Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market- Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast. 2018-2028
Global Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market is anticipated to grow at a robust rate in the forecast period 2024-2028. Costs for desalination plants would rise over the anticipated period due to a growing population, a lack of freshwater resources, an availability of saltwater, and increased industrialization. Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) system is a term used to describe the strategic wastewater treatment methods used to handle industrial plant discharges and stop liquid effluents from entering aquatic bodies. They consist of apparatus and instruments for reverse osmosis, crystallisation, ultrafiltration, and fractional electrodeionization (EDI). For the recycling and recovery of water, ZLD systems use membrane-based, multiple effect, and crystallizer-based evaporation technologies. Additionally, these technologies make it simpler to recycle and reuse wastewater, which reduces the need for freshwater infiltration. As a result, they are frequently employed in desalination and power plants, textile manufacturing plants, chemical plants, bulk medicine production facilities, and process industries.
Growing market demand for cutting-edge ZLD technology is being driven by rising investment
Numerous local and foreign investments are made in water and wastewater management technologies to achieve sustainable development goals across areas. In the coming years, this is anticipated to fuel the market for zero liquid discharge systems.
To recover valuable minerals and byproducts from waste streams, zero liquid discharge processes are increasingly being employed in the mining and industrial sectors. The strict policies and guidelines for industrial plants and municipal bodies to fulfil zero liquid discharge norms have been established and implemented by regulations governing wastewater discharge limits in several countries around the world to stop the deterioration of water quality in those countries. This is a consequence of a rising understanding of the need to protect the environment from the release of damaging wastewater effluents. Due to this the market is expected to grow in the forecast period.
Recently, the demand for freshwater for domestic, industrial, and drinking uses has exceeded availability.. One use of Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology is the desalination of saltwater to produce drinking water. To create water with zero discharge of liquid waste from the process, the concentrate is additionally processed in applications of zero liquid discharge (ZLD) for desalination. Nowadays, ZLD desalination methods are mostly used to treat industrial waste streams and cooling water from power plants. Evaporation ponds and thermal desalination are ZLD methods with a strong history. As a result, the use of ZLD for desalination has been a major factor in the market's growth.
Rising Membrane Technology Fueling the ZLD Market
Instead of a Membrane Brine Concentrator (MBC), membrane technology could be used for the important intermediate phase of the ZLD process, providing lower energy usage, cheaper capital costs, increased dependability, and the opportunity to achieve higher water recovery. As a result, the final ZLD phase of crystallization may proceed with less flow and energy.
New technologies, such as forward osmosis (FO) membranes and electro-separation systems in the field of ZLD (Zero Liquid Discharge), have been introduced for the treatment of high salinity brines. The low operating pressure and quick crossflow velocity of the forward osmosis membrane technology make it more effective in separating dissolved solids from high fouling streams.
Additionally, rules supplied by regulatory organizations are the ZLD requirements established by the EU Water Framework Directive in the European Union and the Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs) established by the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States. For home, industrial, and drinking purposes, freshwater supplies have recently become scarce. To desalinate saltwater and create usable water, zero liquid discharge (ZLD) methods have been used. Modern ZLD desalination methods are mostly used to treat industrial waste streams and power plant cooling water. Owing to this, the market is expected to register a high CAGR in the forecast period.
Instead of a Membrane Brine Concentrator (MBC), membrane technology could be used for the important intermediate phase of the ZLD process, providing lower energy usage, cheaper capital costs, increased dependability, and the opportunity to achieve higher water recovery. As a result, the final ZLD phase of crystallization proceeds with less flow and energy.
Market Segmentation
The Global Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market is segmented into technology, end-use industry, plant category, region and competitive landscape. Based on technology, the market is segmented into Ultrafiltration, Reverse Osmosis, Evaporation/Crystallization, and Fractional Electrodeionization. Based on end-use industry, the market is divided into Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Food & Beverages, Energy & Power, Pharmaceuticals and Others. Based on Plant category, the market is divided into Less Than 100 MLD, 101 - 200 MLD, 201-500 MLD & Above 501MLD.
