Water Desalination Equipment Global Market Report 2025

This Water Desalination Equipment report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The water desalination equipment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $17.44 billion in 2024 to $19.52 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in water scarcity, population growth, government initiatives, rise in industrial demand, rise in urbanization.

The water desalination equipment market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $30.69 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to investments in infrastructure, aging water infrastructure, rising tourism and recreation, rising public health concerns. Major trends in the forecast period include forward osmosis technology, decentralized desalination, hybrid desalination systems, zero liquid discharge (zld), smart desalination plants.

The anticipated rise in urbanization and industrialization is poised to propel the water desalination equipment market's growth in the foreseeable future. Urbanization, characterized by the migration of populations from rural to urban areas and the resulting higher population densities in cities, contributes to increased water demand. This, coupled with industrial growth, is generating water scarcity issues, fostering a surge in the need for water desalination technology to extract salt from water and address salinity concerns. For example, projections from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs indicate that 68% of the global population, equivalent to 2.5 billion people, is expected to reside in urban areas by 2050. Consequently, the worldwide escalation of urbanization and industrialization is set to drive the water desalination equipment market.

The escalating depletion of freshwater resources is anticipated to drive the growth of the water desalination equipment market in the coming years. Traditional sources of freshwater are becoming scarcer and less reliable, intensifying the demand for desalination technology as a sustainable solution for securing a reliable water supply. Advances in desalination technology, coupled with increasing consumer demand for safe drinking water, contribute to the growing adoption of water desalination equipment. According to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), by the beginning of 2025, almost 50% of the global population may reside in regions grappling with water scarcity. Projections for 2030 suggest that approximately 700 million individuals could face displacement due to severe water scarcity, with one in four children worldwide living in areas marked by exceptionally high-water stress. Therefore, the mounting depletion of freshwater is a significant factor propelling the growth of the water desalination equipment market.

The water desalination equipment market is witnessing a key trend with the emergence of technological advancements. Leading companies in this market are dedicating efforts to develop innovative solutions, reinforcing their market positions. For instance, in April 2022, Veolia Water Technologies, a France-based water treatment company, introduced Barrel, a plug-and-play reverse osmosis (RO) technology specifically designed for the Asia Pacific region. This system addresses the escalating demand for freshwater, providing a solution to water scarcity concerns. The Barrel efficiently produces high-quality fresh water suitable for desalination, wastewater reuse, and low-pressure RO applications. Its modular and scalable design, reduced footprint, minimal piping connections, and integrated digitalization system make it an advanced and eco-friendly choice for water treatment.

Major companies in the water desalination market are developing new reverse osmosis desalination systems. Reverse osmosis is a water purification process that uses a semipermeable membrane to remove impurities, contaminants, and salts from water. For example, in December 2023, R-evolution, a subsidiary of Hexagon AB, launched a new desalination initiative aimed at addressing the global issue of freshwater scarcity. This initiative will leverage Hexagon's advanced technology to create digital twin solutions, focused on enhancing the efficiency, scalability, and operational performance of desalination plants worldwide.

In February 2023, Gradiant Corporation, a US-based company that offers advanced water and wastewater treatment solutions, acquired Advanced Watertek for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to improve Gradiant's manufacturing capabilities and expand its presence in the rapidly growing Middle Eastern market. Advanced Watertek is a UAE-based manufacturer that specializes in membrane-based water treatment systems.

Major companies operating in the water desalination equipment market include Acciona S.A., Aquatech International LLC, Biwater Holdings Limited, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd., Genesis Water Technologies Inc., IDE Technologies Ltd., Koch Separation Solutions LLC, Lenntech B.V., Pure Aqua Inc., Suez Water Technologies & Solutions, Veolia Water Technologies SA, Advanced Watertek FZC, Desmi A/S, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont), Ferrovial S.A., Fisia Italimpianti S.p.A., General Electric Company GE, Hatenboer-Water BV, Prominent Dosiertechnik GmbH, Toray Industries Inc., Triwin Watertec Co. Ltd., Wärtsilä Corporation, Zhonghe Seawater Desalination E+B25:B35ngineering Co. Ltd., Cadagua S.A., Degrémont S.A., Guangzhou KangYang Seawater Desalination Equipment Co. Ltd., Hyflux Ltd., Danfoss A/S, Xylem Inc., Evoqua Water Technologies LLC., Aqua-Chem Inc., Applied Membranes Inc., Membrane Systems Australia Pty Ltd, Membrane Technology and Research Inc., Nanostone Water Inc.

The Middle East was the largest region in the water desalination equipment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the water desalination equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the water desalination equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA.

Water desalination is the process of separating dissolved salts and other minerals from water, typically aimed at reducing salinity to make it suitable for consumption. Water desalination equipment plays a crucial role in this process, utilizing various technologies to separate salt and minerals from water, particularly seawater, to produce freshwater.

The main types of products in water desalination equipment include membranes, pumps, and evaporators. Membranes are designed to remove salt and minerals from water by allowing water molecules to pass through while blocking the larger salt particles. This process is commonly associated with technologies like reverse osmosis. Different desalination technologies include reverse osmosis, multi-stage flash distillation, multiple-effect distillation, and others. These technologies find applications in various sectors, including municipal water supply and industrial processes.

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