Saudi Arabia Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Overview, 2028

Saudi Arabia, known for its vast deserts and abundant oil reserves, has seen substantial change in recent years. Aside from its energy sector, the country is investing heavily in water and wastewater treatment facilities. The compelling need to solve water scarcity and secure a sustainable water supply for its growing population and expanding industrial base is driving this transformation. Due to its arid climate and limited freshwater supplies, Saudi Arabia has a significant water scarcity crisis. With a fast-growing population over the last few decades, water demand has increased, mostly due to agricultural, industrial, and home consumption. Inefficient water management techniques and over extraction of groundwater resources exacerbate the situation. The Saudi government has made significant expenditures on the country's water infrastructure. Initiatives such as the National Water Strategy and Vision 2030 have paved the way for the water and wastewater sectors to be modernized. The Kingdom's economy is diversifying, with a focus on industry, petrochemicals, and tourism. These industries use a lot of water in their operations, which increases the demand for wastewater treatment solutions. Saudi Arabia is a world leader in the technology of desalination. The country relies extensively on desalination to supply its freshwater needs due to its wide coastline along the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf. In Saudi desalination plants, modern reverse osmosis technology and multi-stage flash distillation procedures are commonly used. Saudi Arabia has desalination facilities for both seawater and brackish groundwater. Seawater desalination plants, mainly along the coast, supply potable water to cities and businesses, whereas brackish water desalination is employed in agriculture and distant areas.

According to the research report "Saudi Arabia Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Overview, 2028," published by Bonafide Research, the Saudi Arabia Water and Wastewater Treatment market is expected to grow at 5.73% CAGR from 2023 to 2028. Inland communities and regions frequently confront distinct wastewater treatment issues compared to coastal places. Saudi Arabia has invested in modern wastewater treatment technology, such as biological treatment systems and tertiary treatment procedures, to ensure the safe disposal or reuse of treated wastewater. The scorching desert climate can cause increased wastewater temperatures, which can reduce the efficiency of treatment operations. Specialized technologies and cooling systems may be necessary to maximize treatment under such conditions. Integration of smart water management systems, such as real-time monitoring, data analytics, and automation, is becoming more widespread in order to enhance water distribution and treatment operations. Saudi Arabia promotes the reuse of cleansed wastewater for non-potable activities such as agricultural irrigation, industrial processes, and beautification in order to protect freshwater supplies. The "Purple Water" initiative aims to process and distribute treated wastewater for non-drinking water applications. Saudi Arabia strongly encourages private sector participation in water and wastewater treatment facility construction and operation. PPPs are being investigated as a way to utilize private sector expertise and investment. The country is investing in research and development to create and deploy cutting-edge water purification technology. Collaboration with international research institutions and professionals is widespread in order to stay on the cutting edge of water-related innovations. Aside from desalination, Saudi Arabia is looking into alternate water sources such as treated sewage effluent (TSE) and brackish groundwater to minimize its dependency on diminishing freshwater aquifers. Given the possible consequences for water supply and quality, climate change adaptation techniques are being examined. Extreme weather events and their effects on water infrastructure are becoming increasingly important.

Based on type market is majorly segmented into water and wastewater treatment equipment and water and wastewater treatment chemicals. Saudi Arabia experiences acute water scarcity due to its desert climate and limited freshwater supplies. As a result, the country relies significantly on desalination and groundwater extraction to meet its water needs. Water treatment chemicals are critical in these procedures to ensure the quality of drinking water and to efficiently manage saline or brackish water sources. Saudi Arabia's economy is heavily reliant on the oil and gas industry. Significant amounts of wastewater are generated by the sector, including produced water from oil wells. Effective treatment chemicals are required to control and treat this wastewater and reduce its environmental impact. In terms of water and wastewater treatment chemicals market is divided into coagulants & flocculants, disinfectants & biocidal products, scale & corrosion inhibitors, antifoam chemicals, pH adjusters and stabilizers, and others (oxidizing agents, chelating agents, odor control chemicals, precipitants, color removal agents, sequestrants, biodegradable surfactants, etc.). Saudi Arabia largely relies on desalination to create freshwater from seawater and brackish sources. Disinfection is an important stage in the desalination process because it ensures that the purified water is free of germs before distribution. Significant amounts of wastewater are generated by the country's industrial sector, which includes petrochemicals, manufacturing, and mining. Effective disinfection is required to treat industrial effluents, ensuring compliance with environmental requirements and limiting the discharge of dangerous contaminants into the environment. Rapid urbanization and population growth in Saudi Arabia result in increased wastewater generation. Municipalities require disinfection solutions to properly treat wastewater and meet water quality criteria for discharge or reuse.

Based on water and wastewater treatment equipment market is divided into membrane separation, biological, sludge treatment, disinfection, and others (sedimentation and clarification, ion exchange, etc.). Saudi Arabia experiences acute water scarcity due to its desert climate and limited freshwater supplies. Membrane separation methods such as reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration, and ultrafiltration are critical for desalinating seawater and brackish water, providing a critical source of freshwater for the country. Desalination is an important aspect of the Kingdom's plan for meeting its freshwater demands. Membrane technology is essential to the desalination process, allowing for the removal of salt and contaminants from saltwater to generate high-quality drinking water. To address water scarcity issues, Saudi Arabia is actively focusing on water reuse and recycling. Membrane-based treatment systems are critical for providing high-quality recycled water for non-potable uses such as irrigation, cooling, and industrial activities.

Based on application market is divided into municipal applications and industrial applications. Saudi Arabia has worked hard to diversify its economy and expand its industrial base. This expansion has resulted in increased water use and the creation of large amounts of industrial effluent. Water and wastewater treatment must be effective in order to meet environmental standards and preserve the long-term viability of industrial activities. Saudi industries are increasingly realizing the value of resource efficiency. Water treatment and reuse in industrial processes can result in cost savings, reduced water usage, and alignment with sustainability goals. The mining and mineral industry also produces highly contaminated effluent. In order to achieve environmental regulations and maintain groundwater resources, effective treatment is required. Furthermore, industrial application are major divided into food and beverage, pulp and paper, power generation, oil and gas, healthcare, chemical and petrochemical and others industries (textile manufacturing, mining, automotive manufacturing, construction, metal extraction, poultry and aquaculture, etc.). Among them food and beverages industry is the major end user of water and wastewater treatment market of Saudi Arabia.



Considered in this report:
• Geography: Saudi Arabia
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028

Aspects covered in this report:
• Saudi Arabia Water and Wastewater Treatment market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Type:
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals

By Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment:
• Membrane Separation
• Biological
• Sludge Treatment
• Disinfection
• Others (Sedimentation and Clarification, Ion exchange, etc.)

By Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals:
• Coagulants & Flocculants
• Disinfectants & Biocidal Products
• Scale & Corrosion Inhibitors
• Antifoam Chemicals
• pH adjusters and stabilizers
• Others (Oxidizing Agents, Chelating Agents, Odor Control Chemicals, Precipitants, Color Removal Agents, Sequestrants, Biodegradable Surfactants, etc.)

By Application:
• Municipal Applications
• Industrial Applications

By Industrial Application:
• Food and Beverage
• Pulp and Paper
• Power Generation
• Oil and Gas
• Healthcare
• Chemical and Petrochemical
• Other Industries (textile manufacturing, mining, automotive manufacturing, construction, metal extraction, poultry and aquaculture, etc.)

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Water and Wastewater Treatment industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.