The boiler water treatment chemicals market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• A rapid acceleration has been witnessed in the size of the boiler water treatment chemicals market in the past few years. The market is expected to expand from $3.88 billion in 2024 to $4.32 billion in 2025, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%. Factors such as the effects of urbanization, necessities of the food and beverage sector, refinery expansions, emphasis on industrial safety, and worry over water preservation have all contributed to the growth during the historic period.
The Boiler Water Treatment Chemicals market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for boiler water treatment chemicals is predicted to experience significant expansion in the upcoming years, escalating to a value of $6.61 billion in 2029 with a compounded annual growth rate of 11.2%.
This anticipated growth during the forecast period could be attributed to factors such as the emphasis on sustainable practices, the global growth of manufacturing, the surge in industrial activities, power generation expansion, and the rise in energy demand. Key trends during this forecast period comprise the reduction of maintenance costs and further expansion in power generation.
The upward trend in power generation needs is anticipated to boost the boiler water treatment chemicals market's progression. Power generation installations are industrial structures that produce electricity through the use of primary energy and one or multiple generators to convert mechanical energy into electric energy. The utilization of chemical water treatment is imperative to enhance the efficacy of power generation in such plants, and it's crucial for preserving the stability of thermal equipment operations. As an illustration, the Hydropower Status Report released by the International Hydropower Association, a non-profit international organization based in the UK, reported in June 2022 for the world's hydropower sector that the worldwide installed hydroelectric capacity grew by 1.9% at the end of 2021, hitting a power generation level of 1,360 GW, a rise from 2020. Simultaneously, the pumped storage capacity also saw an upswing of 3.3%, reaching 165 GW of power in 2021, signifying the growing demand for power generation. Hence, this increased need for power generation is fueling the boiler water treatment chemicals market.
The boiler water treatment chemicals market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Coagulants And Flocculants, Biocide And Disinfectant, Defoamer And Defoaming Agent, PH And Adjuster And Softener, Scale And Corrosion Inhibitor, Other Products
2) By Application: Basic Chemicals, Blended Or Specialty Chemicals
3) By End-User Industry: Power Generation, Steel And Metal Industry, Oil Refinery, Chemical And Petrochemical, Textile And Dye Industry, Sugar Mill, Food And Beverage, Other End-User Industries
Subsegments:
1) By Coagulants And Flocculants: Organic Coagulants, Inorganic Coagulants
2) By Biocide And Disinfectant: Oxidizing Biocides, Non-Oxidizing Biocides
3) By Defoamer And Defoaming Agent: Silicone-Based Defoamers, Non-Silicone Defoamers
4) By PH Adjuster And Softener: PH Adjusters, Water Softening Agents
5) By Scale And Corrosion Inhibitor: Scale Inhibitors, Corrosion Inhibitors
6) By Other Products: Specialty Chemicals, Cleaning Agents
Technological innovation is a notable trend in the boiler water treatment chemicals market. High-tech, scientifically-engineered chemicals have been developed to preemptively tackle water use challenges, such as scaling, corrosion, boiler water carryover, and sludge build-up. Key market players prioritize technology innovation to maintain their market standing. For example, in December 2023, Maxtreat, a new collection of boiler water treatment chemicals, was introduced by India's Thermax Ltd., with the goal of enhancing boiler systems' performance and longevity. This introduction is strategically aimed at satisfying the rising demand for efficient water treatment in diverse industrial sectors, especially in power production and manufacturing. Maxtreat is engineered to enhance boiler operational efficiency by mitigating scaling and corrosion, crucial factors that can cause system breakdowns and upticks in maintenance costs. This product launch underscores Thermax's dedication to portfolio expansion in the boiler water treatment chemicals market.
Major companies operating in the boiler water treatment chemicals market include:
• Ecolab Inc.
• Suez SA
• Kemira Oyj
• Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
• Solenis LLC
• Arkema SA
• BASF SE
• ChemTreat Inc.
• Thermax Limited
• Dow Inc.
• Eastman Chemical Company
• GE Water & Process Technologies
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
• Italmatch Chemicals SpA
• King Lee Technologies
• Lonza Group Ltd.
• Nippon Rensui Co. Ltd.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions
• Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
• Accepta Water Treatment Ltd.
• Aries Chemical Inc.
• Buckman Laboratories International Inc.
• Chemtex Speciality Limited
• Cortec Corporation
• Luminor Environmental Inc.
• Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V
• Solvay SA
• US Water Services Inc.
• Albemarle Corporation
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the boiler water treatment chemicals market share in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the boiler water treatment chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.