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World - Machinery For Filtering Or Purifying Water - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Jul 6, 2021

The Global Water Purification Market to Accelerate on Climate Change

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Machinery For Filtering Or Purifying Water - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

With a growing population and global warming, scarcity in freshwater propels the demand for water purification facilities, particularly in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Market growth is also impacted by decreasing operational costs for purification systems and major plans to develop the sector within China, the U.S. and the Middle East. Promising electrolysis-based desalination technologies emerge, featuring low carbon footprint and, as a byproduct, providing valuable raw material for producing batteries. This enables the new potential for investments into the sector.

Key Trends and Insights

As the Earth's population increases, the demand for fresh water and water purification facilities has been expanding rapidly over the last decade. According to the International Desalination Association (IDA), from 2016 to 2019 the number of treatment facilities and daily processing of water grew by 12.4% and 41.2%, respectively. 150 countries desalinate water while the overall number of water treatment facilities in the world has surpassed 19,000, which is twice as many as 20 years ago. Saudi Arabia possesses the largest capacity of 12 million m3/day, comprising 9.8% of global the global figure. Next comes the UAE (7.5%), the U.S. (4.7%), Spain (3.6%) and China (3.0%).

In the future, the rapidly growing population along with global warming will cause demand for water purification facilities to rise further. According to the IPCC technical report on climate change and water and the IPCC special report on climate change adaptation, many dry regions including the Mediterranean and southern Africa will suffer from reduced rainfall and increased evaporation. As a result, nearly one billion people in these regions may face strong water scarcity.

Increasing urbanization in Asian countries, particularly in China, also contributes to market growth. According to China's Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), they expect to implement new freshwater treatment facilities with a capacity of 1.25М tons per day to reach their goal of 2.9M tons per day in total by 2025.

The U.S., the UAE and Saudi Arabia have also announced expanding investments into the sector. Countries in Africa also feature a high market potential for water treatment systems. The African market will expand in tandem with increases in national income in those countries and decreases in the average cost of water purification facilities. Wide-scale government and private investment will drive market growth.

The main problem with modern water treatment facilities is their high operating costs. To diminish these costs, solar, wind and hydropower are actively being implemented as well as integrated processes like pressure-retarded osmosis that in total enable a 50-75% decrease in electricity costs.

Around the world, researchers are actively investigating technologies that use electrolysis to purify water. These technologies offer big potential because of their low carbon footprint in comparison with traditional thermal treatment and membrane filtration. During the electrolysis-based desalination process, sodium is released as a byproduct and could be widely used as a component in sodium-ion batteries. This could additionally resolve how to dispose of the environment-harming brine. Currently, these technologies are only in research and development, but in the mid-term, they could become a promising area for investments.

Global Exports and Imports of Machinery for Filtering or Purifying Water

In value terms, water filter exports stood at $9.5B in 2020. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% from 2012 to 2020 (IndexBox estimates). In value terms, the largest water filter supplying countries worldwide were China ($1.6B), Germany ($1.3B) and the U.S. ($1B), with a combined 41% share of global exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by China, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($1.6B) constitutes the largest market for imported machinery for filtering or purifying water worldwide, comprising 17% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($411M), with a 4.5% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 3.6% share.

In the U.S., water filter imports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+9.0% per year) and Canada (+1.0% per year).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global water filter market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 28291230 - Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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