South Korea Water and Wastewater Market Insight
Published: 23 June 2026 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF) | Author: Komal and Radhika
The South Korea Water and Wastewater Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.15% due to increasing demand for sustainable water infrastructure, rapid industrial water recycling adoption, expanding municipal treatment plants, and rising deployment of advanced membrane filtration technologies
South Korea Water and Wastewater Market Insights Forecasts to 2035
- The South Korea Water and Wastewater Market Size Was Estimated USD 3.12 Billion in 2025
- The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.15% from 2025 to 2035
- The South Korea Water and Wastewater Market Size is Expected to rise around USD 4.69 Billion by 2035
Notable Insights for the South Korea Water and Wastewater Market
- The Membrane Bioreactors & Advanced Filtration Systems segment secured a dominant 54% market share in 2025, driven by high adoption in South Korea's commercial urban centers and automated industrial facilities.
- Fueled by rising demand for local, industrial reuse and high-yield operational efficiency, Industrial Water Treatment & Recycling led the market in 2025 with a dominant 57% market share.
- Driven by strong global demand for smart water meters and automated chemical dosing platforms, leading industry providers projected fiscal year 2025 worldwide environmental division revenue at approximately $1.8 billion.
- Market growth accelerates as treatment utilities modernize, utilizing automated control networks and resource-efficient purification methods to achieve 34% energy savings and reduce chemical consumption rates by 27%.
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Why Buy This Report
- Gives an in-depth analysis of the impact of trends in controlled-environment water treatment, modernization in municipal wastewater systems, and development in automated filtration technology on the South Korea Water and Wastewater Market growth.
- Provides strategic insights regarding technology innovation such as automated chemical delivery, artificial intelligence-based quality control technology, smart UV disinfection instruments, and real-time membrane fouling monitoring technology.
- Assists players to analyze competitive benchmarking, investment in water processing technology, automation in filtration plants, and expansion in regional utility facilities by major wastewater system suppliers.
Competitive Analysis:
The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea Water and Wastewater Market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.
Top Companies in South Korea Water and Wastewater Market
- Doosan Enerbility
- SK Ecoplant
- Samsung Engineering Co., Ltd.
- GS Inima Environment (GS E&C)
- Kolon Industries, Inc.
- Coway Co., Ltd.
- Toray Advanced Materials Korea
- Synopex Inc.
- Hansung Cleantech Co., Ltd.
- EcoSet Co., Ltd.
Recent Developments:
- In October 2025, Doosan Enerbility introduced smart AI-enabled indoor industrial water purification systems integrated with cloud-based automated monitoring technologies for precise filtration control operations.
- In July 2025, SK Ecoplant launched next-generation modular wastewater recycling systems optimized for urban industrial applications, automated chemical delivery, and resource management applications requiring high-yield accuracy.
Market Segmentation:
South Korea Water and Wastewater Market, By Technology Type
- Ultrafiltration Membranes
- Reverse Osmosis Systems
- Activated Sludge Processes
- UV Disinfection Units
- Ion Exchange Frameworks
South Korea Water and Wastewater Market, By Equipment Component
- Pumping Systems & Valves
- Filtration Modules
- Chemical Dosing Units
- Sludge Dewatering Hardware
- Automated Control Panels
South Korea Water and Wastewater Market, By End-User Application
- Municipal Utility Networks
- Semiconductor & Electronic Plants
- Petrochemical & Chemical Refining
- Food & Beverage Processing
- Pharmaceutical Fabrication Wards
Expert Views:
The market for water and wastewater treatment in South Korea will grow owing to the rise in the demand for high yield water recycling systems, the growing number of modernization of commercial utilities, and increasing demand for automated water treatment solutions. The inclusion of artificial intelligence based filtration regulation solutions, Internet of Things enabled water monitoring systems, and advanced precision sensors will enhance operational efficiency and boost the demand for wastewater processing systems in the South Korean market.
Author: Komal and Radhika By Decisions Advisors and Consulting