Water Treatment Chemicals Market Report - Global Forecast till 2027

Water Treatment Chemicals Market Global Information by Type (Corrosion Inhibitors, Coagulants & Flocculants, Scale Inhibitors and Biocides & Disinfectants), by Application (Municipal Water Treatment Plant, Chemical Processing, Power Generation and others), Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa) - Forecast till 2027

ID: MRFR/CnM/1311-HCR | February 2021 | Region: Global | 135 pages

Market Synopsis


The global water treatment chemicals market is estimated to reach USD 67.69 billion by 2025, growing with the CAGR of 6.5%. Water treatment chemicals remove bacteria, algae, viruses, minerals, and suspended solid from untreated water. It is also used for treating alkalinity and maintaining the pH level of industrial wastewater. The power and manufacturing industries across the globe require a large amount of water to ensure efficient operation. Power plants, for instance, require water for steam generation, ash handling, flue gas desulfurization systems, and cooling purposes. Cooling steam through cooling towers requires nearly 90% of the total water used in power plants. All these processes produce a large amount of contaminated water, which is hazardous for the environment. High demand for water treatment chemicals in end-use industries is influencing the manufactures to increase their production capacity. For instance, in November 2018, Lanxess, a Germany-based specialty chemical company invested USD 18.27 crores in expanding its production capacity in India for water treatment chemicals, chemical intermediaries and high-performance plastic.


The manufacturing industries such as chemical, pulp & paper, oil & gas, food & beverage, and mining also generate a large amount of contaminated wastewater daily. Thus, wastewater generated from these industries is generally laden with toxic, carcinogenic, and non-biodegradable chemicals; organic matters and mineral nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorous; and traces of metals and oxides, which are essential to be treated before discharging it in the water bodies thus propelling the demand for global wastewater treatment chemicals during the forecast period.


Besides, with the increasing production capacities of manufacturing industries, the amount of industrial effluents is also increasing. These effluents upon entering the water bodies disturb the chemical oxygen demand (COD) and biological oxygen demand (BOD) balance, resulting in water pollution, favoring the growth of water treatment chemicals.  Furthermore, stringent regulations by the governments across the globe have been implemented on the discharge of effluent into the environment such as the Drinking Water Directive, Sewage Sludge Directive, Bathing Water Directive, Nitrate Directive, Groundwater Directive, Biocides Directive, and Water Framework Directive, among others. The US Environment Protection Agency (US EPA) has also enforced federal clean water and safe drinking water laws under acts—Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and Clean Water Act (CWA), to take part in pollution prevention efforts aimed at protecting watersheds and sources of drinking water. Thus, to control the COD and BOD balance and to meet the regulatory standards, the demand for water treatment chemicals is rising in the power and manufacturing industries.


Key Players


List of prominent market players in the global water treatment chemicals market are BASF SE  (Germany), Kemira OYJ (Finland), Lanxess (Germany), DuPont (US), Akzo Nobel NV (Netherlands), Solenis LLC (US), Ecolab Inc (US), Baker Hughes (US), Suez SA (France) and Lonza Group (Switzerland). The prominent industrial players are expanding their production capacity to generate higher revenue and gain competitive advantage.


Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Share, by Application, 2018 (%)  Water Treatment Chemicals Market


Source: MRFR Analysis


Regional Analysis


The global water treatment chemicals market has been studied across five key regions, namely Asia-Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa.


In Europe, increasing consumption of water treatment chemicals in wastewater discharge of manufacturing industries is projected to boost the regional demand. In addition, stringent regulation imposed by the government to control water pollution is likely to favor water treatment chemicals products during the review period. North America water treatment chemicals market is led by increasing application in the chemical processing sector.  


The market in Asia-Pacific is growing at a remarkable pace owing to the rise in population, causing water pollution,  thus fueling the demand for water treatment chemicals during the review period. Leading countries such as India, China, Malaysia, Thailand, and South Korea are witnessing industrial revolution which has resulted in the higher wastewater generation demanding greater amount of water treatment chemicals.


The Middle East & Africa and Latin America region are likely to witness healthy growth during the forecast period owing to high oil & gas exploration activities in the region.


