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PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1530670

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PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1530670

Smart Water Metering Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Meter Type (Static Water Meters and Dynamic Water Meters), Component, Technology, Application and By Geography

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According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Smart Water Metering Market is accounted for $4.25 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $9.84 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 13.7% during the forecast period. Smart water metering refers to the integration of advanced technologies with traditional water meters. These meters enable real-time monitoring of water consumption, allowing utilities and consumers to track usage patterns accurately. By transmitting data remotely, they enhance efficiency in water management, enabling timely leak detection, conservation strategies, and billing accuracy. This technology supports actionable insights into usage trends, promoting conservation efforts, and improving overall water infrastructure resilience and operational efficiency.

According to the Energy and Water department of the World Bank, water utilities globally lose an estimated USD 14 billion in non-revenue water every year.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing concerns over water scarcity

Smart water meters enable precise monitoring and management of water usage, helping to identify leaks, reduce waste, and promote conservation. Governments and utilities are increasingly adopting these technologies to address water shortages and ensure sustainable usage. The ability to provide real-time data and analytics empowers consumers and utilities to make informed decisions, thus fostering the adoption of smart water metering solutions to mitigate water scarcity challenges.

Restraint:

Complex integration

Smart water metering involves complex integration due to the need to seamlessly connect advanced metering technologies with existing water infrastructure and IT systems. This process requires significant technical expertise, customized solutions, and potential modifications to legacy systems, leading to increased deployment time and costs. The complexity can deter utilities, especially smaller ones, from adopting smart metering solutions. Additionally, integrating various data sources and ensuring interoperability between different technologies pose challenges, hampering market growth.

Opportunity:

Rising investments in smart water infrastructure

Rising investments in smart water infrastructure provides necessary funding for the deployment and integration of advanced metering technologies. These investments facilitate upgrades to outdated systems, enhancing accuracy in water usage monitoring and leak detection. Additionally, increased funding supports research and development, leading to innovations in smart metering technologies, further accelerating adoption and fostering a more efficient and resilient water management ecosystem.

Threat:

High initial investments

Smart water metering involves high initial investments due to the cost of advanced IoT-enabled meters, infrastructure upgrades, and integration with existing systems. These expenses include hardware, software, installation, and the need for skilled labor. This financial barrier slows market growth by limiting widespread deployment, particularly in economically challenged areas, despite the long-term benefits of operational efficiency and water conservation that smart meters provide.

Covid-19 Impact

The covid-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of smart water metering systems as utilities sought remote monitoring capabilities amidst social distancing measures. Demand for operational efficiency and accurate billing increased as utilities aimed to streamline processes. However, supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainties temporarily slowed market growth, impacting deployment timelines. Overall, the pandemic underscored the importance of resilient and adaptive water infrastructure, influencing long-term investment trends in smart water metering technologies.

The static water meters segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The static water meters segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth. Static water meters are advanced metering devices that measure water flow using non-mechanical methods, such as ultrasonic or electromagnetic technology. They are highly effective in detecting low-flow rates and providing precise measurements, making them ideal for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Static water meters are also less susceptible to inaccuracies caused by sand or debris, enhancing their durability and reducing maintenance needs, thus supporting efficient water management and conservation efforts.

The residential segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The residential segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR growth during the forecast period. Smart water metering in residential applications involves using advanced metering devices to monitor household water usage in real time. These meters provide accurate and timely data on water consumption, enabling homeowners to track their usage patterns, detect leaks, and implement conservation measures. Overall, smart water meters promote efficient water use, cost savings, and contribute to sustainable water management practices in residential settings.

Region with largest share:

In the Asia-Pacific region, the smart water metering market is experiencing significant growth driven by rapid urbanization, water scarcity concerns, and government initiatives promoting water conservation and efficiency. Countries like China, India, and Japan are leading the adoption, supported by advancements in IoT technology and government funding for smart city projects. Rising awareness about water management and aging infrastructure also fuel market expansion. Further, the region presents lucrative opportunities for smart water metering solutions providers aiming to address water management challenges effectively.

Region with highest CAGR:

In North America, the smart water metering market is robust, driven by stringent regulations on water conservation, aging infrastructure, and a strong focus on operational efficiency. The United States and Canada lead in adoption, supported by investments in smart city initiatives and technological advancements in IoT and communication technologies. The market benefits from increasing awareness among utilities and consumers about water conservation benefits and the need for accurate billing. Overall, North America presents a mature yet expanding market for smart water metering solutions.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Smart Water Metering Market include Honeywell International Inc., Schneider Electric SE, Siemens AG, ABB Limited, Kamstrup A/S, Neptune Technology Group, Xylem Limited, Badger Meter, Itron Corporation, Aclara Technologies, Diehl Metering, Landis+Gyr, Arad Group, Mueller Water Products, Suez SA and Trenton Water Works (TWW).

