Authors

Eric Heymann, Deirdre Lizio and Markus Siehlow

Research organisation

Deutsche Bank Research

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World Water Markets

Report Date

June 2010

Release Date

June 2010

Document summary

World water markets are confronting major challenges. Global population growth parallels rising demand for food, energy and other goods, meaning water demand will increase in the face of limited supplies. Deutsche Bank puts the annual investment required in the global water sector at around €400-500 billion, a measurement highlighting underinvestment in the sector and low subsidies, which hinders incentives for necessary investment. The bank believes there is a need for governments and the private sector to cooperate closely to meet these challenges. Despite the risks, water technology companies are likely to benefit from huge sales potential over the coming decades.