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).

Asia Pacific is expected to be the second largest region in the global water treatment chemicals market in terms of value during the forecast period.

Countries considered in the Asia Pacific region are China, India, Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, and rest of Asia Pacific. The region is expected to be the second-largest market for water treatment chemicals owing to the rapid industrialization, urbanization, and population growth, driving demand for clean water across various sectors. Expanding industrial sectors such as power generation, chemicals, and manufacturing require effective water treatment solutions to meet operational and environmental standards. Additionally, rising awareness of waterborne diseases and increasing government initiatives for sustainable water management boost market growth. Countries such as China and India, with large-scale industrial and municipal projects, are key contributors, further solidifying the region’s position in the global water treatment chemicals market.

Water Treatment Chemicals Market Dynamics

1. Drivers: Increasing demand for chemically treated water in various end-use industries
2. Restraint: High cost of treatment processes
3. Opportunity: Increasing demand for speciality formulations

4. Challenge: Difficulties associated with eco-friendly formulations