Zero Liquid Discharge Market

Zero Liquid Discharge Market Size By Process (Evaporation Process, Solid Waste Handling Process, Pre-treatment Technology, Crystallization Process, and Others), and By Application (Industrial and Non-industrial), Regions, Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2024 to 2033

Base Year: 2023 Historical Data: 2020-22
  • Report ID: TBI-14106
  • Published Date: Feb, 2024
  • Pages: 237
  • Category: Information Technology & Semiconductors
  • Format: PDF
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The global zero liquid discharge market was valued at USD 6.7 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 8.7% from 2024 to 2033. The market is expected to reach USD 15.4 billion by 2033. The increasing demand for sustainable and clean zero-liquid discharges to reduce the country's dependence on fossil fuels, which are significant causes of air pollution and climate change, is expected to drive the market's growth.

Market Introduction:

Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) is a water treatment method that recycles and purifies all wastewater. Leaving zero discharge after the treatment cycle. The two main methods used to cure zero liquid discharge are thermal and membrane procedures. Decanters, separators, concentrators, evaporators, and crystallizers must be used in these procedures. Zero liquid discharge systems are utilised to recover valuable minerals and by-products from waste streams, especially in the mining and industrial industries. To prevent water quality degradation in their countries, industrial plants and municipal authorities must adhere to stringent regulations and guidelines regulating wastewater discharge limitations, which have been established by numerous countries worldwide. This is because a growing understanding of the necessity to shield the environment from releasing hazardous wastewater effluents exists. Some regulations offered by regulatory agencies include the  zero liquid discharge mandates set by the European Union Water Framework Directive in the EU and the Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs) set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Much faster little has been available lately for drinking, industry, or household requirements. Seawater is desalinated using zero liquid discharge (ZLD) technology to provide usable water. Power plant cooling water and industrial waste streams are increasingly treated using  zero liquid discharge desalination processes.

Zero Liquid Discharge Market Size

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Recent Development

In May 2022, A pioneer in the production of catalysts and speciality adsorbents, Evonik Catalysts, opened its first zero liquid discharge plant in Maharashtra, India, to handle the effluent from industrial operations as part of an expansion of its operations.

In February 2022, Veolia Water Technologies, a multinational corporation headquartered in France that operates in the three primary utility and service sectors that are typically overseen by public authorities—waste management, energy services, and water management—announced the successful completion of the sale of the New Suez to the group of investors made up of Meridiam, GIP, CDC Group, and CNP assurances at an unchanged enterprise value.

In December 2021, the European Commission approved The purchase of Suez by Veolia. This was a pivotal moment in the development of an international advocate for ecological change.

Market Dynamics:

Drivers

Increasing stringency of environmental regulations- Governments worldwide are likely to impose strict environmental rules and water discharge limits, opening up chances for the zero liquid discharge industry. There is pressure on industries, including textiles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and power generation, to implement sustainable wastewater treatment techniques. Zero liquid discharge systems provide these industries with a practical way to achieve zero liquid discharge and comply with regulations.

Restraints:

Requirement of high initial investment- As zero liquid discharge systems require specialised equipment and infrastructure, as well as advanced technology, they come with a large capital investment requirement. Zero liquid discharge systems' high initial costs might be a major deterrent, especially for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) or budget-conscious industries.

Opportunities:

Innovations in zero liquid discharge technologies- Market innovation is driven by ongoing zero liquid discharge technology research and development. Developments in membrane filtering, evaporation, crystallisation, and other related technologies facilitate improvements in zero liquid discharge systems' efficiency and economy. Businesses that make R&D investments and launch cutting-edge  zero liquid discharge technologies stand to gain a sizable portion of the market.

Regional segmentation analysis:

The regions analyzed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Asia Pacific emerged as the largest global zero-liquid discharge market, with a 42.1% market revenue share in 2023.

The increasing need for sophisticated treatment options, developments in membrane technology, deteriorating environmental conditions, dwindling clean water supplies, and rising R&D costs are all contributing factors to the growth of this regional market. Installing zero liquid discharge facilities in textile companies that produce more than 25 metric cubics of wastewater per day is mandated by a policy published by the Indian government. Guidelines regarding the techno-economic viability of implementing zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) for water-polluting enterprises have also been produced by India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Asia Pacific Region Zero Liquid Discharge Market Share in 2023 - 42.1%

 

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Process Segment Analysis

The process segment is divided into evaporation process, solid waste handling process, pre-treatment technology, crystallization process, and others. The pre-treatment technology segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 29% in 2023. The segment's growth can be attributed to the strict environmental rules and wastewater discharge restrictions enforced by regulatory bodies, which encourage industries to adopt sustainable practices such as zero discharge.

Application Segment Analysis

The application segment is divided into industrial and non-industrial. The non-industrial segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 57% in 2023. The segment's growth is driven by municipalities' and hospitals' acceptance of zero liquid discharge  technologies, which encourages further investments and  zero liquid discharge technology improvements.

Some of the Key Market Players:
  • Alfa Laval Corporate AB
  • U.S. Water Services Inc
  • Oasys Water, Inc.
  • Thermax Global
  • 3v Green Eagle S.p.A
  • Aquarion AG
  • IDE Technologies
  • Aquatech International LLC
  • GEA Group
  • Veolia Water Technologies
  • GE Water & Process Technologies
  • Suez Environnement
  • ENCON Evaporators
  • Doosan Hydro Technology

Report Description:

Attribute Description
Market Size Revenue (USD Billion)
Market size value in 2023 USD 6.7 Billion
Market size value in 2033 USD 15.4 Billion
CAGR (2024 to 2033) 8.7%
Historical data 2020-2022
Base Year 2023
Forecast 2024-2033
Region The regions analyzed for the market are Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, North America, and Middle East & Africa. Furthermore, the regions are further analyzed at the country level.
Segments Process, Application

Frequesntly Asked Questions

As per The Brainy Insights, the size of the zero liquid discharge market was valued at USD 6.7 billion in 2023 to USD 15.4 billion by 2033.

The global zero liquid discharge market is growing at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period 2024-2033.

Asia Pacific emerged as the largest zero liquid discharge market.

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This study forecasts global, regional, and country revenue from 2020 to 2033. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global zero liquid discharge market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Global Zero Liquid Discharge Market By Process:

  • Evaporation Process
  • Solid Waste Handling Process
  • Pre-treatment Technology
  • Crystallization Process
  • Others

Global Zero Liquid Discharge Market By Application:

  • Industrial
  • Non-industrial  

Global Zero Liquid Discharge Market By Region:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa  
    • UAE
    • South Africa

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