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Water Heater Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Capacity, By Product, By Technology, By Application, By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

Published Oct 01, 2025
SKU # PLRS20566123

Description

The water heater market size is expected to reach USD 48.85 Billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Water Heater Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Capacity, By Product, By Technology, By Application, By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The water heater market is witnessing robust growth, driven by increasing residential and commercial construction, rising adoption of energy-efficient and smart water heating solutions, and supportive government initiatives promoting renewable energy integration.

Leading players are focusing on developing technologically advanced, reliable, and sustainable water heaters that enhance energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, and meet the evolving demands of modern households and businesses globally.

Water Heater Market Report Highlights

Based on capacity, the 30–100 liters segment dominated the market in 2024, due to its suitability for small to mid-sized households and compact commercial setups.

In terms of product, electric water heaters held the largest share, supported by wide availability, user convenience, and compatibility with smart home systems.

By technology, storage water heaters led the market, owing to their affordability, reliability, and ease of installation across residential and commercial spaces.

Based on application, the residential segment dominated, driven by increasing housing development and growing consumer preference for energy-efficient home appliances.

Asia Pacific grew steadily in 2024, fueled by rapid urbanization and rising residential and commercial construction across India, China, and Southeast Asia.

North America accounted for a significant share, supported by rising replacement demand for outdated water heating systems across residential and commercial spaces.

A few key global players include A.O. Smith Corporation, Ariston Holding N.V., Bajaj Electricals Limited, Bosch Thermotechnology Corp., Bradford White Corporation, FERROLI S.p.A., Haier Inc., Havells India Ltd., Lennox International Inc., Noritz America Corporation, Rheem Manufacturing Company, Rinnai America Corporation, Transform SR Brands LLC (owner of the Kenmore brand), Westinghouse Electric Corporation, and Whirlpool Corporation.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of capacity, product, technology, application, and region:

