Saudi Arabia Water Treatment Chemicals Market

Market Overview:

Saudi Arabia water treatment chemicals market size reached USD 353 Million in 2024. Looking forward, the market is anticipated to reach USD 538 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% during 2025-2033. The ongoing developments in water treatment technologies and the introduction of advanced treatment methods, which can create opportunities for the use of new and more efficient water treatment chemicals, are driving the market.

Water treatment chemicals are substances used to purify and enhance the quality of water by removing impurities, contaminants, and pollutants. These chemicals play a crucial role in various stages of water treatment processes to ensure that water is safe for consumption, industrial use, and environmental protection. Common water treatment chemicals include coagulants, flocculants, disinfectants, pH adjusters, and corrosion inhibitors. Coagulants, such as aluminum sulfate or ferric chloride, help in clumping together particles for easier removal. Flocculants, like polyacrylamide, aid in the formation of larger particles for efficient filtration. Disinfectants, such as chlorine or ozone, are used to eliminate harmful microorganisms. pH adjusters, like lime or sulfuric acid, maintain the water's acidity or alkalinity levels. Corrosion inhibitors protect infrastructure by preventing metal deterioration. The proper application of these chemicals ensures the delivery of clean and safe water for various purposes while safeguarding public health and the environment.

Saudi Arabia Water Treatment Chemicals Market Trends:

Growing Industrial and Urban Developments

Saudi Arabia is witnessing high industrial development, especially in industries like oil and gas, petrochemicals, and manufacturing. All these industries are contributing to the high water treatment chemicals more, as industries are always looking to maintain water quality for their processes. Further, the rate of urban developments like the NEOM project in Saudi Arabia is growing, and the expanding population is catalyzing the demands for safe and clean water for use at homes. As cities continue to grow, municipalities are constantly striving to improve water infrastructure, hence creating a demand for water treatment chemicals to effectively manage water supply systems. The demand from industry for quality water, along with the growing pressure on municipal water infrastructure, is generating a significant market for water treatment chemicals in the country. To commemorate World Water Day 2025, Saudi Arabia considers its remarkable evolution from being one of the most water-deficient countries globally to becoming the leading producer of desalinated water. Once known for its extensive dry deserts, Saudi Arabia has accomplished what was previously considered unachievable.

Government Regulations and Policies on Water Quality

The Saudi Arabian government is constantly enforcing strict regulations and policies related to water quality and environmental sustainability. These are encouraging more demand for sophisticated water treatment technologies and chemicals. The authorities are placing emphasis on minimizing wastage of water and enhancing wastewater management systems, particularly in the agricultural and industrial industries that consume a bulk of water. In 2025, The National Water Company (NWC) and the Saudi Water Authority (SWA) signed a deal for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of 16 water purification facilities to treat water sourced from wells in the governorates, towns, and villages of the Central Cluster. Investment in water treatment facilities is spurred by government programs such as Vision 2030 to address increasing water demand. Accordingly, companies dealing in water treatment chemicals are reaping the reward of growing demand for products that assist with adhering to such environmental and regulatory requirements, also contributing to market growth.

Desalination Process Growth

Saudi Arabia is among the global leaders in the production of desalinated water because it lacks natural sources of freshwater. As desalination technologies expand, the demand for chemicals to support desalination also keeps rising. Anti-scaling agents, biocides, and coagulants are used day in, day out in desalination plants to maintain water quality and plant efficiency. Due to the Kingdom's strategic objectives to boost desalinated water production as a counter strategy to water scarcity, demand for water treatment chemicals specially utilized in the desalination process is consistently rising. This is likely to make a considerable contribution to market growth. In 2025, The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has declared that progress is advancing steadily on the Shuaiba 3 Desalination Plant being developed with an investment of SAR3.07 billion ($821 million) in the country. Doosan Enerbility, a prominent South Korean specialist in the energy and water sector, is the primary contractor for the project. Upon completion, Shuaiba 3 is set to generate 600,000 cubic meters of water each day.

Saudi Arabia Water Treatment Chemicals Market Growth Drivers:

Emphasis on Water Efficiency and Conservation

The growing emphasis on conserving water and the use of water efficiently is constantly driving the demand for water treatment chemicals in Saudi Arabia. Since Saudi Arabia is experiencing water scarcity, there is immense importance placed upon making best use of available water resources. In turn, cities and industries are increasingly embracing water reuse and recycling practices, which are dependent on good water treatment chemicals. Water treatment chemicals are necessary for the elimination of contaminants and enhancing the quality of recycled water to render it applicable in different industrial, agricultural, and even domestic purposes. With increasing concern about sustainability, ever more municipalities and industries are now relying on advanced water treatment chemicals in order to meet their water conservation objectives.

