Sludge Dewatering Equipment Market Size & Share 2026-2035

Sludge Dewatering Equipment Market Size

The global sludge dewatering equipment market was estimated at USD 5.8 billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow from USD 6.4 billion in 2026 to USD 14 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 9.1%, according to a recent study by Global Market Insights Inc.

The global emphasis on effective wastewater treatment systems has resulted in the immediate growth of the industry, which focuses on advancements such as IoT and other control measures in order to meet rising environmental standards.

The growing urban population and expansive industrial strategies have further exacerbated the issue of wastewater management, as a result, making the dewatering of sludge a modern concern across the globe. For instance, as per the U.S. Congressional Budget office, in January 2026, it was highlighted that the country’s population will witness an increase from 349 million people in 2026 to 364 million by 2056. This will result in the increase in water demand across the country, thereby increasing the need for wastewater management.

There is a growing need for dewatering equipment such as screw presses, centrifuges and belt filter presses, as these types of equipment can achieve reliable and efficient outcomes and operation effectiveness. Additionally, there has been a broader adoption of these types of equipment, as there are various disposal sludge losses across industries, which a major environmental conder.

However, being able to utilize modern technology allows for enhanced automation, and integrating technology improving water treatment, thereby augmenting the industry scenario. For illustration, in October 2025, Veolia announced various partnerships and collaborative initiatives with municipalities, government, and all industries across India to further strengthen waster infrastructure.

Sludge Dewatering Equipment Market Trends

The rising concern towards circular economy that are gaining more demand have had an impact on the sludge treatment sector. Increased attention is abounding in this respect on the recovery of resources from the sludge such as biogas and nutrients. Consequently, there is an increased need for advanced machinery that can efficiently process the sludge while enhancing its value through various valorization methods.

For instance, in March 2026, the U.S. government introduced regulations pertaining to establishing obligatory cybersecurity standards for wastewater and drinking water along with a dedicated investment program to assist such compliance. These investments are giving the sludge treatment equipment market significant impetus, as facilities of various countries, especially in emerging markets are trying to enhance their operational capabilities and environmental performance with the aid of government that offers assistance by providing initiatives and funds.

Sludge Dewatering Equipment Market Analysis

Based on technology, the market is segmented into centrifuges, belt filter press, screw press, and others. Belt filter press technology market will reach USD 5.4 billion by 2035. It is a mechanical process of de- watering of wastewater sludge, hence minimizing the disposal cost. The technology is efficient in dewatering application since it uses a series of rollers.

The combination of regulatory policies aimed at reducing the effects of untreated municipal and industrial waste and the unavailability of sufficient landfill space offers lucrative opportunities for this equipment, and consequently fuels industry development. For reference, in March 2026, the Ontario government in Canada decided to fund around USD 431,000 to wastewater infrastructure near Nipigon District Memorial Hospital (NDMH).

Based on application, the market is categorized into municipal and industrial. The municipal application of sludge dewatering equipment industry will grow by 9.3% by 2035. The unique and advanced technology being incorporated within sludge dewatering units is gaining widespread popularity in municipal applications. Increasing efforts towards reducing environmental effects of waste treatment, there is a demand in the market for such units.

Additionally, the growing levels of industrialization leave untreated wastewater that provides an incentive for these items. Furthermore, the regulations compelling manufacturers to establish wastewater treatment units on their premises have largely increased the size of the sludge dewatering units market. In October 2025, the European Union revised their urban wastewater treatment directive, stating that every treatment plant serving over 150,000 will be retrofitted by 2045.

The U.S. dominated the North America sludge dewatering equipment market with around 87.9% share in 2025 and generated USD 700 million. The directives set up to maintain a balance between the welfare of the environment and aiding the treatment of wastewater to industrial and municipal sectors is shaping the change. Additionally, with the goal to be more eco-friendly, advanced machinery to tackle sludge treatment is being adopted alongside rebuilding aged machinery. For instance, in March 2026, EPA announced a USD 38 million WIFIA loan to Utah owing to advancing Olympic/paralympic games in 2034. The investment has been made to expand water treatment capacity during the games.

The Europe market will grow at a CAGR of 6.8% by 2035. This growth is infused with stricter mandates towards water conservation and increasing initiatives to uplift the infrastructure of water treatment plants across the region. For instance, in June 2025, Suez inaugurated Eaux Blanches wastewater treatment plant in Sète, Occitanie region in France. This will address the aquatic environment preservation, water transition challenges, and climate change adaption.

The strong economic growth and state-owned policies on waste treatment and recovery introduce a lucrative opportunity for expansion within the Asia Pacific sludge dewatering equipment market. There is a clear correlation between rapid urbanization within the region and the added strain on municipal wastewater and sludge management infrastructure due to urbanization and owing to population proxies and landfills being in scarce availability. As a result, countries are taking proactive steps towards encouraging the deployment of environmentally friendly sludge dewatering infrastructure, turbo clocks among others, which in turn will result in a positive market trend in the near future.

Sludge Dewatering Equipment Market Share

The top 5 companies including Andritz, Xylem, Alfa Laval, Suez, and Veolia held over 35% market share in the year 2025. The market is rapidly evolving and so is the need for the equipment along with the increasing reliance on strategic partnerships between manufacturers, providers or researchers for tracking or meeting the customer needs.

Furthermore, there is an emphasis being placed on building partnerships which will combine various resources for improved effectiveness in sludge removal and disposal, in turn augmenting the market growth. Xylem market growth is driven by its acquisition of Evoqua, that leverages smart water solutions, aftermarket services, and bundled treatment offering across the globe.

Sludge Dewatering Equipment Market Companies

Major players operating in the sludge dewatering equipment industry are:

• Alfa Laval
• ANDRITZ
• Aqseptence Group
• Bucher Unipektin
• Encon Evaporators
• Flotrend
• Flottweg SE
• FLSmidth
• GEA Group
• Hiller Separation & Process
• Hitachi Zosen
• HUBER
• Komline‑Sanderson
• Kontek Ecology Systems
• Phoenix Process Equipment
• Pieralisi
• Sebright Products
• SUEZ
• Veolia
• Xylem

Sludge Dewatering Equipment Industry News

• In February 2026, the government of India in Mumbai awarded two 15-year O&M contracts to Veolia for two water treatment projects. The two projects will assist 2,000 million litres of water per day at Bhandup and 910 million litres per day at Panjarpur water treatment plants. This will further strengthen the company’s market positioning in the country.
• In December 2025, Suez came into a partnership with China’s Lianyun Economic development zone to construct and study its new industrial water treatment plant by an investment of over USD 63 million. The plant will supply 50,000 meter cubic per day of industrial water and 20,000 meter cubic per day of demineralized water.
• In October 2025, Andritz was selected by RBB KSVA Vermögensgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (RBB), Germany to build sewage sludge mono-incineration plant at Boblingen waste incineration site.

This sludge dewatering equipment market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) from 2022 to 2035, for the following segments:

Market, By Technology

• Belt Filter Press
• Centrifuges
• Screw Press
• Others

Market, By Application

• Municipal
• Industrial

The above information has been provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina