According to the report “Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Market by Type, Process, Capacity, Application, End-Use Industry, and Region – Global Forecast to 2029,” the global ZLD systems market is projected to grow from USD 7.80 billion in 2024 to USD 11.48 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.0%.
This growth is attributed to rising environmental concerns, stricter regulatory frameworks, and the push for sustainable wastewater management across industries like energy & power, chemicals & petrochemicals, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and textiles. As water scarcity intensifies, industries are adopting ZLD systems to recover, reuse, and reduce their water footprint.
Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing regional market, led by industrial growth, low-cost manufacturing, and government mandates in India and China.
Key Players:
- Alfa Laval (Sweden)
- Aquatech (US)
- Veolia (France)
- AQUARION AG (Switzerland)
- GEA Group (Germany)
- Praj Industries Ltd (India)
Recent Highlights:
- Veolia (Feb 2024): Launched Polaris 2.0 distillation units for pharmaceuticals, aligning with ZLD goals by minimizing steam and chemical use.
- GEA Group (Feb 2024): Invested $20M in a Wisconsin tech center for sustainable protein and water processing solutions.
- Veolia (Jun 2023): Expanded modular RO systems in China to offer mobile, on-site sustainable wastewater recycling.
- Aquatech (Sep 2023): Signed MoU with Datavolt to co-develop water cooling and recycling technologies.
As industrial water use continues to grow, the ZLD systems market will remain a cornerstone of circular water strategies, helping companies comply with environmental norms while improving operational efficiency.