Water treatment chemicals are used for removing contaminants from water. Water treatment chemicals include algaecides, antifoams, biocides, boiler water chemicals, coagulants, corrosion inhibitors, disinfectants, flocculants, neutralizing agents, oxygen scavengers, pH conditioners, resin cleaners, and scale inhibitors. These water treatment chemicals find applications in boiler water treatment, membrane water treatment, and cooling water treatment.

Market Dynamics

Increasing awareness about reducing water contamination, reusing water, and treatment of water is driving the global water treatment chemicals market growth, owing to numerous initiatives and stringent norms by governments across the globe. For instance, in 2022, European Commission (EC) proposed to facilitate water reuse for agricultural irrigation in the European Union. According to the European Commission, water from treated wastewater can be reused during seasonal drought and weather variability, which would save farmers from crop failures and income loss. Therefore, such initiatives are expected to propel the demand for water treatment chemicals over the forecast period.

Moreover, to combat the scarcity of water, private as well as government organizations are focusing on developing efficient wastewater effluent treatment plants to treat wastewater and make it suitable for various end use applications such as industrial and agricultural. For instance, according to the article, ‘Treated wastewater use in Saudi Arabia challenges and initiatives’ published by the International Journal of Water Resources Development in December 2021 Saudi Arabia aims to achieve 100% use of treated wastewater by 2025 and it is projected that around 6.8 million m3 per day of treated wastewater will be available for use in Saudi Arabia by 2035.

Furthermore, companies across the globe are developing new chemicals for the treatment of wastewater, in order to strengthen their foothold in the global market

Key features of the study

• This report provides in-depth analysis of the global water treatment chemicals market and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period 2025-2032, considering 2024 as the base year.
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunity across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market.
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
• It profiles key players in the global water treatment chemicals market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies, and future plans.
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, Suez S.A., Kemira OYJ, BWA Water Additives, Ecolab Inc., Cortec Corporation, DowDuPont Inc., Baker Huges Incorporated, Akzo Nobel N.V., and Solenis LLC.
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and management authorities of companies to make informed decision regarding future product launches, technology up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
• The global water treatment chemicals market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, water treatment chemical manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the water treatment chemicals market.

Market Segmentation

• Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market, By Product Type
• Coagulants & Flocculants
• Corrosion Inhibitors
• Scale Inhibitors
• pH Adjusters & Stabilizers
• Biocides & Disinfectants
• Others (Chelating agents, etc.)
• Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market, By Application
• Industrial
• Municipal
• Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market, By Region
• North America
• U.S.
• Canada
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America
• Europe
• Germany
• U.K.
• Spain
• France
• Italy
• Russia
• Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• ASEAN
• Rest of Asia Pacific
• Middle East
• GCC Countries
• Israel
• Rest of Middle East
• Africa
• South Africa
• North Africa
• Central Africa
• Company Profiles
• BASF SE
• Suez S.A.
• Kemira OYJ
• BWA Water Additives
• Ecolab Inc.
• Cortec Corporation
• DowDuPont Inc.
• Baker Huges Incorporated
• Akzo Nobel N.V.
• Solenis LLC