By Capacity Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Below 30 Liters

30 - 100 Liters

100 - 250 Liters

250 - 400 Liters

Above 400 Liters

By Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Electric

Solar

Gas

By Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Tankless

Storage

Hybrid

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Water Heater Market Insights
4.1. Water Heater Market – Market Snapshot
4.2. Water Heater Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. Rising Urbanization and Infrastructure Development
4.2.1.2. Government Support for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Integration
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. High Upfront Costs of Advanced and Smart Water Heaters
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Water Heater Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
5. Water Heater Market, by Capacity
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Below 30 Liters
5.3.1. Water Heater Market, by Below 30 Liters, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. 30 - 100 Liters
5.4.1. Water Heater Market, by 30 - 100 Liters, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. 100 - 250 Liters
5.5.1. Water Heater Market, by 100 - 250 Liters, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.6. 250 - 400 Liters
5.6.1. Water Heater Market, by 250 - 400 Liters, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.7. Above 400 Liters
5.7.1.1. Water Heater Market, by Above 400 Liters, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6. Water Heater Market, by Product
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Electric
6.3.1. Water Heater Market, by Electric, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Solar
6.4.1. Water Heater Market, by Solar, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.5. Gas
6.5.1. Water Heater Market, by Gas, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7. Water Heater Market, by Technology
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Tankless
7.3.1. Water Heater Market, by Tankless, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Storage
7.4.1. Water Heater Market, by Storage, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Hybrid
7.5.1. Water Heater Market, by Hybrid, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8. Water Heater Market, by Application
8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3. Residential
8.3.1. Water Heater Market, by Residential, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4. Commercial
8.4.1. Water Heater Market, by Commercial, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5. Industrial
8.5.1. Water Heater Market, by Industrial, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9. Water Heater Market, by Geography
9.1. Key Findings
9.2. Introduction
9.2.1. Water Heater Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3. Water Heater Market – North America
9.3.1. North America: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3.2. North America: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3.3. North America: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3.4. North America: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3.5. Water Heater Market – U.S.
9.3.5.1. U.S.: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3.5.2. U.S.: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3.5.3. U.S.: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3.5.4. U.S.: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3.6. Water Heater Market – Canada
9.3.6.1. Canada: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3.6.2. Canada: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3.6.3. Canada: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3.6.4. Canada: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4. Water Heater Market – Europe
9.4.1. Europe: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.2. Europe: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.3. Europe: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.4. Europe: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.5. Water Heater Market – UK
9.4.5.1. UK: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.5.2. UK: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.5.3. UK: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.5.4. UK: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.6. Water Heater Market – France
9.4.6.1. France: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.6.2. France: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.6.3. France: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.6.4. France: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.7. Water Heater Market – Germany
9.4.7.1. Germany: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.7.2. Germany: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.7.3. Germany: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.7.4. Germany: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.8. Water Heater Market – Italy
9.4.8.1. Italy: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.8.2. Italy: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.8.3. Italy: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.8.4. Italy: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.9. Water Heater Market – Spain
9.4.9.1. Spain: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.9.2. Spain: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.9.3. Spain: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.9.4. Spain: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.10. Water Heater Market – Netherlands
9.4.10.1. Netherlands: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.10.2. Netherlands: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.10.3. Netherlands: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.10.4. Netherlands: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.11. Water Heater Market – Russia
9.4.11.1. Russia: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.11.2. Russia: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.11.3. Russia: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.11.4. Russia: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.12. Water Heater Market – Rest of Europe
9.4.12.1. Rest of Europe: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.12.2. Rest of Europe: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.12.3. Rest of Europe: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.12.4. Rest of Europe: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5. Water Heater Market – Asia Pacific
9.5.1. Asia Pacific: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.2. Asia Pacific: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.3. Asia Pacific: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.4. Asia Pacific: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.5. Water Heater Market – China
9.5.5.1. China: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.5.2. China: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.5.3. China: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.5.4. China: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.6. Water Heater Market – India
9.5.6.1. India: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.6.2. India: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.6.3. India: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.6.4. India: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.7. Water Heater Market – Malaysia
9.5.7.1. Malaysia: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.7.2. Malaysia: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.7.3. Malaysia: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.7.4. Malaysia: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.8. Water Heater Market – Japan
9.5.8.1. Japan: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.8.2. Japan: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.8.3. Japan: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.8.4. Japan: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.9. Water Heater Market – Indonesia
9.5.9.1. Indonesia: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.9.2. Indonesia: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.9.3. Indonesia: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.9.4. Indonesia: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.10. Water Heater Market – South Korea
9.5.10.1. South Korea: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.10.2. South Korea: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.10.3. South Korea: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.10.4. South Korea: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.11. Water Heater Market – Australia
9.5.11.1. Australia: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.11.2. Australia: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.11.3. Australia: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.11.4. Australia: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.12. Water Heater Market – Rest of Asia Pacific
9.5.12.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.12.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.12.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.12.4. Rest of Asia Pacific: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6. Water Heater Market – Middle East & Africa
9.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.4. Middle East & Africa: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.5. Water Heater Market – Saudi Arabia
9.6.5.1. Saudi Arabia: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.5.2. Saudi Arabia: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.5.3. Saudi Arabia: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.5.4. Saudi Arabia: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.6. Water Heater Market – UAE
9.6.6.1. UAE: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.6.2. UAE: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.6.3. UAE: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.6.4. UAE: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.7. Water Heater Market – Israel
9.6.7.1. Israel: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.7.2. Israel: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.7.3. Israel: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.7.4. Israel: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.8. Water Heater Market – South Africa
9.6.8.1. South Africa: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.8.2. South Africa: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.8.3. South Africa: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.8.4. South Africa: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.9. Water Heater Market – Rest of Middle East & Africa
9.6.9.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.9.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.9.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6.9.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7. Water Heater Market – Latin America
9.7.1. Latin America: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.2. Latin America: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.3. Latin America: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.4. Latin America: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.5. Water Heater Market – Mexico
9.7.5.1. Mexico: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.5.2. Mexico: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.5.3. Mexico: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.5.4. Mexico: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.6. Water Heater Market – Brazil
9.7.6.1. Brazil: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.6.2. Brazil: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.6.3. Brazil: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.6.4. Brazil: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.7. Water Heater Market – Argentina
9.7.7.1. Argentina: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.7.2. Argentina: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.7.3. Argentina: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.7.4. Argentina: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.8. Water Heater Market – Rest of Latin America
9.7.8.1. Rest of Latin America: Water Heater Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.8.2. Rest of Latin America: Water Heater Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.8.3. Rest of Latin America: Water Heater Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7.8.4. Rest of Latin America: Water Heater Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
10.1.1. Expansion
10.1.2. Acquisitions
10.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
11. Company Profiles
11.1. A.O. Smith Corporation
11.1.1. Company Overview
11.1.2. Financial Performance
11.1.3. Product Benchmarking
11.1.4. Recent Development
11.2. Ariston Holding N.V.
11.2.1. Company Overview
11.2.2. Financial Performance
11.2.3. Product Benchmarking
11.2.4. Recent Development
11.3. Bajaj Electricals Limited
11.3.1. Company Overview
11.3.2. Financial Performance
11.3.3. Product Benchmarking
11.3.4. Recent Development
11.4. Bosch Thermotechnology Corp.
11.4.1. Company Overview
11.4.2. Financial Performance
11.4.3. Product Benchmarking
11.4.4. Recent Development
11.5. Bradford White Corporation
11.5.1. Company Overview
11.5.2. Financial Performance
11.5.3. Product Benchmarking
11.5.4. Recent Development
11.6. FERROLI S.p.A.
11.6.1. Company Overview
11.6.2. Financial Performance
11.6.3. Product Benchmarking
11.6.4. Recent Development
11.7. Haier Inc.
11.7.1. Company Overview
11.7.2. Financial Performance
11.7.3. Product Benchmarking
11.7.4. Recent Development
11.8. Havells India Ltd.
11.8.1. Company Overview
11.8.2. Financial Performance
11.8.3. Product Benchmarking
11.8.4. Recent Development
11.9. Lennox International Inc.
11.9.1. Company Overview
11.9.2. Financial Performance
11.9.3. Product Benchmarking
11.9.4. Recent Development
11.10. Noritz America Corporation
11.10.1. Company Overview
11.10.2. Financial Performance
11.10.3. Product Benchmarking
11.10.4. Recent Development
11.11. Rheem Manufacturing Company
11.11.1. Company Overview
11.11.2. Financial Performance
11.11.3. Product Benchmarking
11.11.4. Recent Development
11.12. Rinnai America Corporation
11.12.1. Company Overview
11.12.2. Financial Performance
11.12.3. Product Benchmarking
11.12.4. Recent Development
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