Global Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size & Outlook

The global industrial water treatment chemicals market size was estimated at USD 17,486.9 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 27,941.2 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$17,486.9
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$27,941.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
5.5%
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Worldwide

Global industrial water treatment chemicals market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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Global industrial water treatment chemicals market highlights

  • The global industrial water treatment chemicals market generated a revenue of USD 17,486.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 27,941.2 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2033) of 5.3% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, cooling & boilers accounted for a revenue of USD 8,304.7 million in 2024.
  • Effluent Water Treatment is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 17,486.9 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 27,941.2 million
Growth rate5.3% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentCooling & boilers
Fastest growing segmentEffluent Water Treatment
Historical data covered2021 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationRaw Water Treatment, Water Desalination, Cooling & Boilers, Effluent Water Treatment, Other Applications, Cleaning Agents

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 21.0% of the global industrial water treatment chemicals market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • By country, South Africa is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 356.6 million by 2033.

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Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Kemira Oyj View profile 4690 Energiakatu 4, P.O. Box 330, Helsinki, Finland, FI-00180 https://www.kemira.com
BorgWarner Inc View profile 39900 3850 Hamlin Road, Auburn Hills, MI, United States, 48326 https://www.borgwarner.com
Cortec Corporation View profile 101-250 White Bear Lake, Minnesota, United States, North America http://cortecvci.com
Solenis View profile 10001+ Wilmington, Delaware, United States, North America http://solenis.com/
SNF View profile 5001-10000 Andrézieux, Rhone-Alpes, France, Europe https://www.snf.com
Buckman View profile 1001-5000 Memphis, Tennessee, United States, North America https://www.buckman.com
Ecolab Inc View profile 48000 1 Ecolab Place, Saint Paul, MN, United States, 55102 https://www.ecolab.com
Clariant AG View profile 10481 Rothausstrasse 61, Muttenz, Switzerland, 4132 http://www.clariant.com
Akzo Nobel NV View profile 35500 Christian Neefestraat 2, Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands, 1077 WW https://www.akzonobel.com
Solvay SA View profile 9000 Rue De Ransbeek, 310, Brussels, Belgium, B-1120 https://www.solvay.com
Dow Inc View profile 35900 2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, MI, United States, 48674 https://www.dow.com
Basf SE View profile 111855 Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 https://www.basf.com

Global industrial water treatment chemicals market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to industrial water treatment chemicals market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Cooling & boilers was the largest segment with a revenue share of 47.49% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global industrial water treatment chemicals market based on raw water treatment, water desalination, cooling & boilers, effluent water treatment, other applications, cleaning agents covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Effluent Water Treatment
      • Organic Coagulants
      • Flocculants
      • Deoiling Polyelectrolytes (DOPE)
      • Filtration Aids
      • Dewatering Aids
      • Others
    • Water Desalination
      • Biocides
      • Flocculants
      • Defoaming Agents
      • Others
      • Antiscalants
      • Cleaning Agents
    • Raw Water Treatment
      • Filtration Aids
      • Dewatering Aids
      • Flocculants
      • Deoiling Polyelectrolytes (DOPE)
      • Organic Coagulants
      • Others
    • Cooling & Boilers
      • Sludge Controllers
      • Others
      • Antifoams
      • Antiscalants
      • Oxygen Scavengers
    • Other Applications
    • Cleaning Agents
      • Carbonates
      • Sulfates
      • Metal Oxides
      • Silica
      • Chelating Agents incl. NaOH
      • Biofilms
      • Others
  • Global Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Commercial & Institutional
    • Consumer Products
    • Food & Beverage
    • Microelectronics
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Other Industrial Applications

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