Agricultural Industry Requirements

The agricultural industry in Saudi Arabia is also a major factor expanding the Saudi Arabia water treatment chemicals market share. In spite of the arid conditions prevailing in the country, agriculture has remained an important sector for food security, and irrigation systems are increasingly needed to protect crop production. The water utilized in agricultural operations usually has high concentrations of salts and minerals, necessitating ongoing treatment to avoid crop damage and equipment corrosion. Water treatment chemicals like flocculants, coagulants, and biocides are being utilized to enhance water quality and guarantee the proper operation of irrigation systems. The consistent attempts to enhance agricultural productivity through enhanced water management are regularly elevating the need for these chemicals, driving the market for water treatment chemicals in the region.

Increased Health and Safety Consciousness

Public consciousness about waterborne diseases and the need for clean water is steadily growing in Saudi Arabia. As health and safety issues gain major attention, the need is increasing to ensure that the water utilized in households, industry, and agriculture is free from impurities. Chemicals used for water treatment are essential for disinfecting and cleansing water to the desired levels of health and safety. Municipal areas and industries are constantly implementing innovative chemical treatments to make their water supplies safe for consumption and utilization. The growing emphasis on public health, paired with a healthier population that is more concerned with their wellbeing, is constantly creating the demand for efficient water treatment chemicals in the nation.

Saudi Arabia Water Treatment Chemicals Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country level for ​2025-2033​. Our report has categorized the market based on type and end user.

Type Insights:

• Coagulants and Flocculants
• Corrosion and Scale Inhibitors
• Biocides and Disinfectants
• Ph Adjusters and Softeners
• Defoaming Agents
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes coagulants and flocculants, corrosion and scale inhibitors, biocides and disinfectants, ph adjusters and softeners, defoaming agents, and others.

End User Insights:

• Municipal 
• Power 
• Oil and Gas 
• Mining 
• Chemical 
• Food and Beverage 
• Pulp and Paper 
• Others 
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user have also been provided in the report. This includes municipal, power, oil and gas, mining, chemical, food and beverage, pulp and paper, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern and Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, and Southern Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Saudi Arabia Water Treatment Chemicals Market News:

• March 2025: New technology to clean drinking water with the aid of an electrical charge will be increased in Saudi Arabia following a deal to boost its utilization within the next four years. The capacitive deionization technology will treat approximately 3,500 cubic meters of water daily and supply clean drinking water. Stockholm Water Technology has entered into an agreement with Saudi firm DRC-ChemTec to adopt the technology within the next four years. The Swedish firm has also submitted a proposal to treat wastewater in the Kingdom so that it may be utilized for farming.
• June 2025: thyssenkrupp nucera has won an order for news in chlor-alkali technology. Basic Chemical Industries Company's (BCI) Chemical Marketing and Distribution Company (CMDC) has ordered thyssenkrupp nucera to execute the chlor-alkali plant's next expansion stage in Jubail Industrial City. The world's top international supplier of electrolysis technologies will deliver its environmentally friendly and energy-efficient membrane technology.
• February 2025: VA TECH WABAG (WABAG), a top pure-play water technology Indian multinational group continues to increase its footprint and reinforce its leadership position in the Middle East region by winning a sizeable consortium order of Rs. 3,251 crores from Al Haer Environmental Services Company for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of an Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) of 200 MLD capacity along with outfall delivery facilities connections. This ISTP is aided by a consortium of Miahona Company (lead), Marafiq, and N.V. Besix S.A. for its off-taker, the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC). 
• January 2025: Saudi-listed Basic Chemical Industries Company (BCI) announced it has concluded a 15 million-euro ($16 million) contract for the second stage of its chlor-alkali plant in Jubail Industrial City.
• March 2025: Larsen & Toubro's (L&T) Water and Effluent Treatment (WET) Business, in a joint venture with Spain's Lantania, has won a contract from ACWA Power for the construction of the Ras Mohaisen Desalination Plant in Saudi Arabia. L&T is the leader of the joint venture, further establishing itself as a major player in the water infrastructure industry in the region.
• December 2024: Saudi Arabia's National Water Company has made announcements to roll out water and sanitation projects totaling SAR11.6 billion ($3.2 billion) in the kingdom to cover important areas like Aseer, Qassim and Al Baha as part of the government's utility infrastructure development plan. The capital stones for all such projects were laid in the presence of Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al Fadhli, Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. In the Aseer area, NWC will be constructing a total of 87 water and sanitation projects at an investment of more than SAR5.

Saudi Arabia Water Treatment Chemicals Market Report Coverage:

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Saudi Arabia water treatment chemicals market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Saudi Arabia water treatment chemicals market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Saudi Arabia water treatment chemicals industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.