Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028
Segmented By Equipment (Ultrafiltration Systems, Vacuum Evaporation and Distillation, Reverse Osmosis Systems, Paper Bed Filters, Solid Bowl Centrifuges, Tramp Oil Separators, Vacuum Filters, And Others), By Industry (Poultry & Agriculture, Breweries, Pulp and Paper, Iron and Steel, Mines and Quarries, Food and Beverages, and Others), By Region

Global Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market is anticipated to develop rapidly in the forecast period, 2023-2028.

Industrial wastewater is water discarded, which is dissolved and suspended in water, usually during the industrial manufacturing process. To protect the wastage of water, there is the development of industrial wastewater treatment, which involves the methods and processes used to treat waters contaminated by industrial or commercial activities prior to its release into the environment or reuse.

Moreover, the world is facing a clean water quality crisis because of rapid population growth, urbanization, fluctuations in land use, industrialization, and inefficient water usage. Consequently, to control the water crisis, there is a development of industrial wastewater management techniques.

The discharge and disposal of industrial wastewater can be categorized as:
  • Uncontrolled discharges to the environment.
  • Controlled (licensed) discharges to the watercourses, possibly after pre-treatment.
  • Illegal discharges to sewerage systems.
  • Controlled discharges to sewerage systems under agreement or license, possibly with pre-treatment.
  • Wastewater collected by tanker for treatment and disposal elsewhere.
Increasing government regulations in favor of wastewater treatment

Population and economic growth have led to an exponential increase in demand for water resources, with 36% of the world's population being in water-scarce areas. Therefore, the government is highly focused on reusing wastewater from industries and manufacturing plants. Some of the government initiatives are:
  • In October 2021, the government of India allocated USD192 million under the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 to States and UTs for wastewater and used water management, as well as for setting up of STPs and FSTPs (fecal sludge treatment plants).
Technological advancements and innovations in wastewater treatment

Many firms are aiming to recycle wastewater generated from production activities for production or non-production purposes.

Some of the examples are:
  • J&J reduced water use by 35% by reusing water as coolant
  • L’Oréal uses up to 50% of treated wastewater for cleaning equipment.
  • PepsiCo Foundation provides access to safe water to 44 million people as of 2019 and targets reaching 100 million people by 2030.
  • In Pakistan, nestle SA installed three water filtration units in public places.
The food and Beverage industry contribute to a high CAGR. The food and beverage industry has a high CAGR contribution to the treatment of industrial wastewater. With the growing world population, there is a constant need for water in food production and irrigation. Eventually, water reuse plays an essential role in overcoming these challenges and helps maintain economic growth. However, due to fluctuations in BOD and pH in wastes from fruits, vegetables, and meat products, the components of food and beverage wastewater are difficult to predict. These high pollutant loads increase treatment costs and demand a large storage volume in the treatment system. Moreover, changes in conditions caused by load shocks, temperature changes, increased manufacturing, wash water surges, operation malfunction, and limited equalization capability present constant challenges to wastewater treatment plants at food and beverage manufacturing facilities.

The High-Cost Required for Setting Up Treatment Plants

High costs are required for setting up treatment plants. Wastewater treatment requires excessive sludge production, large energy, and high operational costs. Moreover, it demands specialized knowledge and abilities.

Market Segmentation

The Global Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market is divided into Equipment, Industry, Regional Distribution, and Competitive landscape. Based on Equipment, the market is divided into Ultrafiltration systems, Vacuum evaporation and distillation, Reverse osmosis systems, Paper bed filters, Solid bowl centrifuges, Tramp oil separators, Vacuum filters, and Others. By Industry, the market is divided into Poultry & Agriculture, Breweries, Pulp and Paper, Iron and Steel, Mines and Quarries, Food and Beverages, and Others.

The demand for clean water resources is fueling the market for Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market and exhibiting a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period.

Market Players

Veolia, Xylem, Ecolab, 3M, DuPont, Pentair, United Utilities Group PLC, Kurita Water Industries Ltd., SUEZ group, GFL Environmental Inc, and many more are the major players in the market.

