Global Stormwater Management Market Status and Forecast of Size and Share by Type, Application, Region, Players, and Recent Development from 2024 to 2029

1. Stormwater Management Market Summary

The global stormwater management market size will be $17.27 billion in 2024 with a CAGR of 8.03% from 2024 to 2029. Nowadays, when it comes to building construction, rainwater treatment must be considered, so the downstream demand for rainwater facilities management will be guaranteed. Developers, companies, and municipal departments should find ways to manage rainwater runoff, to ensure the normal operation of cities, communities, and companies, and reduce people’s troubles caused by rainwater discharge or pollution. With the increasing losses caused by floods, the government pays more attention to the problem of rainwater treatment and will increase its capital investment, because it directly relates to people’s livelihood and people’s safety. In addition, the rainwater facilities management system can also help increase the available land and provide space for the tops of parking lots, playgrounds, and other facilities. The country’s ecological policy provides many opportunities for its market, which can help reduce the negative impact of sustainable drainage systems and increase its impact on urban watersheds.

Global Stormwater Management Market Size (B USD)

2. Stormwater Management Market Drivers

The development of urbanization    

With economic development and population growth, the urbanization process is accelerating worldwide. According to the World Bank, about 4.4 billion people (56% of the world’s population) live in cities. It is expected that by 2050, the size of the urban population will more than double, and nearly 70% of the world’s population will live in cities. With the continuous increase in the global urbanization rate, the construction of urban modernization has led to an increase in the ground hardening rate year by year. The high surface runoff reduces the total amount of rainwater infiltrating through the soil and also reduces the evaporation of soil moisture. This change makes it difficult for rainwater to infiltrate effectively, forming a rapid convergence of surface runoff, which in turn causes a series of problems such as urban waterlogging and overloaded drainage systems. This has brought huge negative impacts on urban life, transportation, and the environment. Therefore, reasonable management of rainwater has become an inevitable choice for urban development, which can not only alleviate the problem of urban waterlogging but also protect water resources and improve environmental quality. Therefore, with the acceleration of urbanization, the demand for rainwater management in countries around the world continues to grow.

3. Stormwater Management Market Limitations

Legal restrictions and financial problems

Dedicated, adequate funding streams are rare. Stormwater utility fee revenue is often constrained by legal obligations. Those rules may restrict spending on system operations, maintenance, and rehabilitation while effectively prohibiting innovative green infrastructure. Stormwater managers must justify how those investments meet stormwater goals. Stable funding would also enable agencies to set rebates and subsidies at appropriate levels. Rebates that do not cover the cost of a project cannot effectively motivate property owners to install green infrastructure. With stronger funding, agencies could also leverage subsidies by layering additional incentives. For example, they could provide technical assistance with cash payments. Therefore, the legal restrictions and financial problems may have an impact on the stormwater management market.

4. Stormwater Management Market Segment

By type, the separation system segment accounts for the largest share in 2024.

The separation system treats rainwater by physical means, which has the characteristics of energy saving, emission reduction, green and pollution-free, does not produce chemical pollutant discharge, and has low management cost in the later stage. Through integrated equipment, this system reduces the investment in safety diversion Wells and initial rainwater filtration Wells, save civil construction costs and floor space, and simplifies system operation and management. The separation system can ensure the stability of the water quality of the subsequent treatment system through the control of the inlet water quality of the reservoir, which is essential for the smooth drainage of rainwater and the quality assurance of the available rainwater. The separation system can accurately and efficiently carry out the initial rain discharge, reduce the loss of stormwater, and ensure the efficiency of rainwater recovery. With the global emphasis on environmental protection and sustainable development, the separation system, as an effective rainwater management technology, conforms to the environmental protection policy of reducing pollution and saving resources, so it has been supported by policies and promoted by the market. This type contributes a market size of $5048.0 million in 2024 with a market share of 29.22% in 2024.

The largest segment by application is the municipal building in 2024.

Municipal building facilities need an effective rainwater management system to reduce urban drainage pressure and improve the utilization efficiency of rainwater resources, which can effectively reduce urban waterlogging phenomenon, improve urban flood control capacity, reduce property losses caused by waterlogging, and improve urban stability and security. By introducing green infrastructure and rainwater harvesting systems in the city, it is possible to lower the temperature of the city and reduce the use of refrigeration equipment such as air conditioning, thereby saving energy, improving the sustainability of the city, and improving the quality of life of residents. Stormwater management helps to conserve water resources by collecting and using rainwater, reducing reliance on limited groundwater and surface water, maintaining the water table, reducing the pressure of water shortages, and improving the resilience of cities to drought. An effective stormwater management system can improve the urban environment, enhance the attractiveness of the city, promote the development of tourism and real estate markets, and these facilities can not only beautify the city but also provide leisure and entertainment space and enhance the livability of the city. This segment contributes a market size of $10165.1 million in 2024 with a market share of 58.84% in 2024.