Key Developments:

In April 2024, SUEZ, a leader of circular and digital solutions for water and waste services, and Vodafone, a global leader in communication technologies and services, are joining forces to accelerate the global roll-out of remote water meter-reading via Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT1) communication networks. The aim is to bring over 2 million NB-IoT meters into service by 2030.

In November 2023, New Jersey water utility company Trenton Water Works (TWW) has launched a $20 million project to replace 63,034 water meters in its five-municipality system with smart water meters. TWW meter readers will be able to read the new two-way communicating water meters remotely, eliminating almost all estimated water bills.

Meter Types Covered:

  • Static Water Meters
  • Dynamic Water Meters

Components Covered:

  • Meters
  • Communication Modules
  • Software & Services

Technologies Covered:

  • Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
  • Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)

Applications Covered:

  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances
Product Code: SMRC26782

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Technology Analysis
  • 3.7 Application Analysis
  • 3.8 Emerging Markets
  • 3.9 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Smart Water Metering Market, By Meter Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Static Water Meters
  • 5.3 Dynamic Water Meters

6 Global Smart Water Metering Market, By Component

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Meters
    • 6.2.1 Electromagnetic Water Meters
    • 6.2.2 Ultrasonic Water Meters
    • 6.2.3 Mechanical Water Meters
  • 6.3 Communication Modules
    • 6.3.1 Radio Frequency (RF)
    • 6.3.2 Cellular
    • 6.3.3 Wired
  • 6.4 Software & Services
    • 6.4.1 Meter Data Management (MDM)
    • 6.4.2 Meter Communication Infrastructure
    • 6.4.3 Analytics & Reporting

7 Global Smart Water Metering Market, By Technology

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
    • 7.2.1 Two-way Communication
    • 7.2.2 Real-time Monitoring
  • 7.3 Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)
    • 7.3.1 One-way Communication
    • 7.3.2 Periodic Data Collection

8 Global Smart Water Metering Market, By Application

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Residential
  • 8.3 Commercial
  • 8.4 Industrial

9 Global Smart Water Metering Market, By Geography

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 North America
    • 9.2.1 US
    • 9.2.2 Canada
    • 9.2.3 Mexico
  • 9.3 Europe
    • 9.3.1 Germany
    • 9.3.2 UK
    • 9.3.3 Italy
    • 9.3.4 France
    • 9.3.5 Spain
    • 9.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 9.4 Asia Pacific
    • 9.4.1 Japan
    • 9.4.2 China
    • 9.4.3 India
    • 9.4.4 Australia
    • 9.4.5 New Zealand
    • 9.4.6 South Korea
    • 9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 9.5 South America
    • 9.5.1 Argentina
    • 9.5.2 Brazil
    • 9.5.3 Chile
    • 9.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 9.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 9.6.2 UAE
    • 9.6.3 Qatar
    • 9.6.4 South Africa
    • 9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

10 Key Developments

  • 10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 10.3 New Product Launch
  • 10.4 Expansions
  • 10.5 Other Key Strategies

11 Company Profiling

  • 11.1 Honeywell International Inc.
  • 11.2 Schneider Electric SE
  • 11.3 Siemens AG
  • 11.4 ABB Limited
  • 11.5 Kamstrup A/S
  • 11.6 Neptune Technology Group
  • 11.7 Xylem Limited
  • 11.8 Badger Meter
  • 11.9 Itron Corporation
  • 11.10 Aclara Technologies
  • 11.11 Diehl Metering
  • 11.12 Landis+Gyr
  • 11.13 Arad Group
  • 11.14 Mueller Water Products
  • 11.15 Suez SA
  • 11.16 Trenton Water Works (TWW)
Product Code: SMRC26782

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Meter Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Static Water Meters (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Dynamic Water Meters (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Component (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Meters (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Electromagnetic Water Meters (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Ultrasonic Water Meters (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Mechanical Water Meters (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Communication Modules (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Radio Frequency (RF) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Cellular (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Wired (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Software & Services (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Meter Data Management (MDM) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Meter Communication Infrastructure (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Analytics & Reporting (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Technology (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Two-way Communication (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Real-time Monitoring (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By One-way Communication (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Periodic Data Collection (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Residential (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Commercial (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 28 Global Smart Water Metering Market Outlook, By Industrial (2022-2030) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.

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