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Wastewater Treatment Market: by Type, equipment, Industrial End-User and Region (2025-2032)
Wastewater Treatment Market size was valued at US$ 63.83 Billion in 2024 and Wastewater Treatment is expected to grow at 6.2% through 2025 to 2032, reaching nearly 103.29 Billion.
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Wastewater Treatment market Overview:
Wastewater Treatment is one of the most common methods to control water pollution. Most of the Wastewater is generated from the manufacturing and chemical industries is treated in wastewater treatment plants. Physical, chemical, and biological processes are used in the wastewater treatment market. The processes used in these treatments are also categorized as preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary. In the Preliminary and primary stages, solid particles such as rags and suspended solids are allowed to settle and be removed from wastewater. Secondary processes mainly remove about 85% of the organic matter. The tertiary process means the final filtration of the treated effluent. All inorganic compounds, bacteria, viruses are removed in this tertiary process and make the treated water safe to reuse, recycle, or can release into the environment.
The report analyzes the Wastewater Treatment Market’s Drivers, Restraints, opportunities, challenges, and segments (Service, Type, Equipment, Industrial End-User, and Region) which helps to assess the market growth. During Covid 19 Pandemic, World Health Organization has made a guideline to kept water supplies safe, because the chances of transmission of coronavirus can easily grow through sewage water.
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Wastewater Treatment Market Dynamics:
Oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, chemicals, metal & mining and textiles industries are uses Raw water in several applications such as cooling, washing, and manufacturing process. Thus these industries are leading towards more water pollution and contamination of water. The government has made strict regulations to control this water pollution which is the key driving factor for the wastewater treatment market. Many industries have been forced to adopt water-recycling, reuse and recovery systems due to the scarcity of water. Growing public concern has left industries with no option to install wastewater treatment. Latest technological innovations in wastewater treatment for improving treatment efficiencies offer lucrative opportunities for market players.
Energy consumption is the largest expense to operate the wastewater treatment plant. Wastewater treatment consumes high electricity power, often between 50 -60 % of total plant energy use. Which is a restraint for the Wastewater Treatment market. The market is also being restrained by high installation costs and operational costs of the equipment.
Sludge is produced during wastewater treatment. Disposal sludge produced during the process is a major environmental concern in the Wastewater treatment market.
Wastewater Treatment Market Segment Analysis:
By Type, Municipal and industrial are the segments of the Wastewater treatment market. In terms of revenue, the Municipal segment held the highest share constituting 67.3% of the overall wastewater treatment market. In terms of revenue, the market for industrial wastewater applications is likely to gain significant market growth by 2032. The municipal segment is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7% from 2025 to 2032.
By Equipment, the Filtration segment is growing at a CAGR of 5.9% during the period 2025 to 2032 due to strict regulations for drinking water and wastewater treatment in developing regions. The membrane separation method is very simple, easy to operate and control, easy to maintain, has high separation efficiency. Microfiltration, reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, Nanofiltration processes are covered in the Membrane separation segment. The growth of membrane separation equipment is increasing because it utilizes economically sustainable and environment-friendly treatment technologies. Reverse Osmosis accounted for the largest wastewater treatment market share due to its cost-effective nature amongst these technologies.
The aerator segment is projected to witness a CAGR of 3.94% during the forecast period. The aerator segment is an important factor of most biological water treatment systems because it introduces air into the wastewater to allow for aerobic biodegradation of pollutant components.
By End-User Industries, Wastewater treatment market is segmented into chemical, pharmaceutical, Oil and Gas, Pulp and Paper, Food and Beverage, Healthcare. The oil and gas segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period. Large volumes of wastewater are generated from the oil and gas industry which leads to more water pollution. The government has made strict regulations to control water pollution. The need for Wastewater treatment is expected to grow as the demand for clean water for discharge is risen.
The Pharmaceutical segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% during the same forecast period. The consumption of water is high in pharmaceutical industries and Wastewater generated in pharmaceuticals is often contained high levels of contaminants. So that they focus on adopting the latest wastewater treatment.
In the pulp and paper segment, approximately 85% of the water is used as process water which results in a large quantity of wastewater. Therefore it is necessary to adopt advanced Effluent treatment technologies. This factor is expected to drive the growth of this segment at a CAGR of 6.8% in the forecast period (2025-2032).
Wastewater Treatment Market Regional Insights:
The wastewater treatment market size in the U.S is stood at USD 2.89 billion in 2020 and is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period. The rising demand for industrial water in the country such as in the U.S is expected to boost the growth over the coming years. The U.S. is adopting more new technology for wastewater treatment processes Technologies Ecolab, Inc. and GE Water are some of the key players that have a dominant presence in this country.
