Water Treatment Chemicals Market

Industry Overview

The global water treatment chemicals market is expected to grow from USD 30.9 billion to USD 38.5 billion at a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period ranging from 2025 to 2030.

Water treatment chemicals comprise coagulants, flocculants, and disinfectants like chlorine, and pH adjusters. These chemicals are extensively used for purifying water by eliminating contaminants. It helps in improving water quality to ensure it is safe for drinking. It is also used extensively in wastewater treatments and protection of industrial equipment from corrosion and scaling.

The growth of the global water treatment chemicals market is attributed to the growing incidents of contamination in surface and groundwater needing efficient treatments. The growing investment in the industrial sector is another significant growth factor of the market. On significant reason for the market growth is the higher adoption to maintain environmental sustainability.

The high costs involved in using advanced treatment chemicals typically restricts widespread adoption, particular in emerging economies causing significant growth hindrance to the market. Also, the growing health concerns and apprehensions regarding chemical residues in treated water poses serious challenge to market growth. Opportunities are however presented by the intensifying water scarcity and environmental compliance requirements.

Market Segmentation

Insight by Type

Based on type, the global water treatment chemicals market is categorized into biocides & disinfectants, pH adjusters & softeners, scale inhibitors & dispersants, flocculants, coagulants, corrosion inhibitors, and others. Among all these segments, the corrosion inhibitors segment is expected to witness a higher growth rate during the forecast period due to rapid technological advancement in the water treatment industry as well as higher utilization of treatment equipment.

Insight by End Use

The global water treatment chemicals market is also divided on the basis of end uses into municipal water and industrial water. The industrial water segment is further subdivided into pulp & paper, food & beverages, refineries, oil & gas, power generation, sugar, metal & mining, and others. Among the two major sections, the industrial water segment is expected to grow at a higher rate during the forecast period due to higher demand from the power generation sector.  

Insight by Application

Different applications also divide the global water treatment chemicals market into raw water treatment, water desalination, cooling, boiler, effluent water treatment, and other segments. Out of all these segments, the raw water treatment segment will hold the largest market revenue share during the forecast period due to higher use for purification of water for product formulations, rinsing, cooling, and even human consumption. The boiler segment is also expected to grow at a higher CAGR due to higher application in the petrochemical industry to protect the boiler components and piping from damage by the contaminants present in the boiler or feeds.

Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Report Coverage

Industry Dynamics

Industry Trends

Higher focus on sustainability is the key trend witnessed in the industry which is driving the adoption of eco-friendly water treatment chemicals and processes. In addition, development in technologies and integrating them in the process is revolutionizing operations and optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. It is also noted that circular economy initiatives are gaining traction thereby promoting the recycling and reuse of water and chemicals to reduce waste.

Growth Drivers

The rise in demand from municipal industrial wastewater treatment is one of the key factors that drives the growth of the global water treatment chemicals market. The significant rise in industrial activities all over the globe as well as the growing global population are also increasing the demand for clean water and water treatment chemicals to ensure it is suitable for human consumption, which is also fueling the market growth. In addition, the strict regulations imposed by the government authorities towards total suspension of solid levels of the water and reuse of water is also promoting the growth of the global water treatment chemicals market.

Challenges

The occurrence and easy availability of alternative water treatment methods is a significant growth challenge to the global water treatment chemicals market. In addition, the complex global regulations pose significant compliance challenges to the market players hindering the market growth, which is further accentuated by the infrastructure limitations in water treatment in a few regions.

Opportunities

Growth opportunities however lie in the rapid urbanization drives needing improved water treatment infrastructure as well as the significant developments in technology to develop more efficient water treatment processes and chemicals.

Geographic Overview

North America leads the market and will grow significantly during the forecast period due to strict regulations by the government authorities to ensure reuse and recycling of wastewater. In addition, the higher demand and popularity of water treatment chemicals in oil & gas and mining industries in the region for cleaning contaminated wastewater at low cost is also fueling the market growth.

Asia-Pacific also shows significant growth potential due to rise in the living standards of the population and growing demand for safe and high-quality water. It is also attributed to the stringent government regulations to protect the environment and higher investments in such initiatives as well as rapid industrialization and urbanization in developing countries such as India, China, and Japan.

