The global water treatment chemicals market size is anticipated to reach USD 43.53 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 3.8% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rapid industrialization coupled with increasing awareness towards pollution and recycling of wastewater is anticipated to drive the market growth. It is explained as a process engaged in eliminating the contaminants by using various techniques. In the process, the waste or contaminated fluid is treated with chemicals to make it adequate for human consumption.
Growing worldwide consumption along with favorable government regulations for the use of chemicals is estimated to drive the market across the globe. In addition, increasing world population and growth in industrial activities is also projected to fuel the market growth. However, factors like rising prices of chemicals and growing use of chemical free technologies is projected to restrain the industry growth.
The biocides and coagulants and flocculants segments are projected to lead the market in petrochemical manufacturing and sugar and ethanol sector respectively. The increasing demand for flocculants and biocides in these applications is due to the implementation of stringent government regulations to provide quality and hygienic water for human consumption.
Limited supply of water for several industrial applications is propelled to fuel the product demand for use especially in the fertilizers, petrochemical manufacturing and refining sectors. These sectors collectively account major revenue share of the chemicals used for treatment. Recycling, growth of central wastewater treatment unit for SME’s, and advanced biological treatment technologies are a few factors contributing to the industry growth.
Europe is one of the prominent consumers of water treatment chemicals owing to large consumption of water for industrial sectors such as sugar and ethanol and petrochemical manufacturing. The most widely used chemicals in Europe comprise of corrosion inhibitors, coagulants & flocculants, and biocides among others. The Europe market is driven by implementation of high-water quality standards for several industrial applications along with stringent environmental regulations for treatment processes.
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The coagulants & flocculants segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 38.2% in 2022 as most of the treatment plant includes the sedimentation process. Coagulation and flocculation are mostly used in the tank of chemical products of oil and gas plants.
The raw water treatment segment held the largest revenue share of 48.2% in 2022 owing to growing utilization in industrial settings for cooling, product formulations, rinsing, or even human consumption if it is properly purified.
The municipal segment accounted for the largest revenue share of around 43.1% in 2022 owing to extensive usage of the chemicals for industrial and municipal wastewater treatment applications.
Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period. The growth of the industrial, power, and manufacturing sectors is anticipated to augment the demand for boiler chemicals and systems in the emerging economies of Asia Pacific in the near future.
Grand View Research has segmented the global water treatment chemicals market based on product, end-use, application, and region:
Water Treatment Chemicals Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Coagulants & Flocculants
Biocide & Disinfectant
Defoamer & Defoaming Agent
pH & Adjuster & Softener
Scale & Corrosion Inhibitor
Others
Water Treatment Chemicals End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Power
Oil & Gas
Chemical Manufacturing
Mining & Mineral Processing
Municipal
Food & Beverage
Pulp & Paper
Others
Water Treatment Chemicals Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Raw Water Treatment
Water Desalination
Cooling
Boiler
Effluent Water Treatment
Others
Water Treatment Chemicals Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South East Asia
South Korea
Central & South America
Brazil
Colombia
Middle East and Africa
Azerbaijan
Uzbekistan
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Iran
Kazakhstan
Georgia
List of Key Players of Water Treatment Chemicals Market
SUEZ
BASF SE
Ecolab
Solenis
Nouryon
Kemira
Baker Hughes Company
Dow
SNF
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