Desalination System Market By Technology (Membrane-Based , Thermal Mechanical Vapor Compression, Thermal Multi-Effect Distillation, Others), By Process By Application : Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2033

Description

The desalination system market was valued at $1.4 trillion in 2023, and is projected to reach $3.3 trillion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2024 to 2033.

A desalination system is a technology designed to remove salts, minerals, and other impurities from seawater or brackish water to produce freshwater suitable for human consumption, industrial use, and agricultural irrigation. These systems employ various processes, including thermal methods like multi-stage flash distillation (MSF) and membrane-based approaches such as reverse osmosis (RO). By addressing water scarcity challenges, desalination systems have become a vital solution in regions with limited access to freshwater resources.

Increase in global water scarcity, driven by population growth, urbanization, and depleting freshwater resources, is a primary factor driving the adoption of desalination systems. According to a study published by the UN Environment Program in 2024, approximately 2.4 billion people individuals currently live in water-stressed countries. In addition, industrial sectors such as oil and gas, power generation, and pharmaceuticals require a reliable supply of high-quality water for their operations, boosting the demand for desalination systems. For instance, thermal power plants often rely on desalinated water for cooling purposes. In addition, climate change-induced droughts and erratic rainfall patterns have intensified the need for alternative water sources, making desalination a viable solution to mitigate water shortages. Furthermore, governments worldwide are increasingly supporting desalination projects through subsidies, public-private partnerships, and policy frameworks to ensure water security in arid and semi-arid regions. For example, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in desalination to address its water scarcity issues. Additionally, in 2021, Saudi Arabia's Saline Water Conversion Corporation set a Guinness World Record for the lowest energy consumption in a desalination plant, achieving 2.27 kWh per cubic meter of desalinated water. Rapid growth of urban areas, especially in developing regions, has led to a surge in demand for potable water, further fueling the market for desalination systems. However, high initial investments required for setting up desalination plants hampers the market growth. Alternative water management strategies, such as water conservation, wastewater recycling, and rainwater harvesting, may offer more cost-effective or environmentally friendly solutions compared to desalination in certain regions, further restraining the market growth. On the contrary, innovations in desalination technologies, such as energy-efficient reverse osmosis membranes, hybrid systems, and renewable energy-powered desalination plants, have significantly improved the cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability of these systems. Such developments are expected to open new avenues for the expansion of the global market during the forecast period.

The global desalination system market is segmented into technology, process, application, and region. By technology, the market is classified into membrane-based (RO), thermal mechanical vapor compression (MVC), and thermal multi-effect distillation (MED), and others. Depending on process, it is divided into reverse osmosis, solar distillation, nanofiltration, electrodialysis, and gas hydrate formation. On the basis of application, it is categorized into municipal, industrial, and others. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

Key Findings

By technology, the membrane-based (RO) segment held the highest market share in 2023, and is expected to maintain its leadership status from 2024 to 2033.

On the basis of process, the reverse osmosis segment was the major shareholder in 2023, and is anticipated to continue to follow a similar trajectory over the upcoming years.

Depending on application, the municipal segment garnered the largest share in 2023, and is projected to continue the same trend throughout the forecast period.

Region wise, Middle East & Africa dominated the market, in terms of revenue, in 2023.

Competition Analysis

The major players operating in the global desalination system market include Veolia Environment S.A., Suez S.A, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd, Abengoa S.A., Acciona, S.A., Toray Industries, Inc, Aquatech International LLC, Biwater Holdings Limited, Hyflux Ltd., and Xylem. These major players have adopted various key development strategies such as business expansion, new product launches, and partnerships to sustain the intense competition and gain a strong foothold in the global market.