Competitive Insight

Key players operating in the water treatment chemicals market are emphasizing their efforts upon strategic acquisitions in order to strengthen capabilities of research & development that support them in providing innovative solutions to the users and thus gain competitive advantage.

Akzo Nobel N.V. (AkzoNobel) is a Dutch multinational company which creates paints and performance coatings for both industry and consumers worldwide. The company has activities in more than 150 countries and Headquartered in Amsterdam.

Arkema S.A. is a publicly listed, multi-national manufacturer of specialty materials that is headquartered in Colombes, near Paris, France. It has three specialty materials segments advanced materials, adhesives and coatings. 

Some of the major players operating the global water treatment chemicals market include Baker Hughes Incorporated, SAMCO, Chembond Chemicals Limited, The Dow Chemical Company, Akzo Nobel N.V., Arkema, Solenis, Kemira, BASF SE, Ecolab Inc, SNF Group, SUEZ, VASU Chemicals, and Johnson Matthey.

Primary Research

VynZ Research conducts extensive primary research to understand the market dynamics, validate market data, and have key opinions from industry experts. The key profiles approached within the industry include, CEO, CFO, CTO, President, Vice President, Product Managers, Regional Heads, and Others. Also, end user surveys comprising of consumers are also conducted to understand consumer behavior.

The Water Treatment Chemicals Market report offers a comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with an estimation for the forecast period 2025–2030.

Segments Covered in the Report

• Type
  • Biocides & Disinfectants
  • pH Adjusters & Softeners
  • Scale Inhibitors & Dispersants
  • Flocculants
  • Coagulants
  • Corrosion Inhibitors
  • Others
• End Use
  • Municipal Water
  • Industrial Water
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Food & Beverages
  • Refineries
  • Oil & Gas
  • Power Generation
  • Sugar
  • Metal & Mining
  • Others

Region Covered in the Report

• North America

• U.S.

• Canada

• Mexico

• Europe

• Germany

• U.K.

• France

• Italy

• Spain

• Russia

• Rest of Europe

• Asia-Pacific (APAC)

• China

• Japan

• Vietnam

• India

• South Korea

• Rest of Asia-Pacific

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

• UAE

• Saudi Arabia

• South Africa

• Rest of MEA

• Latin America

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Chile

• Rest of LATAM

Source: VynZ Research

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1.    Research Overview

        1.1.    The Report Offers
        1.2.    Market Coverage
                1.2.1.    By Type
                1.2.2.    By End-Use
        1.3.    Research Phases
        1.4.    Limitations
        1.5.    Research Methodology
                1.5.1.    Data Sources
                        1.5.1.1. Primary Research
                        1.5.1.2. Secondary Research
                1.5.2.    Methodology
                        1.5.2.1. Data Exploration
                        1.5.2.2. Forecast Parameters
                        1.5.2.3. Data Validation
                        1.5.2.4. Assumptions
                1.5.3.    Study Period & Data Reporting Unit

2.    Executive Summary

3.    Industry Overview

        3.1.    Industry Dynamics
                3.1.1.    Market Growth Drivers
                3.1.2.    Market Restraints
                3.1.3.    Key Market Trends
                3.1.4.    Major Opportunities
        3.2.    Industry Ecosystem
                3.2.1.    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
                3.2.2.    Recent Development Analysis
                3.2.3.    Value Chain Analysis
        3.3.    Competitive Insight
                3.3.1.    Competitive Position of Industry Players
                3.3.2.    Market Attractive Analysis

4.    Global Market Estimate and Forecast

        4.1.    Global Market Overview
        4.2.    Global Market Estimate and Forecast to 2030

5.    Market Segmentation Estimate and Forecast

        5.1.    By Type
                5.1.1.    Biocides & Disinfectants
                        5.1.1.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.1.2.    pH Adjusters & Softeners
                        5.1.2.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.2.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.1.3.    Scale Inhibitors & Dispersants
                        5.1.3.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.3.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.1.4.    Flocculants
                        5.1.4.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.4.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.1.5.    Coagulants
                        5.1.5.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.5.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.1.6.    Corrosion Inhibitors 
                        5.1.6.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.6.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.1.7.    Others
                        5.1.7.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.7.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
        5.2.    By End-Use
                5.2.1.    Municipal Water
                        5.2.1.1. Market Definition
                        5.2.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.2.2.    Industrial Water 
                        5.2.2.1. Pulp & Paper
                                5.2.2.1.1. Market Definition
                                5.2.2.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                        5.2.2.2. Food & Beverages
                                5.2.2.2.1. Market Definition
                                5.2.2.2.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                        5.2.2.3. Refineries
                                5.2.2.3.1. Market Definition
                                5.2.2.3.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030

