Market Overview

This sector includes the sub-sectors of Pollution Control Equipment (POL) and water resources (WRE) equipment and services. The National Infrastructure Program 2007- 2012, identifies several important water projects to be implemented in various major cities of in Mexico, therefore, market is expected to continue growing. The total market reached an annual average growth of 3.7 percent during 2006-2007. Major competitors in this market are French, German, Spanish, Canadian, Great Britain and Japanese companies.

Best Prospects/Services

Best prospects in this sector include: water pumps; water supply and distribution systems; water meters; chlorinators; water leak detectors; primary clarifiers; irrigation equipment, liners for landfills; solid waste containers; solid waste recycling equipment; dust collectors; hazardous and toxic waste transportation equipment; autoclaves for medical waste; medical waste transportation equipment; bio-remediation technology; environmental engineering services; desalination plants; and design and engineering services.

Opportunities

According to the National Water Commission which is part of the Secretariat for the Environment and Natural Resources –SEMARNAT, the priorities set for 2007 to 2012 will be centered on the construction of municipal wastewater treatment plants, potable water treatment plants, etc. SEMARNAT will also continue placing a high priority to have more sanitary landfills, to promote the remediation of soil contaminated sites and better medical waste treatment facilities. Among the projects to be announced are:
-Closing of Mexico City’s landfill; design and construction of a new landfill with a recycling facility, and a methane gas energy plant in Mexico City; construction of three potable water plants; construction of seven municipal wastewater treatment plants and construction of two pumping stations for Mexico City; for the State of Jalisco, construction of a 500 kilometers of sewage system; construction of a wastewater treatment plants for the Cities of Agua Prieta and El Ahogado; construction of a dam; construction of a potable water plant; construction of a 8 kilometers aqueduct; for the State of Tamaulipas, construction of a potable water plant; fro the State of Guanajuato, construction of a dam; a potable water plant, and construction of a 125 kilometers aqueduct, etc.

Market Research

Equipment and Services for Upgrading Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants   

This sub sector market research report analyzes the market for equipment and services for upgrading municipal wastewater treatment plants.  The total market for upgrading municipal wastewater treatment plants and services is expected to reach USD 692.7 million in 2008 and USD 735.6 million by the end of 2009.  Annual market growth for the period 2008 - 2010 is estimated at 6 percent.  This market has become more competitive, especially due to efforts made by companies from France, Great Britain, Japan, Canada, Taiwan, and others.  To request the full text of this report please contact us.

The Medical Waste Equipment Market   

This sub sector market research report analyzes the market for equipment for the separation, collection, transportation, and treatment of medical waste.  The total market is expected to grow by approximately 5.0 percent from 2007 to 2009.  This market has become more competitive, especially due to efforts made by companies from Canada, Germany, Japan, and others.  The total market in 2007 for medical waste equipment for public and private sector hospitals is expected to reach USD 443.8 million. It is expected that the total market will increase to USD 465.9 million by the end of 2008. The public sector system that includes federal and state hospitals demand 60 percent of the equipment, 25 percent are demanded by the hospitals, clinics, veterinaries, etc. in the private sector, and 15 percent by private companies that provide the collection, transportation, and treatment of the medical waste.  To request the full text of this report please contact us.

Water and Wastewater Equipment and Services Industry

This sub sector market research report analyzes the market for equipment and services for the treatment of potable, municipal and industrial wastewater, water recycling, and water desalination. The total market is expected to grow by approximately 5.0 percent from 2007 to 2009. This market has become more competitive, especially due to efforts made by companies from France, Great Britain, Japan, Canada and others. To request the full text of this report please contact us.

The Solid Waste Equipment Market

This sub-sector analysis report provides information regarding the market for equipment  that is used for the collection, transport, recycling, and final disposition of solid municipal waste.    The total market in 2006 for solid municipal waste equipment was USD 833.4 million. It is expected that the total market will increase to USD 863.0 million by the end of 2007. The total market is expected to continue growing at an average annual growth of 4.0 percent from 2007 to 2008.  The market is becoming more competitive, especially due to efforts by companies from Canada, Germany, Japan, France and other countries. To request the full text of this report please contact us.

Air Pollution Control Equiment and Services

This market research report analyzes the market for equipment and services for the control and prevention of air pollution generated by mobile and fixed sources. The total market for equipment and services in the sub-sector of mobile sources is expected to grow by approximately 5.0 percent from 2006 to 2007. The total market for equipment and services in the sub-sector of fixed sources is also expected to grow 6.0 percent during the same period. Both sub-sector markets have become more competitive, especially due to efforts made by companies from Germany, Japan, Canada, Great Britain, and others. To request the full text of this report please contact us.