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Key Market Segments

By Technology

Membrane-Based (RO)
Thermal Mechanical Vapor Compression
Thermal Multi-Effect Distillation
Others

By Process

Reverse Osmosis
Solar Distillation
Nanofiltration
Electrodialysis
Gas Hydrate Formation

By Application

Municipal
Industrial
Others

By Region

North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- UK
- Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
- Brazil
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- Rest of LAMEA

Key Market Players:

Veolia Environment S.A.
Suez S.A
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd
Abengoa S.A.
Acciona, S.A.
Toray Industries, Inc
Aquatech International LLC
Biwater Holdings Limited
Hyflux Ltd
Xylem

Product Code: A03482

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1. Report Description
1.2. Key Market Segments
1.3. Key Benefits
1.4. Research Methodology
- 1.4.1. Primary Research
- 1.4.2. Secondary Research
- 1.4.3. Analyst Tools and Models

CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1. CXO Perspective

CHAPTER 3: MARKET LANDSCAPE

3.1. Market Definition and Scope
3.2. Key Findings
- 3.2.1. Top Investment Pockets
- 3.2.2. Top Winning Strategies
3.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.3.2. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.3.3. Threat of Substitutes
- 3.3.4. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.3.5. Bargaining Power among Buyers
3.4. Market Dynamics
- 3.4.1. Drivers
- 3.4.2. Restraints
- 3.4.3. Opportunities

CHAPTER 4: DESALINATION SYSTEM MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY

4.1. Market Overview
- 4.1.1 Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
4.2. Membrane-Based (RO)
- 4.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
- 4.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
- 4.2.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
4.3. Thermal Mechanical Vapor Compression
- 4.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
- 4.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
- 4.3.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
4.4. Thermal Multi-Effect Distillation
- 4.4.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
- 4.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
- 4.4.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
4.5. Others
- 4.5.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
- 4.5.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
- 4.5.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country

CHAPTER 5: DESALINATION SYSTEM MARKET, BY PROCESS

5.1. Market Overview
- 5.1.1 Market Size and Forecast, By Process
5.2. Reverse Osmosis
- 5.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
- 5.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
- 5.2.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
5.3. Solar Distillation
- 5.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
- 5.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
- 5.3.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
5.4. Nanofiltration
- 5.4.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
- 5.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
- 5.4.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
5.5. Electrodialysis
- 5.5.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
- 5.5.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
- 5.5.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
5.6. Gas Hydrate Formation
- 5.6.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
- 5.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
- 5.6.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country

CHAPTER 6: DESALINATION SYSTEM MARKET, BY APPLICATION

6.1. Market Overview
- 6.1.1 Market Size and Forecast, By Application
6.2. Municipal
- 6.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
- 6.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
- 6.2.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
6.3. Industrial
- 6.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
- 6.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
- 6.3.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
6.4. Others
- 6.4.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
- 6.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
- 6.4.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country

CHAPTER 7: DESALINATION SYSTEM MARKET, BY REGION

7.1. Market Overview
- 7.1.1 Market Size and Forecast, By Region
7.2. North America
- 7.2.1. Key Market Trends and Opportunities
- 7.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
- 7.2.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
- 7.2.4. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.2.5. Market Size and Forecast, By Country
- 7.2.6. U.S. Desalination System Market
  - 7.2.6.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.2.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.2.6.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.2.7. Canada Desalination System Market
  - 7.2.7.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.2.7.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.2.7.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.2.8. Mexico Desalination System Market
  - 7.2.8.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.2.8.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.2.8.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
7.3. Europe
- 7.3.1. Key Market Trends and Opportunities
- 7.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
- 7.3.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
- 7.3.4. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.3.5. Market Size and Forecast, By Country
- 7.3.6. France Desalination System Market
  - 7.3.6.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.3.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.3.6.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.3.7. Germany Desalination System Market
  - 7.3.7.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.3.7.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.3.7.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.3.8. Italy Desalination System Market
  - 7.3.8.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.3.8.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.3.8.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.3.9. Spain Desalination System Market
  - 7.3.9.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.3.9.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.3.9.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.3.10. UK Desalination System Market
  - 7.3.10.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.3.10.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.3.10.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.3.11. Rest Of Europe Desalination System Market
  - 7.3.11.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.3.11.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.3.11.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
7.4. Asia-Pacific
- 7.4.1. Key Market Trends and Opportunities
- 7.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
- 7.4.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
- 7.4.4. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.4.5. Market Size and Forecast, By Country
- 7.4.6. China Desalination System Market
  - 7.4.6.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.4.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.4.6.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.4.7. Japan Desalination System Market
  - 7.4.7.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.4.7.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.4.7.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.4.8. India Desalination System Market
  - 7.4.8.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.4.8.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.4.8.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.4.9. South Korea Desalination System Market
  - 7.4.9.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.4.9.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.4.9.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.4.10. Australia Desalination System Market
  - 7.4.10.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.4.10.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.4.10.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.4.11. Rest of Asia-Pacific Desalination System Market
  - 7.4.11.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.4.11.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.4.11.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
7.5. LAMEA
- 7.5.1. Key Market Trends and Opportunities
- 7.5.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
- 7.5.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
- 7.5.4. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.5.5. Market Size and Forecast, By Country
- 7.5.6. Brazil Desalination System Market
  - 7.5.6.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.5.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.5.6.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.5.7. South Africa Desalination System Market
  - 7.5.7.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.5.7.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.5.7.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.5.8. Saudi Arabia Desalination System Market
  - 7.5.8.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.5.8.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.5.8.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
- 7.5.9. Rest of LAMEA Desalination System Market
  - 7.5.9.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
  - 7.5.9.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Process
  - 7.5.9.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application