Wastewater Treatment Market in Asia Pacific region countries such as India, Japan and China is expected to grow at a high rate due to large population, water scarcity, rapid industrialization, stringent water regulations and increasing water recycling and reusing trend during the forecast period.
Wastewater Treatment Market Scope:
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Wastewater Treatment Market |
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Market Size in 2024 |
USD 63.83 Billion. |
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Market Size in 2032 |
USD 103.29 Billion. |
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CAGR (2025-2032) |
6.2% |
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Historic Data |
2019-2024 |
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Base Year |
2024 |
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Forecast Period |
2025-2032 |
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Segment Scope |
by Type
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by Equipment
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by End-User Industries
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Regional Scope |
North America- United States, Canada, and Mexico Europe – UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Austria, and Rest of Europe Asia Pacific – China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, ASEAN, Rest of APAC Middle East and Africa - South Africa, GCC, Egypt, Nigeria, Rest of the Middle East and Africa South America – Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America |
Wastewater Treatment Market Key Players:
- Thermax (India)
- VA Techwabag (India)
- Suez Environnement S.A. (France)
- Ecolab (IndiaU.Snc. (U.S.),
- DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (U.S.)
- Evoqua Water Technologies Corporation (U.S.)
- 3M Company, Inc. (U.S.)
- Pentair plc (U.K.)
- United Utilities Group P.L.C. (U.K.)
- Kingspan Water & Energy (U.K.)
- The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.)
- Kemira Oyj (Finland)
- Calgon Carbon Corporation (U.S.)
- Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (Japan)
- Bio-Microbics, Inc. (U.S.)
- Trojan Technologies Inc. (Canada)
- Aquatech International Corporation (U.S.)
- Orenco Systems, Inc. (U.S.),
- Scinor Water America, L.L.C. (U.S.),
- Elgressy Engineering Services Ltd. (Israel)
- Outotec Oyj (Finland)
- BASF SE (Germany)
- Blue Eden CleanTech Solutions Inc. (Canada)
Frequently Asked Questions
Sludge is produced during wastewater treatment. Disposal sludge produced during the process is a major environmental concern in the Wastewater treatment market.
Wastewater Treatment Market size was valued at US$ 63.83 Billion in 2024 and Wastewater Treatment is expected to grow at 6.2% through 2025 to 2032, reaching nearly US$ 103.29 Billion.
The segments covered are Type, equipment, Industrial End-User and Region
1. Wastewater Treatment Market: Research Methodology
1.1. Research Data
1.1.1. Primary Data
1.1.2. Secondary Data
1.2. Market Size Estimation
1.2.1. Bottom-Up Approach
1.2.2. Top-Down Approach
1.3. Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
1.4. Research Assumptions
2. Wastewater Treatment Market: Executive Summary
2.1. Market Overview
2.2. Market Size (2024) and Forecast (2025– 2032) and Y-O-Y%
2.3. Market Size (USD) and Market Share (%) – By Segments and Regions
3. Wastewater Treatment Market: Competitive Landscape
3.1. Stellar Competition Matrix
3.2. Key Players Benchmarking
3.2.1. Company Name
3.2.2. Headquarter
3.2.3. Business Segment
3.2.4. End-user Segment
3.2.5. Y-O-Y%
3.2.6. Revenue (2023)
3.2.7. Profit Margin
3.2.8. Market Share
3.2.9. Company Locations
3.3. Market Structure
3.3.1. Market Leaders
3.3.2. Market Followers
3.3.3. Emerging Players
3.4. Consolidation of the Market
3.4.1. Strategic Initiatives and Developments
3.4.2. Mergers and Acquisitions
3.4.3. Collaborations and Partnerships
3.5. Wastewater Treatment Industry Ecosystem
3.5.1. Ecosystem Analysis
3.5.2. Role of the Companies in the Ecosystem
4. Wastewater Treatment Market: Dynamics
4.1. Market Trends by Region
4.1.1. North America
4.1.2. Europe
4.1.3. Asia Pacific
4.1.4. Middle East and Africa
4.1.5. South America
4.2. Market Drivers
4.3. Market Restraints
4.4. Market Opportunities
4.5. Market Challenges
4.6. PORTER’s Five Forces Analysis
4.6.1. Intensity of the Rivalry
4.6.2. Threat of New Entrants
4.6.3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.6.4. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.6.5. Threat of Substitutes
4.7. PESTLE Analysis
4.7.1. Political Factors
4.7.2. Economic Factors
4.7.3. Social Factors
4.7.4. Technological Factors
4.7.5. Legal Factors
4.7.6. Environmental Factors
4.8. Technological Roadmap
4.9. Regulatory Landscape
4.9.1. Market Regulation by Region
4.9.1.1. North America
