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Water Utilities in Austria - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

AT-E36 June 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€547.1m

2019-2024 2.1 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

1,710

2019-2024 0.2 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

711

2019-2024 0.8 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xm

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Water Utilities in Austria market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in Austria compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data Austria

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#23 In Europe
Business
#11 In Europe
Employees
#30 In Europe
Wages
#27 In Europe

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Revenue in the Water Utilities industry is anticipated to contract at a compound annual rate of 3.1% over the five years through 2024 to €105.9 billion, including a projected 3.5% dip in 2024. Revenue generated by water utilities is largely determined by the water supply needs of commercial, residential and public customers, which are dictated by weather conditions and production volumes. With customers across Europe striving to consume less water and using smart meters to track water use, revenue is edging downwards. A sizeable drop in revenue in the two years through 2021 can be attributed to the COVID-19 outbreak hitting manufacturers’ production and leading to a decline in demand for water suppliers. Extreme weather and high inflation levels have pushed up operating costs, constraining profit growth. At the same time, sales of water are being supported by rising temperatures, making drought conditions more frequent. Farmers are leaning more on water supplies for irrigation, while an expanding European population is driving up private water consumption.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Water Utilities in Austria

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Veolia Environnement SA
44,321.4
2,603.4
5.9
Severn Trent Water Ltd
2,568.6
523.5
20.4
Acea SpA
5,389.4
756.5
14.0

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What is the market size of the Water Utilities industry in Austria in 2024?

The market size of the Water Utilities industry in Austria is €547.1m in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Water Utilities in Austria industry in 2024?

There are 711 businesses in the Water Utilities industry in Austria, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Water Utilities industry in Austria grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Water Utilities industry in Austria has been declining at a CAGR of 2.1 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Water Utilities industry in Austria over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Water Utilities industry in Austria is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Water Utilities market in Austria?

The biggest companies operating in the Water Utilities market in Austria are Veolia Environnement SA, Severn Trent Water Ltd and Acea SpA

What does the Water Utilities in Austria include?

Treated water distribution and Water treatment are part of the Water Utilities industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Water Utilities in Austria?

The company holding the most market share in Austria is Veolia Environnement SA.

How competitive is the Water Utilities industry in Austria?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Water Utilities industry in Austria.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Water utility companies collect, treat and distribute water to domestic and industrial customers. They operate irrigation canals.

Related Terms

DRINKING WATERREMUNICIPALISATIONWASTEWATER

What's included in this industry?

Treated water distributionWater treatmentWater collectionRaw water distribution

Companies

Veolia Environnement SASevern Trent Water LtdAcea SpA

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

36 - Water collection, treatment and supply in Austria

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Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue CAGR
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue
  • Employees
  • Business
  • Profit
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Water Utilities in Austria industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Water Utilities in Austria industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Water Utilities in Austria industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Water Utilities in Austria industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Meters make it easier to monitor water consumption. Environmental awareness has ticked up across Europe. Customers with smart water meters often use them to limit their water usage, while utility companies get help with billing customers more accurately.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Water Utilities in Austria industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Water Utilities in Austria industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Water Utilities in Austria industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into Austria
  • Total Exports into Austria
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Regional monopolies mean there’s limited price competition. The industry’s dominated by strictly regulated regional monopolies. Prices are predetermined and water utilities have to provide the best possible service to customers.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
  • Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
  • Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis

What regions are businesses in the Water Utilities in Austria located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 10 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit margin (2024)

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

The Drinking Water Directive regulates water companies in the EU. Other European countries also face strict regulations. Regulations relate to the quality and monitoring of drinking water and the responsibilities of water suppliers.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Water Utilities in Austria industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Depreciation costs escalate as water companies spend more on infrastructure. Companies are pouring funds into plants, water pumps and wastewater treatment facilities to optimise the production process.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Water Utilities in Austria industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

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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