Ion-Exchange and Electrodeionization (EDI) Systems are used in ultrapure water systems. By 2017 China will be the leading purchaser of these systems for applications in power, semiconductor, pharmaceutical and other industries where an extremely high purity is required.
This is the most recent prediction in Ultrapure Water World Markets published by McIlvaine Company.
The large investment in new coal-fired power plants and the accompanying need for boiler feedwater have lifted China to the top position. The U.S. activity in pharmaceuticals is part of the reason it will hold second place. The other is the construction of combined cycle gas turbine power plants.
Table 1: Ion Exchange and Electrodeionization (EDI) systems ($ thousands)Country 2017 China28,168 United States 26,198 India15,227 Taiwan12,997 Japan12,906 South Korea11,151 Germany4,726 Brazil 4,689 United Kingdom 3,949 Russia3,888 France 3,433 Mexico2,477 Italy2,207 Indonesia2,137 Canada1,969 Spain1,845 Turkey1,739 Other Africa1,509 Poland1,402 Australia1,391 Vietnam1,318 South Africa1,284 Other Middle East 1,204 Iran1,182 Thailand1,162
