Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 7.4 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $5.4bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Huge water demand in China has stimulated industry demand
- China is one of the countries with the largest water consumption in the world. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, the total water consumption in China in 2023 was 590.7 billion cubic meters, a decrease of 9.2 billion cubic meters compared to 2022.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Uneven distribution of water resources will continue to support future industry demand
- With the recovering economic growth and accelerating urbanization in China, the mismatch between economic and social development as well as regional water resource carrying capacity will persist for a long time.
Biggest companies in the Water Resource Management in China
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
China South-to-North Water Diversion Corporation Limited | 525.3 | |
China Water Affairs Group Limited | 199.5 | |
Guangdong GDH Water Co., Ltd. | 187.6 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Reservoir management, Water diversion management and Water conservation management and other services. Reservoir management is the largest segment of the Water Resource Management in China.
Trends and Insights
Reservoir management is the largest service segment
- Reservoirs are engineering works used for flood retention and stream adjustment. Reservoirs can also be used for water supply, irrigation, power generation, flood protection and fish-farming activities.
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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?
Reservoir managementWater diversion managementWater conservation management and other servicesCompanies
China South-to-North Water Diversion Corporation LimitedChina Water Affairs Group LimitedGuangdong GDH Water Co., Ltd.Purchase this report to view all 10 major companies in this industry.
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EUTROPHICRESERVOIRSEWAGEPerformance
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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 fo...
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- 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...
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- 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 19.8% of industry revenue in 20...
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- 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
- Overview of China South-to-North Water Diversion Corporation Limited's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of China Water Affairs Group Limited's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Guangdong GDH Water Co., Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 7 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for China South-to-North Water Diversion Corporation Limited, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for China Water Affairs Group Limited, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Guangdong GDH Water Co., Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 7 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
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)
Top Questions Answered
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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 $5.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Water Resource Management in China industry in 2024?
There are 486 businesses in the Water Resource Management industry in China, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.1 % 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 7.4 % 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 are the biggest companies in the Water Resource Management market in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Water Resource Management market in China are China South-to-North Water Diversion Corporation Limited, China Water Affairs Group Limited and Guangdong GDH Water Co., Ltd.
What does the Water Resource Management in China include?
Reservoir management and Water diversion management are part of the Water Resource Management industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Water Resource Management in China?
The company holding the most market share in China is China South-to-North Water Diversion Corporation Limited.
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.
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Complementors
- Hydroelectric Power in China
- Water Supply in China
- Sewage Treatment Facilities in China
- Pipeline Transportation in China
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