Market Segmentation


The global water treatment chemicals market has been segmented based on type, application, and region. The based on type the market is segmented as coagulants & flocculants, corrosion inhibitors, biocides & disinfectants, and scale Inhibitors. The biocides & disinfectants segment is growing at significant CAGR owing rise in a number of chronic diseases caused by the consumption of polluted water across the globe. Based on application, the global water treatment is divided as a municipal water treatment plant, chemical processing, power generation, and others. The application of water treatment chemicals in the municipal plant is likely to grow due to rising concern regarding fresh drink water across the globe.


Intended Audience



  • Water treatment chemicals manufacturers

  • Traders and distributors of water treatment chemicals

  • Research and development institutes

  • Potential investors

  • Raw material suppliers

  • Nationalized laboratories



Report Scope:
Report Attribute/Metric Details
  Market Size

  • 2025: USD 67.69 Billion
  • 2027: Significant value

    		•
      CAGR   6.5%(2019–2025)
      Base Year   2019
      Forecast Period   2020-2027
      Historical Data   2018
      Forecast Units   Value (USD Billion)
      Report Coverage   Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
      Segments Covered   By Type, Application and Region
      Geographies Covered   North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW)
      Key Vendors   BASF SE (Germany), Kemira OYJ (Finland), Lanxess (Germany), DuPont (US), Akzo Nobel NV (Netherlands), Solenis LLC (US), Ecolab Inc (US), Baker Hughes (US), Suez SA (France) and Lonza Group (Switzerland).
      Key Market Opportunities   with the increasing production capacities of manufacturing industries, the amount of industrial effluents is also increasing.
      Key Market Drivers   High demand for water treatment chemicals in end-use industries is influencing the manufactures to increase their production capacity.


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

    The water treatment chemicals market would achieve USD 67.69 billion by 2025.

    The forecast period of 2019 to 2025 would witness the water treatment chemicals market achieving a CAGR of 6.5%.

    Growing ecological concern tops the list of factors triggering the water treatment chemicals market growth.

    The Asia Pacific region is earning the maximum revenue for the water treatment chemicals market.

    Companies like GE Water & Process Technologies, Ashland Inc., The Dow Chemical Company, Kemira Oyj's, Akzo Nobel N.V., Ecolab USA Inc., BASF SE, Cortec Corporation, Buckman Laboratories International Inc., and Solvay S.A. are making a substantial impact on the water treatment chemicals market.

    Table of Contents

    1 Executive Summary

    2 Scope of the Report

    2.1 Market Definition

    2.2 Scope of the Study

    2.2.1 Research Objectives

    2.2.2 Assumptions & Limitations

    2.3 Markets Structure

    3 Market Research Methodology

    3.1 Research Process

    3.2 Primary Research

    3.3 Secondary Research

    3.4 Forecast Model

    4 Market Landscape

    4.1 Supply Chain Analysis

    4.1.1 Raw Material Suppliers

    4.1.2 Manufacturers/Producers

    4.1.3 Distributors/Retailers/Wholesalers/E-Commerce Merchants

    4.1.4 Application Industry

    4.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

    4.2.1 Threat of New Entrants

    4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers

    4.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

    4.2.4 Threat of Substitutes

    4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

    4.3 Market Price Analysis 2017–2024

    5 Industry Overview of the Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market

    5.1 Introduction

    5.2 Drivers

    5.3 Restraints

    5.4 Opportunities

    5.5 Challenges

    6 Market Trends

    6.1 Introduction

    6.2 Growth Trends

    6.3 Impact Analysis

    7. Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market, by Type

    7.1 Introduction

    7.2 Coagulants & Flocculants

    7.2.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    7.2.2 Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2020-2027

    7.3 Corrosion Inhibitors

    7.3.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    7.3.2 Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2020-2027

    7.4 Scale Inhibitors

    7.4.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    7.4.2 Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2020-2027

    7.4 Biocides & Disinfectants

    7.4.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    7.4.2 Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2020-2027

    8. Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market, by Application

    8.1 Introduction

    8.2 Municipal Water Treatment Plant

    8.2.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    8.2.2 Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2020-2027