                        5.2.2.4. Oil & Gas
                                5.2.2.4.1. Market Definition
                                5.2.2.4.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                        5.2.2.5. Power Generation
                                5.2.2.5.1. Market Definition
                                5.2.2.5.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                        5.2.2.6. Sugar
                                5.2.2.6.1. Market Definition
                                5.2.2.6.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                        5.2.2.7. Metal & Mining 
                                5.2.2.7.1. Market Definition
                                5.2.2.7.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                        5.2.2.8. Others
                                5.2.2.8.1. Market Definition
                                5.2.2.8.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030

6.    North America Market Estimate and Forecast

        6.1.    By Type
        6.2.    By End-Use
        6.3.    By Application 
        6.4.    By Country
                6.4.1.    U.S. Market Estimate and Forecast
                6.4.2.    Canada Market Estimate and Forecast
                6.4.3.    Mexico Market Estimate and Forecast

7.    Europe Market Estimate and Forecast

        7.1.    By Type
        7.2.    By End-Use
        7.3.    By Country
                7.3.1.    Germany Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.2.    France Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.3.    U.K. Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.4.    Italy Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.5.    Spain Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.6.    Russia Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.7.    Rest of Europe Market Estimate and Forecast

8.    Asia-Pacific Market Estimate and Forecast

        8.1.    By Type
        8.2.    By End-Use
        8.3.    By Country 
                8.3.1.    China Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.3.2.    Japan Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.3.3.    India Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.3.4.    South Korea Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.3.5.    Rest of Asia-Pacific Market Estimate and Forecast

9.    Rest of the World (RoW) Market Estimate and Forecast

        9.1.    By Type
        9.2.    By End-Use
        9.3.    By Country
                9.3.1.    Brazil Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.3.2.    Saudi Arabia Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.3.3.    South Africa Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.3.4.    U.A.E. Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.3.5.    Other Countries Market Estimate and Forecast

10.    Company Profiles

        10.1.    Baker Hughes Incorporated
                10.1.1.    Snapshot
                10.1.2.    Overview
                10.1.3.    Offerings
                10.1.4.    Financial Insight
                10.1.5.    Recent Developments
        10.2.    SAMCO
                10.2.1.    Snapshot
                10.2.2.    Overview
                10.2.3.    Offerings
                10.2.4.    Financial Insight
                10.2.5.    Recent Developments
        10.3.    Chembond Chemicals Limited
                10.3.1.    Snapshot
                10.3.2.    Overview
                10.3.3.    Offerings
                10.3.4.    Financial Insight
                10.3.5.    Recent Developments
        10.4.    The Dow Chemical Company
                10.4.1.    Snapshot
                10.4.2.    Overview
                10.4.3.    Offerings
                10.4.4.    Financial Insight
                10.4.5.    Recent Developments
        10.5.    Akzo Nobel N.V.
                10.5.1.    Snapshot
                10.5.2.    Overview
                10.5.3.    Offerings
                10.5.4.    Financial Insight
                10.5.5.    Recent Developments
        10.6.    Arkema
                10.6.1.    Snapshot
                10.6.2.    Overview
                10.6.3.    Offerings
                10.6.4.    Financial Insight
                10.6.5.    Recent Developments
        10.7.    Solenis
                10.7.1.    Snapshot
                10.7.2.    Overview
                10.7.3.    Offerings
                10.7.4.    Financial Insight
                10.7.5.    Recent Developments
        10.8.    Kemira
                10.8.1.    Snapshot
                10.8.2.    Overview
                10.8.3.    Offerings
                10.8.4.    Financial Insight
                10.8.5.    Recent Developments
        10.9.    BASF SE
                10.9.1.    Snapshot
                10.9.2.    Overview
                10.9.3.    Offerings
                10.9.4.    Financial Insight
                10.9.5.    Recent Developments
        10.10.    Ecolab Inc.
                10.10.1. Snapshot
                10.10.2. Overview
                10.10.3. Offerings
                10.10.4. Financial Insight
                10.10.5. Recent Developments
        10.11.    SNF Group
                10.11.1. Snapshot
                10.11.2. Overview
                10.11.3. Offerings
                10.11.4. Financial Insight
                10.11.5. Recent Developments
        10.12.    SUEZ
                10.12.1. Snapshot
                10.12.2. Overview
                10.12.3. Offerings
                10.12.4. Financial Insight
                10.12.5. Recent Developments
        10.13.    VASU Chemicals 
                10.13.1. Snapshot
                10.13.2. Overview
                10.13.3. Offerings
                10.13.4. Financial Insight
                10.13.5. Recent Developments
        10.14.    Johnson Matthey 
                10.14.1. Snapshot
                10.14.2. Overview
                10.14.3. Offerings
                10.14.4. Financial Insight
                10.14.5. Recent Developments

