industrial wastewater management treatment is used in industries like power generation, oil and gas, and chemicals.
People are becoming more aware of the need to protect the environment from harmful wastewater. In many countries, there are rules set by government organizations to control the discharge of wastewater from industries. These rules are strict and aim to prevent water pollution. Environmental groups and government agencies have made different policies to promote water conservation and reduce water pollution. Because of these strict rules, new water treatment plants are expected to be built in developing countries. Many organizations have created guidelines to encourage the use of technology for treating wastewater in industries. This can be a driver for the industrial wastewater management treatment market. Some examples include the European Union's Water Framework Directive, the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Effluent Limitation Guidelines, Mexico's Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources' Wastewater Effluent Discharge Limit Mandates, India's Central Pollution Control Board's Regulatory Directives, and China's State Council and Ministry of Environment's action plans and directives.
Using advanced technologies for wastewater treatment can make it expensive to build treatment plants, which can slow down the growth of the industrial wastewater management treatment market. The cost of a treatment plant depends on factors like the type of contaminants in the water, the equipment needed, the workforce, and the maintenance required over time. Expenses can vary depending on the system used and the industry involved. The cost of constructing a wastewater treatment plant can also be influenced by factors such as location, size, and the costs of labor and equipment. For example, a plant that can treat 8-10 thousand liters of water per day may cost around Rs. 2.5-3 lakhs or even more to install. Additionally, some treatment plants require technical equipment like remote monitoring systems, predictive maintenance systems, analytics software, and cybersecurity measures for automated operations. One of the main challenges that affect the market's growth is the high cost involved, combined with low profit margins.
It is expected that over two-thirds of the global population will live in cities. This rapid urbanization brings economic benefits, but it also leads to a greater demand for freshwater resources. As cities grow, there is also an increase in the amount of garbage generated, which can pollute water with various harmful substances like plastics, chemicals from personal care products, and disease-causing organisms from human waste. Because of these challenges, there will be a growing need for technologies related to the water and industrial wastewater management treatment market in the coming years.
Super-hydrophobicity on surfaces is achieved by making chemical modifications and adding textures to the surface. This creates a special coating that repels water very effectively. Super-hydrophobic nanocomposites, which are made of materials at a very small scale, can be used to create this coating. Polymers like epoxy are commonly used to coat surfaces that are frequently touched or easily accessible. The use of these enhanced epoxy surface coatings is expected to grow in the coming years, expanding the industrial wastewater management treatment market’s overall share.
The COVID-19 pandemic hurt investments in new industrial wastewater management treatment market plants, especially for small and medium-sized businesses, because their revenues declined. It also made operational reliability more important because disruptions can be costly. Many large water users scaled back their activities, leading to a decrease in industrial wastewater management treatment market demand. Lockdowns and travel restrictions resulted in lower revenue for water utilities as demand from large industrial and commercial users decreased significantly. A survey estimated that industrial water demand dropped due to the pandemic. This revenue loss affected various parts of the water supply chain, including operators, technology companies, contractors, chemical suppliers, and consultants. In addition, the risk of infection among utility staff affected operations. To ensure that essential water and sanitation services continued, many governments recognized water and sewerage industry workers as essential workers. This allowed utilities to maintain their services without interruption.
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REPORT METRIC |
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Market Size Available |
2023 to 2029 |
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Base Year |
2023 |
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Forecast Period |
2024 to 2029 |
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CAGR |
6.54% |
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Segments Covered |
By Technology, End-User, and Region |
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Various Analyses Covered |
Global, Regional, and country Analysis, Segment-Level Analysis, DROC, PESTLE Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Analyst Overview of Investment Opportunities |
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Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa |
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Market Leaders Profiled |
Ecolab (U.S.), SUEZ (France), Kemira (Finland), SNF (U.S.), Evoqua Water Technologies LLC (U.S.), Veolia (France), Solenis (U.S.), Feralco AB (U.S.), IXOM (Australia), Hydrite Chemical (U.S.), Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (Brazil), Dow (U.S.), BWA WATER ADDITIVES UK LIMITED (Europe), Cortec Corporation (U.S.), Grupo BAUMINAS (Brazil) |
Coagulants and flocculants dominate the industrial wastewater management treatment market. Due to advancements in technology, coagulants and flocculants have become a cost-effective way to treat dirty water produced by industries. The increased production from industries is causing a lot of pollution in rivers and lakes because they release their waste directly into them. To address this problem, industrial sectors are building special plants to clean up their wastewater. The pollution in water bodies is becoming very serious and harming the environment. Organizations and governments are investing a lot of money in these treatment plants to reduce water pollution. As cities grow and more industries are set up, the market for treating industrial wastewater is also expected to grow to protect water bodies from pollution. However, some industries are not interested in investing in these treatment plants because they are not aware of the importance of protecting the environment. The cost of advanced technologies and machinery needed for wastewater treatment is also a barrier to the growth of the market.
The food and beverage segment dominates the industrial wastewater management treatment market shares. In the coming years, the food and beverage industry is expected to experience the fastest growth in the market. This is because the industry has a growing need to reuse wastewater to use water more efficiently and ensure clean water for their operations. Factors such as increased dairy production, the presence of organic matter in dairy wastewater, the use of dairy wastewater to create renewable energy like biogas, and the use of advanced technologies to treat and reuse water will contribute to this growth.
The United States is a leading country in North America when it comes to energy production, supply, and consumption. They produce oil, natural gas, coal, and renewable fuels, as well as generate electricity from different sources like wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, fossil fuels, and nuclear power. The U.S. is one of the top oil and natural gas producers globally, thanks to its energy industry's growth. The oil and natural gas sector contributes about 8% to the country's economy. As a result, the increasing production of crude oil in the U.S. is expected to raise the demand for managing wastewater in this region. The ongoing investment in exploration and production activities is also predicted to drive the market's growth. As offshore and onshore explorations increase, along with the growth of the onshore crude oil industries, the industrial wastewater management market is expected to experience significant growth in the coming years.
Ecolab (U.S.), SUEZ (France), Kemira (Finland), SNF (U.S.), Evoqua Water Technologies LLC (U.S.), Veolia (France), Solenis (U.S.), Feralco AB (U.S.), IXOM (Australia), Hydrite Chemical (U.S.), Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (Brazil), Dow (U.S.), BWA WATER ADDITIVES UK LIMITED (Europe), Cortec Corporation (U.S.), Grupo BAUMINAS (Brazil) are some of the notable companies in the global Industrial Wastewater Management Treatment Market.
In July 2020, GEA Group supplied a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant to Abengoa. This plant helps convert wastewater containing salt into clean water for recycling within the company and separates solids for proper disposal. GEA Group provided various technologies for the ZLD process, including centrifugal separators, membrane concentrators, evaporators, crystallizers, and dryers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ecolab, Suez, Kemira OYJ, SNF Floerger, Solenis, Feralco Group, Hydrite Chemical Co., Kurita Water Industries Ltd., and Aries Chemical are some of the market players in the Industrial Wastewater management Treatment Market.
The Industrial Wastewater management Treatment market size reached USD 13.69 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 20.87 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.2 % during the forecast period.
Based On the region, the market has been classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. North America dominates the global Industrial Wastewater management Treatment market.
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