The water treatment market - Spain

The water treatment market covers all technologies and services aimed at purifying, treating and optimizing water management for various uses, whether domestic, industrial or agricultural. This sector is essential to guarantee sustainable access to a vital resource while protecting the environment. The global water treatment market is booming, and is expected to grow at aCAGR of 6.9% over the period 2023-2032. This significant growth will see the size of the market almost double in ten years, reflecting the growing importance attached to sustainable water management on a global scale. In Spain in 2020, 66.5% of water came from surface sources (rain, rivers, etc.), 27.6% from groundwater, and 5.9% from other types of water, mainly desalinated water. The Spanish water treatment market is also growing, driven by increasing needs in terms of water management and quality. This market is set to develop further due to the increased risk of drought in Spain, a direct consequence of climate change. This trend is driving the strengthening of water treatment and reuse infrastructures to meet these environmental challenges.