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Report Highlights
The global market for RO system components is expected to grow from $18.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $32.0 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029.
Report Includes
- 70 data tables and 59 additional tables
- Analysis of the global major reverse osmosis (RO) system components for water treatment and water purification processes
- Analyses of global market trends, with market revenue data for 2023, estimates for 2024,and projected CAGRs through 2029
- Estimates of the market size and revenue growth prospects of the global market, along with a market share analysis by component type, operating pressure, application, end user, and region
- Facts and figures pertaining to the market dynamics, technical advances, regulations, and the impact of macroeconomic factors
- A Porter’s Five Forces model, and global supply chain and PESTLE analyses
- Analysis of patents, emerging trends, and new developments
- Analysis of the industry structure, including companies’ market shares, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
- Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, and ESG scores and practices of leading companies
- Profiles of the market leaders, including Veolia Environnment S.A., 3M, Parker Hannifin Corp., and Flowserve Corp.
Report Scope
This report on the global market for major RO system components for water treatment includes a market study for the period of 2023 through 2029. The base year of the analysis is 2023, with 2024 through 2029 serving as the forecast period. The revenue calculated in this report is in $ million. This report is an in-depth analysis of the RO system components industry in a qualitative and quantitative manner. The market is segmented by:
- Component type: cartridge prefilters, ancillary components, RO membrane modules, RO pumps and pressure vessels/housings.
- Operating pressure: 10–100 psi, 100–400 psi and 400 psi and above.
- Application: municipal water purification, brackish and seawater desalination, wastewater treatment and others.
- By end user: industrial, municipal and agriculture.
Report Synopsis
| Report Metrics | Details | ||||||||||||||||
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| Base year considered | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| Forecast period considered | 2024-2029 | ||||||||||||||||
| Base year market size | $16.9 billion | ||||||||||||||||
| Market size forecast | $32.0 billion | ||||||||||||||||
| Growth rate | CAGR of 11.2% for the forecast period of 2024-2029 | ||||||||||||||||
| Units considered | $ Millions | ||||||||||||||||
| Segments covered | Component Type, Operating Pressure, Application, End User, and Region | ||||||||||||||||
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, South America and Africa | ||||||||||||||||
| Countries covered | U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, U.K., China, ASEAN Countries, India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Africa, and South America | ||||||||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Increasing applications of RO systems.
- Demand for advanced purification methods.
- The major RO system components for water treatment market is segmented on the basis of component type, operating pressure, application and end-user. The component segment is further segmented into cartridge prefilters, ancillary components, RO membrane modules, RO pumps and pressure vessels/ housings.
- The operating pressure segment is sub-segmented into 10-100 PSI, 100-400 PSI and 400 PSI and above. The application segment is sub-segmented into municipal water purification, brackish and seawater desalination, wastewater treatment and others. The end-user segment is sub-segmented into municipal, industrial and agriculture.
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Report Highlights
The global market for major components of RO water treatment systems should grow from $11.7 billion in 2020 to $19.1 billion by 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3% for the period of 2020-2025.
Report Includes
- 54 tables
- An overview of the global markets for reverse osmosis (RO) system components of water treatment
- Discussion of various RO system components including pretreatment cartridges, pumps, pressure vessels/housings, RO membrane modules, and ancillary elements such as skids, valves, and gauges
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2019, estimates for 2020, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2025
- Market forecasts and market size for each of the components of the RO systems and break down of the market by region, application and operating pressure
- Information on water consumption patterns of individual regions and forecasts RO capacity additions
- Idea about existing and potential markets for RO and important technological trends, such as improved low-pressure membranes, large-diameter membranes, and non-fouling membranes
- Company profiles of major players of the industry, including 3M, Dow Inc., KSB group, Parker Hannifin Corp., Toray Industries
Report Highlights
The global market for RO system components for water treatment reached nearly $6.6 billion in 2016. The market should reach over $11.0 billion by 2021, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11% from 2016 to 2021.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global markets for reverse osmosis (RO) system components, which include pretreatment cartridges, pumps, pressure vessels/housings, RO membrane modules, and ancillary elements such as skids, valves, and gauges.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2015 and 2016, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2021.
- Identification of existing and potential markets for RO on the global stage.
- Discussion of important technological trends, such as improved low-pressure membranes, large-diameter membranes, and non-fouling membranes.
- Coverage of the RO market centered on purified water produced for municipal, industrial, military, and agriculture/environmental markets.
- Patent analysis.
- Profiles of major players in the industry.
Report Highlights
The 2014 market for reverse osmosis (RO) membranes and system components is expected to reach nearly $5.4 billion by year end, and is predicted to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5% to reach $8.8 billion by 2019.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global markets for reverse osmosis (RO) system components, which include pretreatment cartridges, pumps, pressure vessels/housings, RO membrane modules, and ancillary elements such as skids, valves, and gauges.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2012 and 2013, estimates for 2014, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2019.
- Identification of existing and potential markets for RO on the global stage.
- Discussion of important technological trends, such as improved low-pressure membranes, large-diameter membranes, and non-fouling membranes.
- Coverage of the RO market centered on purified water produced for municipal, industrial, military, and agriculture/environmental markets.
- Patent analysis.
- Comprehensive company profiles of major players.
Report Highlights
The 2013 market for reverse osmosis (RO) membranes and system components is expected to reach nearly $4.9 billion by year end, and is predicted to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7% to reach $8.1 billion by 2018.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global markets for reverse osmosis (RO) system components, which include pretreatment cartridges, pumps, pressure vessels/housings, RO membrane modules, and ancillary elements such as skids, valves, and gauges
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2011 and 2012, estimates for 2013, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2018
- Identification of existing and potential markets for RO on the global stage
- Discussion of important technological trends, such as improved low-pressure membranes, large-diameter membranes, and non-fouling membranes
- Coverage of the RO market centered on purified water produced for municipal, industrial, military, and agriculture/environmental markets
- Patent analysis
- Comprehensive company profiles of major players.
Report Highlights
- Overall sales of reverse osmosis system components were worth $1.9 billion in 2005, and increased to nearly $2.6 billion in 2009. By 2014, it is projected to increase to nearly $3.7 billion, for a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%.
- In the U.S., the municipal market was the largest of the RO systems components segments with an estimated $493 million in value for 2009. That is expected to increase to $675 million by 2014, for a 5-year CAGR of 6.5%. The industrial segment was second with an estimated $338 million in value in 2009.
Report Highlights
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The 2005 global market for RO membranes and system components is estimated at $1.9 billion and is expected to rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 10.3% to more than $3 billion in 2010.
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Through 2010, current and future users are projected to add more than 2.5 billion gallons per day of RO capacity.
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The U.S. leads the world in expenditures for RO equipment with $848 million in 2005, and will continue to be the largest purchaser.
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With an estimated market size of $433 million, the Asia-Pacific region currently ranks second and is rising the fastest, at an AAGR of 12.1%.
Report Highlights
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The total worldwide market for reverse osmosis systems exceeded $1.4 billion in 2000.
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Growing at an average annual rate (AAGR) of 9.7%, the market is expected to top $2.2 billion in 2005.
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The U.S. market is the largest, representing 57% of the total. Growing more slowly than other areas in the world, its share will drop to 55% in 2005.
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Fastest growth is expected in the Asia/Pacific region, at an AAGR of 12%. In 2005, this market will be nearly equal to the number 2 market in Europe.
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Worldwide in 2000, 13% of all expenditures were for pressure vessels/ housings.
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