Water Desalination Plants Market Report 2025 (Global Edition)

Global Water Desalination Plants Market Report 2025 Market Size Split by Technology (Reverse Osmosis (RO), Multi-Stage Flash (MSF) Distillation, Multi-Effect Distillation (MED), Electrodialysis (ED), ...

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Competitive Landscape of the Water Desalination Plant Market

The water desalination plant market shows a competitive landscape with established companies and newcomers. The major companies contest for share in this growing market. Companies handling large projects and having technological experience in advanced processes, such as reverse osmosis and multi-effect distillation, lead the market. Additional attractive focus areas and investment include further increases in the number of startups for innovative technology and sustainable practices. Intensification of competition is promoted through a need for low-cost solutions, high demands for freshwater in areas that lack sufficient water, and forcing companies to be creative and efficient in such regions while solving environmental problems.

In August, 2022, ACCIONA has been awarded the design and construction of a seawater desalination plant at Collahuasi's Patache Port, about 70 kilometers south of Iquique in Chile's Tarapacá region. For the next two years, the company will be in charge of running and maintaining the facility, which has a capacity of 1,050 liters per second. (Source: https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/acciona-to-build-and-operate-chilean-desalination-plant/) In July 2021, IDE Water Technologies chose DuPont to distribute SWRO membrane elements, including SWRO membranes, to Israel's Sorek B desalination plant. Due to their adaptability and ease of manufacture, the company's membranes will be used in a new project. (Source: https://www.filtsep.com/content/news/dupont-to-deliver-membranes-for-sorek-b-desalination-plant/) In April, 2022, Veolia Water Technologies, a Veolia group company and leading water treatment supplier, has announced the Asia Pacific launch of the Barrel, an integrated plug-and-play reverse osmosis (RO) technology. (Source: https://www.asia.veoliawatertechnologies.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/veolia-water-technologies-launches-new-disruptive-technology-desalination)

Top Companies Market Share in Water Desalination Plants Industry: (In no particular order of Rank)

• ACCIONA
• Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction
• IDE Technologies
• Suez
• CleanBay Renewables
• Dow
• Genesis Water Technologies
• Aquatech International
• Evoqua Water Technologies
• Koch Separation Solutions
• Siemens
• Veolia
• Abengoa.
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Regional Analysis of the Water Desalination Plant Market

Which Region Dominates the Water Desalination Plant Market in 2024?

According to Cognitive Market Research, North America currently dominates the Water Desalination Plants market, and the region is expected to have significant growth during the projected period. Increased product sales throughout the region, the demand for water desalination is expected to be significant during the projection period.

Which Region is Expanding at the Fastest CAGR?

Asia-Pacific is expected to make significant gains during the projected period, with the greatest compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Groundwater depletion, notably in Bangladesh and India, is predicted to substantially restrict water availability in the region, increasing demand for water desalination technology in the coming year. Furthermore, the governments of China, India, and Australia have announced plans to develop desalination plants

The current report Scope analyzes Water Desalination Plants Market on 5 major region Split (In case you wish to acquire a specific region edition (more granular data) or any country Edition data then please write us on info@cognitivemarketresearch.com

• North America (United States, Canada, Mexico)
• Europe (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Rest of South America)
• Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Nigeria, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, GCC Countries, Rest of MEA)

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North America Water Desalination Plants

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Water Desalination Plant market size was estimated at USD 20614.2 Million, out of which North America held the major market share of more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 8245.68 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% from 2024 to 2031.

• According to Cognitive Market Research, the US had a major share in the Water Desalination Plant market with a market size of USD 6505.84 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period. The U.S. market's increasing water scarcity issues in various regions
• The Canada Water Desalination Plant market had a market share of USD 989.48 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period. Canada’s advanced desalination technologies
• The Mexico Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 750.36 million in 2024.

Europe Water Desalination Plants

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Water Desalination Plant market size was estimated at USD 20614.2 Million, out of which Europe held the market share of more than 30% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 6184.26 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2% from 2024 to 2031.

• The United Kingdom Water Desalination Plant market had a market share of USD 1038.96 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.0% during the forecast period. In the UK, Water Desalination Plant sales witness an upswing due to the increasing concerns over water scarcity
• The France Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 568.95 million in 2024.
• According to Cognitive Market Research, the German Water Desalination Plant market size was valued at USD 1224.48 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period. In Germany, Water Desalination Plant surged due to the the need for sustainable water sources
• The Italy Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 531.85 million in 2024.
• The Russia Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 958.56 million in 2024.
• The Spain Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period with a market size of USD 507.11 million in 2024
• The Luxembourg Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 191.71 million in 2024.
• The Portugal Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 8.0% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 129.87 million in 2024.
• The Greece Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 74.21 million in 2024.
• The Rest of Europe's Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 958.56 million in 2024.