    8.3 Chemical Processing

    8.3.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    8.3.2 Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2020-2027

    8.4 Power Generation

    8.4.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    8.4.2 Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2020-2027

    8.5 Others

    8.5.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    8.5.2 Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2020-2027

    9. Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market, by Region

    9.1 Introduction

    9.2 North America

    9.2.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.2.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.2.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.2.5 US

    9.2.5.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.2.5.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.2.5.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.2.6 Canada

    9.2.6.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.2.6.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.2.6.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.3 Europe

    9.3.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.3.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.3.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.3.5 Germany

    9.3.5.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.3.5.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.3.5.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.3.6. France

    9.3.6.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.3.6.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.3.6.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.3.7 Italy

    9.3.7.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.3.7.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.3.7.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.3.8 Spain

    9.3.8.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.3.8.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.3.8.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.3.9 UK

    9.3.9.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.3.9.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.3.9.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.3.9 Russia

    9.3.9.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.3.9.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.3.9.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.3.11 Netherlands

    9.3.11.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.3.11.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.3.11.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.3.12 Rest of Europe

    9.3.12.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.3.12.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.3.12.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.4 Asia-Pacific

    9.4.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.4.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.4.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.4.5 China

    9.4.5.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.4.5.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.4.5.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.4.6 India

    9.4.6.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.4.6.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.4.6.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.4.7 Japan

    9.4.7.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.4.7.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.4.7.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.4.8 Thailand

    9.4.8.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.4.8.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.4.8.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.4.9 Malaysia

    9.4.9.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.4.9.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.4.9.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.4.9 Vietnam

    9.4.9.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.4.9.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.4.9.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.4.11 Rest of Asia-Pacific

    9.4.11.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.4.11.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.4.11.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.5 Middle East & Africa

    9.5.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.5.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.5.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.5.5 Saudi Arabia

    9.5.5.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.5.5.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.5.5.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.5.5.4 Market Estimates & Forecast by End-Use Industry, 2020-2027

    9.5.6 UAE

    9.5.6.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.5.6.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.5.6.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.5.7 Africa

    9.5.7.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.5.7.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.5.7.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.5.8 Rest of the Middle East & Africa

    9.5.8.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.5.8.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.5.8.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.6 Latin America

    9.6.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.6.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.6.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.6.5 Brazil

    9.6.5.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.6.5.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.6.5.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.6.6 Argentina

    9.6.6.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.6.6.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.6.6.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.6.7 Mexico

    9.6.7.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.6.7.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.6.7.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    9.6.8 Rest of Latin America

    9.6.8.1 Market Estimates & Forecast, 2020-2027

    9.6.8.2 Market Estimates & Forecast by Type, 2020-2027

    9.6.8.3 Market Estimates & Forecast by Application, 2020-2027

    10. Competitive Landscape

    10.1 Introduction

    10.2 Market Key Strategies

    10.3 Key Development Analysis

    (Expansions/Mergers & Acquisitions/Joint Ventures/New

    Developments/Agreements/Investments)

