Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Water Treatment Chemicals Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The size of the water treatment chemicals market has been experiencing a steady increase over the past few years. In 2024, the market stood at $35.77 billion and is expected to increase to $37.3 billion in 2025, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.3%.
The water treatment chemicals market is predicted to reach a size of $45.32 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key Drivers in the water treatment chemicals market are:
• Surge in global industrialization due to advancements in technology
• Increased demand for manufactured goods globally
• Essential role of water treatment chemicals in safeguarding water purity and reducing contamination in industrial processes
• Ensuring compliance with environmental protection regulations and maintaining equipment durability in industries
The water treatment chemicalsmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Coagulants, pH Adjusters And Softeners, Flocculants, Biocides And Disinfectants, Scale Inhibitors And Dispersants, Corrosion Inhibitors, Other Types
2) By Category: Boiling Water Treatment, Cooling Water Treatment
3) By Application: Raw Water Treatment, Water Desalination, Cooling, Boiler, Effluent Water Treatment, Other Applications
4) By End-Use: Power, Oil And Gas, Chemical Manufacturing, Mining And Mineral Processing, Municipal, Industrial, Food And Beverage, Pulp And Paper, Other End Uses
The key trends in the water treatment chemicals market are:
• Companies are focusing on developing advanced solutions in water treatment chemicals to gain a competitive edge.
• There is a trend towards creating products that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of water treatment processes.
• The industry is gravitating towards environmentally friendly options to minimize the environmental impact.
• Customized solutions for optimized water and wastewater treatment processes are becoming more prevalent.
The key players in the water treatment chemicals market are:
• BASF SE
• Dow Chemical Company
• Solvay SA
• Ecolab Inc.
• Arkema S.A.
• Israel Chemicals Ltd.
• Albemarle Corporation
• Innospec Inc.
• Buckman Laboratories International Inc.
• ChemTreat Inc.
• Hydrite Chemical Co
• DuBois Chemicals Inc.
• Ixom Operations Pty Ltd.
• Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
• Chem-Aqua Inc.
• Shandong Taihe Water Treatment Co Ltd.
• Carus Corporation
• Aquapharm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
• Guardian Chemical Specialties Inc.
• Chemtex Specialty Limited
• Avista Technologies Inc.
• Zaozhuang Kerui Chemicals Co Ltd.
• Aries Chemical Inc.
• American Water Chemicals Inc.
• Aqua Clear Industries Inc.
North America was the largest region in the water treatment chemicals market in 2024