Atmospheric Water Generator Market Size - By Product Type, By Technology, By Capacity, By End Use, By Distribution Channel, Forecast 2025 – 2034

Atmospheric Water Generator Market Size

The global atmospheric water generator market was estimated at USD 2.8 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2025 to 2034. The increase in global temperature and the influx of people into the world are straining the planet’s water resources. As per the 2023 United Nations World Water Development Report, over 2 billion people live under severe hydric stress, while 4 billion people severely lack water for at least one month a year. To address the situation presented, AWGs proved to be an effective option for providing clean water for drinking, sanitation, and industrial usage in areas which lack freshwater sources.
 

Furthermore, the more developed society becomes, the more sophisticated the governments and businesses become in dealing with water security. AWGs help traditional water systems that can suffer from droughts and pollution. The World Resources Institute (WRI) mentions 25% of the globe faces serious water availability problems, which is expected to increase due to global warming. AWG units do not pump water from the ground but rather gather water vapors from the air.
 

The adoption of AWGs is also increasing within the commercial and industrial segments, in the offices, hotels, and factories, where a constant supply of clean water is critical. AWGs are being used by businesses to ensure reliable business continuity and sustainability. According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association, hotels that consume approximately 1,500 liters of water per room daily and are installing AWGs to minimize their dependence on the municipal water and enhance water security.
 

Atmospheric Water Generator Market Trends

• Policies set criteria that must be adhered to in the design, manufacture, and even distribution of an atmospheric water generating system so that safety, efficiency and environmental sustainability is enhanced. All these policies must be adhered to in order obtain market access and gain the confidence and trust of consumers, which in turn propels further investment into R&D and QC from a producer’s perspective. For instance, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set a standard such as ISO 14001 for environmental management systems which most AWG manufacturers comply with.
   
• A report published in 2022 by Global Water Intelligence (GWI) states that compliance with such standards increased consumer trust towards water technology products by 15%. Environmental regulations also play a significant role in controlling the use and the extraction of the water. For instance, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established which implements water quality standards under The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) so to make AWG systems commercially viable.
   
• Policies surrounding water rights, environmental impact assessment, and quality requirements also influence the adoption and deployment of AWG systems in different countries. Like for example, in some countries of the Middle East are adopting measures which are aimed at the usage of AWG systems. The UAE and Saudi Arabia, according to the Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC), have already spent over USD 1.2 billion from 2020 on water production projects.
   
• The World Bank states that 90% of the countries have set standards for water quality, but only 40% of them have put these in fully regulated practice, thus creating different levels of difficulty for the global deployment of AWG technology.
   
• The merging of IoT and Artificial Intelligence assists in remote surveillance and optimization, and modular and portable designs permit flexible applications. An example is Watergen and Skywater which developed IoT-enabled AWG systems that save energy by 30% as per the International Water Association.
   
• Additionally, steps taken to improve water quality filters guarantee regulatory compliance while market expansion strategies ensure rapid technology adoption across industry sectors and countries.
   

Atmospheric Water Generator Market Analysis

• The market by product type is segmented into static and mobile.
   
• The static AWGs segment held was worth over USD 2 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 4.5 billion by 2034.
   
• Urban regions are increasingly encountering issues regarding water supply and its quality, which is resulting in a greater use of static Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) for dependable water in homes and apartments. As the International Water Association states, urban water demand is expected to increase by 55% in 2050, which is further necessitating such solutions.
   
• Static AWGs are in demand since industries such as manufacturing, agriculture and hospitality require continuous water supply. Sustainability focused businesses are also replacing municipal water and bottled water with static AWGs to reduce plastic pollution. 
   

• The atmospheric water generator market by technology is segmented into cooling condensation and wet/liquid desiccation.
   
• The cooling condensation segment accounted for a market share of around 80.9% in 2024 and is projected to grow by 2034.
   
• The Cooling condensation technique is simple, reliable, and is used in many applications. These devices work well under many levels of humidity which makes them ideal for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes.
   
• These units start from small devices for households to big machines for factories which makes them very flexible. As stated by IIR, cooling condensation devices are used for a large part in dehumidification problems.
   

