Water Treatment Chemicals Market on Track to Reach $46.64 Billion by 2029

The report Water Treatment Chemicals Market by Type (Flocculant & Coagulant, Corrosion Inhibitors, Scale Inhibitors, Biocides & Disinfectants, Chelating Agents), Sales Channel, Source, End-use (Residential. Commercial & Industrial), & Region – Global Forecast to 2029″, size is projected to grow from USD 38.37 billion in 2024 to USD 46.64 billion by 2029, registering a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period. The water treatment chemicals  market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing demand from various major economies for different end use industries such as residential, commercial, and industrial (food & beverage, pharmaceutical, power, oil & gas, chemical fertilizers, paper & pulp and other end use industries as well). Water treatment chemicals are used to purify water by removing contaminants, neutralizing harmful substances, and preventing the growth of bacteria and algae. With rising concerns over water scarcity and pollution, innovative chemical solutions are vital to ensuring water safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance in diverse applications globally.  It ensures clean, safe water for industrial, municipal, and residential sectors while maintaining environmental compliance.

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Key Market Players

To enable an in-depth understanding of the competitive landscape, the report includes the profiles of some of the top players in the water treatment chemicals market. These are Ecolab (US), Veolia (France), BASF (Germany), Dow (US), kemira Oyj (Finland), Solenis (US), Solvey (Belgium), Nouryon (The Netherlands), Kurita Water Industries (Japan), SNF Floerger (France), Baker Hughes Company (US), and Arxada (Switzerland).


Recent Developments:

In November 2024, Ecolab acquired Barclay Water Management, a provider of water safety and digital monitoring solutions for industrial and institutional customers, primarily in the northeastern US. Barclay offers differentiated solutions such as the iChlor Monochloramine System for Legionella treatment, improving water quality and providing continuous monitoring and control.

In August 2024, Nalco Water (an Ecolab company) and Danieli partnered to improve industrial water treatment for the metal industry through shared R&D. This collaboration combines Nalco’s chemical expertise with Danieli’s technology to help metal producers enhance production and reduce their environmental impact.


Water Treatment Chemicals Market Dynamics

Drivers: Increasing demand for chemically treated water in various end-use industries
Restraint: High cost of treatment processes
Opportunity: Increasing demand for specialty formulations
Challenge: Difficulties associated with eco-friendly formulations

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