Desalination Market Set for Rapid Growth in GCC and MENA: Led by North America 6.7% Market Share | Genesis Water Technologies, Inc, SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions SA, Fluence Corporation Limited, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co Ltd

Global Desalination Market reached US$ 7.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 15.3 billion by 2031 growing with a CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Get Free Sample PDF Of This Report (Get Higher Priority for Corporate Email ID):- https://www.datamintelligence.com/download-sample/desalination-market?kb

United States: Recent Industry Developments

✅ November 2025: The U.S. Department of the Interior supported new seawater desalination projects to address water scarcity in coastal states.

✅ October 2025: California utilities expanded energy-efficient reverse osmosis desalination plants integrated with renewable energy sources.

✅ September 2025: Private players adopted advanced membrane technologies to reduce operational costs and energy consumption.

Japan: Recent Industry Developments

✅ November 2025: Japanese engineering firms introduced compact desalination systems for disaster-resilient water supply solutions.

✅ October 2025: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries advanced low-energy desalination technologies for municipal and industrial use.

✅ September 2025: Government-backed projects focused on improving desalination efficiency for island and coastal regions.

GCC: Recent Industry Developments

✅ November 2025: Saudi Arabia expanded large-scale desalination capacity to support urban growth and industrial development.

✅ October 2025: UAE commissioned new solar-powered desalination plants to reduce carbon footprint.

✅ September 2025: Qatar and Oman invested in next-generation thermal and membrane-based desalination technologies to enhance water security.

Key Players:

Acciona, S.A, Fluence Corporation Limited, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co Ltd, Genesis Water Technologies, Inc, DuPont, IDE Technologies Ltd, Koch Membrane Systems Inc, Lanxess AG, SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions SA and Veolia Environnement S.A.

M&A and corporate moves (latest)

1. In August 2025, Abu Dhabi's TAQA agreed to acquire 100% of Spanish water company GS Inima for about USD 1.2 billion, adding roughly 171 million imperial gallons per day of desalination and wastewater capacity and strengthening TAQA's global water platform.​

2. In May 2025, EQT announced a deal to acquire Seven Seas Water Group, a Water‐as‐a‐Service provider of desalination and wastewater solutions in the US, Caribbean and Latin America, aiming to accelerate growth in decentralized, long‐term water infrastructure.​

3. 2025 water‐sector M&A reviews note continuing activity around desalination and reuse assets, with strategic utilities (e.g., Veolia, TAQA) and infrastructure/PE investors consolidating technology and project portfolios.​

4. Veolia has been expanding its desalination footprint, including acquiring the remaining 30% of its Water Technologies & Solutions unit and securing large desalination contracts in regions such as Morocco and Australia.

Growth Forecast Projected:

The Global Desalination Market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate during the forecast period, between 2025 and 2032. In 2024, the market is growing at a steady rate, and with the rising adoption of strategies by key players, the market is expected to rise over the projected horizon.

Research Process:

Both primary and secondary data sources have been used in the global Desalination Market research report. During the research process, a wide range of industry-affecting factors are examined, including governmental regulations, market conditions, competitive levels, historical data, market situation, technological advancements, upcoming developments, in related businesses, as well as market volatility, prospects, potential barriers, and challenges.

Buy Now & Get 30% OFF - Grab 50% OFF on 2+ reports: https://www.datamintelligence.com/buy-now-page?report=desalination-market?kb

Key Segments:

By Technology: (Multi Stage Flash (MSF), Reverse Osmosis (RO), Multi Effect Distillation (MED), Electrodialysis (ED), Others)

By Source: (Seawater, Brackish water, Wastewater)

By Energy Source: (Renewable, Non-renewable)

By End-User: (Municipal, Industrial, Others)

Technology and efficiency trends

1. Reverse osmosis (RO) continues to dominate new capacity due to high salt rejection and improving energy efficiency; multi‐stage flash (MSF) and multi‐effect distillation (MED) remain important mainly in the Gulf but see upgrades via low‐temperature and solar‐assisted designs.​

2. Advanced RO trains now pair high‐efficiency energy‐recovery devices (ERDs) reclaiming up to about 98% of hydraulic energy with optimized pumps and controls, sharply reducing specific energy consumption and OPEX.​

3. Plants are increasingly integrated with renewables (PV, wind, CSP): hybrid systems in the Middle East and North Africa report up to 50% fossil‐fuel energy reduction, aligning desalination with national decarbonization and cost‐reduction agendas.

