Saudi Arabia Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market

Saudi Arabia Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market Overview:

The Saudi Arabia water and wastewater treatment chemicals market size reached USD 762.9 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,728.6 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.80% during 2025-2033. The market share is increasing due to rising industrialization, increasing desalination projects, and stringent environmental regulations. Growing municipal wastewater treatment and expanding oil and gas industries further fuel market growth.

Saudi Arabia Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market Trends:

Industrial Growth and Rising Water Demand

Saudi Arabia’s quick industrialization, driven by the expansion of petrochemicals, power generation, and manufacturing sectors, is a crucial factor propelling the demand for water and wastewater treatment chemicals. Industries bear large volumes of treated water for operations while complying with strict wastewater discharge regulations. The petrochemical sector, dominated by companies like Saudi Aramco and SABIC, relies on corrosion inhibitors, pH adjusters, and biocides to maintain process water quality. Also, the growth of independent water and power plants (IWPPs) is adding demand for treatment chemicals to manage boiler feedwater, cooling systems, and wastewater treatment. The shift toward artificial wastewater recycling and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) systems further amplifies the use of chemical treatments to ameliorate effectiveness. According to ScienceDirect, in Saudi Arabia, energy-intensive desalination meets more than 60% of municipal water demand, which has increased by around 6% over the last two decades. The government has announced a determined goal of completely recycling treated wastewater in major cities by 2040. As Saudi Arabia continues its industrial diversification under Vision 2030, the requirement for water treatment solutions will grow, driving the market’s expansion.

Rapid Expansion of Desalination Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia is the largest producer of desalinated water, meeting over 60% of its domestic water needs through seawater desalination. According to the World Record Academy, the Saudi Water Authority (SWA), is the Saudi government agency in charge of overseeing and regulating the water sector's operations and services. It manages 33 desalination plants and more than 139 purification plants in the nation. With a daily production capacity of 7.5 million cubic meters, it holds the title of the largest producer of desalinated water in the world. The Kingdom continues to expand its desalination capacity with major projects led by the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) and SWPC. The growing reliance on reverse osmosis (RO) desalination technology has significantly increased the demand for scale inhibitors, antifoaming agents, and biocides to maintain membrane efficiency and prevent fouling. Moreover, as newer desalination plants adopt energy-efficient and sustainable technologies, there is an increasing focus on advanced chemical formulations that optimize water recovery while reducing chemical consumption. The surge in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) desalination projects, including the Rabigh-3, Shuaibah-3, and Jubail plants, is further accelerating the need for specialized water treatment chemicals, reinforcing their critical role in ensuring desalination efficiency and operational longevity.

Saudi Arabia Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market Segmentation:

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

Product Type Insights:

• Coagulants and Flocculants
• Biocides
• Corrosion and Scale Inhibitor
• Defoamer
• PH Adjuster
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type. This includes coagulants and flocculants, biocides, corrosion and scale inhibitor, defoamer, PH adjuster, and others.

Application Insights:

• Cooling Water
• Boiler Water
• Membrane Water
• Municipal
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes cooling water, boiler water, membrane water, municipal, and others.

End User Insights:

• Oil and Gas
• Power
• Mining
• Pulp and Paper
• Chemical and Fertilizer
• Pharmaceutical
• Municipal
• Textile
• Food and Beverages
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user. This includes oil and gas, power, mining, pulp and paper, chemical and fertilizer, pharmaceutical, municipal, textile, food and beverages, 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 and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market News:

• In October 2024, in order to address wastewater treatment and encourage water reuse, Veolia Water Technologies (VWT) Middle East recently took part in the Global Water Expo in Riyadh. In accordance with Saudi Vision 2030, Veolia assisted customers in decarbonizing, regenerating, and cleaning up water systems through its creative Green Up strategic program.

Saudi Arabia Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Saudi Arabia water and wastewater treatment chemicals market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia water and wastewater treatment chemicals market on the basis of product type?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia water and wastewater treatment chemicals market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia water and wastewater treatment chemicals market on the basis of end user?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Saudi Arabia water and wastewater treatment chemicals market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Saudi Arabia water and wastewater treatment chemicals market?
• What is the structure of the Saudi Arabia water and wastewater treatment chemicals market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Saudi Arabia water and wastewater treatment chemicals market? 

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 and wastewater 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 and wastewater 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 and wastewater 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.