Global Water Desalination Equipment Market Size & Outlook

The global water desalination equipment market size was estimated at USD 20,015.0 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 42,658.4 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10% from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$20,015.0
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$42,658.4
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
10%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global water desalination equipment market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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Global water desalination equipment market highlights

  • The global water desalination equipment market generated a revenue of USD 37,968.2 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 73,616.8 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 9.9% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, seawater accounted for a revenue of USD 22,990.8 million in 2023.
  • Seawater is the most lucrative source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, MEA was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, Spain is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 37,968.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 73,616.8 million
Growth rate9.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSeawater
Fastest growing segmentSeawater
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSeawater, Brackish water, River water

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 12.3% of the global water desalination equipment market in 2023.
  • By country, the Saudi Arabia is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Spain is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 2,946.1 million by 2030.

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Water Desalination Equipment Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Guangzhou KangYang Seawater Desalination Equipment Co. View profile 51-100 Panyu, Guangdong, China, Asia https://www.kysearo.com
Genesis Water Technologies View profile 51-100 Maitland, Florida, United States, North America https://genesiswatertech.com/
Biwater View profile 1001-5000 Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom, Europe http://www.biwater.com
Aquatics International View profile 11-50 Los Angeles, California, United States, North America https://www.aquaticsintl.com
IDE Technologies View profile 251-500 Kadima, HaMerkaz, Israel, Asia http://www.ide-tech.com/
Acciona SA View profile 57843 Avenida de Europa 18, Parque Empresarial La Moraleja, Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain, 28108 https://www.acciona.com
SUEZ Environnement View profile 10001+ Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe https://www.suez.com/
Veolia Environnement SA View profile 218288 30, rue Madeleine Vionnet, Aubervilliers, France, 93300 https://www.veolia.com
Xylem Inc View profile 23000 300 Water Street SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003 https://www.xylem.com
Doosan Fuel Cell Ordinary Shares View profile 466 275 Jangchungdan-ro, 17th Floor, Doosan Tower, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of http://www.doosanfuelcell.com

Global water desalination equipment market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to water desalination equipment market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Seawater was the largest segment with a revenue share of 60.55% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global water desalination equipment market based on seawater, brackish water, river water covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Water Desalination Equipment Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Other
    • Seawater
    • Brackish water
    • River water
  • Global Water Desalination Equipment Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Multi-effect distillation (MED)
    • Reverse Osmosis
    • Multi-stage flash (MSF) distillation
    • Other
  • Global Water Desalination Equipment Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Industrial
    • Municipal
    • Other

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