What Does the Historical and Current Sludge Dewatering Equipment Market Size Trend Indicate?
The sludge dewatering equipment market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• Strong growth has been witnessed in recent years in the sludge dewatering equipment market. The market size is expected to increase from $4.86 billion in 2024 to $5.31 billion in 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%.
This growth during the historical period can be credited to factors such as strict environmental regulations, growth in population and urbanization, increased focus on water recycling and reuse, expansion in industrialization and manufacturing, necessity for sustainable waste management, heightened awareness about water shortage, and emphasis on odor control.
How Will the Sludge Dewatering Equipment Market Size Evolve over the Forecast Period?
The sludge dewatering equipment market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for sludge dewatering equipment is projected to experience significant growth in the upcoming years, reaching $7.74 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%.
This growth during the forecast period is due to the adoption of circular economy practices, decentralized wastewater treatments, the use of polymer flocculants, a focus on energy efficiency, and environmental impact assessments. Further, the forecast period is expected to see major trends such as the implementation of cutting-edge dewatering technologies, improved automation and control systems, increased application of screw press dewatering technology, inclusion of internet of things (IoT) for distanced monitoring, and the advent of revolutionary dewatering solutions.
What Factors Are Driving Growth In The Sludge Dewatering Equipment Market?
The escalating worries about health issues related to wastewater are anticipated to boost the expansion of the sludge dewatering equipment market in the future. The surge of unprocessed wastewater disposals is heightening people's health awareness, given it can lead to respiratory conditions, cardiac illnesses, and specific cancer forms. For example, the World Health Organization, a Switzerland-located international institution of the United Nations tasked with global public health surveillance, stated in September 2023 that at least 1.7 billion people globally are expected to drink water contaminated with feces in 2022. Consequently, the intensifying ecological and health worries tied to wastewater are steering the growth of the sludge dewatering equipment market.
What Are The Main Segments Of The Global Sludge Dewatering Equipment Market?
The sludge dewatering equipment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Material: Carbon Steel, Fiber-reinforced Plastic, Stainless Steel
2) By Technology: Screw Press, Rotator Disc Press, Centrifuges, Belt Filter Press, Other Technologies
3) By Application: Industrial Sludge, Municipal Sludge
Subsegments:
1) By Carbon Steel: Mild Carbon Steel, High-Strength Carbon Steel
2) By Fiber-Reinforced Plastic: Glass Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (GFRP), Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)
3) By Stainless Steel: Austenitic Stainless Steel, Ferritic Stainless Steel, Duplex Stainless Steel
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What Emerging Trends Are Influencing The Growth Of The Sludge Dewatering Equipment Market?
A prominent pattern emerging in the sludge dewatering equipment market is the rise of technological advancements. Firms in this market are honing their focus on creating novel technological solutions to cement their market positions. For example, Tsurumi, a manufacturer of pumps and pumping solutions based in Japan, rolled out an enhanced KRD series in August 2024. These robust dewatering pumps for sand and slurry feature improvements that boost their power and longevity, especially for sludge handling applications. Importantly, the motor's insulation class has been elevated from B/E to F, allowing them to withstand temperatures as high as 155°C. This advancement significantly augments heat protection and prolongs the pumps' operational life.
Who Are the Key Players in the Sludge Dewatering Equipment Market?
Major companies operating in the sludge dewatering equipment market include:
• Andritz AG
• Alfa Laval AB
• Hitachi Zosen Corporation
• Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha Ltd.
• Veolia Environnement SA
• GEA Group AG
• Evoqua Water Technologies
• Flo Trend
• Phoenix Process Equipment
• Gruppo Pieralisi - MAIP S. p. A.
• SUEZ Utilities company
• HUBER SE
• Keppel Seghers Belgium NV
• Komline-Sanderson Corporation
• Kontek Ecology Systems Inc
• Veolia Water Technologies
• Atara Equipment Ltd.
• Bilfinger Water Technologies GmbH
• Dewaco Ltd.
• Beckart Environmental
• Era Hydro-Biotech Energy
• Fournier Industries
• Palmetto Water Solutions
• Therma-Flite
• Oy Ekotuotanto
• AKAR IMPEX
• Shosalowe Investment
• CST Wastewater Solutions
• Wamgroup
• BENEV Company Inc.
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Sludge Dewatering Equipment Market?
Europe was the largest region in the sludge dewatering equipment market in 2024.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sludge dewatering equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