The total sub-sector market for mobile sources in 2005 for air pollution control equipment and services was USD 307.2 million. It is expected that the total market will increase to USD 337.1 million by the end of 2006. For the sub-sector of fixed sources in 2005, it was USD410.4 million and it is expected to increase to USD449.3 million by the end of 2006. To request the full text of this report please contact us.

Industrial Wastewater Equipment and Services Industry

This sub-sector market research report analyzes the market for the equipment and services for the for industrial wastewater equipment and services industry. The report includes information on equipment and services to treat industrial wastewater generated by the manufacturing sector. The total market is expected to grow by approximately 6.4 percent from 2006 to 2007.

This market has become more competitive, especially due to efforts made by companies from France, Great Britain, Japan, Canada and others. The total market in 2005 for industrial wastewater equipment and services was USD 369.2 million. It is expected that the total market will increase to USD 392.9 million by the end of 2006. The large corporations represent 40 percent of the demand, and the medium, small, and micro enterprises represent 60 percent of the total market (including the in-bond maquiladora firms). To request the full text of this report please contact us.

The Hazardous Industrial Waste Equipment and Services Market in Mexico

This sub-sector analysis report provides information regarding the market for equipment and services that are used for the collection, storage, transport, recycling, and final disposition of hazardous materials. It also mentions some aspects in regards to the soil remediation industry as well as the Mexican medical waste market. To request the full text of this report please contact us.

Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants in Mexico

The National Water Commission (Comision Nacional del Agua-CNA) has already issued tender for the construction of new wastewater treatment plants in different States in Mexico for 2007. It is expected that the plants will be financed by BANOBRAS (Mexico’s Public Works Bank). Reports for the following states are available. To request the full text of a report, please contact us.

1. Municipal Wastewater Treatment - Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche
2. Municipal Wastewater Treatment - Metepec, Mexico
3. Municipal Wastewater Treatment - Puebla, Puebla
4. Municipal Wastewater Treatment - Hermosilla, Sonora
5. Municipal Wastewater Treatment - Villahermosa, Tabasco
6. Municipal Wastewater Treatment - Merida, Yucatan
7. Municipal Wastewater Treatment - Mexico City Metropolitan Area
8. Municipal Wastewater Treatment - Campeche, Campeche
9. Municipal Wastewater Treatment - Berriozabal, Chiapas
10. Municipal Wastewater Treatment - Escarcega, Campeche

Potable Water Plants and Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants  – Valley of Mexico

The National Water Commission (Comision Nacional del Agua- CONAGUA) has indicated that the National Infrastructure Program for 2007-2012 calls for several international tenders during 2008-2011 to invite companies to bid on the construction of a potable water plants, municipal wastewater treatment plants and sewage systems for several municipalities in the State of Mexico and Mexico City. The total project will be financed by BANOBRAS (Mexico’s Public Works Bank) and CONAGUA. International tenders are expected to be published during the third and fourth quarters of 2008, and during 2009 and 2011.  The estimated budget for the project is USD 3 billion. The total project includes among others: -construction of three potable water plants; -construction of seven municipal wastewater treatment plants; -construction of two pumping stations, etc. To request the full text of a report, please contact us.  

Potable Water Plant –El Arcediano Dam

The National Water Commission (Comision Nacional del Agua- CONAGUA) has indicated that the National Infrastructure Program for 2007-2012 calls for an international tender during 2008 to invite companies to bid on the construction of a potable water plant which is an important component of an integral project that will include the construction of a dam. The location of the project is in the town of Zapopan, State of Jalisco. The total project will be financed by BANOBRAS (Mexico’s Public Works Bank) and the Government of the State of Jalisco.  International tenders are expected to be published during the third and fourth quarter of 2008.  The estimated budget for the project is USD409 million. The total project includes: -construction of a dam; -construction of a potable water plant; -construction of a 8 km aqueduct. To request the full text of a report, please contact us.

