Desalination Pumps Market Size, Share, Growth, And Industry Analysis By Type (Centrifugal Pumps And Positive Displacement Pumps) By Application (Municipal Water & Wastewater, Oil & Gas, Power, And Others) Regional Forecast From 2025 To 2033

Last Updated: 14 July 2025
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DESALINATION PUMPS MARKET OVERVIEW

The global Desalination Pumps Market size stood at USD 0.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 0.64 billion in 2025, growing further to USD 1.04 billion by 2033 at an estimated CAGR of 6.21% from 2025 to 2033.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with desalination pumps market experiencing higher-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden rise in CAGR is attributable to the market's growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over. 

The desalination of water is meant by taking the seawater and putting it through several processing steps to clean out the traces of sea salt to make it drinkable and the desalination pumps are a part of the process to efficiently and smoothly transition clean water from salty seawater. The desalination pumps employ a reverse osmosis technique to purify the water; this technique involves increasing the pressure used for the typical osmosis concept to force the salt water through a membrane that only lets the clean water molecules pass through. The locations where seawater is abundant and pure water is in short supply will benefit the most from this method. The desalination pumps' reverse osmosis concept functions to deliver clean water since the world is largely covered in salt water and the availability of clean potable water is much lower.

The increase in demand for clean, drinkable water across the globe is credited with driving the desalination pumps market growth. The need for cleaner water is at an all-time high since unfiltered water is filled with several dangers and microorganisms that could seriously impair the consumer's physical health. Due to the scarcity of water in these places, which makes them dependent on desalination pumps to supply them with drinkable and usable water, the arid parts of the world are the top consumers of desalination pumps.

COVID-19 IMPACT

Steady Demand Facilitates Market Progress

The market world has witnessed detrimental repercussions in its typical commercial practices ever since the COVID-19 virus suddenly appeared in the year 2020. Due to the strict lockdown imposed by governments worldwide to stop the spread of the extremely contagious airborne virus that affected and disrupted the global supply chain, marketplaces all over the world were forced to stop operating. The world economy was also impacted by this, as well as a shortage of workers and raw supplies for industry. Desalination pumps had a slow market throughout the pandemic, however, the product's consistent usage over the course of the crisis kept the industry alive. The demand for desalination pumps in the market is expected to rise rapidly during the forecast period after the pandemic.

LATEST TRENDS

Integration Of Intelligent Pump Systems Drives Market Demand

The market for desalination pumps is already a big hit among its consumers and the assimilation of the intelligent pump systems for the desalination process has increased the efficiency and lowered the cost of the operations relatively which is pushing the success of the market further. Since the internet of things and IT have advanced significantly over the past few years, the market for desalination pumps has benefited from the incorporation of cutting-edge technologies.

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DESALINATION PUMPS MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type Analysis

According to type, the desalination pumps market can be segmented into centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps. The centrifugal pumps segment will dominate the market by type during the forecasted market years.

By Application Analysis

Based on application, the market can be divided into municipal water & wastewater, oil & gas, power, and others. The municipal water & wastewater segment of the market is anticipated to lead the market by the application during the forecast period.

DRIVING FACTORS

Increasing Demand For Water Treatment Plants Proliferate Market

One of the contributing reasons for the growth of the market for desalination pumps is the rising demand for water treatment facilities around the world. Since there is a lack of groundwater and many areas are dry, the capacity of the traditional way of cleansing water has been reached. The world's increasing urbanization and population growth are also having an impact on the increased demand for usable and drinking water.

Boost In Renewable Energy Sector Pushes Market Value

After witnessing the consequences of climate change, there has been an increase in demand for desalination pumps that are powered by solar energy due to a growing awareness of sustainable energy sources and sustainability throughout regions of the world. A significant step toward energy conservation and sustainability is the use of desalination pumps powered by solar energy. Since these pumps must work continuously to supply clean water, their energy consumption is enormous.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Cost Of Operations In The Market Impedes Growth

Due to the requirement for more energy during the desalination process by the desalination pumps the cost of the operations goes to be higher. The energy consumption is typically higher than the regular water treatment plants as well, which hikes the price also due to the high price of the energy in the market. The pumps are also prone to affecting the environment due to the materials used in the pumps that increase the salinity of the seawater.

DESALINATION PUMPS MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

High Demand In The North American Region Boosts Market

North America, which consists of the United States and Canada, is the region with the highest market consumption and consequently has the largest desalination pumps market share among all other participating regions. Due to the quantity of salt water, there is a strong demand for water treatment systems, which results in this situation.

The reason why desalination pumps are widely used in the region, where Europe ranks second in terms of market share, is comparable to the reason why they are widely used in North America. Along with the region's expanding population, the scarcity of groundwater in the large region of Europe has increased the need for these pumps, and the industry there is increasing.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Players Focus on Partnerships to Gain a Competitive Advantage

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolios.

List of Top Desalination Pumps Companies

  • Idex (United States)
  • ITT (United States)
  • Flowserve (United States)
  • Shanghai Kai Quan Pump (China)
  • Sulzer Ltd. (Switzerland)
  • IWAKI (Japan)
  • Wilo (Germany)
  • Xylem (United States)
  • PSG Dover (United States)
  • Watson-Marlow (United States)
  • PROCON Products (United States)
  • KSB (Germany)
  • GRUNDFOS Holding (Denmark)
  • Pentair (United States)
  • Ebara (Japan)
  • Henan Province Xixia Automobile Water Pump (China)
  • Torishima Pump (Japan)
  • SPX (United States)
  • Kirloskar Brothers (India)

REPORT COVERAGE

This research profiles a report with extensive studies that take into description the firms that exist in the market affecting the forecasting period. With detailed studies done, it also offers a comprehensive analysis by inspecting the factors such as segmentation, opportunities, industrial developments, trends, growth, size, share, and restraints. This analysis is subject to alteration if the key players and probable analysis of market dynamics change.

Desalination Pumps Market Report Scope & Segmentation

Attributes Details

Market Size Value In

US$ 0.6 Billion in 2024

Market Size Value By

US$ 1.04 Billion by 2033

Growth Rate

CAGR of 6.21% from 2025 to 2033

Forecast Period

2025-2033

Base Year

2024

Historical Data Available

Yes

Regional Scope

Global

Segments Covered

By Type

  • Centrifugal Pumps
  • Positive Displacement Pumps

By Application

  • Oil & Gas
  • Power
  • Others

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