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Report Highlights
The global market for water meters is estimated to increase from $15.0 billion in 2023 to reach $19.3 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% from 2024 through 2029.
Report Includes
- 74 data tables and 45 additional tables
- An up-to-date overview of the global markets for water meters, water quality sensors and water leak detection
- Analyses of the global market trends, with data from 2023, estimates for 2024, forecasts for 2025, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2029
- Evaluation of the current market size and prospects for revenue growth, accompanied by a market share analysis by segment, product type, technology, end use, application, action and region
- Information on advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) in water meters, and role of acoustic sensors and algorithms to detect and localize leaks
- A look at the key growth drivers and constraints that will shape the market
- Insight into the industry value chain and the intermediaries involved
- Identification of the fastest-growing applications and technologies
- A discussion of ESG challenges and ESG practices of the industry participants
- Assessment of the vendor landscape, including market shares, product portfolios and financial overviews
- Updates on recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A), expansions into new markets, collaborations, investments and divestments
- Company profiles of major players within the industry, including ABB, Honeywell International Inc., Badger Meter Inc., Hubbell, Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG., and Kamstrup.
Report Scope
In this report, the market for water meters, water quality sensors and leak detectors is segmented by product type, technology type and end use application areas, such as industrial, household and commercial. The report includes characterizations of market forces. The growth in industrialization, in which water plays a significant role in every process, has increased the demand for these products, propelling the market’s growth.
For this report, BCC Research analyzed the key categories and regions to determine the current and future markets, through 2029, for water meters, water quality sensors and leak detectors. This report also discusses the current market dynamics, strategies and trends driving the demand for the products, leading manufacturers, regulatory sphere and competitive landscape, and includes brief profiles of the major global companies. The water quality sensors and leak detectors market was analyzed from global and regional perspectives. The regions covered are Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and the rest of the world (RoW). The global markets for water meters, water quality sensors and water leak detectors are segmented these categories:
- Water Meters: By product type (standard/basic meter, electronic meter and smart meter), technology [automated water reader and advanced metering infrastructure), and end use (commercial, residential and industrial).
- Water Quality Sensors: By application (ground/surface water, drinking water, wastewater/industrial processing, coastal water and others).
- Water Leak Detectors: By product type (acoustic and non-acoustic) and action (continuous and non-continuous).
Market estimates and sizes are provided in terms of value ($ millions), with 2023 serving as the base year and market forecasts given for the period of 2024 to 2029. Regional market sizes are provided.
Report Synopsis
| Report Metrics | Details | ||||||||||||||||
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| Base year considered | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| Forecast period considered | 2024-2029 | ||||||||||||||||
| Units considered | $ Millions | ||||||||||||||||
| Segments covered | Water Meters, Water Quality Sensors, Water Leak Detectors | ||||||||||||||||
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World | ||||||||||||||||
| Countries covered | U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Norway, China, India, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Middle East and Africa, South America | ||||||||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Growing urbanization and smart city initiatives for water meters
- Rising water pollution and contamination concerns
- Increasing industrial applications of water quality sensors
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Report Highlights
The global market for water meters, quality sensors and leak detection systems should grow from $13.7 billion in 2019 to $17.4 billion by 2024 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% for the period of 2019-2024.
Report Includes
- 74 tables
- Industry analysis of the global markets for water meters, water quality sensors and water leak detection systems
- Analyses of global market trends with data from 2019 and 2020, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2024
- Study and impact analysis of the existing government regulations, key technological updates and economic trends that affect the global market
- Evaluation of market size and analysis of market trends by component type, technology type, detection technique, application, acoustic equipment and region
- Company profiles of the leading market players, including Danaher Corp., Mueller Water Products Inc., Osaki Electric Co. Ltd., Siemens Ag, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., and Xylem Inc.
Report Highlights
The global market for water meters reached nearly $4.0 billion in 2017 and should reach $5.1 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% for the period of 2017-2022
Report Includes
- 63 data tables
- An overview of the global market for water meters, water quality sensors, and water leak detection systems in terms of their applications in various regions
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2016 and 2017, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2022
- Coverage of various types of water meters, water quality sensors, and water leak detectors used for various applications
- Breakdowns of the market by major types, technologies, regions, and applications
- Identifications of major drivers, regional dynamics, and factors influencing the market, along with current trends within the industry
- Company profiles of major players in the market, including ABB, Atmos International Ltd., Danaher Corp., Honeywell International, Itron, Siemens and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
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