Asia Pacific Water Desalination Plants

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Water Desalination Plant market size was estimated at USD 20614.2 Million, out of which Asia Pacific held the market share of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 4741.27 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7% from 2024 to 2031.

• According to Cognitive Market Research, the China Water Desalination Plant market size was valued at USD 2133.57 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period. Water Desalination Plant surged in China due to adoption of advanced desalination methods
• The Japan Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 10.2% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 654.29 million in 2024.
• The India Water Desalination Plant market had a market share of USD 568.95 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.5% during the forecast period. India's rapid urbanization and industrialization.
• The South Korean Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 10.8% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 474.13 million in 2024.
• The Australian Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 11.4% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 246.55 million in 2024.
• The South East Asia Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 12.7% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 327.15 million in 2024.
• The Rest of Asia Pacific Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 11.5% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 336.63 million in 2024.

South America Water Desalination Plants

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Water Desalination Plant market size was estimated at USD 20614.2 Million, out of which the Latin America held the market share of around 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 1030.71 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% from 2024 to 2031.

• According to Cognitive Market Research, the Brazil Water Desalination Plant market size was valued at USD 441.14 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period. Water Desalination Plants flourished in Brazil due to growing demand for freshwater in coastal regions.
• Argentina's Water Desalination Plant market had a market share of USD 173.16 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.0% during the forecast period. Argentina's rising personal disposable income .
• Colombia Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 91.73 million in 2024.
• Peru Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 84.52 million in 2024.
• Chile Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 9.4% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 74.21 million in 2024.
• The Rest of Latin America's Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 165.94 million in 2024.

Middle East and Africa Water Desalination Plants

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Water Desalination Plant market size was estimated at USD 20614.2 Million, out of which the Middle East and Africa held the major market share of around 2% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 9.39 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% from 2024 to 2031..

• The GCC Countries Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 10.2% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 176.46 million in 2024. Water Desalination Plant sales flourish due to the presence of major market players.
• The Egypt Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 43.29 million in 2024.
• The South Africa Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 10.4% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 65.14 million in 2024. Water Desalination Plant sales flourished in South Africa due to growing demand for freshwater in coastal regions
• The Turkey Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 35.46 million in 2024.
• The Nigeria Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 43.29 million in 2024.
• The Rest of the MEA Water Desalination Plant market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period, with a market size of USD 48.65 million in 2024.

Water Desalination Plants Market Analysis

Water Desalination Plant Market Technology Segment Analysis

According to Cognitive Market Research, Reverse osmosis dominated the market in 2024 due to its ease of processing, low installation cost, capacity to treat various types of feed water, and minimal chemical use. The market growth is mostly driven by the growing demand for desalination plants in water-scarce locations around the world

The multi-stage flash (MSF) distillation technology market is expected to increase at a CAGR over the forecast period. High gain output ratio (GOR), flexibility to collaborate with power plants, ease of operation, and lower operating and maintenance costs are likely to boost technology acceptability in desalination applications, propelling the market forward

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Water Desalination Plant Market Application Segment Analysis

According to Cognitive Market Research, in 2024, the municipal sector led the market in terms of global revenue share. The municipal sector is responsible for providing drinkable water to the world's urban population. The expanding urban population, combined with the rise of megacities around the world, is predicted to limit municipal water delivery capacity. As a result, this is anticipated to become a crucial industry for the spread of water desalination technology.

The industrial application segment is expected to expand at the highest CAGR. Rapid industrialization in developing countries like China, India, Malaysia, and Thailand is expected to drive up industrial demand for water desalination technologies. The pharmaceutical, food and beverage, paper and pulp, and industrial industries are predicted to expand in line with global population increase, supplementing market growth

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Water Desalination Plants Plant type Segment Analysis

Water Desalination Plant Market Plant type Segment Analysis

According to Cognitive Market Research, Land-based desalination plant is the market leader. This has the largest share of the market due to the widespread application in providing fresh water to urban and agricultural regions as well as industrial sectors. Land-based plants, in general, employ high technologies reverse osmosis and multi-stage flash distillation, hence are efficient and reliable for mass water supply

Portable desalination plant is the fastest-growing segment. This segment is gaining because it is more flexible and can provide immediate water solutions in remote or disaster-stricken areas where traditional infrastructure is not feasible. Portable desalination plants are especially valuable in emergency response situations and military applications, as they can be mobilized quickly and are often designed for lower capacity needs

• Portable Desalination Plant
• Land-Based Desalination Plant
• Marine-Based Desalination Plant (Offshore)

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