Brine Concentration Technology (BCT) Market Report 2026

The brine concentration technology (bct) market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $15.29 billion in 2025 to $16.11 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to stricter environmental discharge regulations, growth of industrial wastewater generation, expansion of desalination plants, adoption of thermal evaporation technologies, increasing focus on water conservation.

The brine concentration technology (bct) market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.4 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in sustainable water treatment solutions, rising demand from mining and oil and gas sectors, expansion of industrial desalination projects, growing adoption of energy-efficient systems, increasing focus on circular water economy. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of zero liquid discharge systems, rising integration of advanced membrane technologies, growing demand for resource recovery solutions, expansion of thermal brine concentration processes, enhanced focus on water reuse.

The increasing effects of climate change are expected to drive the growth of the brine concentration technology (BCT) market. Climate change involves long-term shifts in the Earth’s climate, including changes in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other atmospheric conditions. Its escalating impacts, such as heightened water scarcity and altered rainfall patterns, are increasing the demand for sustainable water solutions, making brine concentration technology essential for efficient water resource management. For example, in October 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO), a Switzerland-based intergovernmental organization, reported that approximately 3.6 billion people lived in regions highly vulnerable to climate change impacts by 2023. It is estimated that between 2030 and 2050, climate change could contribute to around 250,000 additional deaths annually due to undernutrition, malaria, diarrhea, and heat stress. Consequently, the rising impact of climate change is fueling growth in the BCT market.

Leading companies in the BCT market are pursuing strategic partnerships to develop the next generation of environmentally sustainable brine concentration technologies. Strategic partnerships allow companies to leverage each other’s strengths and resources to provide more sustainable and cost-effective solutions in desalination and water treatment. For instance, in March 2023, Aquatech, a U.S.-based provider of water and process technology solutions, partnered with Fluid Technology Solutions Inc. (FTS), a U.S.-based water treatment technology company. The partnership focuses on advancing brine concentration technology to achieve high recovery rates, minimize energy consumption, and reduce CO2 emissions while maximizing water and mineral recovery. Together, Aquatech and FTS provide advanced water treatment technologies across strategic sectors such as brine mining, lithium and critical minerals extraction, inland desalination, and minimal or zero liquid discharge (MLD/ZLD).

In April 2023, Alchemist Mining Inc., a Canadian firm specializing in investment and technology solutions, completed the acquisition of LiTHOS Technology Corp. for an undisclosed sum. Through this strategic acquisition, Alchemist aims to bolster its capabilities in facilitating large-scale, environmentally sustainable lithium production via direct lithium extraction methods. LiTHOS Technology Corp., a Canadian company focused on sustainable lithium production, holds investments in AcQUA, a patented technology designed for wastewater solutions. AcQUA specializes in the selective purification and concentration of lithium-containing brines directly extracted (DLE) from continental brine reservoirs, aligning with Alchemist's strategic objectives in the lithium extraction sector.

Major companies operating in the brine concentration technology (bct) market are Veolia Environnement S.A., Dow Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., SUEZ Group, Tetra Technologies Inc., Pall Corporation, Evoqua Water Technologies Corp, Hyflux Ltd., H2O Innovations Inc., Aquatech International LLC, IDE Technologies Ltd., Koch Separation Solutions Inc., Saltworks Technologies Inc., Synder Filtration Inc., Samco Technologies Inc., AquaChem Inc., Gradiant India Pvt Ltd., Oasys Water Inc., Lenntech B.V., Advent Envirocare Technology Pvt. Ltd, Duraflow LLC, Rosenblad Design Group Inc., Modern Water plc, Enviro Water Minerals Company Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the brine concentration technology (BCT) market in 2025. The regions covered in the brine concentration technology (bct) market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the brine concentration technology (bct) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The brine concentration technology market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing chemical extraction, brine treatment services, closed circuit desalination services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The brine concentration technology market also includes sales of ammonium chloride, lithium chloride, and calcium bromide which are used in brine concentration technology. 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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