Water Treatment Chemicals - Global Industry Market Analysis Report 2020-2031

Water treatment chemicals are substances used in various water treatment processes. Their main function is to change the physical and chemical properties of water so that it meets specific quality standards. These chemicals play a fundamental role in purifying water sources, whether for drinking water supply or industrial production.

In the current industry, the demand for water treatment chemicals continues to grow. According to data from PACO Research, the global water treatment chemical market has grown at an average annual rate of about 5% over the past 5 years. With the expansion of industrial production and the increasing attention to water quality in daily life, the water treatment chemical market has achieved significant growth. In the industrial field, industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, and power generation are the main consumer areas. For example, in oil and gas production, water treatment chemicals are used to remove impurities from produced water so that it can be safely discharged or reused. According to statistics, in the oil and gas extraction industry, an average of about 0.5-1 kg of water treatment chemicals are consumed for every cubic meter of produced water treated. In the power generation industry, they help maintain the normal operation of the cooling water system. The annual demand for water treatment chemicals such as scale inhibitors and corrosion inhibitors in the thermal power industry alone is as high as hundreds of thousands of tons.

In terms of market size, the global water treatment chemicals market has reached a considerable scale. The Asia-Pacific region has become a key growth region, especially due to rapid industrialization and urbanization. The market share of water treatment chemicals in emerging economies in this region has increased from 35% in 2015 to 45% in 2024, and is expected to increase further in the future. Emerging economies in the region are investing heavily in water treatment infrastructure, which has driven the demand for water treatment chemicals.

Looking ahead, the market prospects for water treatment chemicals are very broad. With the continuous improvement of environmental protection requirements and the popularization of the concept of sustainable development, the demand for high-performance and environmentally friendly water treatment chemicals will increase. The development of new materials and new technologies will also bring new opportunities for the innovation of water treatment chemicals and further promote the expansion of the market.

Report Scope

This report aims to deliver a thorough analysis of the global market for Water Treatment Chemicals, offering both quantitative and qualitative insights to assist readers in formulating business growth strategies, evaluating the competitive landscape, understanding their current market position, and making well-informed decisions regarding Water Treatment Chemicals.

The report is enriched with qualitative evaluations, including market drivers, challenges, Porter’s Five Forces, regulatory frameworks, consumer preferences, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors.

The report provides detailed classification of Water Treatment Chemicals, such as type, etc.; detailed examples of Water Treatment Chemicals applications, such as application one, etc., and provides comprehensive historical (2020-2025) and forecast (2026-2031) market size data.

The report provides detailed classification of Water Treatment Chemicals, such as Ph Adjusters & Softeners, Flocculants & Coagulants, Corrosion Inhibitors, Scale Inhibitors/Dispersants, Biocides & Disinfectants, Others, etc.; detailed examples of Water Treatment Chemicals applications, such as Municipal Water Treatment, Papermaking Waste Water Treatment, Metal & Mining Industry, Oil & Gas industry, Others, etc., and provides comprehensive historical (2020-2025) and forecast (2026-2031) market size data.

The report covers key global regions—North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa—providing granular, country-specific insights for major markets such as the United States, China, Germany, and Brazil.

The report deeply explores the competitive landscape of Water Treatment Chemicals products, details the sales, revenue, and regional layout of some of the world's leading manufacturers, and provides in-depth company profiles and contact details.

The report contains a comprehensive industry chain analysis covering raw materials, downstream customers and sales channels.

Core Chapters

Chapter One: Introduces the study scope of this report, market status, market drivers, challenges, porters five forces analysis, regulatory policy, consumer preference, market attractiveness and ESG analysis.
Chapter Two: market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter Three: Water Treatment Chemicals market sales and revenue in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and production of each country in the world.
Chapter Four: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter Five: Detailed analysis of Water Treatment Chemicals manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales, revenue, market share, footprint, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter Six: Provides profiles of leading manufacturers, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction.
Chapter Seven: Analysis of industrial chain, key raw materials, customers and sales channel.
Chapter Eight: Key Takeaways and Final Conclusions
Chapter Nine: Methodology and Sources. Show more