Key developments
  • In October 2022, Xylem Singapore and Gross-Wen Technologies collaborated to boost the sustainability and efficiency of algae-based wastewater treatment tech. The project focuses on the development of GWT’s revolving algal biofilm (RAB) technology to promote nutrient recovery and reduce the carbon footprint of water utilities.
  • In January 2022, 3M Zwijndrecht Partnered with Suez to Reduce Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) discharges. The collaboration would help with PFAS treatment solutions using an advanced Mobile Bridge System to reduce PFAS in the water significantly.
In July 2022, Pentair plc acquired Manitowoc Ice. This acquisition allows us to enhance and deliver wastewater management solutions to an expanded network of channel partners and customers.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends, which have also been detailed below:
  • Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market, By Equipment:
  • Ultrafiltration systems
  • Vacuum evaporation and distillation
  • Reverse osmosis systems
  • Paper bed filters
  • Solid bowl centrifuges
  • Tramp oil separators
  • Vacuum filters
  • Others
  • Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market, By Industry:
  • Poultry & Agriculture
  • Breweries
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Iron and Steel
  • Mines and Quarries
  • Food and Beverages
  • Others
  • Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market, By Region
  • North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Asia-Pacific
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • China
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Poland
  • Denmark
  • South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Peru
  • Chile
  • Middle East
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE
  • Iraq
  • Turkey
Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market.

Global Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market report

Company Information
  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to ten).


