People planning their next vacation to Brazil should watch their feet (literally) before stepping onto the shores of Rio. The high levels of virus and bacterial infestations in Rio’s waters could put Brazil at the top of the list of the ‘most dangerous places to visit’ in the world.
There is a high level of awareness already among the Brazilian population with the government and local authorities taking the necessary steps to ensure the availability of infestation free, potable water to all citizens.
This is perhaps the reason why the residential water treatment equipment market in Brazil is peaking in terms of revenue, making Brazil the dominant market in the South America residential water treatment equipment market.
The residential water treatment equipment market in South America is rapidly growing and the technology has a decent penetration rate in urban South America. Owing to deteriorating water quality and rising consumer expectations regarding the quality of drinking water, demand for water purifiers in the region is anticipated to increase.
The South America residential water treatment equipment market has been estimated to be valued at more than USD 330 Mn by 2016 end and is expected to register a CAGR of 9.2% during the assessment period (2016–2026).
By value, the Brazil residential water treatment equipment market accounts for the maximum revenue share among all the South American country level markets, followed by Argentina and Venezuela. Brazil is expected to register a significant CAGR of 8.7% over the assessment period due to rapidly increasing urban population in the country.
The Brazil residential water treatment market was valued at nearly USD 195 Mn in 2015 and is projected to be valued at more than USD 475 Mn by 2026.
Water contamination particularly in the states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo is rapidly increasing owing to the rising industrialisation in these regions, leading to a great demand and rising adoption of water purifiers. The Brazil residential water treatment equipment market is growing with significant Y-o-Y growth and the market is projected to reach sales revenue in excess of USD 250 Mn by 2026.
In terms of volume, unit sales of RO purifiers in the Brazil residential water treatment equipment market stood at 345 thousand units in 2015 and is projected to reach up to 875 thousand units by 2026. Sales of RO purifiers in the region are primarily driven by rising preference for advanced products by high end urban customers, and sales are being accomplished through retail stores and online channels, with minimal direct marketing activities.
Cutthroat competition in the Brazil residential water treatment equipment market is not favourable until leading market players work on their strategies to bring in more product differentiation. Continuous innovation in product offerings will continue to be the main driver for companies who wish to retain their market share in the Brazil residential water treatment equipment market.
Brazilian manufacturers have primarily focused on UV and Gravity/Media based purifiers, and have introduced products that are also high on aesthetics. Significant adoption of such products have primarily come from top-notch customers residing in urban Brazil. With the introduction of water purifiers from Forbes Lux Group, Panasonic, LG, and Philips, the adoption of UV purifiers in Brazil is projected to increase during the forecast period.
According to the taxonomy provided in the report, the residential water treatment equipment market in South America has three major segments includes, filtration devices, purification devices and regions. On the basis of filtration devices, the market has faucet filters and others sub-segments.
The other sub-segment includes filter water bottle, solar ball and water pitcher. Purification devices segments comprises of three segments, such as reverse osmosis, ultra violet and gravity media. Based on geography, the residential water treatment equipment market in South America has expanded among six major countries, namely, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Venezuela and rest of South Africa.
The South America residential water treatment equipment market is likely to record a CAGR of 9.5% through 2032.
The South America residential water treatment equipment market size is expected to be USD 1410.11 million by 2032.
The South America residential water treatment equipment market share is likely to grow over USD 569 million in 2022.
Brazil is the dominant South America residential water treatment equipment market.
Table 01: South America Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) by Country, 2016-2026
Table 02: Argentina Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) by Product, 2016-2026
Table 03: Brazil Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) by Product, 2016-2026
Table 04: Chile Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) by Product, 2016-2026
Table 05: Peru Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) by Product, 2016-2026
Table 06: Venezuela Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) by Product, 2016-2026
Table 07: Rest of South America Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Units) by Product, 2016-2026
Figure 01: South America Residential Water Treatment Market Value Share (%), by Equipment Type, 2016 & 2026
Figure 02: South America Residential Water Treatment Market Attractiveness, by Equipment Type, 2016 & 2026
Figure 03: South America Residential Water Treatment Equipment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Growth (%) Forecast, by RO Water Purifier, 2015–2026
Figure 04: South America Residential Water Treatment Equipment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Growth (%) Forecast, by UV Segment, 2015–2026
Figure 05: South America Residential Water Treatment Equipment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Growth (%) Forecast, by Gravity/Media, 2015–2026
Figure 06: South America Residential Water Treatment Equipment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Growth (%) Forecast, by Faucet Filtration Equipment, 2015–2026
Figure 07: South America Residential Water Treatment Equipment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Growth (%) Forecast, by Others segment, 2015–2026
Figure 08: South America Residential Water Treatment Market Value Share (%), by Region, 2016 & 2026
Figure 09: South America Residential Water Treatment Market Attractiveness, by Region, 2016 & 2026
Figure 10: Argentina Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Growth (%) Forecast, 2015–2026
