South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Overview, 2028

South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Overview, 2028


South Africa, a country known for its beautiful landscapes and various cultures, is dealing with a significant issue that affects both its people and the environment: water scarcity. The need for efficient water and wastewater treatment cannot be stressed as the country deals with a growing population, industrialization, and the effects of climate change. Water scarcity in South Africa is exacerbated by a number of factors, including extended droughts, water pollution, outdated infrastructure, and population increases. Water supply varies dramatically across the country, with some parts experiencing severe scarcity while others having plentiful resources. South Africa has focused on improving water resource management, expanding access to clean water, and upgrading wastewater treatment capacities to solve these concerns. The South African government has initiated many projects to improve water infrastructure, ensure water quality, and expand access to clean water and sanitation services, including the National Water and Sanitation Master Plan and the National Development Plan. For their operations, South Africa's industrial and mining sectors require significant amounts of water. As these industries expand, so does the demand for wastewater treatment solutions. Because of the country's rapid urbanization, more people are relocating to cities, putting pressure on the country's current water and wastewater infrastructure. To address the needs of urban populations, upgrades and additions are required. Along its large coastline, South Africa boasts a diverse range of water sources, including rivers, dams, groundwater, and even desalination potential. Water sources vary by geography, necessitating specialized treatment procedures to fulfill quality standards. Water scarcity is a recurrent problem in some parts of South Africa, particularly in the Western and Eastern Cape provinces. As a result, to alleviate shortages, there is an emphasis on water reuse, desalination, and effective water resource management.

According to the research report ""South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Overview, 2028,"" published by Bonafide Research, the South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment market is projected to reach market size of more than USD 850 Million by 2028. South Africa has increased its investment in large-scale desalination plants to turn seawater into freshwater, particularly in places where traditional freshwater supplies are scarce or over utilized. To create drinkable water, these plants employ modern desalination methods such as reverse osmosis. In South Africa, the practice of treating and reusing wastewater for non-potable applications such as irrigation and industrial activities is gaining traction. This method conserves freshwater supplies while reducing the pressure on natural water bodies. South Africa is well-known for its various habitats and abundant biodiversity. As a result, wastewater treatment operations must follow stringent environmental standards in order to maintain water quality and aquatic habitats. South Africa and neighbouring countries share several international river basins. Cooperation and trans boundary water management agreements are critical for ensuring regional water security. The unique cultural environment of South Africa influences water use and sanitation habits. Understanding and honouring cultural norms and customs is critical for the implementation of good water and sanitation initiatives. In order to assess the health of water bodies and assure compliance with water quality requirements, the government maintains a comprehensive water quality monitoring network.
In terms of type market is divided into water and wastewater treatment equipment and water and wastewater treatment chemicals. South Africa experiences recurrent droughts and water constraints, particularly in some regions. As a result, there is a continuing need to optimize water use, treat available water sources, and recycle wastewater to provide a sustainable and stable water supply. South Africa has a substantial mining industry, which generates wastewater containing high amounts of contaminants, including heavy metals. Effective wastewater treatment is critical for reducing the environmental impact of mining operations. Agriculture is a vital sector for South Africa's food production and exports. Water treatment equipment is used to ensure the quality of irrigation water and to manage agricultural runoff in order to protect aquatic bodies. Based on water and wastewater treatment equipment market is bifurcated into membrane separation, biological, sludge treatment, disinfection, and others (sedimentation and clarification, ion exchange, etc.). In Saudi Arabia, ensuring the safety and purity of drinking water is a key priority. Disinfection equipment, including chlorination systems, UV disinfection units, and ozone generators, is critical for removing or inactivating dangerous microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, making water safe to drink. Waterborne disease outbreaks have occurred in South Africa in the past. Disinfection is critical for preventing waterborne infections and maintaining public health, especially in places with limited sanitation and water treatment facilities. In agriculture, disinfection equipment is used to ensure the quality of irrigation water and to prevent the spread of waterborne infections in agricultural practices.

Based on water and wastewater treatment chemicals market is divided into coagulants & flocculants, disinfectants & biocidal products, scale & corrosion inhibitors, antifoam chemicals, pH adjusters and stabilizers, and others (oxidizing agents, chelating agents, odor control chemicals, precipitants, color removal agents, sequestrants, biodegradable surfactants, etc.). The South African government has imposed rigorous water quality laws and standards, including disinfection procedures. These requirements must be followed by municipalities, water utilities, and industrial facilities to assure the microbiological safety of water sources and treated effluents. Disinfectants and biocidal products aid in environmental protection by avoiding the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastewater into natural water bodies, safeguarding aquatic ecosystems, and maintaining water quality in rivers and coastal areas.

In terms of application market is divided into municipal applications and industrial applications. Industrial application is predicted to grow at the fastest rate in South Africa water and wastewater treatment market. South Africa has been actively diversifying its economy and expanding its industrial base. This expansion has resulted in increased water use and the creation of considerable amounts of industrial effluent. As industries grow, they demand efficient and effective water and wastewater treatment solutions to manage their water resources and meet environmental standards. South Africa is well-known for its mining industry, which generates enormous amounts of wastewater, including complex contaminants such as heavy metals. Effective wastewater treatment is critical for reducing the environmental effects of mining activities and meeting regulatory requirements. South Africa is focused on water reuse and recycling to overcome water scarcity issues. Industrial facilities are investigating ways to clean and reuse their wastewater in order to make the greatest use of available water resources. Furthermore the industrial application of the market includes, food and beverage, pulp and paper, power generation, oil and gas, healthcare, chemical and petrochemical and others industries (textile manufacturing, mining, automotive manufacturing, construction, metal extraction, poultry and aquaculture, etc.).

