Water Desalination Market

Industry Outlook

The scarcity of potable water left the human race with few options, including water recycling and seawater desalination, allowing the global water desalination market to reach US$ 16.4 billion in 2017. The market is expected to reach US$ 37.6 billion in 2026, with a 9.5% growth rate, owing to several industrial behemoths planning to enter the water desalination business. The market is quite mature in the Middle East, Africa, southern Europe, and some parts of the Caribbean Islands. However, the market has huge potential in the developing and highly populated regions of Asia Pacific and the continuously developing countries of Latin America. More than 1,700 desalination plants are producing fresh water each day, and more are waiting to get commissioned. Reducing resources of fresh water, adverse environmental changes, and a growing population all together constitute a catalyst for the water desalination market’s growth throughout and beyond the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.

Market Synopsis

In the Future, Reverse Osmosis Technology Will Filter Out Fresh Water

Thermal desalination techniques such as vapor compression, multi-effect desalination, and multi-stage flash desalination dominated the early part of the water desalination market. Membrane filtration involved considerable membrane costs, and the overall process was not affordable. In the past few years, significant developments in manufacturing techniques and the introduction of advanced materials have helped reduce the cost of R.O. membranes. The overall desalination market made a massive comeback as a result of R.O. technology. The technology is projected to remain dominant in the coming years as it is more efficient and requires less energy compared to thermal desalination methods. Thermal desalination methods are expected to get some leverage from the introduction of renewable energy. However, the technologies will lose their share to reverse osmosis, making the R.O. segment a lucrative one to invest in in the future.

Oceans to the Rescue as the Chief Source for Water Desalination

Water desalination plants use a variety of water sources, depending on their availability. Canada is one of the few countries that has an abundance of freshwater sources. However, most of the countries have vast coastlines with direct access to seawater. This has contributed to the seawater segment leading the segment with an overall market share of more than 70%, and it is expected to continue leading in the coming years. Continuous development in desalination techniques and overconsumption of fresh water are projected to help brackish water and wastewater regain some lost market share. As an inexpensive source, almost endless availability and easy accessibility are projected to keep seawater on top of the podium as the prime source for desalination.

The Middle East’s high concentration of desalination plants aided its rise to global leadership.

The presence of countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, among others, depends heavily on seawater desalination to quench their thirst for fresh water. With nearly 55% of the world’s water desalination plants located in this region, Middle East Asia leads and directs the global desalination market. The combined desalination capacity of all three countries above is over 20 million m3 of water per day, which is almost double the global capacity. Spain, in the Europe region, holds the majority of the share and is the fourth-largest country in terms of desalination capacity. Europe is home to several leading desalination companies and offers prospects for the market to grow. However, Asia Pacific is predicted to be the fastest-growing region on account of notable economic development and a high population. China and India are projected to double their desalination capacity in the next five years, offering tremendous growth opportunities for the companies to mark their presence in Asia-Pacific. Australia is another country to watch, with a desalination capacity of more than 1.8 million m3 of water per day and growing. Similarly, Latin America and the African continent pose great growth potential for the global desalination market in the coming years.

 Segmentation

Companies Making Their Way from Intense Competition Towards Prospects

Remarkable opportunities are waiting for water desalination plant companies across the globe. However, these companies have to go through stiff competition to bag such opportunities. The market is characterized by a number of companies that are pioneers in setting up renewable energy and water treatment plants. Several European companies have a successful track record of establishing plants in the Middle East and Asia. These companies are further in search of new prospects as several countries are willing to set up desalination plants for fresh water. A few of the heavyweights in the water desalination market covered in this research study include Suez SA, Befesa S.A., Valoriza Agua S.L., Acciona S.A., Veolia Environnement S.A., Doosan Group, Fisia Italimpianti SpA, Degrémont, Acciona S.A., Hyflux Ltd., Biwater International Limited, TEDAGUA, Wetico Ltd., Cadagua, Aqualia, and Mitsubishi Corporation, among others.

