Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Report 2025

The industrial wastewater treatment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $30.1 billion in 2024 to $31.97 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to stringent environmental regulations, growing industrialization, concerns about water scarcity, public awareness and activism, corporate sustainability initiatives.

The industrial wastewater treatment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $41.87 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global emphasis on circular economy, water reuse and recycling practices, rising corporate responsibility standards, advancements in treatment technologies, government incentives and funding. Major trends in the forecast period include application of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), strategic alliances for water reuse initiatives, compliance with stringent environmental regulations, emergence of modular and containerized treatment solutions, rapid advancements in treatment process optimization.

The increasing rate of industrialization is significantly driving the growth of the industrial wastewater treatment market moving forward. Industrialization involves a transition from an economy primarily focused on resources or agriculture to one centered around mechanized manufacturing. Industrial wastewater treatment is essential for purifying wastewater produced by industrial activities, which generate wet waste and involve the disposal of chemicals from various sectors. For example, in July 2024, Eurostat, a Belgium-based governing body, reported that production in the European Union increased by 0.4% in 2022 compared to 2021. Thus, the rise in industrialization is expected to propel the industrial wastewater treatment market.

The upward trajectory of industrial water consumption is a significant driver contributing to the growth of the industrial wastewater treatment market. Industrial water consumption represents the amount of water utilized by diverse industrial processes, facilities, and operations in the production of goods and services. As of 2023, industrial water utilization accounts for 22% of the global total water consumption, with around 70% of this consumption in high-income nations dedicated to energy production. The industrial sector in the United States, ranking as the second-largest water user, utilizes approximately 40% of total water consumption. Managing the environmental impact of industrial water consumption is crucial, and industrial wastewater treatment serves a pivotal role in achieving this goal.

A prominent trend in the industrial wastewater treatment market is technological advancement, with major companies directing efforts toward developing innovative technologies to enhance efficiency. In February 2022, ABB Ltd., a Switzerland-based automation company, introduced the ABB Ability Smart Solution for wastewater. This digital system focuses on achieving the lowest energy utilization while meeting the highest operating standards set by wastewater treatment plant operators. Incorporating advanced process control (APC) and digital twin and simulation technologies, this approach aids wastewater treatment plants in optimizing operations, reducing process variability, and stabilizing operations. The system continuously monitors and automates processes, allowing for incremental operational changes that cut energy consumption, minimize chemical usage, and enhance overall profitability.

Major companies in the industrial wastewater treatment market are dedicated to developing innovative technologies such as membrane technology. Membrane technology, a separation process utilizing semi-permeable membranes, selectively allows or restricts the passage of substances based on specific properties. In April 2022, Evonik Industries AG, a Germany-based specialty chemical company, introduced the 'SEPURAN' membrane technology. This technology is employed to generate oxygen-enriched air, enhancing efficiency in the industrial wastewater treatment process. It helps determine biochemical boundary conditions per wastewater treatment stage, facilitating efficient process management and the expansion of plant capacities.

In July 2022, Ovivo Inc., a Canada-based provider of wastewater treatment technology, acquired Wastech Controls & Engineering to strengthen its presence in the US electronics sector and explore cross-selling opportunities in other areas. Wastech Controls & Engineering, a US-based industrial wastewater solutions provider, became part of Ovivo Inc. through this strategic acquisition.

Major companies operating in the industrial wastewater treatment market include Aquatech International LLC, Veolia Water Technologies Inc., Creative Water Solutions, Sapphire Water Systems, Minerals Technologies Inc., M.W. Watermark LLC, Culligan International, Water Professionals International, Ecolab Inc., Solenis LLC, Cortec Corporation, Buckman Laboratories Inc., Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, Akzo Nobel N.V., Lenntech B.V., SUEZ - Water Technologies & Solutions, Xylem Inc., DuPont Water Solutions, Pentair plc, 3M Company, ITT Inc., United Utilities Group plc, Severn Trent Water, Oxyle AG, Kingspan Group, American Water, Organo Sdn Bhd, Kemira Oyj, Kurita Water Industries Ltd., Lonza Group Ltd., Axine Water Technologies Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial wastewater treatment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global industrial wastewater treatment market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the industrial wastewater treatment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial wastewater treatment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Industrial wastewater treatment involves the techniques and processes used to clean up waterways that have been impacted by human, industrial, or commercial activities before being released into the environment or reused. The goal is to reduce the amount of pollutants released into the environment and prevent water contamination.

The main types of industrial wastewater treatments include coagulants, flocculants, corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, biocides and disinfectants, among others. Coagulants are substances, either organic or inorganic, that initiate or facilitate the congealing process during water treatment. They enable the removal and dewatering of particles, contributing to processes such as water purification, lime softening, and sludge thickening. Various processes are utilized, including ultrafiltration systems, vacuum evaporation and distillation, reverse osmosis systems, paper bed filters, solid bowl centrifuges, tramp oil separators, vacuum filters, and others. These processes find applications in biological treatment, sludge treatment, filtration, demineralization, disinfection, and more. Industrial wastewater treatments are employed by various end-users such as the food and beverage industry, oil and gas, pulp and paper, chemical and petrochemical, healthcare, poultry and agriculture, among others.

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The industrial wastewater treatment market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing water treatment services such as preliminary treatment, primary treatment, secondary treatment, and waste-to-energy services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The industrial wastewater treatment market consists of sales of heat pumps and mechanical vapor compressors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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