    11. Company Profiles

    11.1 BASF SE

    11.1.1 Company Overview

    11.1.2 Financial Updates

    11.1.3 Product/Business Segment Overview

    11.1.4 Key Developments

    11.1.5 SWOT Analysis

    11.1.6 Key Strategies

    11.2 Kemira OYJ

    11.2.1 Company Overview

    11.2.2 Financial Updates

    11.2.3 Product/Business Segment Overview

    11.2.4 Key Developments

    11.2.5 SWOT Analysis

    11.2.6 Key Strategies

    11.3 Lanxess

    11.3.1 Company Overview

    11.3.2 Financial Updates

    11.3.3 Product/Business Segment Overview

    11.3.4 Key Developments

    11.3.5 SWOT Analysis

    11.3.6 Key Strategies

    11.4 DuPont

    11.4.1 Company Overview

    11.4.2 Financial Updates

    11.4.3 Product/Business Segment Overview

    11.4.4 Key Developments

    11.4.5 SWOT Analysis

    11.4.6 Key Strategies

    11.5 Akzo Nobel NV

    11.5.1 Company Overview

    11.5.2 Financial Updates

    11.5.3 Product/Business Segment Overview

    11.5.4 Key Developments

    11.5.5 SWOT Analysis

    11.5.6 Key Strategies

    11.6 Solenis LLC

    11.6.1 Company Overview

    11.6.2 Financial Updates

    11.6.3 Product/Business Segment Overview

    11.6.4 Key Developments

    11.6.5 SWOT Analysis

    11.6.6 Key Strategies

    11.7 Ecolab Inc

    11.7.1 Company Overview

    11.7.2 Financial Updates

    11.7.3 Product/Business Segment Overview

    11.7.4 Key Developments

    11.7.5 SWOT Analysis

    11.7.6 Key Strategies

    11.8 Baker Hughes

    11.8.1 Company Overview

    11.8.2 Financial Updates

    11.8.3 Product/Business Segment Overview

    11.8.4 Key Developments

    11.8.5 SWOT Analysis

    11.8.6 Key Strategies

    11.9 Suez SA

    11.9.1 Company Overview

    11.9.2 Financial Updates

    11.9.3 Product/Business Segment Overview

    11.9.4 Key Developments

    11.9.5 SWOT Analysis

    11.9.6 Key Strategies

    11.10 Lonza Group

    11.10.1 Company Overview

    11.10.2 Financial Updates

    11.10.3 Product/Business Segment Overview

    11.10.4 Key Developments

    11.10.5 SWOT Analysis

    11.10.6 Key Strategies

    12. Conclusion

    LIST OF TABLES

    Table 1 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market, by Region, 2020-2027

    Table 2 North America: Water Treatment Chemicals Market, by Country, 2020-2027

    Table 3 Europe: Water Treatment Chemicals Market, by Country, 2020-2027

    Table 4 Asia-Pacific: Water Treatment Chemicals Market, by Country, 2020-2027

    Table 5 Middle East & Africa: Water Treatment Chemicals Market, by Country, 2020-2027

    Table 6 Latin America: Water Treatment Chemicals Market, by Country, 2020-2027

    Table 7 Water Treatment Chemicals Type Market, by Region, 2020-2027

    Table 8 North America: Water Treatment Chemicals Type Market, by Country, 2020-2027

    Table 9 Europe: Water Treatment Chemicals Type Market, by Country, 2020-2027

    Table 10 Asia-Pacific: Water Treatment Chemicals Product Market, by Country, 2020-2027

    Table 11 Middle East & Africa: Water Treatment Chemicals Type Market, by Country, 2020-2027

    Table 11 Latin America: Water Treatment Chemicals Type Market, by Country, 2020-2027

    Table 13 Water Treatment Chemicals Application Market, by Region, 2020-2027

    Table 14 North America: Water Treatment Chemicals Application Market, by Country, 2020-2027

    Table 15 Europe: Water Treatment Chemicals Application Market, by Country, 2020-2027

    Table 16 Asia-Pacific: Water Treatment Chemicals Application Market, by Country, 2020-2027

    Table 17 Middle East & Africa: Water Treatment Chemicals Application Market, by Country, 2020-2027

    Table 18 Latin America: Water Treatment Chemicals Application Market, by Country, 2020-2027

    LIST OF FIGURES

    FIGURE 1 Water Treatment Chemicals Market Segmentation

    FIGURE 2 Forecast Methodology

    FIGURE 3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis of Water Treatment Chemicals Market

    FIGURE 4 Supply Chain of Water Treatment Chemicals Market

    FIGURE 5 Share of Water Treatment Chemicals Market, by Country, 2020 (%)

    FIGURE 6 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market, 2020-2027

    FIGURE 7 Sub Segments of Type

    FIGURE 8 Water Treatment Chemicals Market size, by Type, 2020 (%)

    FIGURE 9 Share of Water Treatment Chemicals Market, by Type, 2020-2027

    FIGURE 10 Sub Segments of Application

    FIGURE 11 Water Treatment Chemicals Market size, by Application, 2020 (%)

    FIGURE 11 Share of Water Treatment Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2027