• U.S. atmospheric water generator market is growing at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2025 to 2034. numerous counties are facing challenges with depletion of water resources and drought, particularly in the Southwest region. The baggy water coolers serve these regions by providing a reliable source of water. The presence of lead and PFAS underground in the municipal water supplies gives health anxiety, so everyone and the businesses are trying to find cheaper and safer options. Environmental Working Group (EWG) states, that there are hundreds of millions of Americans’ drinking water that are trusted but actually are filled with unwanted contaminants, which aids the movement towards Autonomous Water Generators.
   
• Germany is one of the major countries in the European region's atmospheric water generator market and is growing at a rate of 8.4% through 2034. Germany is also concentrating more on sustainability which provides allows to lower the consumption of plastic bottled water without making plastics. According to the German Federal Environment Agency, reducing plastic waste is an important concern which goes hand in hand with the use of baggy water cooler systems.
   
• In China, the market for atmospheric water generator is growing at a rate of 8.8% through 2034. A sustainable focus AWG technology improvement such as efficiency increases, scalability, and cost reduction are achieved due to the country’s investment in innovation. Investments are made both by the government and the private sector in clean technologies such as water treatments and desalinization, which further enhances AWG growth.
   

Atmospheric Water Generator Market Share

The global atmospheric water generator industry is fragmented, with prominent players, such as Watergen, Aquatech International, EcoloBlue, Drinkable Air, Skywell, Atlantis Solar, Dew Point Manufacturing, Ambient Water holding a market share of 10%-15%.
 

• In the atmospheric water generator market, Ecoloblue has the largest share due to its comprehensive product portfolio.
   
• Ecoloblue has a strong brand presence, innovative technology and focus on water sustainability. The company provides various models of AWG for residential and industrial use, solving the problem of water shortage. Its advanced filtration and purification systems attain drinking water quality that is acceptable to the green consumers and corporations.
   

Atmospheric Water Generator Market Companies

Eoloblue, a major player in the atmospheric water generator industry. EcoloBlue’s offers a range of patented atmospheric water generators (AWGs) specially designed to gather drinkable water from humid environments. One of their most known products is the EcoloBlue 30 Series, which under proper conditions can synthesize nearly 30 liters of purified water each day.
 

Major players operating in the atmospheric water generator industry are:

• Air2Water
• Ambient Water
• Aquatech International
• Atlantis Solar
• Dew Point Manufacturing
• Drinkable Air
• EcoloBlue
• Genaq Technologies
• Hendrx Water
• Island Sky Corporation
• Planets Water
• Skywell
• Watergen
• WaterMaker India    
   

Atmospheric Water Generator Industry News

• In August 2023, Spout launched a new water generator designed by Bould which can produce 2.5 gallons of drinking water a day. Aside from these two facts, the device can constantly produce the same amount of water every single day.
   
• In January 2023, Airiver launched its generators for domestic use. Other offerings by the United States-based company provides structures which need a water supply solution with an easy way to access green and clean purified water. Airiver’s state of the art technology not only features multi-stage filtration systems that remove contaminants from the water that normal filters can miss, but the systems also guarantee 30 liters of pure alkaline water every day, all while consuming a minimal amount of energy.
   
• In May 2022, WaterGen, partnered with SMV Jaipuria Group to bring its air-to-water generator technology to India. WaterGen has developed a 'GENius' air-to-water generator technology to overcome India's critical shortage of potable water that impacts three-quarters of India's rural population. As per the joint venture agreement, SMV Jaipuria Group will be responsible to produce the GENius machines which are used to capture and convert vapor from the air into drinking water.
   

This atmospheric water generator market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Billion) and volume (Thousand units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Product Type

• Static
• Mobile

Market, By Technology

• Cooling condensation
• Wet/Liquid Desiccation

Market, By Capacity

• 1L-500L
• 500L-1000L
• 1000L-5000L
• 5000L-10,000L

Market, By End-use

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial

Market, By Distribution Channel

• Direct
• Indirect

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada 
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico 
• MEA
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa