Market Overview

The China Water Purification Systems Market reached a size of USD 9.53 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 17.53 billion by 2034. The market is expected to grow steadily at a CAGR of 7.01% during the forecast period of 2026-2034. Growth is driven by stringent government regulations, increasing health awareness amid water pollution, and rapid advancements in smart purification technologies integrating IoT and AI.

Study Assumption Years

• Base Year: 2025
• Historical Year/Period: 2020-2025
• Forecast Year/Period: 2026-2034

China Water Purification Systems Market Key Takeaways

• The market size reached USD 9.53 Billion in 2025 and is forecast to grow to USD 17.53 Billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 7.01%.
• Government regulations enacted in 2024 and infrastructure investments are key growth enablers.
• Rising health consciousness due to widespread water pollution propels consumer adoption across residential and commercial sectors.
• Technological innovation including AI-powered smart purifiers with IoT integration is transforming the market landscape.
• Challenges include high maintenance costs and low market penetration in rural and lower-tier urban areas.
• The market is highly competitive with over 3,000 manufacturers including leading domestic and international brands.

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Market Growth Factors

The tight regulation and investment in water infrastructure are major drivers of the China water purification systems market. In March 2024, National-level Regulations on Water Conservation came into effect from May 1, 2024. The regulations implement water-use quotas for industries like power, steel, and coal, and curbs projects using high water in water-scarce areas. Under the 14th Five-Year Plan, by 2025, more than 25% of the cities seriously short of water are expected to have water recycling, and more than 95% of the county-level districts are expected to have centralized sewage treatment. The government will invest in upgrading 80,000 kilometers of sewage pipelines and 100 low-carbon sewage treatment plants to meet the demand for advanced purification. In 2025, the National Development and Reform Commission extended the subsidy to water purifiers, offering up to 20% of the purchase price (not exceeding RMB 2,000 per unit) in hopes of its reaching more homes in less time.

Meanwhile, growing health awareness coupled with high levels of water pollution (70% of China's rivers, lakes and waterways are polluted) are factors. Furthermore, over half of the urban groundwater is polluted. However, by 2025, only 30% of households are likely to have a water filter or water purifier. (40 million water filters were sold by 2020). As urban incomes rise, households with middle class status or aspirations increasingly invest in high-end filters equipped with full biological/chemical protection. In surveys, over 55% of consumers stated a desire for mineral water purifiers that provide health benefits through remineralization. The COVID-19 pandemic increased awareness of health and hygiene, resulting in investment in hand hygiene appliances such as those for commercial spaces including restaurants, hotels and schools, to ensure compliance and customer safety.

Technology is advancing rapidly with IoT, AI, and smart home connectivity. In May 2025, Viomi Technology launched the Kunlun 4 Pro Mineral Alkaline Water Purifier, which uses an AI-based mineralization system and a 7+1 stage filtration system, after 3 years and RMB 100 million ($13 million) of investment. Major Chinese manufacturers such as Xiaomi, Midea, Haier and Angel offer features such as instant water quality monitoring, filter change notifications, smartphone app control, and smart home integration. Advanced filtration technologies, such as nano-filtration and biofilm filtration, focus on energy saving, reduced water usage and in some cases bacterial self-inhibition. Multifunctional products that fulfill purification, heating, cooling and mineralization needs make them attractive to technology-oriented consumers. Compliance with international standards such as NSF, CE and BIS further improves product competitiveness.

Market Segmentation

The report segments the market by product, technology, end use, distribution channel, and region, reflecting comprehensive market analysis.

Product:

• POE-POU Systems: Includes point-of-entry and point-of-use water purification units tailored for residential and commercial use.
• Filters: Devices designed to remove contaminants through various filtration mechanisms.
• Portable Purifiers: Compact and mobile purification units suitable for on-the-go use.
• Central Water Purification Systems: Large-scale purification solutions for commercial and municipal applications.
• Others: Additional specialized products falling outside the main categories.

Technology:

• Reverse Osmosis: A dominant filtration technology that removes contaminants through membrane permeation.
• Activated Carbon Filtration: Utilizes activated carbon to remove impurities, odors, and chemicals.
• Ultraviolet (UV) Purification: Disinfects water by using UV light to eliminate microorganisms.
• Distillation: Purifies water by evaporating and condensing to remove contaminants.
• Ion Exchange: Removes undesirable ions and replaces them with more acceptable ones.
• Others: Emerging or supplementary purification technologies.

End Use:

• Residential: Water purification systems designed for household applications.
• Commercial: Systems used in business establishments such as hotels, restaurants, and offices.
• Industrial: Purification solutions for manufacturing and processing industries.
• Municipal: Large-scale systems deployed for public water supply and sanitation.

Distribution Channel:

• Direct: Sales conducted directly by manufacturers or brand outlets to consumers.
• Indirect: Products sold through intermediaries such as retailers, e-commerce platforms, and distributors.

Region:

• North China
• East China
• South Central China
• Southwest China
• Northwest China
• Northeast China

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Regional Insights

North China is identified as a dominant regional market within China’s water purification systems sector. The region benefits from increasing urbanization, higher disposable incomes, and stringent local water quality regulations, producing significant consumer demand. Infrastructure upgrades and government enforcement in North China facilitate market penetration, contributing to robust growth prospects monitored over the forecast period 2026-2034.

Recent Developments & News

• March 2025: Xiaomi launched the Mijia Rich Mine Water Purifier 1200G featuring an advanced reverse osmosis filter with a five-year lifespan, OLED touchscreen tap, and three customizable water settings. It delivers a 3.18 liters per minute flow rate and removes 99.9% of lead and 100% of E. coli bacteria, priced at about $470.
• May 2025: Viomi Technology unveiled the Kunlun 4 Pro Mineral Alkaline Water Purifier with AI-powered mineralization and a unique 7+1 stage filtration system after over three years of RMB 100 million R&D investment. The company’s 2024 reorganization focused entirely on household water solutions, achieving a 29.3% sales increase to RMB 2.1 billion.
• August 2024: Viomi Technology completed a strategic business reorganization to divest its IoT@Home portfolio, concentrating on home water solutions. The deal worth RMB 65 million enabled operational optimization and yielded 39% annual growth in the water purification business in 2024.

Key Players

• Midea
• Haier
• Xiaomi
• Angel
• A.O. Smith
• 3M
• Culligan

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