Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 3332
  • Published Date: May 29, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Segmentation

End use (Chemical Industry, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Electronics)

The chemical industry segment accounts for 44.7% of the global industrial wastewater treatment market, leading the end use segment due to strict environmental regulations imposed by agencies like the EPA and Japan’s METI, which require effective treatment of hazardous wastewater before discharge. As reported by the EPA, around 24% of industrial water consumption in the U.S. originates from chemical manufacturing, thereby increasing the demand for sophisticated treatment chemicals and processes. Furthermore, the rise in production of specialty chemicals and petrochemicals further amplifies the volumes of wastewater that require treatment, thereby fostering market growth.

Treatment Type (Biological Treatment, Physical Treatment, and Chemical Treatment)

The biological treatment sector accounts for approximately 38% of the worldwide industrial wastewater treatment market, positioning it as the leading sub-segment among various treatment types. This leading position is attributed to its cost-effectiveness, reduced chemical usage, and robust environmental compliance. Sectors such as food processing and pharmaceuticals extensively utilize biological methods to adhere to strict discharge regulations. In Japan, initiatives from the Ministry of the Environment actively promote sustainable water treatment technologies, thereby enhancing the demand for biological processes. These techniques not only lower operational expenses but also align with worldwide sustainability objectives, making biological treatment a favored option for environmentally conscious industrial wastewater management.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segment

End use

  • Chemical Industry
  • Food & Beverage
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Automotive
  • Electronics

Treatment Type

  • Biological Treatment
  • Physical Treatment
  • Chemical Treatment

Technology

 

  • Membrane Filtration
  • Advanced Oxidation
  • Adsorption
  • Coagulation & Flocculation

Application

  • Heavy Metals Removal
  • Organic Contaminants Removal
  • Nutrient Removal

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2024, the industry size of industrial wastewater treatment was over USD 18.3 billion.

The market size for industrial wastewater treatment is projected to cross USD 40.4 billion by the end of 2037, expanding at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period, i.e., between 2025 and 2037.

The major players in the market are Veolia Environment, Suez Environment, ITT Corporation, Dow Water and Process Solutions, Evoqua Water Technologies, GE Water and Process Technologies, and others.

The chemical industry segment is predicted to gain the largest market share of 44.7% during the projected period.

The Asia Pacific industrial wastewater treatment sector is poised to hold a 40.2% share by the end of 2037.
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