Middle East & Africa Water Desalination Equipment Market Size & Outlook

The water desalination equipment market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 35,888.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 9.6% is expected of Middle East & Africa water desalination equipment market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$18,914.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$35,888.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
9.6%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA water desalination equipment market highlights

  • The MEA water desalination equipment market generated a revenue of USD 18,914.5 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, seawater was the largest revenue generating source in 2023.
  • Seawater is the most lucrative source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Qatar is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 18,914.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 35,888.2 million
Growth rate9.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSeawater
Fastest growing segmentSeawater
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSeawater, Brackish water, River water
Key market players worldwideAcciona SA, Doosan Fuel Cell Ordinary Shares, Veolia Environnement SA, SUEZ Environnement, Xylem Inc, IDE Technologies, Aquatics International, Biwater, Genesis Water Technologies, Guangzhou KangYang Seawater Desalination Equipment Co.

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 49.8% of the global water desalination equipment market in 2023.
  • Globally, MEA is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 17,749.0 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa water desalination equipment market outlook

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Seawater was the largest segment with a revenue share of 63.13% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa water desalination equipment market based on seawater, brackish water, river water covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The Middle East & Africa is characterized by several developing as well as underdeveloped countries. Some of the major countries in the region include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, and South Africa. The Middle East & Africa accounted for the highest market share in the global water desalination equipment market in 2019.

The major reason being the scarcity of water resources in this region, which is likely to create a strong demand for water desalination equipment over the forecast period. Mitigating measures such as the installation of energy recovery devices (ERDs) and use of renewable energy for power plants are gaining popularity.

In addition, ongoing expansions in water desalination sector are further anticipated to fuel the market growth. For instance, in November 2019, Umm Al Houl Power Q.P.S.C. (UHP), a Qatar-based electric power and potable water developer, closed a financial deal to expand the Facility D integrated water and power plant (IWPP) located in Qatar.

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