Water Softeners Market by Type (Salt-Based and Salt-Free Water Softeners) and End-use (Residential, Industrial, and Municipal): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2018 - 2025
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water softener market Overview:
The global water softener market was valued at $2,051.30 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $3,570.40 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2018 to 2025. Water softeners reduce the calcium and magnesium levels by filtering the water through resin or zeolite, a beadlike substance covered with positively charged sodium ions. Increase in consumption of water across the globe is the major factor that drives the growth of the global water softeners market. In addition, increase in industrial activities and world population drive the global market for the water softeners. However, presence of alternative treatment technologies is expected to hamper the market growth.
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Based on type, the global water softeners market is segmented into salt-based water softeners and salt-free water softeners. Salt-free water softeners are less expensive to buy than their salt-based counterparts. They are preferred as they do not use any chemicals to soften the water and neutralize contaminants such as calcium and magnesium so that they do not stick to surfaces. They are easy to install, and maintenance cost is also less. The rise in demand for chemical free softeners makes way for the growth of the salt-free water softener market. Based on end use, the market is divided into residential, industrial, and municipal. Water softeners are increasingly used in residential application to reduce corrosion of the plumbing pipes and fixture problems. Increase in requirement for safe and clean drinking water in household application drives the growth of the residential water softener market.
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The major key players operating in the global water softeners market include Culligan International Company, Kinetico UK Ltd, NuvoH2O, LLC, US Water System, Inc., and Ecowater System, LLC. The other key players include Ion Exchange (India) Limited, Hague Quality Water, Harvey Water Softener, Pelican Water System, and Canature Environment Products Co., Ltd.
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Global Water Softeners Market Share, by Region
Based on region, North America accounts for the major share in the global water softeners market due to growth in the industrial sector is the major reason for increase in water demand. Prevalence of water-borne diseases in this region is also generating need for water softeners. In addition, environmental obligations regarding use of clean water, water recycling, and reuse also drive the North American water softeners market.
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Global Water Softeners Market, by Type
By type, the Salt-based water softeners holds the major share in the global water softeners market. Salt-based water softeners has a resin bed which is responsible for filtering the water through exchanging hardness minerals for sodium particles. The rise in use of salt-based water softeners in residential application drives the growth of the salt-based water softener market.
Global Water Softeners Market, by End-use
Based on end use, the residential segment is predicted to grow with the highest CAGR owing to the increase in adoption of water filters in this sector. The rise in demand for clean and safe drinking water in residential areas boosts the growth of the water softeners market
Key Benefits for water softener market
Porters five forces analysis helps analyze the potential of buyers and suppliers and the competitive scenario of the industry for strategy building.
It outlines the current trends and future scenario of the water softeners market from 2017 to 2025 to understand the prevailing opportunities and potential investment pockets.
Major countries in each region have been mapped according to their individual revenue contribution to the global/regional market.
The key drivers, restrains, and opportunities and their detailed impact analysis are elucidated in the study.
The profiles of key players along with their key strategic developments are enlisted in the report.
water softener Key Market Segments:
