Water Treatment Chemicals Market Projected to Reach USD 48 Billion by 2030 Amid Rising Industrial Water Treatment Demand
Global market expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% through 2030, supported by stricter environmental regulations, industrial water reuse and expanding wastewater treatment requirements.
The global Water Treatment Chemicals Market is projected to grow from USD 40.2 billion in 2025 to USD 48.0 billion by 2030, registering a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.5% during the forecast period. The market is being driven by increasing industrial water shortages, tightening environmental regulations and stricter wastewater discharge standards across regions.
According to the report, industries including power generation, chemicals, textiles, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages are increasingly adopting Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems to reduce freshwater consumption and eliminate liquid waste disposal.
Water Treatment Chemicals Market Outlook Through 2030
The report, "Water Treatment Chemicals Market by Type (Flocculants & Coagulants, Corrosion Inhibitors, Scale Inhibitors, Biocides & Disinfectants, Chelating Agents), Source, End User (Residential, Commercial & Industrial), and Region – Global Forecast to 2030," estimates that the market will reach USD 48.0 billion by 2030, up from USD 40.2 billion in 2025.
Market expansion is supported by growing demand for water treatment solutions across industrial and municipal sectors, alongside increased investment in sustainable water management practices.
North America Expected to Hold the Third-Largest Market Share
North America is projected to account for the third-largest share of the global water treatment chemicals market during the forecast period.
The report attributes regional demand to:
- Highly developed water infrastructure
- Stringent environmental regulations
- Strong industrial base
- Strict municipal water quality and wastewater discharge standards
- Aging water and wastewater infrastructure in the United States and Canada
- Increased use of treatment chemicals to maintain water quality, prevent corrosion and extend equipment lifespan
These factors are expected to sustain demand for water treatment chemicals across municipal and industrial applications.
Key Takeaways
The report also highlights several findings related to the Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems market:
- North America accounted for 32.4% of the global ZLD systems market by value in 2025.
- The evaporation/crystallization segment held the largest market share at 45.7% by value in 2025.
- The small-scale capacity segment is projected to register the highest CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period.
- The brine disposal segment accounted for 35.1% of the market by value in 2025.
- Hybrid ZLD systems are expected to be the fastest-growing system segment with a CAGR of 8.6%.
- The energy & power sector represented 34.6% of the ZLD systems market by value in 2025.
- GEA Group, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, and Veolia were identified as leading companies based on market share and product footprint.
- Grundfos, Lenntech BV, and Envisol Arvind, among others, were identified as startups and SMEs with strong positions in specialized market segments.
Growing Focus on Sustainable Water Management
The report indicates that increasing industrial demand, regulatory compliance requirements and the adoption of advanced water treatment technologies are expected to support continued growth in the water treatment chemicals market through 2030.