11.    Appendix

        11.1.    Exchange Rates
        11.2.    Abbreviations

Note: Financial insight and recent developments of different companies are subject to availability of information in secondary domain.

List of Tables

Table 1 Sources
Table 2 Study Periods
Table 3 Data Reporting Unit
Table 4 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Type, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 5 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Type, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 6 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by End Use, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 7 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by End Use, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 8 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size for Industrial Water, by Sub-Industry, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 9 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size for Industrial Water, by Sub-Industry, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 10 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Region, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 11 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Region, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 12 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Type, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 13 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Type, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 14 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by End Use, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 15 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by End Use, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 16 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size for Industrial Water, by Sub-Industry, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 17 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size for Industrial Water, by Sub-Industry, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 18 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Country, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 19 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Country, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 20 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Type, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 21 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Type, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 22 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by End Use, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 23 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by End Use, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 24 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size for Industrial Water, by Sub-Industry, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 25 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size for Industrial Water, by Sub-Industry, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 26 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Country, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 27 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Country, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 28 Asia-Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Type, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 29 Asia-Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Type, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 30 Asia-Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by End Use, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 31 Asia-Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by End Use, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 32 Asia-Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size for Industrial Water, by Sub-Industry, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 33 Asia-Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size for Industrial Water, by Sub-Industry, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 34 Asia-Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Country, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 35 Asia-Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Country, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 36 RoW Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Type, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 37 RoW Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Type, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 38 RoW Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by End Use, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 39 RoW Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by End Use, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 40 RoW Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size for Industrial Water, by Sub-Industry, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 41 RoW Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size for Industrial Water, by Sub-Industry, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 42 RoW Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Country, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 43 RoW Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Country, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 44 Snapshot – Baker Hughes Incorporated
Table 45 Snapshot – SAMCO
Table 46 Snapshot – Chembond Chemicals Limited
Table 47 Snapshot – The Dow Chemical Company
Table 48 Snapshot – Akzo Nobel N.V.
Table 49 Snapshot – Arkema
Table 50 Snapshot – Solenis
Table 51 Snapshot – Kemira
Table 52 Snapshot – BASF SE
Table 53 Snapshot – Ecolab Inc
Table 54 Snapshot – SNF Group
Table 55 Snapshot – SUEZ
Table 56 Snapshot – VASU Chemicals
Table 57 Snapshot – Johnson Matthey

List of Figures

Figure 1 Market Coverage
Figure 2 Research Phases
Figure 3 Secondary Types for Different Parameters
Figure 4 Methodology
Figure 5 Data Mining & Exploration
Figure 6 Data Triangulation
Figure 7 Assumptions for Market Estimation and Forecast
Figure 8 Market Synopsis
Figure 9 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market - Growth Drivers and Restraints
Figure 10 Competitive Benchmark
Figure 11 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Highlight
Figure 12 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 13 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 14 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size for Industrial Water, by Sub-Industry, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 15 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 16 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Highlight
Figure 17 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 18 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 19 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size for Industrial Water, by Sub-Industry, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 20 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 21 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Highlight
Figure 22 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 23 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 24 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size for Industrial Water, by Sub-Industry, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 25 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 26 Asia-Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Highlight
Figure 27 Asia-Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 28 Asia-Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 29 Asia-Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size for Industrial Water, by Sub-Industry, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 30 Asia-Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 31 RoW Water Treatment Chemicals Market Highlight
Figure 32 RoW Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 33 RoW Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 34 RoW Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size for Industrial Water, by Sub-Industry, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 35 RoW Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)