Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market Report 2025

This Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals market report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The industrial water treatment chemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $31.73 billion in 2024 to $34.22 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in water pollution control, rise in industrial expansion, need for water reuse, increase in scaling and corrosion control, increase in use of boiler and cooling water treatment.

The industrial water treatment chemicals market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $41.33 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for recycling and reuse, increasing regulatory changes, growing oil and gas industry, increasing demand from healthcare and pharmaceuticals sectors, rising demand in desalination. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced oxidation processes, smart water treatment, reduced chemical usage, disinfection technologies, microplastics and micropollutants removal.

Growth in industrialization and an expanding automotive sector are anticipated to boost the industrial water treatment chemicals market. Industrialization is advancing rapidly in emerging economies like China and India. Additionally, the automotive sector is also on the rise; for example, in February 2022, Brand Finance plc, a UK-based brand valuation company, reported that the automobile sector achieved approximately 78 million unit sales in 2022, reflecting a significant 10% increase. Consequently, the growth of industrialization and the expansion of the automotive sector are driving the industrial water treatment chemicals market.

The surge in water scarcity is anticipated to be a significant impetus for the industrial water treatment chemicals market. Water scarcity refers to the insufficient availability of water resources to meet regional demands. Industrial water treatment chemicals play a crucial role in optimizing water reuse and recycling, effectively addressing water scarcity in industrial settings. For example, UNESCO reported in March 2023 that globally, 2 billion people, constituting 26% of the world's population, lack access to clean drinking water. Furthermore, 3.6 billion individuals, accounting for 46% of the global population, do not have access to adequately managed sanitation services. The number of urban residents facing water scarcity is projected to double by 2050. Hence, the mounting issue of water shortages is a significant catalyst for the industrial water treatment chemicals market.

Major companies in the industrial water treatment chemicals market are introducing advanced products, such as CURE Chemicals, to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and effectiveness of water treatment processes across various industries. For example, in April 2024, Gradient, a U.S.-based provider of water treatment technology, launched CURE Chemicals. This product line is designed to enhance water treatment solutions for essential industries. Developed through cutting-edge research and operational feedback, CURE Chemicals are engineered to optimize water quality, ensuring it meets the stringent demands of downstream processes and potable applications. The CURE Chemicals line features over 300 proprietary formulations, including corrosion and scale inhibitors, process chemicals, biocides, and antiscalants.

Major companies in the industrial water treatment chemicals market are developing advanced products, such as Legionella Water Treatment Chemicals and Disinfection Services, to improve water safety and quality across various industries. For example, in May 2022, ChemREADY, a U.S.-based provider of industrial water and wastewater treatment chemicals, equipment, and services, introduced its Legionella Water Treatment Chemicals and Disinfection Services. These specialized solutions are designed to control and eliminate Legionella bacteria in water systems, thereby preventing Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by inhaling contaminated water droplets.

In September 2024, Rochester Midland Corporation, a U.S.-based chemical manufacturer, acquired Norkem Group for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to bolster Rochester Midland's position in the water treatment industry, accelerate growth, and improve service coverage for its customers. Norkem Group is a Canada-based provider of water treatment chemicals for various industries.

Major companies operating in the industrial water treatment chemicals market include BWA Water Additives UK Ltd., Dow Chemical Company, Ecolab Inc., Ashland Water Technologies, Kemira Oyj, Solenis LLC, Suez S.A, BASF SE, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Lonza Group Ltd., Buckman Laboratories International Inc., Snf Pvt. Ltd., The Lubrizol Corporation, Chemtrade Co. Ltd., Solvay SA, Advanced Water Solutions, Kurita Water Industries Ltd., Shandong Taihe Water Treatment Technology Co. Ltd., Henan Qingshuiyuan Technology Co. Ltd., Feralco Deutschland GmbH, Aditya Birla Chemicals Ltd., Veolia Environnement SA, Danaher Corporation, Xylem Water Solutions India Private Limited, United Utilities Group plc, Evoqua Water Technologies Corp., Aquatech Water Treatment Products and Services Ltd., Aqseptence Group Pvt. Ltd., Ovivo Inc., Chemifloc Ltd., Lenntech B.V., Nouryon Chemicals Co. Ltd., USALCO LLC, WesTech Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial water treatment chemicals market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the industrial water treatment chemicals market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the industrial water treatment chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA.

Industrial water treatment chemicals, including coagulants, flocculants, and pH adjustment chemicals, play a crucial role in wastewater treatment processes. They serve to regulate the pH levels, initiate the coagulation of solids in the wastewater, and eliminate bacteria before the treated wastewater is deemed suitable for consumption or reintroduction into a clean water supply.

Industrial water treatment chemicals are categorized by product type, encompassing antifoams, oxygen scavengers, corrosion inhibitors, biocides and disinfectants, oxidants, pH conditioners, sludge conditioners, scale inhibitors, and other specialized variants. Antifoams, for instance, find application in microbiological fermentation techniques, as well as in preventing foam formation by applying them on filling nozzles suspended above foaming systems in processing vats. The diverse end-users of industrial water treatment chemicals span industries such as oil and gas, power generation, metal and mining, as well as the chemical sector. These chemicals are utilized in a range of applications, including raw water treatment, cooling and boilers, effluent water treatment, and water desalination processes.

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The industrial water treatment chemicals market consists of sales of industrial water treatment chemical products such as algaecides and defoamers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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