Figure 11: Argentina Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by Reverse Osmosis, 2015–2026
Figure 12: Argentina Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by UV, 2015–2026
Figure 13: Argentina Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by Gravity/Media, 2015–2026
Figure 14: Argentina Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by Faucet Filters, 2015–2026
Figure 15: Argentina Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by Other segment, 2015–2026
Figure 16: Brazil Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Growth (%) Forecast, 2015–2026
Figure 17: Brazil Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by Reverse Osmosis, 2015–2026
Figure 18: Brazil Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by UV, 2015–2026
Figure 19: Brazil Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by Gravity/Media, 2015–2026
Figure 20: Brazil Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by Faucet Filters, 2015–2026
Figure 21: Brazil Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by Other segment, 2015–2026
Figure 22: Chile Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Growth (%) Forecast, 2015–2026
Figure 23: Chile Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by Reverse Osmosis, 2015–2026
Figure 24: Chile Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by UV, 2015–2026
Figure 25: Chile Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by Gravity/Media, 2015–2026
Figure 26: Chile Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by Faucet Filters, 2015–2026
Figure 27: Chile Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by Other segment, 2015–2026
Figure 28: Peru Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Growth (%) Forecast, 2015–2026
Figure 29: Peru Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by RO Water Purifier, 2015–2026
Figure 30: Peru Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by UV Water Purifier, 2015–2026
Figure 31: Peru Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by Faucet Filters, 2015–2026
Figure 32: Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn) & Growth (%) Forecast, 2015–2026
Figure 33: Venezuela Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by RO Water Purifier, 2015–2026
Figure 34: Venezuela Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by UV Water Purifier, 2015–2026
Figure 35: Venezuela Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by Gravity Water Purifier, 2015–2026
Figure 36: Venezuela Residential Water Treatment Market Value (US$ Mn), by Faucet Filters, 2015–2026
Our Research Products
The "Full Research Suite" delivers actionable market intel, deep dives on markets or technologies, so clients act faster, cut risk, and unlock growth.
The Leaderboard benchmarks and ranks top vendors, classifying them as Established Leaders, Leading Challengers, or Disruptors & Challengers.
Locates where complements amplify value and substitutes erode it, forecasting net impact by horizon
We deliver granular, decision-grade intel: market sizing, 5-year forecasts, pricing, adoption, usage, revenue, and operational KPIs—plus competitor tracking, regulation, and value chains—across 60 countries broadly.
Spot the shifts before they hit your P&L. We track inflection points, adoption curves, pricing moves, and ecosystem plays to show where demand is heading, why it is changing, and what to do next across high-growth markets and disruptive tech
Real-time reads of user behavior. We track shifting priorities, perceptions of today’s and next-gen services, and provider experience, then pace how fast tech moves from trial to adoption, blending buyer, consumer, and channel inputs with social signals (#WhySwitch, #UX).
Partner with our analyst team to build a custom report designed around your business priorities. From analysing market trends to assessing competitors or crafting bespoke datasets, we tailor insights to your needs.
Supplier Intelligence
Discovery & Profiling
Capacity & Footprint
Performance & Risk
Compliance & Governance
Commercial Readiness
Who Supplies Whom
Scorecards & Shortlists
Playbooks & Docs
Category Intelligence
Definition & Scope
Demand & Use Cases
Cost Drivers
Market Structure
Supply Chain Map
Trade & Policy
Operating Norms
Deliverables
Buyer Intelligence
Account Basics
Spend & Scope
Procurement Model
Vendor Requirements
Terms & Policies
Entry Strategy
Pain Points & Triggers
Outputs
Pricing Analysis
Benchmarks
Trends
Should-Cost
Indexation
Landed Cost
Commercial Terms
Deliverables
Brand Analysis
Positioning & Value Prop
Share & Presence
Customer Evidence
Go-to-Market
Digital & Reputation
Compliance & Trust
KPIs & Gaps
Outputs
Full Research Suite comprises of:
Market outlook & trends analysis
Interviews & case studies
Strategic recommendations
Vendor profiles & capabilities analysis
5-year forecasts
8 regions and 60+ country-level data splits
Market segment data splits
12 months of continuous data updates
DELIVERED AS:
PDF EXCEL ONLINE
Water Treatment Equipment Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Residential Water Treatment Devices Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Water Treatment System Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Water Treatment Chemical Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Water Treatment Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Water Treatment Ozone Generator Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Water Treatment Polymers Market Growth & Demand 2025 to 2035
South America Tourism Market Growth – Trends & Forecast 2024-2034
Residential Water Heater Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Wastewater Treatment Aerators Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Residential Smart Water Metering Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Residential Air to Water Heat Pump Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Water Desalination Equipment Market Size, Growth, and Forecast for 2025 to 2035
Boiler Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Residential Heating Equipment Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
North America Residential Ball Valves Market Growth - Trends & Forecast 2025 to 2035
Water and Waste Water Treatment Chemical Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Sterile Water Treatment System Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Cooling Water Treatment Chemicals Market Growth - Trends & Forecast 2025 to 2035
South America Residential Water Treatment Equipment Market
Thank you!
You will receive an email from our Business Development Manager. Please be sure to check your SPAM/JUNK folder too.
Chat With
MaRIA
