The rainwater harvesting systems market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for rainwater harvesting systems has seen a robust growth in recent years. The market, which was valued at $1.94 billion in 2024, is projected to increase to $2.1 billion in 2025, marking an 8.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). The noticeable growth during the historic period can be credited to heightened consciousness about water preservation, escalating urbanization, government policies that encourage sustainable water management techniques, mounting worries about water shortage in regions prone to droughts, and the inclusion of environmentally friendly procedures in both residential and commercial sectors.
The rainwater harvesting systems market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations are high for the rainwater harvesting systems market, as it is projected to experience significant expansion in the coming years. The market is predicted to balloon to $2.7 billion by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%.
Several factors are feeding into this predicted surge, including rapid urbanization and infrastructure development, the escalating impact of climate change on water supply, the increasing embracement of green building accreditation that necessitates rainwater harvesting systems, and government incentives encouraging the use of these systems. In addition, the construction industry's growth, particularly in emerging markets, is playing a role. Looking ahead, key trends in the forecast period encompass the integration of these systems in smart city initiatives, a leaning towards decentralized water management, the rise of flexible and modular rainwater harvesting systems, the usage of predictive analytics to optimize rainwater collection, and the rainwater harvesting market infiltrating new areas, notably agriculture and industrial applications.
The escalating issue of water shortage is predicted to fuel the expansion of the rainwater harvesting systems market. Water shortage arises when the demand surpasses the available supply, resulting in a shortfall of freshwater resources required to satisfy the human and environmental necessities of a specific region. This growing water shortage is attributed to increasing worldwide demand, climate change, population growth, and insufficient water management tactics. Rainwater harvesting systems offer solutions to the escalating water shortage by significantly increasing water accessibility, assisting in restoring local groundwater, reducing urban floods, and ensuring water availability in areas susceptible to water scarcity. For instance, in May 2023, as per the records of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in France, 2 billion people lack safe drinking water (26% of the global population) and 3.6 billion people are without adequate sanitation (46%). Furthermore, the number of urban dwellers encountering water scarcity is projected to hit 1.7 to 2.4 billion people by 2050. Hence, the escalating water shortage is catalyzing the expansion of the rainwater harvesting systems market.
The rainwater harvesting systems market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Roof Rainwater Collection, Surface Rainwater Collection, Hybrid
2) By Component: Tanks, Filtration Systems, Pumps, Distribution
3) By Installation: New Construction, Retrofit
4) By Harvesting Method: Above Ground, Underground
5) By Application: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural, Public And Municipal
Subsegments:
1) By Roof Rainwater Collection: Gutter Systems, Downspouts, Storage Tanks, Filtration Systems
2) By Surface Rainwater Collection: Ponds, Swales, Detention Basins, Permeable Paving
3) By Hybrid: Combined Roof And Surface Systems, Integrated Systems With Green Infrastructure, Smart Collection And Distribution Systems
Leading firms in the rainwater harvesting systems market are shifting their focus towards the creation of innovative solutions and products, including novel residential rainwater harvesting systems, in order to establish competitive dominance. These systems, which are engineered to capture and store rainwater from rooftops or other surfaces for later usage in household tasks like drinking, washing, and bathing, typically comprise of collection surfaces, conveyance mechanisms, storage volumes, and distribution setups. For instance, Stomsaver Ltd, a company from the UK with a specialization in rainwater harvesting, unveiled two new residential rainwater harvesting systems in February 2023. The system boasts of various features such as an inbuilt break tank for water safety, a Type AB air gap to avert backflow, an integrated twin booster set to sustain water pressure, and construction involving glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) for resilience. These advancements in technology improve usability and regulatory compliance, support water conservation, enable cost efficiency, and foster environmental sustainability in the rainwater harvesting systems market, rendering them appealing for residential uses.
Major companies operating in the rainwater harvesting systems market are:
• Kingspan Group Plc
• Watts Water Technologies Inc.
• Caldwell Tanks Inc.
• CST Industries Inc.
• Metroll
• Snyder Industries
• Bushman Tanks
• Otto Graf GmbH Kunststofferzeugnisse (Graf Holding GmbH group)
• Norwesco
• Water Field Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
• Stormsaver Ltd.
• Barr Plastics Inc.
• WISY AG
• Innovative Water Solutions LLC
• D&D Ecotech Services
• Heritage Water Tanks
• Water Harvesting Solutions Inc. (Wahaso)
• Molloy Precast Products Ltd.
• Oasis Water Harvesting
• Osmosis Autopump India Pvt. Ltd.
• Ecozi Ltd.
• HarvestH2o
• Rain Harvesting Supplies Inc.
• Climate Tanks
• Harvest Rain Inc.
• RainHarvest Systems LLC
• Aquabarrel LLC
• Rainwater Management Solutions Inc.
North America was the largest region in the rainwater harvesting systems market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the rainwater harvesting systems market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.