Considered in this report:
• Geography: South Africa
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028

Aspects covered in this report:
• South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Type:
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals

By Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment:
• Membrane Separation
• Biological
• Sludge Treatment
• Disinfection
• Others (Sedimentation and Clarification, Ion exchange, etc.)

By Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals:
• Coagulants & Flocculants
• Disinfectants & Biocidal Products
• Scale & Corrosion Inhibitors
• Antifoam Chemicals
• pH adjusters and stabilizers
• Others (Oxidizing Agents, Chelating Agents, Odor Control Chemicals, Precipitants, Color Removal Agents, Sequestrants, Biodegradable Surfactants, etc.)

By Application:
• Municipal Applications
• Industrial Applications

By Industrial Application:
• Food and Beverage
• Pulp and Paper
• Power Generation
• Oil and Gas
• Healthcare
• Chemical and Petrochemical
• Other Industries (textile manufacturing, mining, automotive manufacturing, construction, metal extraction, poultry and aquaculture, etc.)

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Water and Wastewater Treatment industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.


1. Executive Summary
2. Market Structure
2.1. Market Considerate
2.2. Assumptions
2.3. Limitations
2.4. Abbreviations
2.5. Sources
2.6. Definitions
2.7. Geography
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Secondary Research
3.2. Primary Data Collection
3.3. Market Formation & Validation
3.4. Report Writing, Quality Check & Delivery
4. South Africa Macro Economic Indicators
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Key Developments - 2021
5.3. Market Drivers & Opportunities
5.4. Market Restraints & Challenges
5.5. Market Trends
5.6. Covid-19 Effect
5.7. Supply chain Analysis
5.8. Policy & Regulatory Framework
5.9. Industry Experts Views
6. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Overview
6.1. Market Size By Value
6.2. Market Size and Forecast By Segment
6.3. Market Size and Forecast By Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Type
6.4. Market Size and Forecast By Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Type
6.5. Market Size and Forecast By Application
6.6. Market Size and Forecast By Industrial Applications
7. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Segmentations
7.1. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market, By Segment
7.1.1. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment, 2017-2028
7.1.2. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals, 2017-2028
7.2. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market, By Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Type
7.2.1. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Membrane Separation, 2017-2028
7.2.2. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Biological, 2017-2028
7.2.3. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Sludge Treatment, 2017-2028
7.2.4. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Disinfection (UV Disinfection), 2017-2028
7.2.5. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Others, 2017-2028
7.3. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market, By Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Type
7.3.1. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Coagulants & Flocculants, 2017-2028
7.3.2. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Disinfectants & Biocidal Products, 2017-2028
7.3.3. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Scale & Corrosion Inhibitors, 2017-2028
7.3.4. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Antifoam Chemicals, 2017-2028
7.3.5. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By pH Adjusters and Stabilizers, 2017-2028
7.3.6. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Others, 2017-2028
7.4. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market, By Application
7.4.1. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Municipal Applications, 2017-2028
7.4.2. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Industrial Applications, 2017-2028
7.5. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market, By Industrial Applications
7.5.1. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Food and Beverage, 2017-2028
7.5.2. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Pulp and Paper, 2017-2028
7.5.3. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Oil and Gas, 2017-2028
7.5.4. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Power Generation, 2017-2028
7.5.5. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Healthcare, 2017-2028
7.5.6. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Chemical and Petrochemical, 2017-2028
7.5.7. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size, By Other Industries, 2017-2028
8. South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Opportunity Assessment
8.1. By Segment, 2023 to 2028
8.2. By Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Type, 2023 to 2028
8.3. By Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Type, 2023 to 2028
8.4. By Application, 2023 to 2028
8.5. By Industrial Applications, 2023 to 2028
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Porter's Five Forces
9.2. Company Profile
9.2.1. Company 1
9.2.2. Company 2
9.2.3. Company 3
9.2.4. Company 4
9.2.5. Company 5
9.2.6. Company 6
9.2.7. Company 7
9.2.8. Company 8
10. Strategic Recommendations
11. Disclaimer
List of Figures
Figure 1: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size By Value (2017, 2022 & 2028F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 2: Market Attractiveness Index, By Segment
Figure 3: Market Attractiveness Index, By Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Type
Figure 4: Market Attractiveness Index, By Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Type
Figure 5: Market Attractiveness Index, By Applications
Figure 6: Market Attractiveness Index, By Industrial Applications
Figure 7: Porter's Five Forces of South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market
List of Table
Table 1: Influencing Factors for Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market, 2022
Table 2: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast By Segment (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 3: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast By Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Type (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 4: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast By Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Type (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 5: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast By Application (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 6: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size and Forecast By Industrial Applications (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 7: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 8: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 9: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Membrane Separation (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 10: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Biological (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 11: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Sludge Treatment (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 12: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Disinfection (UV Disinfection) (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 13: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Others (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 14: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Coagulants & Flocculants (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 15: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Disinfectants & Biocidal Products (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 16: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Scale & Corrosion Inhibitors (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 17: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Antifoam Chemicals (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 18: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of pH Adjusters and Stabilizers (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 19: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Others (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 20: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Municipal Applications (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 21: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Industrial Applications (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 22: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Food and Beverage (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 23: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Pulp and Paper (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 24: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Oil and Gas (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 25: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Power Generation (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 26: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Healthcare (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 27: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Chemical and Petrochemical (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion
Table 28: South Africa Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Size of Other Industries (2017 to 2028) in USD Billion

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