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Latin American Water and Wastewater Outlook, 2022 Updated Research Available
Rising Water Attendance Rates and Wastewater Treatment and Pollution Control Drive Future Growth Potential
02-May-2022
Latin America
Market Outlook
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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the great lack of access to water and the wide gap in sanitation standards across major parts of Latin The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the great lack of access to water and the wide gap in sanitation standards across major parts of Latin America (LATAM). Regional projects dedicated to supplying drinking water have gained momentum in recent years accompanied by national plans to address sanitation issues and comply with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For example, in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, investments related to the water market are on the rise.
One main challenge both municipal markets and different industries must address is wastewater treatment. As a result of lax regulations, various LATAM countries contend with major pollution in their water courses and sources. However, countries such as Mexico and Colombia are working on stricter regulations regarding the allowable load of pollutants that different effluents contain, leading many industries to incorporate new water sanitation technologies into their processes.
Also, various LATAM countries face water scarcity, especially in areas of high water stress. Searching for wastewater reuse solutions for industrial processes, more efficient technologies to control the use of drinking water, and even desalination plants represent great opportunities in Latin America.
This study provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of Latin America’s municipal and industrial water and wastewater market, highlighting the top predictions and key trends for each segment and country. Looking ahead, private participation and digital transformation through sustainable and circular economy solutions will significantly accelerate the sector’s growth and help accomplish the SDGs.
The Latin American Water and Wastewater Outlook covers following areas:
• Key market revenue trends
• Key predictions for 2022
• Key market trends and maturity level
• Country predictions for the municipal segment
• Country predictions for the industrial segment
• Growth opportunities for the regional market
Author: Victoria Courtade
Highlights of LATAM’s Water and Wastewater Market
COVID-19-related Challenges for the LATAM Water and Wastewater Industry
LATAM Water and Wastewater Industry Historic Sales
The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Main Regions and their Recovery
Top Predictions for 2022
Water and Sanitation Performance
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Water and Wastewater Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Research Scope
Market Segmentation
LATAM—Top 3 Growth Opportunities
Mexico and Brazil—Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth Outlook
Colombia—GDP Growth Outlook
2022 LATAM Economic Outlook—Top Predictions
2022 Market Snapshot—LATAM Water and Wastewater Market
LATAM Water and Wastewater Market Revenue Forecast by Subsegment in 2021 and 2022
LATAM Water and Wastewater Market Revenue by Country in 2022
Opportunities by Country
Growth Opportunities for 2021–2025
LATAM Water and Wastewater Market—Companies to Watch
2022 Water and Wastewater Market Trends
Trends 1&2: Continuation of Pandemic-driven Water and Wastewater Sanitation-related Investments
Trend 3: Incorporation of IoT-based Water Intelligence Solutions and Digital Transformation in Urban Areas at All Points of the Value Chain
Trends 4&5: Circular Economy Solutions and ZLD Solutions for the Industrial Sector to Reduce the Use of Resources
Trend 6: Increase in the Number of Desalination Plants for Municipal and Industrial Use
2022 Market Snapshot—Municipal WT and WWT
Revenue Forecast by Sub-segment and Country—Municipal Water
2022 Market Snapshot—Municipal WT and WWT
Expenditure Forecast by Country—Municipal WT and WWT
2022 Market Snapshot—Industrial WT and WWT
Revenue Forecast by Sub-segment and Country—Industrial WT and WWT
2022 Market Snapshot—Industrial WT and WWT
Expenditure Forecast by Country—Industrial WT and WWT
Overview of Municipal Indicators—LATAM
Overview of Municipal Indicators—Argentina
2022 Predictions—Argentina
Overview of Municipal Indicators—Brazil
2022 Predictions—Brazil
Overview of Municipal Indicators—Chile
2022 Predictions—Chile
Overview of Municipal Indicators—Colombia
2022 Predictions—Colombia
Overview of Municipal Indicators—Mexico
2022 Predictions—Mexico
Overview of Municipal Indicators—Peru
2022 Predictions—Peru
2022 Predictions—ROLAM
2022 Predictions—Argentina
2022 Predictions—Brazil
2022 Predictions—Chile
2022 Predictions—Colombia
2022 Predictions—Mexico
2022 Predictions—Peru
2022 Predictions—ROLAM
Growth Opportunity 1: New Investments in WWT to Reduce Contamination Levels in Water Sources
Growth Opportunity 1: New Investments in WWT to Reduce Contamination Levels in Water Sources (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Wastewater Reuse and ZLD Technologies to Improve Circularity
Growth Opportunity 2: Wastewater Reuse and ZLD Technologies to Improve Circularity (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Desalination Plants to Improve Water Security and Mitigate Environmental Concerns
Growth Opportunity 3: Desalination Plants to Improve Water Security and Mitigate Environmental Concerns (continued)
Conclusions
Learn More— Next Steps
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
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List of Figures
- Water and Wastewater Market: Highlights, LATAM, 2021
- Water and Wastewater Market: Revenue by Sub-Segment, LATAM, 2018–2021
- Water and Wastewater Market: Revenue by Key Country—COVID-19 Pandemic Impact, LATAM, 2019–2021
- Countries’ Sanitation & Drinking Water Performance According to the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) Scorecard, LATAM, 2020
- GDP Growth, Mexico, 2019–2022
- GDP Growth, Brazil, 2019–2022
- GDP Growth, Colombia, 2019–2022
- Water and Wastewater Market: Revenue Forecast by Sub-segment, LATAM, 2021 and 2022
- Water and Wastewater Market: Percent Revenue, Revenue, and Growth Rate by Country, LATAM, 2022
- Water and Wastewater Market: Opportunities Attractiveness Assessment by Country and Segment Products, LATAM, 2022
- Municipal Water and Wastewater Segment: Revenue Forecast by Sub-segment and Country, LATAM, 2021 and 2022
- Municipal Water and Wastewater Segment: Revenue Forecast by Sub-segment, LATAM, 2021 and 2022
- Municipal Water and Wastewater Segment: Expenditure Forecast by Country, LATAM, 2021 and 2022
- Industrial Water and Wastewater Segment: Revenue Forecast by Sub-segment and Country, LATAM, 2021 and 2022
- Industrial Water and Wastewater Segment: Revenue Forecast by Sub-segment, LATAM, 2021 and 2022
- Industrial Water and Wastewater Segment: Expenditure Forecast by Country, LATAM, 2021 and 2022
- Water and Wastewater Market: Overview of Municipal Metrics by Country, LATAM, 2022
- Water and Wastewater Market: Overview of Municipal Metrics, Argentina, 2022
- Water and Wastewater Market: Overview of Municipal Metrics, Brazil, 2022
- Water and Wastewater Market: Overview of Municipal Metrics, Chile, 2022
- Water and Wastewater Market: Overview of Municipal Metrics, Colombia, 2022
- Water and Wastewater Market: Overview of Municipal Metrics, Mexico, 2022
- Water and Wastewater Market: Overview of Municipal Metrics, Peru, 2022
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