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Sludge Treatment Chemicals Market

Published Jul 15, 2025
Length 120 Pages
SKU # CMI20302847

Description

Global sludge treatment chemicals market has been witnessing significant growth in recent years. The market is witnessing dynamic growth, driven by rapid industrialization, increasing awareness about environmental sustainability, and rising demand for advanced sludge treatment. The global sludge treatment chemicals market is further segmented into product type (flocculants (cationic and anionic), coagulants (organic and inorganic), disinfectants, anti-foulants, anti-foamers, and activated carbon), application (municipal and industrial (paper & pulp, food & beverage, metal processing, chemical & fertilizer, automotive, and oil & gas), and treatment (primary and tertiary). Sludge is a semi-solid waste that is generated during the treatment of domestic or industrial wastewater. Improper disposal of sludge can pollute the environment. Sludge treatment chemicals aid in reducing the toxicity, pathogens, and moisture content in sludge before its final disposal. Factors such as stringent wastewater treatment regulations, growing concern about water pollution, and increasing need for sustainable water management are expected to boost the demand for sludge treatment chemicals in the near future.

Market Dynamics

Global sludge treatment chemicals market is expected to witness strong growth over the forecast period owing to various factors. Rapid urbanization and industrialization have significantly increased wastewater volumes, thus offering a thrust to wastewater remedy sports and thereby sludge remedy as well. Stringent environmental norms regarding disposal of sewage sludge has boosted the demand for these chemicals. However, high costs associated with sludge treatment chemicals may restrain the market growth to some extent. Growing focus on water reuse and recycling is opening new opportunities for stakeholders in this industry to develop advanced solution offerings.

Key features of the study
  • This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global sludge treatment chemicals market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year.
  • It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
  • It profiles key players in the global sludge treatment chemicals market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, Chembond Chemicals Limited, GE Water and Process Technologies, Kurita Water Industries Ltd., Ion Exchange, Kemira Oyj, AkzoNobel N.V., Solenis, Thermax Ltd., and Veolia Water Technologies.
Market Segmentation
  • By Product Type
  • Flocculants
  • Cationic
  • Anionic
  • Coagulants
  • Organic
  • Inorganic
  • Disinfectants
  • Anti-Foulants
  • Anti-Foamers
  • Activated Carbon
  • By Application
  • Municipal
  • Industrial
  • Paper & Pulp
  • Food & Beverage
  • Metal Processing
  • Chemical & Fertilizer
  • Automotive
  • Oil & Gas
  • By Treatment
  • Primary
  • Tertiary
  • By Region
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • Israel
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa
  • Key Player Insights
  • BASF SE
  • Chembond Chemicals Limited
  • GE Water and Process Technologies
  • Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
  • Ion Exchange
  • Kemira Oyj
  • AkzoNobel N.V.
  • Solenis
  • Thermax Ltd.
  • Veolia Water Technologies

Table of Contents

120 Pages
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Product Type
Market Snippet, By Application
Market Snippet, By Treatment
Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Rising demand for chemically treated sludge
Growing industrial wastewater volumes
Restraints
Health and safety issues pertaining to sludge treatment chemicals
Opportunities
Adoption of biosolids for agriculture and land application
Investment in sewage infrastructure in developing countries
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
4. Global Sludge Treatment Chemicals Market, By Product Type, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032(%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Flocculants
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Sub-Segment Trends
Cationic
Anionic
Coagulants
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Sub-Segment Trends
Organic
Inorganic
Disinfectants
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Anti-Foulants
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Anti-Foamers
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Activated Caron
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
5. Global Sludge Treatment Chemicals Market, By Application, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032(%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Municipal
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Industrial
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Sub-Segment Trends
Paper & Pulp
Food & Beverage
Metal Processing
Chemical & Fertilizer
Automotive
Oil & Gas
6. Global Sludge Treatment Chemicals Market, By Treatment, 2020–2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032(%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Primary
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Tertiary
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
7. Global Sludge Treatment Chemicals Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Region, 2020 – 2032
Country Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Treatment, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Treatment, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Treatment, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Treatment, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Treatment, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country/Sub-region, 2020- 2032, (USD Bn)
Middle East
Africa
8. Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles
BASF SE
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Strategies
Chembond Chemicals Limited
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Strategies
GE Water and Process Technologies
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Strategies
Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Strategies
Ion Exchange
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Strategies
Kemira Oyj
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Strategies
AkzoNobel N.V.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Strategies
Solenis
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Strategies
Thermax Ltd.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Strategies
Veolia Water Technologies
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Strategies
9. Section
References
Research Methodology
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