Market Size and Share by Segment

5. Stormwater Management Regional Market

North America leads the global market.

Flood is the most common natural disaster in the United States in terms of the number of people killed and the loss of property. Heavy rain is a common cause of flooding, while hurricanes, winter storms, and snowmelt are common causes of flooding. In the past 50 years, Americans have experienced 20% of the heaviest rainstorms. With the change of climate, in the next 90 years, the flood area of the United States may increase by 40% to 45%, and more people will be in danger. At the same time, the losses caused by floods increased by an average of 10 billion dollars every year. About 17% of urban land in America is located in “100-year-old” or high-risk flood areas. For these reasons, the United States has to pay attention to the management of rainwater facilities, to play a certain role in preventing disasters and reducing the degree of disasters. At the beginning of the 21st century, the United States began to encourage states to carry out rainwater harvesting and utilization, and states formulated different rainwater harvesting and utilization policies according to their conditions. The concept and technical focus of stormwater management in the United States has gradually shifted from the end of best management practices (BMPs) to the source control of low-impact development (LID), and a multi-objective control system has been constructed by using a comprehensive green stormwater infrastructure (GSI). The market size of North America will be $7672.2 million in 2024 with a market share of 44.41%.

Asia Pacific

The Asia-Pacific region, especially some major cities such as Tokyo, Mumbai, Shanghai, and Jakarta, is experiencing rapid urbanization, which is putting great pressure on available water resources. Population explosion and increased industrial activity in specific regions, such as developing economies such as India and Vietnam, as well as agricultural sector expansion in countries such as China and Indonesia, have increased the demand for advanced water treatment and distribution systems. With its economic dynamism and technological advancements, the Asia-Pacific region is fast becoming a melting pot for smart water management innovation. The region’s technological prowess, especially that of Japanese, South Korean, and Chinese tech giants, has been the cornerstone of the innovative development of the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. Incentives, tax rebates and policy frameworks to support sustainable development are emerging across the region. Countries such as Singapore and Australia are leading the way with strict regulations and guidelines to promote the adoption of smart water solutions. The market size of Asia Pacific will be $4588.5 million in 2024 with a market share of 26.56%.

Global Stormwater Management Market Share by Region in 2024

6. Competition in the industry is fierce

The industry concentrate rate is not high. The market share of the top three companies in 2024 is 13.95%. The top three companies are Advanced Drainage Systems, Forterra, and Oldcastle Infrastructure.

Advanced Drainage Systems: Advanced Drainage Systems is the leading manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe, providing a comprehensive suite of water management products and superior drainage solutions for use in the construction and infrastructure marketplace. The Company produces pipe fittings, subsurface stormwater management drainage structures, leaching chambers, basins, channels, grates, and grease interceptors.

Forterra: Forterra is a leading manufacturer of water and drainage pipe, and stormwater filtration products, as well as structural and specialty products. The Company offers precast modular bridges and drainage inlets, wing walls, headwalls, junction boxes, pipe end sections, storm and sanitary manholes, and prestress bridges. Forterra builds sustainable infrastructure through strategically located facilities in the United States as well as in Mexico and Eastern Canada.

Oldcastle Infrastructure: Oldcastle Infrastructure (formerly Oldcastle Precast), is one of North America’s largest manufacturers of utility products and construction accessories for the telecommunications, energy, transportation, building structures, and water markets.

Veolia Water Technologies: Around the globe, Veolia helps cities and industries to manage, optimize, and make the most of their resources. The company provides an array of solutions related to water, energy, and materials – with a focus on waste recovery – to promote the transition toward a circular economy. Veolia’s 169,000 employees are tasked with contributing directly to the sustainability performance of customers in the public and private sectors, allowing them to pursue development while protecting the environment.

7. Stormwater Management Market Recent Development

In August 2024, ADS announced the acquisition of advanced wastewater treatment leader Orenco Systems, Inc., which will strengthen ADS ‘leadership position in water management solutions and expand its product and market coverage in the highly attractive advanced wastewater treatment industry.

As of September 30, Veolia’s revenues for the first three quarters of 2024 continued to be 32.543 billion euros, and the cumulative annual synergies target will be increased to more than 430 million euros by the end of 2024 and 500 million euros by 2025.

Major Players