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Water Treatment Chemicals Global Market Insights 2025, Analysis and Forecast to 2030, by Market Participants, Regions, Technology, Application, Product Type

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  • 120 Pages
  • February 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Prof Research
  • ID: 6051851
The global Water Treatment Chemicals market is a vital and expanding industry, propelled by the rising need for clean and safe water across municipal and industrial sectors, alongside increasing environmental pressures to manage wastewater effectively. This market features a wide array of chemical solutions tailored to diverse applications, with leading companies innovating to meet stringent regulatory and sustainability demands.

Market Size and Growth Forecast

The global Water Treatment Chemicals market was valued at approximately USD 34-36 billion in 2023. It is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%-4.7% from 2024 to 2030, potentially reaching a valuation of USD 45-48 billion by the end of the forecast period.

Market Share and Trend Analysis

By Region

  • Asia-Pacific: Estimated to hold 38%-42% of the market, driven by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and government initiatives in countries like China and India, with growth rates projected at 5.0%-5.5% CAGR.
  • North America: Accounts for 23%-27% of the market, supported by advanced water treatment infrastructure and strict regulatory frameworks, with a CAGR of 3.8%-4.2%.
  • Europe: Represents 18%-22% of the market, influenced by robust environmental policies and sustainability goals, with a CAGR of 3.5%-4.0%.
  • Rest of the World: Comprises 13%-17% of the market, with growth in emerging economies projected at 4.5%-5.0% CAGR, fueled by infrastructure investments.

By Application

  • Municipal Drinking Water Treatment: Holds an estimated 33%-37% of the market, with a CAGR of 4.5%-5.0%, driven by global demand for potable water.
  • Wastewater Treatment: Accounts for 28%-32%, with a CAGR of 4.8%-5.3%, spurred by tightening environmental regulations.
  • Boiler Water Treatment: Represents 13%-17%, with a CAGR of 4.0%-4.5%, linked to industrial expansion.
  • Cooling Water Treatment: Comprises 8%-12%, with a CAGR of 3.8%-4.3%, tied to energy and manufacturing sectors.
  • Others: Occupies 8%-12%, with a CAGR of 3.5%-4.0%, encompassing specialized uses.

By Product Type

  • Coagulants and Flocculants: Dominate with 38%-42% of the market, critical for water clarification processes.
  • Biocides: Hold 18%-22%, essential for controlling microbial growth.
  • Corrosion Inhibitors: Account for 13%-17%, protecting equipment longevity.
  • Scale Inhibitors: Represent 8%-12%, preventing mineral buildup.
  • Defoamers: Comprise 4%-6%, addressing foam-related inefficiencies.
  • Others: Occupy 8%-12%, including niche chemical solutions.

Key Market Players

The Water Treatment Chemicals market is spearheaded by prominent firms leveraging innovation and global reach:
  • Ecolab: A leader with significant market presence, offering end-to-end water solutions.
  • Kemira: Renowned for sustainable chemical innovations.
  • Kurita: Specializes in advanced water treatment technologies.
  • Solenis: Provides customized chemical solutions.
  • Veolia: Integrates water treatment with broader environmental services.
  • Brenntag: A key distributor with a strong supply chain network.
  • WaterTec: Focuses on cutting-edge treatment products.

Market Opportunities

  • Rising Water Demand: Population growth and urban expansion, particularly in Asia-Pacific, amplify the need for effective water treatment, creating substantial market potential.
  • Sustainability Focus: Heightened global awareness of water scarcity and conservation, backed by initiatives from organizations like the UN and regional governments, drives demand for efficient chemical solutions.
  • Innovation in Chemistry: Advances in eco-friendly and high-performance chemicals, supported by R&D from firms like Ecolab and Kemira, open new growth avenues.

Market Challenges

  • Cost Pressures: High production and raw material costs for advanced chemicals can hinder adoption, especially in cost-sensitive markets, as noted in industry analyses by BCG and McKinsey.
  • Regulatory Complexity: Stringent standards from bodies like the EPA and EU impose compliance burdens, increasing operational expenses for manufacturers.
  • Alternative Technologies: Competition from non-chemical solutions, such as reverse osmosis and UV disinfection, challenges the market share of traditional chemicals, per insights from Frost & Sullivan.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Executive SummaryChapter 2 Abbreviation and Acronyms
Chapter 3 Preface
3.1 Research Scope
3.2 Research Sources
3.2.1 Data Sources
3.2.2 Assumptions
3.3 Research Method
Chapter 4 Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Classification/Types
4.3 Application/End Users
Chapter 5 Market Trend Analysis
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Drivers
5.3 Restraints
5.4 Opportunities
5.5 Threats
Chapter 6 Industry Chain Analysis
6.1 Upstream/Suppliers Analysis
6.2 Water Treatment Chemicals Analysis
6.2.1 Technology Analysis
6.2.2 Cost Analysis
6.2.3 Market Channel Analysis
6.3 Downstream Buyers/End Users
Chapter 7 Latest Market Dynamics
7.1 Latest News
7.2 Merger and Acquisition
7.3 Planned/Future Project
7.4 Policy Dynamics
Chapter 8 Historical and Forecast Water Treatment Chemicals Market in North America (2020-2030)
8.1 Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
8.2 Water Treatment Chemicals Market by End Use
8.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
8.4 Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Type
8.5 Key Countries Analysis
8.5.1 United States
8.5.2 Canada
8.5.3 Mexico
Chapter 9 Historical and Forecast Water Treatment Chemicals Market in South America (2020-2030)
9.1 Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
9.2 Water Treatment Chemicals Market by End Use
9.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
9.4 Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Type
9.5 Key Countries Analysis
9.5.1 Brazil
9.5.2 Argentina
9.5.3 Chile
9.5.4 Peru
Chapter 10 Historical and Forecast Water Treatment Chemicals Market in Asia & Pacific (2020-2030)
10.1 Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
10.2 Water Treatment Chemicals Market by End Use
10.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
10.4 Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Type
10.5 Key Countries Analysis
10.5.1 China
10.5.2 India
10.5.3 Japan
10.5.4 South Korea
10.5.5 Southeast Asia
10.5.6 Australia
Chapter 11 Historical and Forecast Water Treatment Chemicals Market in Europe (2020-2030)
11.1 Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
11.2 Water Treatment Chemicals Market by End Use
11.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
11.4 Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Type
11.5 Key Countries Analysis
11.5.1 Germany
11.5.2 France
11.5.3 United Kingdom
11.5.4 Italy
11.5.5 Spain
11.5.6 Belgium
11.5.7 Netherlands
11.5.8 Austria
11.5.9 Poland
11.5.10 Russia
Chapter 12 Historical and Forecast Water Treatment Chemicals Market in MEA (2020-2030)
12.1 Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
12.2 Water Treatment Chemicals Market by End Use
12.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
12.4 Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Type
12.5 Key Countries Analysis
12.5.1 Egypt
12.5.2 Israel
12.5.3 South Africa
12.5.4 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
12.5.5 Turkey
Chapter 13 Summary For Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market (2020-2025)
13.1 Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
13.2 Water Treatment Chemicals Market by End Use
13.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
13.4 Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Type
Chapter 14 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Forecast (2025-2030)
14.1 Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size Forecast
14.2 Water Treatment Chemicals Application Forecast
14.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
14.4 Water Treatment Chemicals Type Forecast
Chapter 15 Analysis of Global Key Vendors
15.1 Ecolab
15.1.1 Company Profile
15.1.2 Main Business and Water Treatment Chemicals Information
15.1.3 SWOT Analysis of Ecolab
15.1.4 Ecolab Water Treatment Chemicals Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
15.2 Kemira
15.2.1 Company Profile
15.2.2 Main Business and Water Treatment Chemicals Information
15.2.3 SWOT Analysis of Kemira
15.2.4 Kemira Water Treatment Chemicals Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
15.3 Kurita
15.3.1 Company Profile
15.3.2 Main Business and Water Treatment Chemicals Information
15.3.3 SWOT Analysis of Kurita
15.3.4 Kurita Water Treatment Chemicals Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
15.4 Solenis
15.4.1 Company Profile
15.4.2 Main Business and Water Treatment Chemicals Information
15.4.3 SWOT Analysis of Solenis
15.4.4 Solenis Water Treatment Chemicals Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
15.5 Veolia
15.5.1 Company Profile
15.5.2 Main Business and Water Treatment Chemicals Information
15.5.3 SWOT Analysis of Veolia
15.5.4 Veolia Water Treatment Chemicals Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
15.6 Brenntag
15.6.1 Company Profile
15.6.2 Main Business and Water Treatment Chemicals Information
15.6.3 SWOT Analysis of Brenntag
15.6.4 Brenntag Water Treatment Chemicals Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
15.7 WaterTec
15.7.1 Company Profile
15.7.2 Main Business and Water Treatment Chemicals Information
15.7.3 SWOT Analysis of WaterTec
15.7.4 WaterTec Water Treatment Chemicals Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
List of Tables and Figures
Table Abbreviation and Acronyms
Table Research Scope of Water Treatment Chemicals Report
Table Data Sources of Water Treatment Chemicals Report
Table Major Assumptions of Water Treatment Chemicals Report
Figure Market Size Estimated Method
Figure Major Forecasting Factors
Figure Water Treatment Chemicals Picture
Table Water Treatment Chemicals Classification
Table Water Treatment Chemicals Applications
Table Drivers of Water Treatment Chemicals Market
Table Restraints of Water Treatment Chemicals Market
Table Opportunities of Water Treatment Chemicals Market
Table Threats of Water Treatment Chemicals Market
Table COVID-19 Impact For Water Treatment Chemicals Market
Table Raw Materials Suppliers
Table Different Production Methods of Water Treatment Chemicals
Table Cost Structure Analysis of Water Treatment Chemicals
Table Key End Users
Table Latest News of Water Treatment Chemicals Market
Table Merger and Acquisition
Table Planned/Future Project of Water Treatment Chemicals Market
Table Policy of Water Treatment Chemicals Market
Table 2020-2030 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Figure 2020-2030 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Application
Table 2020-2025 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Key Players Revenue
Table 2020-2025 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Key Players Market Share
Table 2020-2030 North America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Type
Table 2020-2030 United States Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Canada Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Mexico Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 South America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Figure 2020-2030 South America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 South America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Application
Table 2020-2025 South America Water Treatment Chemicals Key Players Revenue
Table 2020-2025 South America Water Treatment Chemicals Key Players Market Share
Table 2020-2030 South America Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Type
Table 2020-2030 Brazil Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Argentina Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Chile Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Peru Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Figure 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Application
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Key Players Revenue
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Key Players Market Share
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Type
Table 2020-2030 China Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 India Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Japan Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 South Korea Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Australia Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Figure 2020-2030 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Application
Table 2020-2025 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Key Players Revenue
Table 2020-2025 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Key Players Market Share
Table 2020-2030 Europe Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Type
Table 2020-2030 Germany Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 France Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 United Kingdom Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Italy Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Spain Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Belgium Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Netherlands Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Austria Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Poland Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Russia Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 MEA Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Figure 2020-2030 MEA Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 MEA Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Application
Table 2020-2025 MEA Water Treatment Chemicals Key Players Revenue
Table 2020-2025 MEA Water Treatment Chemicals Key Players Market Share
Table 2020-2030 MEA Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Type
Table 2020-2030 Egypt Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Israel Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 South Africa Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2030 Turkey Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size
Table 2020-2025 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size Share by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Application
Table 2020-2025 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Share by Application
Table 2020-2025 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Key Vendors Revenue
Figure 2020-2025 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size and Growth Rate
Table 2020-2025 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Key Vendors Market Share
Table 2020-2025 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Type
Table 2020-2025 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Share by Type
Table 2025-2030 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size Share by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Application
Table 2025-2030 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Share by Application
Table 2025-2030 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Key Vendors Revenue
Figure 2025-2030 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size and Growth Rate
Table 2025-2030 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Key Vendors Market Share
Table 2025-2030 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size by Type
Table 2025-2030 Water Treatment Chemicals Global Market Share by Type

Companies Mentioned

  • Ecolab
  • Kemira
  • Kurita
  • Solenis
  • Veolia
  • Brenntag
  • WaterTec