A water heater is a device used for heating water above its ambient temperature, used generally for various domestic, residential and industrial purposes.
The water heaters market consists of sales of water heater products by entities (organizations, sole traders or partnerships) primarily involved in their production for various applications. Water heaters come in various types, including tank-based, tankless, hybrid and solar water heater; each catering to different needs and preferences.
The global water heaters market was valued at $39,918.5 million in 2018 which grew till 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 8.0%.
Rapid Urbanization
During the historic period, rapid urbanization drove the growth of the water heaters market. The population of urban areas grows at a faster rate than that of rural ones. The need for water heaters and other residential and commercial equipment grows as more people move into urban areas. There is a strong correlation between urbanization and rising living standards. People who live in urban areas typically have greater standards for convenience and comfort, including having hot water available for cooking, bathing and other household uses. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), a Switzerland-based intergovernmental organization that promotes the interests of developing countries in world trade, the global population increased by 0.9% to 4.46 billion people who resided in urban areas in 2021, and reached 8 billion people by 2022. Therefore, rapid urbanization positively impacted the growth of the water heaters market during the historic period.
New Product Launches To Cater To Diverse Applications
Companies in the water heaters manufacturing industries are launching new products for diverse applications, which signifies a strategic move aimed at enhancing offerings in the market. For instance, in June 2023, EcoSmart, a US-based heat pump water heater manufacturing company, launched EcoSmart Element, a new green, economical tankless electric water heaters. These tankless electric water heaters are suitable for new construction and household use. They come in three sizes: 12 kilowatt (kW), 18 kW and 27 kW. Among the features are easy-to-replace threaded brass connections and copper immersion heating elements that fit into a single chamber.
Additionally, in December 2022, Havells India Limited, an India-based home appliance and electrical equipment manufacturing company, launched the Otto and Orizzonte range of storage water heaters in India. The Otto water heater has an eye-catching circular shape, an adjustable temperature knob for customized heating and a light-emitting diode (LED) that changes from blue to amber when the water reaches the right temperature.
The global water heaters market is fragmented, with a large number of players in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 16.0% of the total market in 2022.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider water heaters market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction and Market Characteristics- Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by product type, by distribution channel and by end user.
- Key Trends- Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Macro-Economic Scenario- The report provides an analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and impact of rising inflation on global and regional markets, providing strategic insights for businesses in the water heaters market.
- Global Market Size And Growth- Global historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods.
- Regional And Country Analysis - Historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation- Contains the market values (2018-2023) (2023-2028, 2033F) and analysis for each segment by product type, by distribution channel and by end user in the market. Historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028) and (2028-2033) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size and Growth- Regional market size (2023), historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Competitive Benchmarking - Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard - Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers and Acquisitions- Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions, which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies- Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations- This section includes recommendations for water heaters providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups.
- Appendix- This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Product Type: Solar Heaters; Electric Heaters; Gas and Propane Heaters; Geothermal Heaters; Other Product Types
- 2) By Distribution Channel: Supermarket/Hypermarket; Specialty Stores; E-Commerce; Other Distribution Channels
- 3) By End User: Residential; Commercial; Industrial
- Companies Mentioned: A. O. Smith Corporation; Rinnai Corporation; Vaillant Group; Rheem Manufacturing Company; Ariston Thermo Group
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; Italy; Spain; UK; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; water heaters indicators comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.