Potable Water Plant –El Realito Dam

The National Water Commission (Comision Nacional del Agua- CONAGUA) has indicated that the National Infrastructure Program for 2007-2012 calls for an international tender during 2008 to invite companies to bid on the construction of a potable water plant which is an important component of an integral project that will include the construction of a dam. The location of the project is in the town of San Luis de la Paz, State of Guanajuato. The total project will be financed by BANOBRAS (Mexico’s Public Works Bank) and CONAGUA.  International tenders are expected to be published during the second or third quarter of 2008.  The estimated budget for the project is USD261 million. The total project includes: -construction of a dam; -construction of a potable water plant; -construction of a 125 km aqueduct. To request the full text of a report, please contact us.

 Potable Water Plant –El Zapotillo Dam

The National Water Commission (Comision Nacional del Agua- CONAGUA) has indicated that the National Infrastructure Program for 2007-2012 calls for an international tender during 2008 to invite companies to bid on the construction of a potable water plant which is an important component of an integral project that will include the construction of a dam. The location of the project is in the town of Rio Verde, State of Jalisco. The total project will be financed by BANOBRAS (Mexico’s Public Works Bank) and CONAGUA.  International tenders are expected to be published during the second or third quarter of 2008.  The estimated budget for the project is USD706 million. The total project includes: -construction of a dam; -construction of a potable water plant; -construction of a 145 km aqueduct. To request the full text of a report, please contact us.

Solid waste landfill closure, Mexico City

The Mexico City government has indicated that the closure of the city’s only solid waste landfill called “Bordo Poniente” will be a priority during 2008.  The landfill started operations in 1985, receives over 12,500 tons per day, has accumulated solid waste of over 60 million tons that reach over 12 meters high. The total project will be financed by BANOBRAS (Mexico’s Public Works Bank) and the Mexican Treasury Department (thru the Mexico City government).  International tenders are expected as well as direct assignments. The estimated budget for the project is USD200 million. The total project includes: -closure of the existing landfill; -design and construction of new landfill with a recycling facility, and a methane gas energy plant. To request the full text of a report, please contact us.

Potable Water Plant –Matamoros, State of Tamaulipas

The National Water Commission (Comision Nacional del Agua- CONAGUA) has indicated that the National Infrastructure Program for 2007-2012 calls for an international tender during 2008 to invite companies to bid on the construction of a potable water plant for 12 communities in the Municipality of Matamoros, State of Tamaulipas. The total project will be financed by BANOBRAS (Mexico’s Public Works Bank) and the Government of the State of Tamaulipas.  International tenders are expected to be published during the third and fourth quarter of 2008.  The estimated budget for the project is USD500 million. The total project includes: -construction of a potable water plant; -construction of a 230 kilometers aqueduct. To request the full text of a report, please contact us.

Wastewater Collection System and Wastewater Treatment Plants, State of Jalisco

The National Water Commission (Comision Nacional del Agua- CONAGUA) has indicated that the National Infrastructure Program for 2007-2012 calls for an international tender during 2008 to invite companies to bid on the construction of a wastewater collection system and two wastewater treatment plants for the cities of Agua Prieta and El Ahogado, State of Jalisco. The total project will be financed by BANOBRAS (Mexico’s Public Works Bank) and the Government of the State of Jalisco.  International tenders are expected to be publish during the third and fourth quarters of 2008.  The estimated budget for the project is USD434 million. The total project includes: -construction of a 590 kilometers sewage system; -construction of a 270 kilometers wastewater collection system; -construction of a wastewater treatment plant, City of  Agua Prieta; -construction of a wastewater treatment plant, City of El Ahogado. To request the full text of a report, please contact us.

Cleaning of the Apatlaco River, State of Morelos

The environmental authorities of the State of Morelos have an ambitious plan for 2007 – 2012 to clean the Apatlaco River which receives the discharge of waste water and solid waste from 10 municipalities.  This area covers 52 percent of the total population of the State of Morelos.  Total population for the State is 1.6 million generating over 2,000 tons of solid waste per day -- 900 tons of which are generated in the Apatlaco basin.  To request the full text of a report, please contact us.

Upcoming Mexican Buyer Delegation to the U.S.

WEFTEC 08: October 14-17, 2008 - Chicago, IL

 The Water Environment Federation (WEF)'s Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference - offers the best water quality education and training available and is a leading source for water quality developments, research, regulations, solutions, and cutting-edge technologies. This event provides a forum for knowledge and technology exchange within the water and wastewater fields and is the unparalled event for anyone committed to water, sanitation, public health and the environment. To request more information please contact Francisco Cerón.

Further Information, Comments or Questions

If you wish to write us regarding these reports, please contact Francisco Cerón, Trade Specialist on Environmental Technologies in Mexico Sector of the US Commercial Service Mexico City Office.