Water Softener Market Outlook (2022-2032)

[324 Pages Report] The water softener market is likely to rise to US$ 3.1 Billion in 2022. The water softener market is anticipated to reach US$ 6.9 Billion with a CAGR of 8.3% by 2032.

The demand for water softeners is rising as it is the primary filtration unit used for the conversion of hard water to soft water. The adoption of water softeners eliminates the calcium and magnesium present in the water through chemical and physical methods.

These methods help to reduce the ill effects of the hard water over the end-use application, which is anticipated to rise the water softener market share during the forecast period.

Report Attribute Details
Water Softener Market Value (2022) US$ 3.1 Billion
Water Softener Market Anticipated Forecast Value (2032) US$ 6.9 Billion
Water Softener Market Projected Growth Rate (2022-2032) 8.3%

The hard water is converted into soft water by different processes such as ion exchange, distillation, and reverse osmosis. The ion exchange method is the most effective way of softening hard water but requires higher resources per unit of soft water output than other techniques. This leads to a rise in the demand for ion exchange methods in recent years.

The water softener market growth is likely to upsurge all around the regions which are dominated by North America. Due to the large population present in the hard water affected in the region.

The large consumption of water and increasing numbers of industrial activities are driving the growth of the water softener market all around the regions. Industries such as chemical, food, and textile among others are likely to rise in the water softener market opportunities in the coming years.

Rising environmental apprehensions are likely to encourage manufacturers to reduce wastage and adopt sustainable products that are anticipated to grow the water softener statistics.

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Discover the Water Softener Market from the Standpoint of Dynamics

Drivers:

The demand for water softener is expected to be driven by the increasing awareness of the ill effect of hard water on regular usage. Due to research and development, manufacturers have produced more efficient and less resource-consuming water softeners. This is anticipated to increase the water softener market share during the forecast period.

The increasing population in the urban arrangements has raised the water hardness of the groundwater, which is expected to increase the demand for water softener in such regions during the forecast period.

Restraints:

Some of the water softener market restraints are as follows:

  • The use of excess sodium in the softener water process creates health problems that are likely to restrain the water softener market growth.
  • High cost is another factor that may restrain the water softener market during the forecast period.

Which Segment Ruling the Water Softener Market?

Based on type, the water softener market is segmented into electric and manual. The electric segment is expected to dominate the global water softener market share owing to its higher efficiency and added functionalities.

The manual segment is expected to see substantial demand in the low-income regions owing to its lower price than the electric water softener segment.

Based on the process, the water softener market is segmented into ion exchange, distillation, and reverse osmosis. The ion exchange segment is expected to dominate the global water softener market size owing to its higher efficiency.

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Which Segment Ruling the Water Softener Market?

Based on type, the water softener market is segmented into electric and manual. The electric segment is expected to dominate the global water softener market share owing to its higher efficiency and added functionalities.

The manual segment is expected to see substantial demand in the low-income regions owing to its lower price than the electric water softener segment.

Based on the process, the water softener market is segmented into ion exchange, distillation, and reverse osmosis. The ion exchange segment is expected to dominate the global water softener market size owing to its higher efficiency.

North American Water Softener Market Takes the Biggest Share

The North American region is likely to dominate the water softener market by acquiring 39.8% of the share all around the region during the forecast period.

Due to rising polluted hard water and unsafe health likely to rise the adoption of water softener in the coming period. The manufacturers are making several technologies related to increasing the sales of water softener to get rid of polluted water all around the globe.

Europe to Account for One-third of the Water Softener Market Share

The regional segments are further divided into North America, Europe, MEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. The Europe region is likely to grow the water softener market by acquiring 31.2% of the share all around the region during the forecast period.

Due to rising strict regulations regarding water purity, various sectors including pharmaceuticals, refineries, and chemical factories among others are likely to fuel the water softener market share.

Innovation to Unlock Barriers-to-Entrance in the Market for Startups

The water softener start-up companies are coming up with unique solutions and advantages during the forecast period. They are investing their time to innovate products, which provide quality products for the end-use industries.