Market player
Major players operating in the Global Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market are GE Water & Process Technologies, Veolia Water Technologies, GEA Group AG, Praj Industries Ltd, Aquatech International LLC, H2o GmbH, U.S. Water Services, Inc, Aquarion AG, Saltworks Technologies Inc., Doosan Hydro Technology LLC.
Report Scope:
In this report, Global Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Marke has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
- Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market, By Technology:
- Ultrafiltration
- Reverse Osmosis
- Evaporation/Crystallization
- Fractional Electrode ionization
- Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market, By End-Use Industry:
- Chemicals & Petrochemicals
- Food & Beverages
- Energy & Power
- Pharmaceuticals
- Others
- Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market, By Plant Category:
- Less Than 100 MLD
- 101- 200 MLD
- 201-500 MLD
- Above 501MLD
- Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Mexico
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Europe
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Russia
- Italy
- Spain
- Poland
- Denmark
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Peru
- Chile
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- UAE
- Iraq
- Turkey
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market.
Company Information
- Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).
- 1. Product Overview
- 2. Research Methodology
- 3. Impact of COVID-19 Global Zero Liquid Discharge System Market
- 4. Executive Summary
- 5. Voice of Customers
- 6. Global Zero Liquid Discharge System Market
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Technology (Ultrafiltration, Reverse Osmosis, Evaporation/Crystallization, and Fractional Electrodeionization)
- 6.2.2. By End-Use Industry (Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Food & Beverages, Energy & Power, Pharmaceuticals and Others)
- 6.2.3. By Plant Category (By Plant Category (Less Than 100 MLD, 101 200 MLD, 201-500 MLD & Above 501MLD)
- 6.2.4. By Region
- 6.2.5. By Company
- 6.3. Market Map
- 7. North America Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Technology
- 7.2.2. By End-Use
- 7.2.3. By Plant Category
- 7.2.4. By Country
- 7.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. United States Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 7.3.1.2.2. By End-User
- 7.3.1.2.3. By Plant Category
- 7.3.2. Canada Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 7.3.2.2.2. By End-User
- 7.3.2.2.3. By Plant Category
- 7.3.3. Mexico Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 7.3.3.2.2. By End-User
- 7.3.3.2.3. By Plant Category
- 8. Asia-Pacific Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Technology
- 8.2.2. By End-Use
- 8.2.3. By Plant Category
- 8.2.4. By Country
- 8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 8.3.1.2.2. By End-User
- 8.3.1.2.3. By Plant Category
- 8.3.2. India Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 8.3.2.2.2. By End-User
- 8.3.2.2.3. By Plant Category
- 8.3.3. Japan Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 8.3.3.2.2. By End-User
- 8.3.3.2.3. By Plant Category
- 8.3.4. South Korea Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 8.3.4.2.2. By End-User
- 8.3.4.2.3. By Plant Category
- 8.3.5. Australia Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 8.3.5.2.2. By End-User
- 8.3.5.2.3. By Plant Category
- 8.3.6. Singapore Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 8.3.6.2.2. By End-User
- 8.3.6.2.3. By Plant Category
- 8.3.7. Malaysia Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 8.3.7.2.2. By End-User
- 8.3.7.2.3. By Plant Category
- 9. Europe Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Technology
- 9.2.2. By End-Use
- 9.2.3. By Plant Category
- 9.2.4. By Country
- 9.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Germany Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. By Value
- 9.3.1.3. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.3.1. By Technology
- 9.3.1.3.2. By End-User
- 9.3.1.3.3. By Plant Category
- 9.3.2. United Kingdom Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 9.3.2.2.2. By End-User
- 9.3.2.2.3. By Plant Category
- 9.3.3. France Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 9.3.3.2.2. By End-User
- 9.3.3.2.3. By Plant Category
- 9.3.4. Russia Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 9.3.4.2.2. By End-User
- 9.3.4.2.3. By Plant Category
