Global Portable Water Filter Market Research Report 2024-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2030

Global Portable Water Filter Market Research Report 2024-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2030

Portable water filters can convert turbid river and lake water into fresh drinking water, filtering out suspended solids, bacteria, and other contaminants that would otherwise render the water supply undrinkable. Most portable water filters are relatively inexpensive and take up little space, making them easy to store and transport, replacing the need to store large amounts of clean water. For those who enjoy exploring the outdoors or traveling to places with poor water quality, a portable water purifier is the perfect water purification system for drinking clean water on the go.

Market Overview:

The latest research study on the global Portable Water Filter market finds that the global Portable Water Filter market reached a value of USD 345.9 million in 2023. It’s expected that the market will achieve USD 742.36 million by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 13.57% during the forecast period.

Benefits of portable water filters

Whether you’re hiking in the mountains, camping in the wilderness, or simply traveling to remote places where access to clean water is difficult, access to safe and clean drinking water is critical to people’s health and well-being. Portable water filters are designed to remove contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and other impurities from water, making it safe to drink. Characteristics of portable water filters include a compact and lightweight design for portability; quick and easy use; the ability to eliminate a wide range of contaminants; durable materials to withstand outdoor conditions; high filtration capacity and long-lasting durability. Portable water filters can purify water from a variety of sources, including natural water sources such as rivers, lakes, and streams, as well as tap water, making them versatile and suitable for different situations. For homes that don’t already have a whole-house filtration system, a portable system can be a good compromise. One of the main advantages of portable water filters is that they filter water without using any chemicals. There are many types of portable water filter filters, including activated carbon, reverse osmosis, sediment, ion exchange, UV, and more. Unlike traditional filters, they don’t require much maintenance. Most models come with clear instructions, making them easy to operate even for beginners. Many portable water filters use advanced filtration technology that is efficient and long-lasting. Some models only require occasional filter replacement or maintenance, saving trouble and time. Additionally, it saves people money on purchasing packaged water, as well as helping the environment by reducing the use of plastic water bottles. Therefore, the market size of portable water filters continues to grow as people learn more about the benefits of portable water filters.

The increasing prevalence of waterborne diseases and increasing awareness of clean drinking water consumption

The quality of water sources around the world continues to decline due to overuse and exploitation of water bodies. Water scarcity occurs when communities are unable to meet their water needs due to insufficient supplies or infrastructure. Today, billions of people face some form of water stress. Countries often cooperate on water management. Still, there are places where transboundary waters are exacerbating tensions, such as the Nile Basin. Even high-income countries face water stress. Factors such as outdated infrastructure and rapid population growth have put tremendous pressure on some U.S. water systems, and elevated lead levels in pipes led to a drinking water crisis in Newark, New Jersey. Climate change is likely to exacerbate global water stress as rising temperatures make extreme weather events more unpredictable, including floods, droughts, and wildfires. Waterborne diseases are caused by drinking or coming into contact with contaminated water. Causes of water pollution include climate change, natural disasters, pesticides, animal waste, industrial emissions, war and conflicts, etc. Waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and E. coli infections are a major public health problem. Therefore, consumers increasingly favor bottled drinking water and water filters that provide them with clean, purified, sterile, and safe drinking water. People are becoming more familiar with the benefits of water filters due to growing awareness of impurities present in water supplies and increased investment by water filters companies in innovative marketing campaigns. Governments in developing countries have taken strong initiatives to educate people about water-borne diseases through various public awareness campaigns, thereby increasing awareness about water purity and its benefits in rural areas. Exploring remote areas or participating in outdoor activities often means limited access to clean drinking water. Drinking contaminated water can cause serious health problems such as dehydration, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and even severe diseases such as cholera. To avoid these risks, it is crucial to invest in a quality portable water filters. Hence, these factors will have a positive impact on the portable water filters market.

Region Overview:

In 2022, the share of the Portable Water Filter market in Americas stood at 44.60%.

Company Overview:

The major players operating in the Portable Water Filter market include Brita GmbH, Lifestraw, Katadyn, Bobble, MSR, etc. Among which, Brita GmbH ranked top in terms of sales and revenue in 2023.

With 2,262 employees worldwide at the end of 2022 (including 1,221 in Germany), the BRITA Group is one of the leading companies in drinking water optimization. Its long-established brand BRITA holds a top position in the global water filter market. The family-owned company, headquartered in Taunusstein near Wiesbaden, Germany, is represented in nearly 70 countries on all five continents through 30 national and international subsidiaries or operating facilities, as well as investments, sales and industrial partners. It operates five production facilities in Germany, Great Britain, Italy and China. Founded in 1966, the inventor of the household water filter jug for today develops, produces and distributes a wide range of innovative solutions for drinking water optimization, for private use (water filter jugs, pipe-connected systems, sparkling water makers as well as BRITA Integrated Solutions for small and large electrical appliances from renowned manufacturers) and commercial use (solutions for hotels, restaurants, catering and vending machines) as well as water dispensers for offices, schools, the catering industry and the hygiene-sensitive care sector (hospitals, care homes).

Segmentation Overview:

By type, Portable Water Purifier for Outdoor Adventure segment accounted for the largest share of market in 2022.

Application Overview:

By application, the Mountaineering and Hiking segment occupied the biggest share from 2018 to 2022.

Key Companies in the global Portable Water Filter market covered in Chapter 3:

Lifestraw
SAWYER
Brita GmbH
SURVIVOR FILTER
Bobble
MSR
Water-To-Go
Katadyn
Playpus
Epic Water Filters
Purehydration
GRAYL

In Chapter 4 and Chapter 14.2, on the basis of types, the Portable Water Filter market from 2019 to 2030 is primarily split into:

Portable Water Purifier for Outdoor Adventure
Portable Water Purifier for Rescue
Portable Water Purifier for Emergency
Military Portable Water Purifier
Others

In Chapter 5 and Chapter 14.3, on the basis of Downstream Industry, the Portable Water Filter market from 2019 to 2030 covers:

Survival in The Wild
Mountaineering and Hiking
Rescue
Others

Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate, historic and forecast (2019-2030) of the following regions are covered in Chapter 8 to Chapter 14:

North America (United States, Canada)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland, Sweden)
Asia Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia)
Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa)