The latest report by IMARC Group, titled “Water Treatment Chemicals Market Report by Type (Coagulants and Flocculants, Corrosion and Scale Inhibitors, Biocides and Disinfectants, Ph Adjusters and Softeners, Defoaming Agents, and Others), End User (Municipal, Power, Oil and Gas, Mining, Chemical, Food and Beverage, Pulp and Paper, and Others), and Region 2025-2033,” finds that the global water treatment chemicals market size reached USD 39.7 Billion in 2024. Water treatment chemicals are synthetic materials used to eliminate impurities from water to make it fit for industrial and domestic use. They are also utilized to remove suspended particles, fungi, viruses, algae, and bacteria from contaminated ground, sea, and industrial wastewater. Some of the commonly used water treatment chemicals include algicides, muriatic acid, chlorine, chlorine dioxide, and soda ash. They are cost-effective alternatives to reverse osmosis and UV technology, which provides safe and fresh water.
Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Trends:
The market is primarily driven by the rapid increase in population and constant depletion of freshwater resources owing to industrialization across the globe. This is also increasing the demand for water recycling and treatment techniques to meet the need for fresh and safe water. Besides this, water treatment chemicals are widely employed to treat cooling water, boiler water, raw water, and effluents in power, fertilizer, paper, chemicals, and petrochemicals industries. Furthermore, the growing consciousness regarding the harmful effects of contaminated water among individuals has fueled the need for these chemicals for various applications, including drinking water and swimming pool disinfection. Looking forward, the market value is projected to reach USD 57.4 Billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 4.71% during 2025-2033.
Market Summary:
- Based on the type, the market has been segmented into coagulants and flocculants, corrosion and scale inhibitors, biocides and disinfectants, pH adjusters and softeners, defoaming agents, and others. Currently, coagulants and flocculants account for the largest market share.
- On the basis of the end-user, the market has been classified into municipal, power, oil and gas, mining, chemical, food and beverage, pulp and paper, and others. Among these, the municipal sector holds the majority of the overall market share.
- Region-wise, the market has been divided into North America (the United States and Canada), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others), Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others), and Middle East and Africa.
- The competitive landscape of the market has been examined, with some of the key players being BASF SE, Ecolab Inc., Kemira OYJ, Solenis LLC, Akzo Nobel N.V., Baker Hughes Company, Lonza Group Limited, The DOW Chemical Company, Snf Floerger, and Suez S.A.
Report Coverage:
Report Features |
Details |
Base Year of the Analysis |
2024 |
Historical Period |
2019-2024 |
Forecast Period |
2025-2033 |
Units |
Billion USD |
Segment Coverage |
Type, End-User, Region |
Region Covered |
Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered |
United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered |
BASF SE, Ecolab Inc., Kemira OYJ, Solenis LLC, Akzo Nobel N.V., Baker Hughes Incorporated, Lonza, The DOW Chemical Company, Snf Floerger and Suez S.A |
Customization Scope |
10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support |
10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format |
PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
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