The requirement for freshwater in various applications has increased drastically due to considerable growth in the urban population. Industries are among the top freshwater consumers globally. Untreated wastewater from industries is a hazard to the environment as well as water resources. Consequently, government bodies are establishing strict regulations for industrial wastewater treatment due to the growing emphasis on water quality & public health and the increasing prevalence of waterborne diseases. These factors are boosting the demand for various wastewater treatment systems, driving the growth of the industrial wastewater treatment market.
The growth of the global industrial wastewater treatment market is driven by factors such as the lack of freshwater resources, government encouragement, the growing emphasis on corporate social responsibility, and the need for critical resource recovery from wastewater. However, the high installation, maintenance, and operating costs of wastewater treatment infrastructure restrain the growth of this market.
Furthermore, the growing demand for energy-efficient and advanced wastewater treatment technologies and the generation of green hydrogen from industrial wastewater are expected to provide growth opportunities for the players operating in this market. However, high energy consumption and expenses due to excess sludge production are major challenges impacting market growth.
Based on offering, the global industrial wastewater treatment market is segmented into operation & maintenance services, process control & automation, design, engineering, and construction services, treatment technologies, and treatment chemicals. The process control & automation segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is attributed to the rising technological complexities in industrial wastewater treatment facilities, the increasing need for operational automation, the rising number of investments in process control systems, and the companies’ growing focus on achieving cost & energy-saving targets.
Based on end user, the global industrial wastewater treatment market is segmented into power generation, semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, green hydrogen generation, chemical manufacturing, refining & petrochemicals, oil & gas, pulp & paper, food & beverage, pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, and other end users. The food & beverage segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The food & beverage industry is one of the major contributors to economic growth globally. Food production is expected to intensify in the coming years due to the growing global population. The food industry needs large volumes of water for production and cleaning. As a result, the industry typically generates a tremendous amount of wastewater with relatively high concentrations of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and is a major source of environmental pollution. Food & beverage companies are adopting industrial wastewater treatment techniques, including proper screening of waste streams to increase discharge dryness, resulting in lower hauling and waste disposal costs.
Based on geography, the global industrial wastewater treatment market is segmented into Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia-Pacific is expected to become the fastest-growing region in the global industrial wastewater treatment market by 2031. The market in Asia-Pacific is experiencing growth due to the increasing demand for sustainable and advanced solutions in response to significant water stress and environmental pollution. The dairy and beverage sector, particularly in China and India, is generating substantial investment opportunities in the region, driving the demand for industrial wastewater treatment solutions.
The market growth in Asia-Pacific is further propelled by the rapid industrial expansion in developing countries, including South Korea, Indonesia, and Vietnam. China and India are poised to take the lead in adopting membrane filtration technology for wastewater treatment in the industrial sector. Some of the factors contributing to the rising demand for industrial wastewater treatment in the region are as follows:
The growth of the global industrial wastewater treatment market is driven by factors such as the lack of freshwater resources, government encouragement, the growing emphasis on corporate social responsibility, and the need for critical resource recovery from wastewater. However, the high installation, maintenance, and operating costs of wastewater treatment infrastructure restrain the growth of this market.
Furthermore, the growing demand for energy-efficient and advanced wastewater treatment technologies and the generation of green hydrogen from industrial wastewater are expected to provide growth opportunities for the players operating in this market. However, high energy consumption and expenses due to excess sludge production are major challenges impacting market growth.
Based on offering, the global industrial wastewater treatment market is segmented into operation & maintenance services, process control & automation, design, engineering, and construction services, treatment technologies, and treatment chemicals. The process control & automation segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is attributed to the rising technological complexities in industrial wastewater treatment facilities, the increasing need for operational automation, the rising number of investments in process control systems, and the companies’ growing focus on achieving cost & energy-saving targets.
Based on end user, the global industrial wastewater treatment market is segmented into power generation, semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, green hydrogen generation, chemical manufacturing, refining & petrochemicals, oil & gas, pulp & paper, food & beverage, pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, and other end users. The food & beverage segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The food & beverage industry is one of the major contributors to economic growth globally. Food production is expected to intensify in the coming years due to the growing global population. The food industry needs large volumes of water for production and cleaning. As a result, the industry typically generates a tremendous amount of wastewater with relatively high concentrations of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and is a major source of environmental pollution. Food & beverage companies are adopting industrial wastewater treatment techniques, including proper screening of waste streams to increase discharge dryness, resulting in lower hauling and waste disposal costs.
