Water Resource Management in China - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Beijing, China
Last Updated: May 2024
7921Revenue
$4.7bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
50,406
Businesses
482
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Water Resource Management in China industry analysis
Over the five years through 2022, revenue for the Water Resource Management industry in China has been increasing at an annualized rate of 8.2%, to total $4.7 billion. This includes expected growth of 7.0% in the current year. The increasing urban population, deteriorating ecological environment and growing problems of waste and water pollution are driving demand for services from this industry.There are an estimated 482 enterprises with 50,406 employees operating in the industry. Overall wage costs are expected to reach $902.1 million in 2022, accounting for 19.1% of total industry revenue. Employees in this industry tend to be well-educated with advanced technical expertise.China's total fresh water resources were 3.0 trillion cubic meters in 2021, about 6.0% of the global fresh water resource volume. Although China's resources are significant, fresh water per capita is small due to non-uniform regional distribution. Consequently, the Chinese government has introduced policies to support the development of the Water Resource Management industry.Over the five years to 2027, industry revenue is forecast to grow 6.1% annually, to approximately $6.3 billion. The main driver of industry growth will likely be rising government investment in the industry. According to the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011 to 2015), the industry will attempt to solve the drinking water safety problems of 300.0 million rural residents. To ensure the water supply, the government has many projects underway, such as the eastern- and middle-line program of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In addition, inter-basin and inter-region water diversion projects in Guizhou, Tibet, Liaoning, Hainan, Yunnan and Southwest China are expected to begin construction over the period.
Trends and Insights
- Low water resource per capital in China has supported industry demand. China has abundant water resources but low water resource per capita., which has increased the demand for water resource management.
- Reservoir management is the largest service segment. There were 95,296 reservoirs in China by 2022. Reservoir management is expected to account for 59.0% of total industry revenue in 2024.
- Industry operations are active in water shortage regions. Regions in water shortage need to divert water from other regions, which promotes industry demand.
- Industry concentration level is low. The top four companies in this industry – CSNWD, Guangdong Water, HHO and BEWG – is expected to represent 19.2% of industry revenue in 2024.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 8.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $4.7bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Biggest companies in the Water Resource Management in China
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Products & Services Segmentation
Water Resource Management in China
Products & Services
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Reservoir management, Water diversion management and Other. Reservoir management is the largest segment of the Water Resource Management in China.
Trends and Insights
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Competitors
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Complementors
- Hydroelectric Power in China
- Water Supply in China
- Sewage Treatment Facilities in China
- Pipeline Transportation in China
International industries
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The Water Resource Management industry in China is engaged in the development, utilization, allocation, and conservation of water. This industry provides reservoir management, water diversion management and other water resource management services. Reservoir management is the management of reservoir flood control and water conservation facilities. It excludes hydroelectric power generation. Water diversion management involves the management of canals, hydro-junction and sluices.
What's included in this industry?
Management of reservoirsManagement of canalsManagement of hydro-junctionsManagement of sluicesWater conservationReservoir flood controlCompanies
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EUTROPHICMESOTROPHICSEWAGEPerformance
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Analyst insights
Low water resource per capital in China has supported industry demand. China has abundant water resources but low water resource per capita., which has increased the demand f...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Reservoir management is the largest service segment. There were 95,296 reservoirs in China by 2022. Reservoir management is expected to account for 59.0% of total industry re...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
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Analyst insights
Industry operations are active in water shortage regions. Regions in water shortage need to divert water from other regions, which promotes industry demand.
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
Industry concentration level is low. The top four companies in this industry – CSNWD, Guangdong Water, HHO and BEWG – is expected to represent 19.2% of industry revenue in 20...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
State-owned capital dominates the industry. Water resources are closely governed by the Chinese Government, and the industry is therefore dominated by state-owned capital.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
Detailed analysis
External Environment
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Analyst insights
The industry is closely regulated by the Government. Water supply planning, including demand, water sources, waterwork locations, raw water and tap water distribution pipelin...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
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Analyst insights
Industry profit margins stay low. As water resource management is strictly regulated by the Government, industry profit margins are relatively low, and will represent 2.3% of...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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- People’s Bank of China
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Water Resource Management industry in China in 2024?
The market size of the Water Resource Management industry in China is $4.7bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Water Resource Management in China industry in 2024?
There are 482 businesses in the Water Resource Management industry in China, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Water Resource Management industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Water Resource Management industry in China has been growing at a CAGR of 8.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Water Resource Management industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Water Resource Management industry in China is expected to grow.
What does the Water Resource Management in China include?
Management of reservoirs and Management of canals are part of the Water Resource Management industry.
How competitive is the Water Resource Management industry in China?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Water Resource Management industry in China.