By Type
Salt-Based
Salt-Free
By End-Use
Residential
Municipal
Industrial
By Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
Brazil
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
Rest of LAMEA
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1. Report description
1.2. Key benefits for stakeholders
1.3. Key market segments
1.3.1. List of key players profiled in the report
1.4. Research methodology
1.4.1. Secondary research
1.4.2. Primary research
1.4.3. Analyst tools and models
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. Key findings of the study
2.1.1. CXO Perspective
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
3.1. Market definition and scope
3.2. Key findings
3.2.1. Top investment pockets
3.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
3.3.2. Bargaining power of buyer
3.3.3. Threat of new entrants
3.3.4. Threat of substitute
3.3.5. Intensity of competitive rivalry
3.4. Top Player Positioning, 2017
3.5. Market dynamics
3.5.1. Drivers
3.5.1.1. Increasing demand for water softeners in municipalities and industries
3.5.1.2. Increasing investment in industrial sector
3.5.2. Restraint
3.5.2.1. Presence of alternative water treatment methods
3.5.3. Opportunity
3.5.3.1. Increasing demand from emerging economies
CHAPTER 4: GLOBAL WATER SOFTENERS MARKET, BY TYPE
4.1. Overview
4.1.1. Market size and forecast
4.2. Salt based water softener
4.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
4.2.2. Market size and forecast
4.2.3. Market analysis by country
4.3. Salt free
4.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
4.3.2. Market size and forecast
4.3.3. Market analysis by country
CHAPTER 5: GLOBAL WATER SOFTENERS MARKET, BY END-USE
5.1. Overview
5.1.1. Market size and forecast
5.2. Residential
5.2.1. Market size and forecast
5.2.2. Market analysis by country
5.3. Industrial
5.3.1. Market size and forecast
5.3.2. Market analysis by country
5.4. Municipal
5.4.1. Market size and forecast
5.4.2. Market analysis by country
CHAPTER 6: GLOBAL WATER SOFTENER MARKET, BY REGION
6.1. Overview
6.1.1. Market size and forecast
6.2. North America
6.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors, and opportunities
6.2.1.1. U.S.
6.2.1.1.1. U.S. Market size and forecast, by type
6.2.1.1.2. U.S. Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.2.1.2. Canada
6.2.1.2.1. Canada Market size and forecast, by type
6.2.1.2.2. Canada Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.2.1.3. Mexico
6.2.1.3.1. Mexico Market size and forecast, by type
6.2.1.3.2. Mexico Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.2.2. North America Market size and forecast, by type
6.2.3. North America Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.2.4. North America Market size and forecast, by country
6.3. EUROPE
6.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors, and opportunities
6.3.1.1. Germany
6.3.1.1.1. Germany Market size and forecast, by type
6.3.1.1.2. Germany Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.3.1.2. France
6.3.1.2.1. France Market size and forecast, by type
6.3.1.2.1.1. France Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.3.1.3. U.K.
6.3.1.3.1. U.K. Market size and forecast, by type
6.3.1.3.2. U.K. Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.3.1.4. Spain
6.3.1.4.1. Spain Market size and forecast, by type
6.3.1.4.2. Spain Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.3.1.5. Italy
6.3.1.5.1. Italy Market size and forecast, by type
6.3.1.5.2. Italy Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.3.1.6. Rest of Europe
6.3.1.6.1. Rest of Europe Market size and forecast, by type
6.3.1.6.2. Rest of Europe Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.3.2. Europe Market size and forecast, by type
6.3.3. Europe Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.3.4. Europe Market size and forecast, by country
6.4. Asia-Pacific
6.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors, and opportunities
6.4.1.1. China
6.4.1.1.1. China Market size and forecast, by type
6.4.1.1.2. China Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.4.1.2. Japan
6.4.1.2.1. Japan Market size and forecast, by type
6.4.1.2.2. Japan Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.4.1.3. India
6.4.1.3.1. India Market size and forecast, by type
6.4.1.3.2. India Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.4.1.4. South Korea
6.4.1.4.1. South Korea market size and forecast, by type
6.4.1.4.2. South Korea market size and forecast, by end-use
6.4.1.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
6.4.1.5.1. Rest of Asia-Pacific market size and forecast, by type
6.4.1.5.2. Rest of Asia-Pacific market size and forecast, by end-use
6.4.2. Asia-Pacific Market size and forecast, by type
6.4.3. Asia-Pacific Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.4.4. Asia-Pacific Market size and forecast, by country
6.5. LAMEA
6.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors, and opportunities
6.5.1.1. Brazil
6.5.1.1.1. Brazil Market size and forecast, by type
6.5.1.1.2. Brazil Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.5.1.2. South Africa
6.5.1.2.1. South Africa Market size and forecast, by type
6.5.1.2.2. South Africa Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.5.1.3. Saudi Arabia
6.5.1.3.1. Saudi Arabia Market size and forecast, by type
6.5.1.3.2. Saudi Arabia Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.5.1.4. Rest of LAMEA
6.5.1.4.1. Rest of LAMEA Market size and forecast, by type
6.5.1.4.2. Rest of LAMEA Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.5.2. LAMEA Market size and forecast, by type