Key questions answered in this report include:

• What are the latest trends in the water desalination market and potential opportunities for the players?
• How will government initiatives and the growing demand for potable water affect the global as well as regional desalination markets?
• Which is the largest and fastest-growing segment in terms of technology used for desalination and water sources for feed water?
• Which is the most attractive geographical region or country for the overall water desalination market?
• How is global warming affecting the demand for freshwater, and how will water desalination help to overcome associated issues?
• What are the market sizes and trends in developing regions such as Asia Pacific, Africa, and Latin America?

Chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Report Description
1.1.1 Purpose of the Report
1.1.2 Target Audience
1.1.3 USP and Key Offerings
1.2 Research Scope
1.3 Research Methodology
1.3.1 Phase I – Secondary Research
1.3.2 Phase II – Primary Research
1.3.3 Approach Adopted
1.3.4 Top-Down Approach
1.3.5 Bottom-Up Approach
1.3.6 Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.3.7 Assumptions
1.4 Market Segmentation

Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market Snapshot: Global WD Market
2.2 Global WD Market, by Technology
2.3 Global WD Market, by Source of Water
2.4 Global WD Market, by Geography

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
3.1 Global WD Market Overview
3.1 Market Dynamics
3.1.1 Market Drivers
3.1.1.1 Continuously Growing Demand for Fresh Water
3.1.1.2 Perpetual Advancements in Desalination Technologies
3.1.1.3 Introduction of Renewable Sources of Energy for Desalination
3.1.2 Market Challenges
3.1.2.1 High Initial Investment and Set-up Cost
3.2 See-Saw Analysis
3.2.1 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
3.3 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2017
3.4 Market Positioning of Key Players, 2017
3.4.1 Major Strategies Adopted by Key Players

Chapter 4 Global Water Desalination (WD) Market Analysis, by Technology
4.1 Overview
4.1.1 Global WD Market Value Share, by Technology, 2017 & 2026 (Value, %)
4.1.2 Global WD Market Value, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
4.2 Membrane Desalination
4.2.1 Reverse Osmosis (RO)
4.2.2 Global Reverse Osmosis (RO) WD Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
4.3 Thermal Desalination
4.3.1 Vapor Compression
4.3.2 Global Vapor Compression WD Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
4.4 Multi-effect Desalination
4.4.1 Global Multi-effect Desalination WD Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
4.5 Multi-stage Flash Desalination
4.5.1 Global Multi-stage Flash Desalination WD Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)

Chapter 5 Global Water Desalination (WD) Market Analysis, by Source of Water
5.1 Overview
5.1.1 Global WD Market Value Share, by Source of Water, 2017 & 2026 (Value, %)
5.1.2 Global WD Market Value, by Source of Water , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
5.2 Seawater
5.2.1 Global Seawater WD Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
5.3 Brackish Water
5.3.1 Global Brackish WD Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
5.4 Wastewater
5.4.1 Global WasteWD Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)

Chapter 6 North America Water Desalination (WD) Market Analysis
6.1 Overview
6.1.1 North America WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
6.2 North America WD Market, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
6.2.1 Comparative Analysis
6.3 North America WD Market Analysis, by Source of Water , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
6.3.1 Comparative Analysis
6.4 North America WD Market Analysis, by Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
6.4.1 U.S.
6.4.2 Rest of North America

Chapter 7 Europe Water Desalination (WD) Market Analysis
7.1 Overview
7.1.1 Europe WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
7.2 Europe WD Market, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.2.1 Comparative Analysis
7.3 Europe WD Market Analysis, by Source of Water , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.3.1 Comparative Analysis
7.4 Europe WD Market Analysis, by Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.1 U.K.
7.4.2 Germany
7.4.3 France
7.4.4 Spain
7.4.5 Rest of Europe

Chapter 8 Asia Pacific Water Desalination (WD) Market Analysis
8.1 Overview
8.1.1 Asia Pacific WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
8.2 Asia Pacific WD Market, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.2.1 Comparative Analysis
8.3 Asia Pacific WD Market Analysis, by Source of Water , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.3.1 Comparative Analysis
8.4 Asia Pacific WD Market Analysis, by Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.1 China
8.4.2 Japan
8.4.3 India
8.4.4 Rest of Asia Pacific