One of the start-ups named Nirvana Water Sciences has developed the best water purity by taking care of the environment. They are using scientific innovative technology, which is beneficial to health. The company offers real, transparent, and legitimately beneficial to expand the water softener market growth in the coming years.

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Who are the Prominent Players in the Water Softener Market?

The water softener market is fragmented by the key players, which are helping to push the market by acquiring maximum revenue. The players along with manufacturing industry leaders are using various key factors, technology and marketing strategies to grow the water softener market.

They are adopting acquisitions, mergers, product launches, partnerships and others to increase the sales of water softener during the forecast period.

Recent Developments in the Water Softener Market are:

3G AQUA is the fastest growing water softener company that launched its new product with super 5G AQUA technology. The company innovates water treatment systems with its new and innovative ideas with its natural conditioning system.

The global player in the water softener market is

  • Culligan International Company
  • Fleck Systems
  • GE Appliances (Hair Co.)
  • Morton (K+S Group)
  • NuvoH20, LLC.
  • Watercare Softeners Ltd.
  • Kinetico UK Ltd

Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Growth Rate CAGR of 8.3% from 2022 to 2032
Base Year for Estimation 2021
Historical Data 2016-2021
Forecast Period 2022-2032
Quantitative Units Revenue in USD Million and CAGR from 2022-2032
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Volume Forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Trends and Pricing Analysis
Segments Covered
  • Product Type
  • Process
  • End User
  • Region
Regions Covered
  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa
Key Countries Profiled
  • USA
  • Canada
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • German
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Nordics
  • BENELUX
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • China
  • India
  • ASEAN
  • GCC
  • South Africa
Key Companies Profiled
Customization Available Upon Request

Key Segments

By Product Type:

  • Electric
  • Manual

By Process:

  • Ion exchange
  • Distillation
  • Reverse osmosis

By End User:

  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial

By Regions:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • MEA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Growth View for the Water Softener Market?

The water softener market is likely to advance at a CAGR of 8.3% through 2032.

Which Region Dominates the Water Softener Market Share?

North America is the leading water softener market.

What is the Current Quotation of the Water Softener Market?

The water softener market is anticipated to expect US$ 3.1 Billion in 2022.

What is the Future of the Water Softener Market?

The water softener market is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 6.9 Billion by 2032.

Table of Content

1. Executive Summary

    1.1. Global Market Outlook

    1.2. Demand-side Trends

    1.3. Supply-side Trends

    1.4. Technology Roadmap Analysis

    1.5. Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

    2.1. Market Coverage / Taxonomy

    2.2. Market Definition / Scope / Limitations

3. Market Background

    3.1. Market Dynamics

        3.1.1. Drivers

        3.1.2. Restraints

        3.1.3. Opportunity

        3.1.4. Trends

    3.2. Scenario Forecast

        3.2.1. Demand in Optimistic Scenario

        3.2.2. Demand in Likely Scenario

        3.2.3. Demand in Conservative Scenario

    3.3. Opportunity Map Analysis

    3.4. Product Life Cycle Analysis

    3.5. Supply Chain Analysis

        3.5.1. Supply Side Participants and their Roles

            3.5.1.1. Producers

            3.5.1.2. Mid-Level Participants (Traders/ Agents/ Brokers)

            3.5.1.3. Wholesalers and Distributors

        3.5.2. Value Added and Value Created at Node in the Supply Chain

        3.5.3. List of Raw Material Suppliers

        3.5.4. List of Existing and Potential Buyer’s

    3.6. Investment Feasibility Matrix

    3.7. Value Chain Analysis

        3.7.1. Profit Margin Analysis

        3.7.2. Wholesalers and Distributors

        3.7.3. Retailers

    3.8. PESTLE and Porter’s Analysis

    3.9. Regulatory Landscape

        3.9.1. By Key Regions

        3.9.2. By Key Countries

    3.10. Regional Parent Market Outlook

    3.11. Production and Consumption Statistics

    3.12. Import and Export Statistics

4. Global Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast, 2022-2032

    4.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Analysis, 2017-2021

    4.2. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Projections, 2022-2032

        4.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis

        4.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis

5. Global Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Type

    5.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    5.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Analysis By Type, 2017-2021

