Improvements in global economic conditions, especially in emerging economies, and increasing environmental concerns due to water pollution from the industrial and agricultural sectors are expected to drive growth in wastewater and sewage treatment markets across the globe. The global water utilities market revenue is forecast to reach an estimated $432 billion in 2017 with a CAGR of 4.2% over the next five years (2012-2017).
Lucintel, a leading global management consulting and market research firm, has analyzed the global water utilities industry and presents its findings in “Global Water Utilities market 2012-2017: Trend, Profit, and Forecast Analysis.”
The global water utilities industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in water treatment, distribution, and sewage removal, which includes collection, treatment, and disposal of waste through sewer systems and sewage treatment facilities. Europe dominates the water utilities market. The market is highly fragmented with a few major players. The industry is highly regulated as it needs to meet stringent hygiene standards and there is no product differentiation.
Lucintel’s research outlines that increasing investment in water infrastructure and sewage removal facilities will drive the market. It also helps in reducing water pollution and theft. Government regulation concerning the reduction of carbon emission boosts the demand of water for power generation. Technological advancement and operation efficiency in wastewater treatment is expected to drive the market by reducing the industry’s carbon footprint and saving the additional capital and operation required for further processing of emitted gas. Leakage and substantial losses due to the aging infrastructure and bridging the demand supply gap are some of the challenges faced by the industry.
This study provides a concise overview of the global water utilities industry, but does not include revenue of extraction in water. Market size is calculated as the revenue generated by distribution of water to the end customer. The report tracks one market segment for four regions; thus, it tracks four segments of the global water utilities industry. A water utility is a segment of the global utilities industry.
This comprehensive guide from Lucintel provides readers with valuable information and the tools needed to successfully drive critical business decisions with a thorough understanding of the market’s potential. This report will save Lucintel clients hundreds of hours in personal research time on a global market and it offers significant benefits in expanding business opportunities throughout the global water utilitiesindustry. Ina fast-paced ever-changing world, business leaders need every advantage available to them in a timely manner to drive change in the market and to stay ahead of their competition. This report provides business leaders with a keen advantage in this regard by making them aware of
emerging trends and demand requirements on an annual basis.
To make any investment or strategic decision, you need adequate and timely information. This market report fulfills this core need.
Some of the features of water utilities market report are:
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Industry size estimates in terms of (US $) value by regions
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Global water utilities industry annual trend (2006-2011) and forecast (2012-2017)
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Porter’s Five Force analysis
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New product launch and merger and acquisition activity in global water utilities market
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Quarterly demand trend (Q1 2010-Q4 2011)and forecast analysis (Q1 2012-Q4 2012) for global water utilities market
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Gross and net profit trends in the global water utilities market
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Cost structure trend in the global as well as regional water utilities market
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More than 40 valuable figures/charts and 10 tables are provided in water utilities market report
1. Executive Summary
2. Industry Definition and Scope
3. Industry Overview
4. Global Macroeconomic Overview
5. Industry Trends
6. Industry Forecasts
7. Emerging Trends
8. Conclusions
List of Figures
CHAPTER 3. Industry Overview
Figure 3.1: External forces shaping global water utilities industry
CHAPTER 4. Global Macroeconomic Overview
Figure 4.1: Global GDP growth rate trend
Figure 4.2: Global inflation rate trend
Figure 4.3: Global population growth rate trend
Figure 4.4: Global unemployment rate trend
Figure 4.5: Regional GDP growth rate trend
Figure 4.6: Regional inflation rate trend
Figure 4.7: Regional population growth rate trend
Figure 4.8: Regional unemployment rate trend
CHAPTER 5. Industry Trends
Figure 5.1: Global water utilities industry revenue annual trend: 2006-11 (US $B)
Figure 5.2: Global water utilities industry regional trend: 2006-11 (US $B)
Figure 5.3: Global water utilities industry regional trend: 2006-11 (%)
Figure 5.4: Global water utilities industry quarterly trend: 2010-11 (US $B)
Figure 5.5: Global water utilities industry profitability trend: 2006-11
Figure 5.6: Global water utilities industry revenue per employee trend: 2006-11
Figure 5.7: Cost structure of global water utilities industry: 2006-11
Figure 5.8: Cost structure in North American water utilities industry: 2006-11
Figure 5.9: Cost structure in European water utilities industry: 2006-11
Figure 5.10: Cost structure in Asia Pacific water utilities industry: 2006-11
Figure 5.11: Top five companies vs. global water utilities industry operating profit & net profit analysis: 2011(e)
Figure 5.12: Cash on hand for global water utilities industry: 2006-11 (US $B)
Figure 5.13: Cash on hand for global water utilities industry: 2006-11 (%)
Figure 5.14: Asset for global water utilities industry: 2006-11 (US $B)
Figure 5.15: Asset for global water utilities industry: 2006-11 (%)
Figure 5.16: Debt for global water utilities industry: 2006-11 (US $B)
Figure 5.17: Debt for global water utilities industry: 2006-11 (%)
Figure 5.18: Industry shares of top players in global water utilities industry in 2006
Figure 5.19: Industry shares of top players in global water utilities industry in 2011(e)
Figure 5.20: Global water utilities industry 2006 industry share analysis
Figure 5.21: Global water utilities industry 2011(e) industry share analysis
CHAPTER 6. Industry Forecasts
Figure 6.1: Global water utilities industry annual forecast: 2012-17 (US $B)
Figure 6.2: Global water utilities industry quarterly forecast: 2011-12 (US $B)
Figure 6.3: Global GDP growth rate forecast
Figure 6.4: Global inflation rate forecast
Figure 6.5: Global population growth rate forecast
Figure 6.6: Global unemployment rate forecast
Figure 6.7: Regional GDP growth rate forecast
Figure 6.8: Regional inflation rate forecast
Figure 6.9: Regional population growth rate forecast
Figure 6.10: Regional unemployment rate forecast
Figure 6.11 Global water utilities industry regional forecast: 2012-17(US $B)
Figure 6.12 Global water utilities industry regional forecast: 2012-17 (%)
CHAPTER 7. Emerging Trends
Figure 7.1: Emerging trends in global water utilities industry
Figure 7.2: Global water utilities industry opportunity by region
List of Tables
CHAPTER 3. Industry Overview
Table 3.1: Industry parameters of global water utilities industry
Table 3.2: Relative industry attractiveness by region
CHAPTER 5. Industry Trends
Table 5.1: Regional revenue growth rate
Table 5.2: Percentage change in cost structure
Table 5.3: Percentage change in cash on hand
Table 5.4: Percentage change in total asset
Table 5.5: Percentage change in debt
Table 5.6: Key companies by revenue growth
Table 5.7: Key companies by revenue decline
CHAPTER 6. Industry Forecasts
Table 6.1 Global water utilities forecast growth rate