1. Product Overview
2. Research Methodology
3. Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market
4. Executive Summary
5. Voice of Customers
5.1. Brand Awareness
5.2. Factors Considered while Selecting Supplier
5.3. Key Satisfaction Level
5.4. Major Challenges Faced
5.5. Environmental Concern
5.6. Factors influence reusing of water
6. Global Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Equipment (Ultrafiltration systems, Vacuum evaporation and distillation, Reverse osmosis systems, Paper bed filters, Solid bowl centrifuges, Tramp oil separators, Vacuum filters, and Others)
6.2.2. By Industry (Poultry & Agriculture, Breweries, Pulp and Paper, Iron and Steel, Mines and Quarries, Food and Beverages, and Others)
6.2.3. By Region
6.2.4. By Company (2022)
6.3. Market Map
6.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis
6.5. Regulatory and Standardizations Related to Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market
6.6. Innovations in technology Related to Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market
6.7. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
6.7.1. The threat of New Entrants
6.7.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
6.7.3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
6.7.4. The threat of Substitute Products
6.7.5. The intensity of Competitive Rivalry
7. North America Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Equipment
7.2.2. By Industry
7.2.3. By Country
7.3. North America: Country Analysis
7.3.1. United States Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Equipment
7.3.1.2.2. By Industry
7.3.2. Canada Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Equipment
7.3.2.2.2. By Industry
7.3.3. Mexico Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Equipment
7.3.3.2.2. By Industry
8. Asia-Pacific Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Equipment
8.2.2. By Industry
8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
8.3.1. China Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Equipment
8.3.1.2.2. By Industry
8.3.2. India Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Equipment
8.3.2.2.2. By Industry
8.3.3. Japan Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Equipment
8.3.3.2.2. By Industry
8.3.4. South Korea Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Equipment
8.3.4.2.2. By Industry
8.3.5. Australia Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Equipment
8.3.5.2.2. By Industry
8.3.6. Singapore Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.6.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.6.1.1. By Value
8.3.6.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.6.2.1. By Equipment
8.3.6.2.2. By Industry
8.3.7. Malaysia Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.7.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.7.1.1. By Value
8.3.7.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.7.2.1. By Equipment
8.3.7.2.2. By Industry
9. Europe Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Equipment
9.2.2. By Industry
9.2.3. By Country
9.3. Europe: Country Analysis
9.3.1. Germany Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Equipment
9.3.1.2.2. By Industry
9.3.2. United Kingdom Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Equipment
9.3.2.2.2. By Industry
9.3.3. France Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Equipment
9.3.3.2.2. By Industry
9.3.4. Italy Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.4.1.1. By Value
9.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.4.2.1. By Equipment
9.3.4.2.2. By Industry
9.3.5. Spain Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.5.1.1. By Value
9.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.5.2.1. By Equipment
9.3.5.2.2. By Industry
9.3.6. Poland Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.6.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.6.1.1. By Value
9.3.6.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.6.2.1. By Equipment
9.3.6.2.2. By Industry
9.3.7. Denmark Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.7.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.7.1.1. By Value
9.3.7.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.7.2.1. By Equipment
9.3.7.2.2. By Industry
10. South America Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Equipment
10.2.2. By Industry
10.2.3. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
10.3.1. Brazil Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Equipment
10.3.1.2.2. By Industry
10.3.2. Argentina Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Equipment
10.3.2.2.2. By Industry
10.3.3. Colombia Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Equipment
10.3.3.2.2. By Industry
10.3.4. Peru Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
10.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.4.1.1. By Value
10.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.4.2.1. By Equipment
10.3.4.2.2. By Industry
10.3.5. Chile Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
10.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.5.1.1. By Value
10.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.5.2.1. By Equipment
10.3.5.2.2. By Industry
11. Middle East & Africa Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
11.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.1.1. By Value
11.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.2.1. By Equipment
11.2.2. By Industry
11.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
11.3.1. Saudi Arabia Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
11.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.3.1.1.1. By Value
11.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.3.1.2.1. By Equipment
11.3.1.2.2. By Industry
11.3.2. South Africa Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
11.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.3.2.1.1. By Value
11.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.3.2.2.1. By Equipment
11.3.2.2.2. By Industry
11.3.3. UAE Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
11.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.3.3.1.1. By Value
11.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.3.3.2.1. By Equipment
11.3.3.2.2. By Industry
11.3.4. Iraq Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
11.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.3.4.1.1. By Value
11.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.3.4.2.1. By Equipment
11.3.4.2.2. By Industry
11.3.5. Turkey Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
11.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.3.5.1.1. By Value
11.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.3.5.2.1. By Equipment
11.3.5.2.2. By Industry
12. Market Dynamics
12.1. Drivers
12.1.1. Technological advancements and innovations of wastewater treatment
12.1.2. Rise in environmental concerns
12.1.3. Surge In Waterborne Diseases
12.2. Challenges
12.2.1. Lack of awareness and infrastructure
12.2.2. High cost of deployment
13. Market Trends & Developments
13.1. Trends and Developments
13.1.1. Adoption of automation and technologies in the various verticals across the globe
13.1.2. Growing Demand for Energy-efficient and Advanced Water Treatment Technologies
13.1.3. Rise in innovations and developments from market players
13.1.4. Improved recycling solutions and plastic management
13.1.5. Increase in government regulations in favor of wastewater treatment
14. Company Profiles
14.1. Veolia
14.1.1. Business Overview
14.1.2. Key Revenue and Financials (if available)
14.1.3. Recent Developments
14.1.4. Key Personnel
14.1.5. Key Product/Services
14.1.6. SWOT Analysis
14.2. Xylem
14.2.1. Business Overview
14.2.2. Key Revenue and Financials (if available)
14.2.3. Recent Developments
14.2.4. Key Personnel
14.2.5. Key Product/Services
14.2.6. SWOT Analysis
14.3. Ecolab
14.3.1. Business Overview
14.3.2. Key Revenue and Financials (if available)
14.3.3. Recent Developments
14.3.4. Key Personnel
14.3.5. Key Product/Services
14.3.6. SWOT Analysis
14.4. 3M
14.4.1. Business Overview
14.4.2. Key Revenue and Financials (if available)
14.4.3. Recent Developments
14.4.4. Key Personnel
14.4.5. Key Product/Services
14.4.6. SWOT Analysis
14.5. DuPont
14.5.1. Business Overview
14.5.2. Key Revenue and Financials (if available)
14.5.3. Recent Developments
14.5.4. Key Personnel
14.5.5. Key Product/Services
14.5.6. SWOT Analysis
14.6. Pentair
14.6.1. Business Overview
14.6.2. Key Revenue and Financials (if available)
14.6.3. Recent Developments
14.6.4. Key Personnel
14.6.5. Key Product/Services
14.6.6. SWOT Analysis
14.7. United Utilities Group PLC
14.7.1. Business Overview
14.7.2. Key Revenue and Financials (if available)
14.7.3. Recent Developments
14.7.4. Key Personnel
14.7.5. Key Product/Services
14.7.6. SWOT Analysis
14.8. Kurita Water Industries Ltd
14.8.1. Business Overview
14.8.2. Key Revenue and Financials (if available)
14.8.3. Recent Developments
14.8.4. Key Personnel
14.8.5. Key Product/Services
14.8.6. SWOT Analysis
14.9. SUEZ group
14.9.1. Business Overview
14.9.2. Key Revenue and Financials (if available)
14.9.3. Recent Developments
14.9.4. Key Personnel
14.9.5. Key Product/Services
14.9.6. SWOT Analysis
14.10. GFL Environmental Inc
14.10.1. Business Overview
14.10.2. Key Revenue and Financials (if available)
14.10.3. Recent Developments
14.10.4. Key Personnel
14.10.5. Key Product/Services
14.10.6. SWOT Analysis
15. Strategic Recommendations
15.1. Focus on technologies and development
15.2. Focus on new product developments
16. About Us & Disclaimer

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