Digitalization and "smart" plants

1. 2025 analyses highlight strong emphasis on smart plant management using AI, IoT and automation for real‐time monitoring of feed quality, membrane health, fouling risk and energy use, enabling predictive maintenance and dynamic optimization.​

2. Digital twins and advanced analytics are increasingly deployed on large municipal plants and industrial users, helping operators optimize recovery rates, manage brine streams, and stay within tightening discharge and environmental norms.

Regional build‐out and key projects

1. The Middle East & Africa remains the largest desalination market by capacity and spend, driven by GCC countries and Morocco, while Asia‐Pacific (notably India, China, Australia) is the fastest‐growing region in new plant orders.​

2. Morocco currently runs about 17 desalination plants producing roughly 345 million cubic meters annually, with four more under construction and nine additional projects planned; the government targets supplying around 60% of drinking water from desalination by 2030.​

3. A flagship PPP near Rabat will deliver around 822,000 m3/day (about 300 million m3/year) for roughly 9.3 million residents in Rabat‐Salé‐Kénitra and Fès‐Meknès, positioning it as the largest seawater desalination project in Africa.

4. United States / North America: Accounts for 16.7% market share.

5. Europe: Represents about 13.5% market share.

6. Asia-Pacific (including Japan & South Korea): Makes up 28.2% market share.

7. Japan: Contributes roughly 14.6% of the Asia-Pacific desalination market share

8. South Korea: Accounts for about 10.5% of the Asia-Pacific market share.

Saudi Arabia Advances World-Class Solar-Powered Desalination Leadership

✅ Shuaibah 3 Solar Boost: The Shuaibah 3 seawater desalination project on the Red Sea coast has been enhanced with a 65 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar plant, supplying clean energy to the facility and improving operational efficiency.

✅ Integration with Vision 2030: This integrated solar-desalination initiative supports Saudi Vision 2030 goals by promoting renewable energy use in critical water infrastructure and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

✅ High PV Efficiency: The newly operational solar system achieves up to 99% maximum efficiency, helping cut energy input and costs associated with large-scale desalination.

✅ Regional Benchmark: The project sets a regional benchmark for sustainable water production, demonstrating how solar energy can power desalination in harsh desert conditions.

✅ Climate & Water Security Impact: By combining renewable energy with desalination, Saudi Arabia is advancing solutions to water scarcity and climate change challenges across the Middle East.

Get Customization in the report as per your requirements: https://datamintelligence.com/customize/desalination-market?kb

FAQ

Q1: What is the current size of the Desalination Market?

A: The Desalination Market was valued at US$ 7.5 billion in 2022 and is forecasted to reach US$ 15.3 billion by 2031

Q2: How rapidly will the Market expand?

A: The Desalination market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% between 2025 and 2032.

Unlock Free 360° Market Intelligence with DataM Subscription Services: https://www.datamintelligence.com/reports-subscription?kb

Power your decisions with real-time competitor tracking, strategic forecasts, and global investment insights all in one place.

Have a look at our Subscription Dashboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5oEiqEqTWg

Contact Us -

Company Name: DataM Intelligence
Contact Person: Sai Kiran
Email: Sai.k@datamintelligence.com
Phone: +1 877 441 4866
Website: https://www.datamintelligence.com

About Us -

DataM Intelligence is a Market Research and Consulting firm that provides end-to-end business solutions to organizations from Research to Consulting. We, at DataM Intelligence, leverage our top trademark trends, insights and developments to emancipate swift and astute solutions to clients like you. We encompass a multitude of syndicate reports and customized reports with a robust methodology.

Our research database features countless statistics and in-depth analyses across a wide range of 6300+ reports in 40+ domains creating business solutions for more than 200+ companies across 50+ countries; catering to the key business research needs that influence the growth trajectory of our vast clientele.

This release was published on openPR.