4.9.1.2. Europe
4.9.1.3. Asia Pacific
4.9.1.4. Middle East and Africa
4.9.1.5. South America
4.9.2. Impact of Regulations on Market Dynamics
4.9.3. Government Schemes and Initiatives
5. Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast by Segments (by Value USD Million)
5.1. Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2032)
5.1.1. Municipal
5.1.2. Industrial
5.2. Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment (2024-2032)
5.2.1. Filtration
5.2.2. Membrane Separation
5.2.3. Aerator
5.3. Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By End-User Industries (2024-2032)
5.3.1. Oil and Gas
5.3.2. Pharmaceutical
5.3.3. Pulp and Paper
5.3.4. Chemical
5.3.5. Food and Beverage
5.3.6. Healthcare
5.4. Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, by Region (2024-2032)
5.4.1. North America
5.4.2. Europe
5.4.3. Asia Pacific
5.4.4. Middle East and Africa
5.4.5. South America
6. North America Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast (by Value USD Million)
6.1. North America Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2032)
6.1.1. Municipal
6.1.2. Industrial
6.2. North America Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment (2024-2032)
6.2.1. Filtration
6.2.2. Membrane Separation
6.2.3. Aerator
6.3. North America Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By End-User Industries (2024-2032)
6.3.1. Oil and Gas
6.3.2. Pharmaceutical
6.3.3. Pulp and Paper
6.3.4. Chemical
6.3.5. Food and Beverage
6.3.6. Healthcare
6.4. North America Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2024-2032)
6.4.1. United States
6.4.2. Canada
6.4.3. Mexico
7. Europe Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast (by Value USD Million)
7.1. Europe Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2032)
7.2. Europe Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment (2024-2032)
7.3. Europe Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By End-User Industries (2024-2032)
7.4. Europe Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2024-2032)
7.4.1. UK
7.4.2. France
7.4.3. Germany
7.4.4. Italy
7.4.5. Spain
7.4.6. Sweden
7.4.7. Austria
7.4.8. Rest of Europe
8. Asia Pacific Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast (by Value USD Million)
8.1. Asia Pacific Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2032)
8.2. Asia Pacific Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment (2024-2032)
8.3. Asia Pacific Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By End-User Industries (2024-2032)
8.4. Asia Pacific Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2024-2032)
8.4.1. China
8.4.2. S Korea
8.4.3. Japan
8.4.4. India
8.4.5. Australia
8.4.6. Indonesia
8.4.7. Malaysia
8.4.8. Vietnam
8.4.9. Taiwan
8.4.10. Bangladesh
8.4.11. Pakistan
8.4.12. Rest of Asia Pacific
9. Middle East and Africa Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast (by Value USD Million)
9.1. Middle East and Africa Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2032)
9.2. Middle East and Africa Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment (2024-2032)
9.3. Middle East and Africa Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By End-User Industries (2024-2032)
9.4. Middle East and Africa Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2024-2032)
9.4.1. South Africa
9.4.2. GCC
9.4.3. Egypt
9.4.4. Nigeria
9.4.5. Rest of ME&A
10. South America Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast (by Value USD Million)
10.1. South America Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2032)
10.2. South America Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment (2024-2032)
10.3. South America Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, By End-User Industries (2024-2032)
10.4. South America Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2024-2032)
10.4.1. Brazil
10.4.2. Argentina
10.4.3. Rest of South America
11. Company Profile: Key players
11.1. Thermax
11.1.1. Company Overview
11.1.2. Business Portfolio
11.1.3. Financial Overview
11.1.3.1. Total Revenue
11.1.3.2. Segment Revenue
11.1.3.3. Regional Revenue
11.1.4. SWOT Analysis
11.1.5. Strategic Analysis
11.1.6. Recent Developments
11.2. VA Techwabag
11.3. Suez Environnement S.A.
11.4. Ecolab
11.5. DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
11.6. Evoqua Water Technologies Corporation
11.7. 3M Company, Inc.
11.8. Pentair plc
11.9. United Utilities Group P.L.C.
11.10. Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
11.11. Bio-Microbics, Inc.
11.12. Trojan Technologies Inc.
11.13. Aquatech International Corporation
11.14. Orenco Systems, Inc.
11.15. Scinor Water America, L.L.C.
11.16. Elgressy Engineering Services Ltd.
11.17. Outotec Oyj
11.18. BASF SE (Germany)
11.19. Blue Eden CleanTech Solutions Inc. (Canada)
12. Key Findings
13. Industry Recommendations
13.1. Strategic Recommendations
13.2. Future Outlook