6.5.3. LAMEA Market size and forecast, by end-use
6.5.4. LAMEA Market size and forecast, by country
CHAPTER 7: COMPANY PROFILES
7.1. Culligan International Company
7.1.1. Company overview
7.1.2. Company snapshot
7.1.3. Operating business segments
7.2. Kinetico UK Ltd.
7.2.1. Company overview
7.2.2. Company snapshot
7.2.3. Operating business segments
7.2.4. Product portfolio
7.3. NuvoH2O, LLC.
7.3.1. Company overview
7.3.2. Company snapshot
7.3.3. Operating business segments
7.4. US Water Systems, Inc.
7.4.1. Company overview
7.4.2. Company snapshot
7.4.3. Operating business segments
7.4.4. Product portfolio
7.5. Ecowater Systems LLC
7.5.1. Company overview
7.5.2. Company snapshot
7.5.3. Operating business segments
7.5.4. Product portfolio
7.5.5. Key strategic moves and developments
7.6. Ion Exchange, Ltd.
7.6.1. Company overview
7.6.2. Company snapshot
7.6.3. Operating business segments
7.6.4. Product portfolio
7.6.5. Key strategic moves and developments
7.6.6. Business Performance
7.7. Hague Quality Water
7.7.1. Company overview
7.7.2. Company snapshot
7.7.3. Operating business segments
7.7.4. Product portfolio
7.8. HARVEY Water Softeners
7.8.1. Company overview
7.8.2. Company snapshot
7.8.3. Operating business segments
7.9. Pelican Water
7.9.1. Company overview
7.9.2. Company snapshot
7.9.3. Operating business segments
7.10. Canature Environment Products Co., Ltd.
7.10.1. Company overview
7.10.2. Company snapshot
7.10.3. Operating business segments
7.10.4. Product portfolio
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 01. GLOBAL WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 02. SALT-BASED WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 03. SALT-FREE WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 04. GLOBAL WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 05. RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 06. INDUSTRIAL WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 07. MUNICIPAL WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 08. GLOBAL WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY REGION, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 09. U.S. WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 10. U.S. WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 11. CANADA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 12. CANADA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 13. MEXICO WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 14. MEXICO WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 15. NORTH AMERICA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 16. NORTH AMERICA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 17. NORTH AMERICA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY COUNTRY, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 18. GERMANY WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 19. GERMANY WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 20. FRANCE WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 21. FRANCE WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 22. UK WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 23. UK WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 24. SPAIN WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 25. SPAIN WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 26. ITALY WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 27. ITALY WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 28. REST OF EUROPE WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 29. REST OF EUROPE WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 30. EUROPE WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 31. EUROPE WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 32. EUROPE WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY COUNTRY, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 33. CHINA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 34. CHINA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 35. JAPAN WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 36. JAPAN WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 37. INDIA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 38. INDIA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 39. SOUTH KOREA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 40. SOUTH KOREA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 41. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 42. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 43. ASIA-PACIFIC WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 44. ASIA-PACIFIC WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 45. ASIA-PACIFIC WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY COUNTRY, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 46. BRAZIL WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 47. BRAZIL WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 48. SOUTH AFRICA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 49. SOUTH AFRICA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 50. SAUDI ARABIA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 51. SAUDI ARABIA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 52. REST OF LAMEA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 53. REST OF LAMEA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 54. LAMEA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY TYPE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 55. LAMEA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY END-USE, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 56. LAMEA WATER SOFTENERS MARKET BY COUNTRY, 2017-2025, ($MILLION)
TABLE 57. CULLIGAN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 58. CULLIGAN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY.: OPERATING SEGMENTS
TABLE 59. KINETICO UK LTD: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 60. KINETICO UK LTD: OPERATING SEGMENTS
TABLE 61. KINETICO UK: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 62. NUVOH2O, LLC: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 63. NUVOH2O, LLC: OPERATING SEGMENTS
TABLE 64. US WATER SYSTEM, INC.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 65. US WATER SYSTEM, INC.: OPERATING SEGMENTS
TABLE 66. US WATER SYSTEM, INC.: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 67. ECOWATER SYSTEM, LLC.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 68. ECOWATER SYSTEM, LLC: OPERATING SEGMENTS
TABLE 69. ECOWATER SYSTEM, LLC: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 70. ION EXCHANGE, LTD.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 71. ION EXCHANGE, LTD: OPERATING SEGMENTS
TABLE 72. ION EXCHANGE, LTD: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 73. HAGUE QUALITY WATER: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 74. HAGUE QUALITY WATER: OPERATING SEGMENTS
TABLE 75. HAGUE QUALITY WATER: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 76. HARVEY WATER SOFTENER: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 77. HARVEY WATER SOFTENER: OPERATING SEGMENTS
TABLE 78. PELICAN WATER SYSTEM: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 79. PELICAN WATER SYSTEM: OPERATING SEGMENTS
TABLE 80. CANATURE ENVIRONMENT PRODUCTS CO., LTD: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 81. CANATURE ENVIRONMENT PRODUCTS CO., LTD: OPERATING SEGMENTS
TABLE 82. CANATURE ENVIRONMENT PRODUCTS CO., LTD: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 01. WATER SOFTENERS MARKET SEGMENTATION
FIGURE 02. TOP INVESTMENT POCKETS
FIGURE 03. MODERATE BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
FIGURE 04. MODERATE BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
FIGURE 05. LOW THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
FIGURE 07. HIGH INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
FIGURE 08. TOP PLAYER POSITIONING, 2017
FIGURE 09. COMPARATIVE SHARE ANALYSIS OF SALT-BASED WATER SOFTENERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2017 & 2025 (%)
FIGURE 10. COMPARATIVE SHARE ANALYSIS OF SALT-FREE WATER SOFTENERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2017 & 2025 (%)
FIGURE 11. COMPARATIVE SHARE ANALYSIS OF RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2017 & 2025 (%)
FIGURE 12. COMPARATIVE SHARE ANALYSIS OF INDUSTRIAL WATER SOFTENERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2017 & 2025 (%)
FIGURE 13. COMPARATIVE SHARE ANALYSIS OF MUNICIPAL WATER SOFTENERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2017 & 2025 (%)
Water softeners are used to soften water by removing minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, that make the water hard. Hard water constitutes several problems such as clogging pipes, complicate effect of soaps and detergents, and leaving behind water spots. Hard water leads to building up of scale inside pipes and water appliances, which reduces efficiency of water heater and other electric appliances. Due to all these reasons, there is an increase in the need for water softeners in residential applications. Water softeners are also used in industrial applications such as in boiler feed, chiller plants, and cooling plants. Boiler feeds consist of water softeners to allow a continuous flow of soft water. The higher the operating pressure of the boiler is, the more stringent the soft water quality requirements will be. Similarly, in cooling towers, an industrial water softener removes calcium and magnesium and reduces the scaling potential of calcium- and magnesium-related deposits.
There are two types of water softeners, a salt-based water softener and a salt-free water softener. Salt-free systems are in growing demand due to the ability of it to soften water without having to add sodium to the water. Salt-free water softeners are maintenance free and use no waste water, no electricity, and no salt or chemicals.
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