- 9.3.5. Spain Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 9.3.5.2.2. By End-User
- 9.3.5.2.3. By Plant Category
- 9.3.6. Poland Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 9.3.6.2.2. By End-User
- 9.3.6.2.3. By Plant Category
- 9.3.7. Italy Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 9.3.7.2.2. By End-User
- 9.3.7.2.3. By Plant Category
- 9.3.8. Denmark Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market Outlook
- 9.3.8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.8.1.1. By Value
- 9.3.8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.8.2.1. By Technology
- 9.3.8.2.2. By End-User
- 9.3.8.2.3. By Plant Category
- 10. South America Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Technology
- 10.2.2. By End-Use
- 10.2.3. By Plant Category
- 10.2.4. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 10.3.1.2.2. By End-User
- 10.3.1.2.3. By Plant Category
- 10.3.2. Argentina Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 10.3.2.2.2. By End-User
- 10.3.2.2.3. By Plant Category
- 10.3.3. Colombia Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 10.3.3.2.2. By End-User
- 10.3.3.2.3. By Plant Category
- 10.3.4. Peru Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 10.3.4.2.2. By End-User
- 10.3.4.2.3. By Plant Category
- 10.3.5. Chile Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 10.3.5.2.2. By End-User
- 10.3.5.2.3. By Plant Category
- 11. Middle East & Africa Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market Outlook
- 11.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 11.1.1. By Value
- 11.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 11.2.1. By Technology
- 11.2.2. By End-Use
- 11.2.3. By Plant Category
- 11.2.4. By Country
- 11.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 11.3.1. Saudi Arabia Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 11.3.1.2.2. By End-User
- 11.3.1.2.3. By Plant Category
- 11.3.2. South Africa Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 11.3.2.2.2. By End-User
- 11.3.2.2.3. By Plant Category
- 11.3.3. UAE Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 11.3.3.2.2. By End-User
- 11.3.3.2.3. By Plant Category
- 11.3.4. Turkey Zero Liquid Discharge Systems 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 Technology
- 11.3.4.2.2. By End-User
- 11.3.4.2.3. By Plant Category
- 12. Market Dynamics
- 12.1. Drivers
- 12.2. Challenges
- 13. Market Trends & Developments
- 14. Company Profiles
- 14.1. GE Water & Process Technologies
- 14.1.1. Business Overview
- 14.1.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 14.1.3. Recent Developments
- 14.1.4. Key Personnel
- 14.1.5. Key Product/Services
- 14.2. Veolia Water Technologies
- 14.2.1. Business Overview
- 14.2.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 14.2.3. Recent Developments
- 14.2.4. Key Personnel
- 14.2.5. Key Product/Services
- 14.3. GEA Group AG
- 14.3.1. Business Overview
- 14.3.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 14.3.3. Recent Developments
- 14.3.4. Key Personnel
- 14.3.5. Key Product/Services
- 14.4. Praj Industries Ltd.
- 14.4.1. Business Overview
- 14.4.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 14.4.3. Recent Developments
- 14.4.4. Key Personnel
- 14.4.5. Key Product/Services
- 14.5. Aquatech International LLC
- 14.5.1. Business Overview
- 14.5.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 14.5.3. Recent Developments
- 14.5.4. Key Personnel
- 14.5.5. Key Product/Services
- 14.6. H2o GmbH
- 14.6.1. Business Overview
- 14.6.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 14.6.3. Recent Developments
- 14.6.4. Key Personnel
- 14.6.5. Key Product/Services
- 14.7. U.S. Water Services, Inc.
- 14.7.1. Business Overview
- 14.7.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 14.7.3. Recent Developments
- 14.7.4. Key Personnel
- 14.7.5. Key Product/Services
- 14.8. Aquarion AG
- 14.8.1. Business Overview
- 14.8.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 14.8.3. Recent Developments
- 14.8.4. Key Personnel
- 14.8.5. Key Product/Services
- 14.9. Saltworks Technologies Inc.
- 14.9.1. Business Overview
- 14.9.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 14.9.3. Recent Developments
- 14.9.4. Key Personnel
- 14.9.5. Key Product/Services
- 14.10. Doosan Hydro Technology LLC
- 14.10.1. Business Overview
- 14.10.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 14.10.3. Recent Developments
- 14.10.4. Key Personnel
- 14.10.5. Key Product/Services
- 15. Strategic Recommendations
- 16. About Us & Disclaimer
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