CHINESE WATER MARKET

 

The Chinese water market is growing at a rapid pace. Experts from Roland Berger predict that the market will grow by 30% by 2015, especially in the commercial segment. This segment offers very good prospects for international players as well. By contrast, the municipal water sector remains the preserve of established players.

 

However, despite the good development prospects, the business environment will remain tough for water utilities in China. Water tariffs are currently too low to cover utilities' operating costs and fund crucial infrastructure improvements.

 

These are the key findings of "Pouring Profits", a study in the think:act series of publications.

 

 

中国水务市场正以迅猛的速度增长。罗兰贝格专家预测，到2015年该市场将增长30％，，尤其是在商业领域。此分部提供国际球员的前景非常好。相比之下，市政供水部门仍是保护区建立的球员 ​​。然而，尽管良好的发展前景，经营环境将依然严峻中国水利水电。目前水价太低，涵盖公用事业的经营成本和资金的关键基础设施的改善，这是关键的结果“Pouring Profits”，