Global Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems Market Research Report 2023-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2029

Global Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems Market Research Report 2023-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2029

Reverse Osmosis (RO) system is an equipment system that uses a semi-permeable membrane to remove dissolved salts or organic molecules from water. The water is pushed under pressure through the membrane, which allows the passage of water molecules but prevents the dissolved salts and bacteria from passing through.

Market Overview:

The latest research study on the global Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems market finds that the global Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems market reached a value of USD 6456.13 million in 2022. It’s expected that the market will achieve USD 8848.16 million by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.39% during the forecast period.

Intensifying R&D expenditure

In a typical reverse osmosis (RO) system, membrane plays a critical role as it is responsible for the separation of water from other particulates. Thus, with constant operation, membrane tends to get weaker which then gets susceptible to fouling for which pre-treatment methods are used as a replacement of RO membrane is costly. Overall, reverse osmosis requires high installation cost owing to which manufacturers are focusing on bringing innovative solutions for ease of the process.

In the RO system industry, there are companies aiming at cost and quality leadership which shall improve profitability. And players are focusing on differentiating themselves to gain vital traction over their competitors. So, the need for better quality and innovative product in this market cannot be ignored. Players thus will increase research and development efforts and launch products with better performance, which are the foundation and development direction for enterprises to respond.

Moreover, RO system providers may also strengthen their laboratory research capabilities and achieve leading-edge technology by carrying on extensive collaborations with research institutes, universities, and companies. Therefore, more R & D investment in the RO system industry will see a significant increase.

Loss of essential mineralization from water

One of the challenges for this market lies in the fact that demineralized water or water treated through reverse osmosis is void of beneficial minerals such as calcium and magnesium.

World Health Organization has issued a reverse osmosis water warning stating that the process removes 92-99% of the beneficial minerals such as calcium and magnesium. The organization claimed that the effects of most of the chemicals in pure water become active after long exposure. The water also lacks some other essential elements and microelements while possibly being infused with toxic metals. This is anticipated to have an unprecedented impact on the growth of this market. Therefore, the loss of essential minerals from water is a challenge faced by the RO system market. Therefore, the loss of essential minerals may be one of the challenges hampering this market.

Region Overview:

In global comparison, a significant portion of the revenue was generated in Asia Pacific (49.75% in 2021).

Company Overview:

Veolia is one of the major players operating in the Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems market, holding a share of 13.06% in 2022.

Veolia

Veolia group is the global leader in optimized resource management. The Group designs and provides water, waste and energy management solutions which contribute to the sustainable development of communities and industries. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and to replenish them.

SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions

Suez Water Technologies and Solutions operates as a water treatment company. The Company offers biological treatment, biowaste, accelator clarifier, disinfection, electrodialysis and bipolar electrodialysis, evaporators, crystalizers, spiral wound membranes, and wastewater treatment chemical products. Suez Water Technologies and Solutions serves customers globally.

Segmentation Overview:

Among different product types, Single-Stage RO Systems segment is anticipated to contribute the largest market share in 2027.

Single-Stage RO Systems

In a single stage RO system, the feed water enters the RO system as one stream and exits the RO as either concentrate or permeate water.

Two-Stage RO Systems

In a two-stage RO system, the concentrate from the first stage becomes the feed water to the second stage. The permeate water that is collected from the first stage is combined with the permeate from the second stages. Additional stages increase the recovery of the system.

Application Overview:

The market's largest segment by application is the segment Seawater Desalination, with a market share of 33.49% in 2021.

Key Companies in the global Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems market covered in Chapter 3:

Evoqua Water Technologies
RWT
Pentair
PARKER HANNIFIN
SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions
OSMO Membrane Systems
Guangzhou Aomi
Veolia
Axeonwater
Applied Membranes
Lenntech
Pall Corporation

In Chapter 4 and Chapter 14.2, on the basis of types, the Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems market from 2018 to 2029 is primarily split into:

Single-Stage RO Systems
Two-Stage RO Systems
Others

In Chapter 5 and Chapter 14.3, on the basis of Downstream Industry, the Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems market from 2018 to 2029 covers:

Drink Water
Seawater Desalination
Pulp & Paper
Food & Beverage
Chemicals
Power
Biotech
Cosmetic
Others

Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate, historic and forecast (2018-2029) 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)