Based on geography, the global industrial wastewater treatment market is segmented into Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia-Pacific is expected to become the fastest-growing region in the global industrial wastewater treatment market by 2031. The market in Asia-Pacific is experiencing growth due to the increasing demand for sustainable and advanced solutions in response to significant water stress and environmental pollution. The dairy and beverage sector, particularly in China and India, is generating substantial investment opportunities in the region, driving the demand for industrial wastewater treatment solutions.
The market growth in Asia-Pacific is further propelled by the rapid industrial expansion in developing countries, including South Korea, Indonesia, and Vietnam. China and India are poised to take the lead in adopting membrane filtration technology for wastewater treatment in the industrial sector. Some of the factors contributing to the rising demand for industrial wastewater treatment in the region are as follows:
- Increasing need for water reclamation and reuse technologies
- Rapid depletion of freshwater resources
- High demand for energy-efficient and advanced water treatment technologies
- Advancements in membrane technology
- Government investments in water infrastructure
Increasing research and development expenditure by food and beverage companies.
The key players operating in the global industrial wastewater treatment market are Xylem Inc. (U.S.), SUEZ S.A. (France), Pentair plc (U.K.), Dow Inc. (U.S.), Veolia Environnement S.A. (France), BASF SE (Germany), PPU Umwelttechnik GmbH (Germany), DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (U.S.), Bio-Microbics (U.S.), Thermax Limited (India), Ecolab Inc. (U.S.), Kurita Water Industries, Ltd. (Japan), Kemira Oyj (Finland), GFL Environmental (Canada), 3M Company (U.S.), Kingspan Group plc (U.K.), Calgon Carbon Corporation (U.S.), Trojan Technologies (Canada), Clean TeQ Water Limited (Australia), SWA Water Australia Pty Limited (Australia), Adroit Associates Private Limited (India), Sauber Environmental Solutions (India), SEPC Limited (India), Golder Associates Inc. (Canada), Burns & McDonnell (U.S.), and WOG Technologies (India).Key Questions Answered in the Report:
- Which are the high-growth market segments in terms of offering, end user, and geography?
- What is the historical market size for the global industrial wastewater treatment market across the globe?
- What are the market forecasts and estimates for the period 2024-2031?
- What are the major drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges in the global industrial wastewater treatment market?
- Who are the major players in the market, and what are their market shares?
- What is the competitive landscape like for the global industrial wastewater treatment market?
- What are the recent developments in the global industrial wastewater treatment market?
- What are the different strategies adopted by the major players in the market?
- What are the key geographic trends, and which are the high-growth countries?
- Who are the local emerging players in the global industrial wastewater treatment market, and how do they compete with other players?
Scope of the Report
Global Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Assessment - By Offering
- Operation & Maintenance Services
- Process Control & Automation
- Design, Engineering, And Construction Services
- Treatment Technologies
- Treatment Chemicals
Global Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Assessment - By End User
- Food & Beverage
- Power Generation
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Pulp & Paper
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Oil & Gas
- Refining & Petrochemicals
- Industrial Manufacturing (Automotive, Heavy, And Metal Industries)
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Data Centers
- Green Hydrogen Generation
- Other End Users
Global Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Assessment, By Geography
- Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- North America
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Insights
5. Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Assessment - by Offering
6. Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Assessment - by End User
7. Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market - by Geography
8. Competitive Landscape
9. Company Profiles
10. Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
Executive Summary
The global industrial wastewater treatment market is projected to reach $206.81 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2024-2031. The growth of the global industrial wastewater treatment market is driven by factors such as the lack of freshwater resources, government encouragement and the growing emphasis on corporate social responsibility, and the need for critical resource recovery from wastewater. However, the high installation, maintenance, and operating costs of wastewater treatment infrastructure restrain the growth of this market.Furthermore, the growing demand for energy-efficient and advanced wastewater treatment technologies and the generation of green hydrogen from industrial wastewater are expected to provide growth opportunities for the players operating in this market. However, high energy consumption and expenses due to excess sludge production pose significant challenges to the market’s growth.