Chapter 9 Middle East Asia Water Desalination (WD) Market Analysis
9.1 Overview
9.1.1 Middle East Asia WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
9.2 Middle East Asia WD Market, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
9.2.1 Comparative Analysis
9.3 Middle East Asia WD Market Analysis, by Source of Water , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
9.3.1 Comparative Analysis
9.4 Middle East Asia WD Market Analysis, by Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
9.4.1 GCC Countries
9.4.2 Rest of Middle East Asia

Chapter 10 Rest of the World (RoW) Water Desalination (WD) Market Analysis
10.1 Overview
10.1.1 RoW WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
10.2 RoW WD Market, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
10.2.1 Comparative Analysis
10.3 RoW WD Market Analysis, by Source of Water , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
10.3.1 Comparative Analysis
10.4 RoW WD Market Analysis, by Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
10.4.1 Latin America
10.4.2 Africa

Chapter 11 Company Profiles
11.1 Veolia Environnement S.A.
11.2 Suez SA
11.3 Befesa S.A.
11.4 Valoriza Agua S.L.
11.5 Acciona, S.A.
11.6 Doosan Group
11.7 Fisia Italimpianti SpA
11.8 Degrémont
11.9 Acciona, S.A.
11.10 Hyflux Ltd
11.11 Statkraft AS
11.12 Biwater International Limited
11.13 TEDAGUA
11.14 Wetico Ltd.
11.15 Cadagua
11.16 Aqualia
11.17 Mitsubishi Corporation

List of Figures

FIG. 1 Global Water Desalination (WD) Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 2 Market Size Estimation – Top Down & Bottom up Approach
FIG. 3 Global WD Market Segmentation
FIG. 4 Global WD Market, by Technology, 2017 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 5 Global WD Market, by Source of Water , 2017 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 6 Global WD Market, by Geography, 2017 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 7 Global WD Market Value and Growth, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 8 See-Saw Analysis: Global WD Market
FIG. 9 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2017
FIG. 10 Global Market Positioning of Key Water Desalination Companies, 2017
FIG. 11 Global WD Market Value Share, by Technology, 2017 & 2026 (Value, %)
FIG. 12 Global Reverse Osmosis (RO) WD Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 13 Global Vapor Compression WD Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 14 Global Multi-effect Desalination WD Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 15 Global Multi-stage Flash Desalination WD Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 16 Global WD Market Value Share, by Source of Water, 2017 & 2026 (Value, %)
FIG. 17 Global Seawater WD Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 18 Global Brackish WD Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 19 Global WasteWD Market, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 20 North America WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 21 U.S. WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 22 Rest of North America WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 23 Europe WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 24 U.K. WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 25 Germany WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 26 France WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 27 Spain WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 28 Rest of Europe WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 29 Asia Pacific WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 30 China WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 31 Japan WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 32 India WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 33 Rest of Asia Pacific WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 34 Middle East Asia WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 35 GCC Countries WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 36 Rest of Middle East Asia WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 37 RoW WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 38 Latin America WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 39 Africa WD Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Bn)

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global Water Desalination (WD) Market Value
TABLE 2 Impact Indicators
TABLE 3 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
TABLE 4 Global WD Market, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 5 Global WD Market, by Source of Water , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 6 North America WD Market, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 7 North America WD Market, by Source of Water , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 8 Europe WD Market, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 9 Europe WD Market, by Source of Water , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 10 Asia Pacific WD Market, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 11 Asia Pacific WD Market, by Source of Water , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 12 Middle East Asia WD Market, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 13 Middle East Asia WD Market, by Source of Water , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 14 RoW WD Market, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 15 RoW WD Market, by Source of Water , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 16 Veolia Environnement S.A.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 17 Suez SA: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 18 Befesa S.A.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 19 Valoriza Agua S.L.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 20 Acciona, S.A.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 21 Doosan Group: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 22 Fisia Italimpianti SpA: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 23 Degrémont: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 24 Acciona, S.A.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 25 Hyflux Ltd: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 26 Statkraft AS: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 27 Biwater International Limited: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 28 TEDAGUA: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 29 Wetico Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 30 Cadagua: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 31 Aqualia: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 32 Mitsubishi Corporation: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)