Market Overview

According to fortune business insights, the global sludge dewatering equipment market size was valued at USD 5.19 billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow from USD 5.64 billion in 2025 to USD 10.16 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.8% during the forecast period. Asia Pacific dominated the sludge dewatering equipment market with a market share of 37.57% in 2024.

This analysis is based on deep-dived insights from a research report, titled “Sludge Dewatering Equipment Market, 2025-2032.”

The analysis shows that market growth is being driven by increased environmental regulations, urbanization, and industrial growth. The demand for sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for wastewater treatment applications is also a key factor. Sludge dewatering equipment decreases the volume and weight of wastewater sludge significantly, which lowers transportation and disposal costs and makes the resulting solids easier to store, dry, or dispose of.

Major Players Profiled in the Market Report:

• ALFA LAVAL (Sweden)
• AMCON Europe s.r.o. (Czech Republic)
• ANDRITZ (Austria)
• Benenv Co. Ltd. (South Korea)
• Evoqua Water Technologies (U.S.)
• Flottweg SE (Germany)
• Groupe Industries Fournier Inc. (Canada)
• Hitachi Zosen Corporation (Japan)
• HUBER SE (Germany)
• Komline (U.S.)
• Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (Japan)

Segments

Reliability and Automation of Centrifuges Drives the Segment Growth

Based on technology, the market is segmented into filter press, screw press, belt filter press, centrifuges, and others. The centrifuges segment holds the largest market share and dominates the market as they efficiently separate solids from liquids and are well-suited for large-scale municipal and industrial operations. The screw press segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 9.4% during the forecast period due to its energy-efficient design and low maintenance needs.

Municipal Segment Leads Market Owing to Need for Effective Wastewater Treatment