Core Insights - The Ministry of Water Resources reported that since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan, China's water-saving related industries have an estimated market size exceeding 760 billion yuan [1] - Agricultural water use accounts for approximately 60% of the total national economic water consumption, with the effective irrigation area expected to reach 638 million mu by the end of 2024 [1] - The effective utilization coefficient of irrigation water is projected to increase from 0.565 to 0.580 by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan, ensuring stable irrigation area and grain production [1] - Industrial water use has maintained "zero growth" over the past decade, supporting an average annual industrial economic growth of 5.7% [1] - Domestic water consumption is expected to rise from 74 billion cubic meters in 2012 to 92.7 billion cubic meters by 2024, with wastewater recycling increasing the effective supply of water resources [1] Future Projections - By 2030, the utilization of reclaimed water in China is expected to exceed 25 billion cubic meters, further meeting urban and rural water demands [2] - The Ministry of Water Resources plans to establish a water-saving industry fund and innovate financing mechanisms during the 15th Five-Year Plan [2] - There will be a focus on developing a modern water-saving industry system centered around advanced manufacturing, with efforts to create Chinese water-saving commercial brands and landmark achievements in the international market [2]
“十四五”期间 全国用水总量零增长 我国节水产业市场规模预计超过7600亿元
Yang Guang Wang·2025-11-18 00:57