    5.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast By Type, 2022-2032

        5.3.1. Electric

        5.3.2. Manual

    5.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Type, 2017-2021

    5.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Type, 2022-2032

6. Global Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Process

    6.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    6.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Analysis By Process, 2017-2021

    6.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast By Process, 2022-2032

        6.3.1. Ion Exchange

        6.3.2. Distillation

        6.3.3. Reverse Osmosis

    6.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Process, 2017-2021

    6.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Process, 2022-2032

7. Global Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By End-User

    7.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    7.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Analysis By End-User, 2017-2021

    7.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast By End-User, 2022-2032

        7.3.1. Commercial

        7.3.2. Residential

        7.3.3. Industrial

    7.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By End-User, 2017-2021

    7.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By End-User, 2022-2032

8. Global Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Region

    8.1. Introduction

    8.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Analysis By Region, 2017-2021

    8.3. Current Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast By Region, 2022-2032

        8.3.1. North America

        8.3.2. Latin America

        8.3.3. Europe

        8.3.4. Asia Pacific

        8.3.5. MEA

    8.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region

9. North America Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Country

    9.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017-2021

    9.2. Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022-2032

        9.2.1. By Country

            9.2.1.1. U.S.

            9.2.1.2. Canada

        9.2.2. By Type

        9.2.3. By Process

        9.2.4. By End-User

    9.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        9.3.1. By Country

        9.3.2. By Type

        9.3.3. By Process

        9.3.4. By End-User

    9.4. Key Takeaways

10. Latin America Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Country

    10.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017-2021

    10.2. Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022-2032

        10.2.1. By Country

            10.2.1.1. Brazil

            10.2.1.2. Mexico

            10.2.1.3. Rest of Latin America

        10.2.2. By Type

        10.2.3. By Process

        10.2.4. By End-User

    10.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        10.3.1. By Country

        10.3.2. By Type

        10.3.3. By Process

        10.3.4. By End-User

    10.4. Key Takeaways

11. Europe Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Country

    11.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017-2021

    11.2. Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022-2032

        11.2.1. By Country

            11.2.1.1. Germany

            11.2.1.2. U.K.

            11.2.1.3. France

            11.2.1.4. Spain

            11.2.1.5. Italy

            11.2.1.6. Rest of Europe

        11.2.2. By Type

        11.2.3. By Process

        11.2.4. By End-User

    11.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        11.3.1. By Country

        11.3.2. By Type

        11.3.3. By Process

        11.3.4. By End-User

    11.4. Key Takeaways

12. Asia Pacific Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Country

    12.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017-2021

    12.2. Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022-2032

        12.2.1. By Country

            12.2.1.1. China

            12.2.1.2. Japan

            12.2.1.3. South Korea

            12.2.1.4. Malaysia

            12.2.1.5. Singapore

            12.2.1.6. Australia

            12.2.1.7. New Zealand

            12.2.1.8. Rest of APAC

        12.2.2. By Type

        12.2.3. By Process

        12.2.4. By End-User

    12.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        12.3.1. By Country

        12.3.2. By Type

        12.3.3. By Process

        12.3.4. By End-User

    12.4. Key Takeaways

13. MEA Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Country

    13.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017-2021

    13.2. Market Size Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022-2032

        13.2.1. By Country

            13.2.1.1. GCC Countries

            13.2.1.2. South Africa

            13.2.1.3. Israel

            13.2.1.4. Rest of MEA

        13.2.2. By Type

        13.2.3. By Process

        13.2.4. By End-User

    13.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        13.3.1. By Country

        13.3.2. By Type

        13.3.3. By Process

        13.3.4. By End-User

    13.4. Key Takeaways

14. Key Countries Market Analysis

    14.1. U.S.

        14.1.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.1.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.1.2.1. By Type

            14.1.2.2. By Process

            14.1.2.3. By End-User

    14.2. Canada

        14.2.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.2.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.2.2.1. By Type

            14.2.2.2. By Process

            14.2.2.3. By End-User

    14.3. Brazil

        14.3.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.3.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.3.2.1. By Type

            14.3.2.2. By Process

            14.3.2.3. By End-User

    14.4. Mexico

        14.4.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.4.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.4.2.1. By Type

            14.4.2.2. By Process

            14.4.2.3. By End-User

    14.5. Germany

        14.5.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.5.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.5.2.1. By Type

            14.5.2.2. By Process

            14.5.2.3. By End-User

    14.6. U.K.

        14.6.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.6.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.6.2.1. By Type

            14.6.2.2. By Process

            14.6.2.3. By End-User

    14.7. France

        14.7.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.7.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.7.2.1. By Type

            14.7.2.2. By Process

            14.7.2.3. By End-User

    14.8. Spain

        14.8.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.8.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.8.2.1. By Type

            14.8.2.2. By Process

            14.8.2.3. By End-User

    14.9. Italy

        14.9.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.9.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.9.2.1. By Type

            14.9.2.2. By Process

            14.9.2.3. By End-User

    14.10. China

        14.10.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.10.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.10.2.1. By Type

            14.10.2.2. By Process

            14.10.2.3. By End-User

    14.11. Japan

        14.11.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.11.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.11.2.1. By Type

            14.11.2.2. By Process

            14.11.2.3. By End-User

    14.12. South Korea

        14.12.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.12.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.12.2.1. By Type

            14.12.2.2. By Process

            14.12.2.3. By End-User

    14.13. Malaysia

        14.13.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.13.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.13.2.1. By Type

            14.13.2.2. By Process

            14.13.2.3. By End-User

    14.14. Singapore

        14.14.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.14.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.14.2.1. By Type

            14.14.2.2. By Process

            14.14.2.3. By End-User

    14.15. Australia

        14.15.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.15.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.15.2.1. By Type

            14.15.2.2. By Process

            14.15.2.3. By End-User

    14.16. New Zealand

        14.16.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.16.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.16.2.1. By Type

            14.16.2.2. By Process

            14.16.2.3. By End-User

    14.17. GCC Countries

        14.17.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.17.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.17.2.1. By Type

            14.17.2.2. By Process

            14.17.2.3. By End-User

    14.18. South Africa

        14.18.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.18.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.18.2.1. By Type

            14.18.2.2. By Process

            14.18.2.3. By End-User

    14.19. Israel

        14.19.1. Pricing Analysis

        14.19.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            14.19.2.1. By Type

            14.19.2.2. By Process

            14.19.2.3. By End-User

15. Market Structure Analysis

    15.1. Competition Dashboard

    15.2. Competition Benchmarking

    15.3. Market Share Analysis of Top Players

        15.3.1. By Regional

        15.3.2. By Type

        15.3.3. By Process

        15.3.4. By End-User

16. Competition Analysis

    16.1. Competition Deep Dive

        16.1.1. Culligan International Company

            16.1.1.1. Overview

            16.1.1.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.1.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.1.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.1.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.1.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.1.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.1.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.2. Fleck Systems

            16.1.2.1. Overview

            16.1.2.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.2.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.2.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.2.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.2.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.2.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.2.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.3. GE Appliances (Haier Co.)

            16.1.3.1. Overview

            16.1.3.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.3.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.3.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.3.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.3.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.3.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.3.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.4. Morton (K+S Group)

            16.1.4.1. Overview

            16.1.4.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.4.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.4.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.4.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.4.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.4.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.4.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.5. NuvoH20, LLC.

            16.1.5.1. Overview

            16.1.5.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.5.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.5.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.5.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.5.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.5.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.5.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.6. Watercare Softeners Ltd.

            16.1.6.1. Overview

            16.1.6.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.6.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.6.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.6.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.6.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.6.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.6.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.7. Kinetico UK Ltd.

            16.1.7.1. Overview

            16.1.7.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.7.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.7.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.7.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.7.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.7.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.7.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.8. Ecowater System, LLC.

            16.1.8.1. Overview

            16.1.8.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.8.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.8.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.8.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.8.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.8.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.8.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.9. US Water System, Inc.

            16.1.9.1. Overview

            16.1.9.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.9.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.9.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.9.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.9.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.9.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.9.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.10. A.O. Smith Water Technologies

            16.1.10.1. Overview

            16.1.10.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.10.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.10.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.10.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.10.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.10.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.10.5.3. Channel Strategy

17. Assumptions & Acronyms Used

18. Research Methodology

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