The analyst has segmented this market based on offering, end user, and geography for efficient analysis. The study also evaluates industry competitors and analyzes the market at country levels.
Based on offering, the global industrial wastewater treatment market is segmented into operation & maintenance services, process control & automation, design, engineering, and construction services, treatment technologies, and treatment chemicals. In 2024, the operation & maintenance services segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global industrial wastewater treatment market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the increasing need for meeting government-mandated quality standards for managing wastewater and companies’ rising focus on cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and reducing workforce requirements for monitoring and managing industrial wastewater.
Based on end user, the global industrial wastewater treatment market is segmented into power generation, semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, green hydrogen generation, chemical manufacturing, refining & petrochemicals, oil & gas, pulp & paper, food & beverage, pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, and other end users. In 2024, the food & beverage segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global industrial wastewater treatment market. The large share of this segment is attributed to factors such as increasing volumes of sewage & wastewater generated during food production, the substantial utilization of water for food processing and cleaning in the food & beverage industry, and the growing need for wastewater reuse in the F&B industry to improve water efficiency and ensure reliable, and clean water sources for operations.
Based on geography, the industrial wastewater treatment market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. In 2024, Asia-Pacific is expected to command the largest share of global industrial wastewater treatment. Asia-Pacific’s major market share is attributed to the rising demand for sustainable and advanced solutions due to significant water stress and environmental pollution. The key food & beverage sectors creating the highest investment opportunities in the region include dairy and beverages, especially in China and India.
Key Players:
The key players operating in the global industrial wastewater treatment market are Xylem Inc. (U.S.), SUEZ S.A. (France), Pentair plc (U.K.), Dow Inc. (U.S.), Veolia Environnement S.A. (France), BASF SE (Germany), PPU Umwelttechnik GmbH (Germany), DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (U.S.), Bio-Microbics (U.S.), Thermax Limited (India), Ecolab Inc. (U.S.), Kurita Water Industries, Ltd. (Japan), Kemira Oyj (Finland), GFL Environmental (Canada), 3M Company (U.S.), Kingspan Group plc (U.K.), Calgon Carbon Corporation (U.S.), Trojan Technologies (Canada), Clean TeQ Water Limited (Australia), SWA Water Australia Pty Limited (Australia), Adroit Associates Private Limited (India), Sauber Environmental Solutions (India), SEPC Limited (India), Golder Associates Inc. (Canada), Burns & McDonnell (U.S.), and WOG Technologies (India).Key Questions Answered in the Report:
- Which are the high-growth market segments in terms of offering, end user, and geography?
- What is the historical market size of the global industrial wastewater treatment market?
- What are the market forecasts and estimates for the period 2024-2031?
- What are the major drivers, opportunities, and challenges in the global industrial wastewater treatment market?
- Who are the major market players, and what shares do they hold in the global industrial wastewater treatment market?
- What is the competitive landscape like?
- What are the recent key developments in the global industrial wastewater treatment market?
- What are the strategies adopted by major players in this market?
- What are the key geographic trends and high-growth countries?
Companies Mentioned
- Xylem Inc. (U.S.)
- SUEZ S.A. (France)
- Pentair plc (U.K.)
- Dow Inc. (U.S.)
- Veolia Environnement S.A. (France)
- BASF SE (Germany)
- PPU Umwelttechnik GmbH (Germany)
- DuPont de Nemours Inc. (U.S.)
- Bio-Microbics (U.S.)
- Thermax Limited (India)
- Ecolab Inc. (U.S.)
- Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (Japan)
- Kemira Oyj (Finland)
- GFL Environmental (Canada)
- 3M Company (U.S.)
- Kingspan Group plc (U.K.)
- Calgon Carbon Corporation (U.S.)
- Trojan Technologies (Canada)
- Clean TeQ Water Limited (Australia)
- SWA Water Australia Pty Limited (Australia)
- Adroit Associates Private Limited (India)
- Sauber Environmental Solutions (India)
- SEPC Limited (India)
- Golder Associates Inc. (Canada)
- Burns & McDonnell (U.S.)
- WOG Technologies (India)
