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Global Water and Wastewater Market Outlook, 2016
Amidst Tightening Water Budgets, Growth to be Moulded by Sustainability Imperatives
29-Mar-2016
Global
Market Outlook
MBAF-01-00-00-00
EN00839-GL-MO_17042
This research service provides a detailed account of the global water and wastewater sector’s transformation in 2016. The global market comprises solutions, services, and utilities spanning both municipal and industrial users. An estimated $625 billion is expected to be spent in the treatment, transfer, and disposal of water and wastewater this year. Sustainability measures will be the core driver of market growth, which is pegged at 4%. Smart solution investments will increase. Furthermore, while an economic downturn in certain regions may deter new investments in the water sector, utilitarian aspects are expected to maintain water service levels. Predictions are provided for the 2016 global municipal and industrial water markets.
Global Water Market—Overall Market Outlook 2016
- Percent Forecast by Expenditure Type, Global, 2016
- Percent Expenditure Forecast by Treatment, Global, 2016
- Percent Expenditure Forecast by Segment, Global, 2016
Treatment Equipment Breakdown
- Water & Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market:
Key 2016 Municipal Water Market Predictions
- Municipal Market Expenditure Forecast
Key 2016 Industrial Water Market Predictions
- Industrial Market Expenditure Forecast
Research Scope
Market Segmentation—Municipal
Key 2016 Municipal Water Market Predictions
Top Global Municipal Water Market Predictions for 2016
Global Municipal Water Market Forecast
Impact Map of Municipal Market—Visualization of Challenges
Asia-Pacific
Europe
North America
Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Technology Segments—Snapshot
Market Segmentation—Industrial
Key 2016 Industrial Water Market Predictions
Top Global Industrial Water Market Predictions for 2016
Global Industrial Water Market Expenditure
Asia-Pacific
Europe
North America
Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Technology and Chemical Segment Forecast
Key Conclusions
Legal Disclaimer
2015–2016 to See Uneven Growth in Major Economies
Growth in Emerging Economies will Dampen 2015–2016 Outlook
World’s 20 Largest Economies in 2015
World’s 20 Fastest Growing Economies in 2015 and 2016
Market Methodology
List of Figures
- 1. Total Water Market: Percent Forecast by Expenditure Type, Global, 2016
- 2. Total Water Market: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Treatment, Global, 2016
- 3. Total Water Market: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Segment, Global, 2016
- 4. Water & Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market: Revenue Forecast by Key Technologies, Global, 2016
- 5. Water & Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market: Growth Outlook (2015–2016)
- 6. Municipal Water Market: Expenditure Forecast by Sector, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 7. Municipal Water Market: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Region, Global, 2016
- 8. Industrial Water Market: Expenditure Forecast by Sector, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 9. Industrial Water Market: Expenditure Forecast by Region, Global, 2016
- 10. Municipal Water Market: Expenditure Forecast by Region and Segment, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 11. Total Municipal Water Market: Expenditure Forecast by Segment, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 12. Total Municipal Water Market: Expenditure Forecast by Region, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 13. Municipal Water Market: Expenditure Forecast, APAC, 2015 and 2016
- 14. Municipal Water Market: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Segment, APAC, 2016
- 15. Municipal Water Market: Expenditure Forecast, Europe, 2015 and 2016
- 16. Municipal Water Market: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Segment, Europe, 2016
- 17. Municipal Water Market: Expenditure Forecast, NA, 2015 and 2016
- 18. Municipal Water Market: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Segment, NA, 2016
- 19. Municipal Water Market: Expenditure Forecast, MEA, 2015 and 2016
- 20. Municipal Water Market: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Segment, MEA, 2016
- 21. Municipal Water Market: Expenditure Forecast, LATAM, 2015 and 2016
- 22. Municipal Water Market: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Segment, LATAM, 2016
- 23. Municipal W & WWT Technology Segment: Expenditure Forecast, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 24. Municipal W & WWT Technology Segment: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Technology, Global, 2016
- 25. Municipal Smart Water Segment: Expenditure Forecast, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 26. Municipal Smart Water Segment: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Solution, Global, 2016
- 27. Municipal W & WWT Technology Segment: Expenditure Forecast by Region and Water Treatment Technology Type, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 28. Municipal W & WWT Technology Segment: Expenditure Forecast by Region and WW Treatment Technology Type, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 29. Municipal W & WWT Technology Segment: Expenditure Forecast by Region and Sludge Treatment Technology Type, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 30. Municipal Smart Water Segment: Expenditure Forecast by Region and Solution, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 31. Industrial Water Market: Expenditure Forecast by Region and Segment, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 32. Industrial Water Market: Expenditure Forecast by Segment, Global, 2015–2016
- 33. Industrial Water Market: Expenditure Forecast by Region, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 34. Industrial Water Market: Expenditure Forecast by Industry, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 35. Industrial Water Market: Expenditure Forecast, APAC, 2015 and 2016
- 36. Industrial Water Market: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Segment, APAC, 2016
- 37. Industrial Water Market: Expenditure Forecast, Europe, 2015 and 2016
- 38. Industrial Water Market: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Segment, Europe, 2016
- 39. Industrial Water Market: Expenditure Forecast, NA, 2015 and 2016
- 40. Industrial Water Market: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Segment, NA, 2016
- 41. Industrial Water Market: Expenditure Forecast, MEA, 2015 and 2016
- 42. Industrial Water Market: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Segment, MEA, 2016
- 43. Industrial Water Market: Expenditure Forecast, LATAM, 2015 and 2016
- 44. Industrial Water Market: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Segment, LATAM, 2016
- 45. Industrial W & WWT Technology Segment: Expenditure Forecast, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 46. Industrial W & WWT Technology Segment: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Technology, Global, 2016
- 47. Industrial W & WWT Chemicals Segment: Expenditure Forecast, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 48. Industrial W & WWT Chemicals Segment: Percent Expenditure Forecast by Chemical Type, Global, 2016
- 49. Industrial W & WWT Technology Segment: Expenditure Forecast by Region and Water Treatment Technology Type, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 50. Industrial W & WWT Technology Segment: Expenditure Forecast by Region and WT Treatment Technology Type, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 51. Industrial W & WWT Technology Segment: Expenditure Forecast by Region and Sludge Treatment Technology Type, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 52. Industrial W & WWT Chemicals Segment: Expenditure Forecast by Industry and Chemical Type, Global, 2015 and 2016
- 53. Real GDP Growth, Global, 2000–2018
- 54. Real GDP Growth, Emerging Countries, 2000–2018
- 55. 20 Largest Economies, Global, 2015
- 56. GDP Growth: Top 20 Fastest Growing Economies, 2015, 2016
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