Middle East & Africa Water Desalination Equipment Market Size & Outlook
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MEA water desalination equipment market highlights
- The MEA water desalination equipment market generated a revenue of USD 18,914.5 million in 2023.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2024 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, seawater was the largest revenue generating source in 2023.
- Seawater is the most lucrative source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, Qatar is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2023 | USD 18,914.5 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 35,888.2 million |
| Growth rate | 9.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Seawater |
| Fastest growing segment | Seawater |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2022 |
| Base year for estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast period covered | 2024 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Seawater, Brackish water, River water |
| Key market players worldwide | Acciona SA, Doosan Fuel Cell Ordinary Shares, Veolia Environnement SA, SUEZ Environnement, Xylem Inc, IDE Technologies, Aquatics International, Biwater, Genesis Water Technologies, Guangzhou KangYang Seawater Desalination Equipment Co. |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 49.8% of the global water desalination equipment market in 2023.
- Globally, MEA is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 17,749.0 million by 2030.
The Middle East & Africa is characterized by several developing as well as underdeveloped countries. Some of the major countries in the region include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, and South Africa. The Middle East & Africa accounted for the highest market share in the global water desalination equipment market in 2019.
The major reason being the scarcity of water resources in this region, which is likely to create a strong demand for water desalination equipment over the forecast period. Mitigating measures such as the installation of energy recovery devices (ERDs) and use of renewable energy for power plants are gaining popularity.
In addition, ongoing expansions in water desalination sector are further anticipated to fuel the market growth. For instance, in November 2019, Umm Al Houl Power Q.P.S.C. (UHP), a Qatar-based electric power and potable water developer, closed a financial deal to expand the Facility D integrated water and power plant (IWPP) located in Qatar.
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Water Desalination Equipment Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doosan Fuel Cell Ordinary Shares | View profile | 466 | 275 Jangchungdan-ro, 17th Floor, Doosan Tower, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of | www.doosanfuelcell.com |
| Xylem Inc | View profile | 23,000 | 300 Water Street SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003 | www.xylem.com |
| Veolia Environnement SA | View profile | 218,288 | 30, rue Madeleine Vionnet, Aubervilliers, France, 93300 | www.veolia.com |
| SUEZ Environnement | View profile | 10001+ | Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe | www.suez.com/ |
| Acciona SA | View profile | 57,843 | Avenida de Europa 18, Parque Empresarial La Moraleja, Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain, 28108 | www.acciona.com |
| IDE Technologies | View profile | 251-500 | Kadima, HaMerkaz, Israel, Asia | www.ide-tech.com/ |
| Aquatics International | View profile | 11-50 | Los Angeles, California, United States, North America | www.aquaticsintl.com |
| Biwater | View profile | 1001-5000 | Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom, Europe | www.biwater.com |
| Genesis Water Technologies | View profile | 51-100 | Maitland, Florida, United States, North America | genesiswatertech.com/ |
| Guangzhou KangYang Seawater Desalination Equipment Co. | View profile | 51-100 | Panyu, Guangdong, China, Asia | www.kysearo.com |
Middle East & Africa 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 Outlook will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Seawater was the largest segment with a revenue share of 63.13% in 2023.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa water desalination equipment market based on seawater, brackish water, river water covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
The Middle East & Africa is characterized by several developing as well as underdeveloped countries. Some of the major countries in the region include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, and South Africa. The Middle East & Africa accounted for the highest market share in the global water desalination equipment market in 2019.
The major reason being the scarcity of water resources in this region, which is likely to create a strong demand for water desalination equipment over the forecast period. Mitigating measures such as the installation of energy recovery devices (ERDs) and use of renewable energy for power plants are gaining popularity.
In addition, ongoing expansions in water desalination sector are further anticipated to fuel the market growth. For instance, in November 2019, Umm Al Houl Power Q.P.S.C. (UHP), a Qatar-based electric power and potable water developer, closed a financial deal to expand the Facility D integrated water and power plant (IWPP) located in Qatar.
- Middle East & Africa Water Desalination Equipment Market Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Seawater
- Brackish water
- River water
- Other
- Middle East & Africa Water Desalination Equipment Market Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Reverse Osmosis
- Multi-stage flash (MSF) distillation
- Multi-effect distillation (MED)
- Other
- Middle East & Africa Water Desalination Equipment Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Municipal
- Industrial
- Other
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Middle East Africa Water Desalination Equipment Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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