CHAPTER 8: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

8.1. Introduction
8.2. Top Winning Strategies
8.3. Product Mapping Of Top 10 Player
8.4. Competitive Dashboard
8.5. Competitive Heatmap
8.6. Top Player Positioning, 2023

CHAPTER 9: COMPANY PROFILES

9.1. Veolia Environment S.A.
- 9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.1.2. Key Executives
- 9.1.3. Company Snapshot
- 9.1.4. Operating Business Segments
- 9.1.5. Product Portfolio
- 9.1.6. Business Performance
- 9.1.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
9.2. Suez S.A
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Key Executives
- 9.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 9.2.4. Operating Business Segments
- 9.2.5. Product Portfolio
- 9.2.6. Business Performance
- 9.2.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
9.3. Doosan Heavy Industries And Construction Co., Ltd
- 9.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.3.2. Key Executives
- 9.3.3. Company Snapshot
- 9.3.4. Operating Business Segments
- 9.3.5. Product Portfolio
- 9.3.6. Business Performance
- 9.3.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
9.4. Abengoa S.A.
- 9.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.4.2. Key Executives
- 9.4.3. Company Snapshot
- 9.4.4. Operating Business Segments
- 9.4.5. Product Portfolio
- 9.4.6. Business Performance
- 9.4.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
9.5. Acciona, S.A.
- 9.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.2. Key Executives
- 9.5.3. Company Snapshot
- 9.5.4. Operating Business Segments
- 9.5.5. Product Portfolio
- 9.5.6. Business Performance
- 9.5.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
9.6. Toray Industries, Inc
- 9.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.2. Key Executives
- 9.6.3. Company Snapshot
- 9.6.4. Operating Business Segments
- 9.6.5. Product Portfolio
- 9.6.6. Business Performance
- 9.6.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
9.7. Aquatech International LLC
- 9.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.7.2. Key Executives
- 9.7.3. Company Snapshot
- 9.7.4. Operating Business Segments
- 9.7.5. Product Portfolio
- 9.7.6. Business Performance
- 9.7.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
9.8. Biwater Holdings Limited
- 9.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.2. Key Executives
- 9.8.3. Company Snapshot
- 9.8.4. Operating Business Segments
- 9.8.5. Product Portfolio
- 9.8.6. Business Performance
- 9.8.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
9.9. Hyflux Ltd
- 9.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.2. Key Executives
- 9.9.3. Company Snapshot
- 9.9.4. Operating Business Segments
- 9.9.5. Product Portfolio
- 9.9.6. Business Performance
- 9.9.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
9.10. Xylem
- 9.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.10.2. Key Executives
- 9.10.3. Company Snapshot
- 9.10.4. Operating Business Segments
- 9.10.5. Product Portfolio
- 9.10.6. Business Performance
- 9.10.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments