Report Highlights
The global market for specialty water treatment chemicals is estimated to grow from $42.4 billion in 2025 to reach $57.9 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% from 2025 through 2030.
Report Includes
- 83 data tables and 55 additional tables
- Overview and an up-to-date analysis of the global markets for specialty water treatment chemicals
- Analyses of the global market trends, with revenue data for 2024, estimates for 2025, forecasts for 2029 and projected CAGRs through 2030
- Estimates of the market size and revenue prospects for the global market, accompanied by a market share analysis by function, source, treatment type, application, end-user sector and region
- Facts and figures about market dynamics, opportunities and deterrents, technological advances, regulations and standards, prospects and the impact of macroeconomic variables
- Insights derived from Porter’s Five Forces model, as well as global supply chain analyses
- A relevant patent analysis, featuring key granted and published patents
- Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, as well as the ESG risk ratings and practices of leading companies
- Analysis of the industry structure, including companies’ market shares and rankings, strategic initiatives, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
- Profiles of the leading companies, including BASF, Veolia Environnement S.A., Ecolab Inc., Kurita Water Industries Ltd., and Kemira
Report Scope
The report provides a comprehensive market analysis of the specialty water treatment chemicals market, reflecting the latest trends and data. It presents a comprehensive study of the global specialty water treatment chemicals market from 2024 to 2030. The base year of the analysis is 2024, and the forecast period spans 2025 through 2030. The revenue calculated in this report is US$ million. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the specialty water treatment chemicals industry, examining both qualitative and quantitative aspects. The market is segmented by:
- By function: Corrosion inhibitors, coagulants and flocculants, biocides and insecticides, scale inhibitors, pH adjusters and softeners, defoamers, nanochemicals and other specialty chemicals.
- By treatment type: Industrial process water treatment, municipal potable water treatment, sewage/wastewater treatment and seawater treatment.
- By source: Conventional and biobased.
- By end users: Power, oil and gas, pulp and paper, metal, chemical and other end users.
- By application: Process and treatment.
- By region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
Report Synopsis
| Report Metrics | Details | ||||||||||||||||
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| Base year considered | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
| Forecast period considered | 2025-2030 | ||||||||||||||||
| Base year market size | $40.4 Billion | ||||||||||||||||
| Market size forecast | $57.9 Billion | ||||||||||||||||
| Growth rate | CAGR of 6.4% from 2025 to 2030 | ||||||||||||||||
| Units considered | $ Millions | ||||||||||||||||
| Segments covered | By Function, Source, Treatment Type, Application, End-User and Region | ||||||||||||||||
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) | ||||||||||||||||
| Countries covered | U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, China, India, Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), Brazil, Argentina, The Middle East, Africa, Rest of Europe, Rest of Asia-Pacific, and Rest of South America | ||||||||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Decline in freshwater resources.
- Stringency on water standards and water discharge regulations.
- Water quality issues.
- Lack of effective methods to remove emerging contaminants.
- Alternative technologies substituting for chemicals.
- Lack of social acceptance of treated water.
- Nutrient recovery.
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Report Highlights
The global specialty water treatment chemicals market reached $37.9 billion in 2022, should reach $40.2 billion by 2023 and $54.0 billion by 2028 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% during the forecast period of 2023-2028.
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- 50 data tables and 44 additional tables
- Detailed overview and up-to-date analysis of the global specialty water treatment chemicals market
- Analyses of the global market trends, with market revenue (sales figures) for 2022, estimates for 2023, forecasts for 2027, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2028
- Estimation of the current market size and growth forecast for global specialty water treatment chemicals market in USD million values, and their corresponding market share analysis based on the process/function, application, treatment type, end-user sector, and region
- In-depth information (facts and figures) concerning the major factors influencing the progress of this market (benefits, and industry-specific challenges) with respect to specific growth trends, upcoming technologies, prospects, and contributions to the overall market
- Highlights of emerging technologies and new developments, along with the influence of regulatory standards and frameworks, and impact of macroeconomic variable on the market for specialty chemicals in water treatment industry
- Detailed review of steps taken towards the ESG sustainability in specialty water treatment technologies industry, ESG practices by companies, current status, and along with future trends and opportunities
- Analysis of patents related to water treatment chemicals based on country of origin, issuing company and year of patent issued
- Insight into the recent industry structure, competitive aspects of each product segments, increasing investment on R&D activities, market growth strategies, and company revenue share analysis
- Updated information on recent competitive developments, such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, expansions, and new product developments in the global market
- Identification of the major stakeholders and analysis of the competitive landscape based on recent developments and segmental revenues
- Company profiles of major players within the industry, including BASF, Dow Inc., Grasim Industries Ltd., Halliburton Co., Solvay S.A., and Veolia Environnement S.A.
Report Highlights
The global market for specialty chemicals in water treatment should grow from $34.5 billion in 2018 to reach $46.6 billion by 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% for the period of 2018-2023.
Report Includes
- 62 additional tables
- An overview of the global market for specialty chemicals used in water treatment et al
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2017, estimates for 2018, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2023
- Elaboration on the influence of government regulations, current technology, and the economic factors that are and will shape the marketplace
- A look at the regulatory environment which has been a driving force in the specialty water treatment chemicals industry
- Analysis of the product life cycle and technology life cycle of various types of specialty chemicals used in water treatment
- Information on competitor initiatives, and information with regard to demand for specialty chemicals used to develop new products and for new applications
- Profiles of leading companies in the industry, including Akzo Nobel N.V., Albemarle Corp., Arch Chemicals, Inc., Basf Corp., Clariant AG and PPG Industries, Inc.
Report Highlights
The global specialty chemicals market for water treatment should reach $38.2 billion by 2021 from $28.5 billion in 2016 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%, from 2016 to 2021.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global market for specialty chemicals used in water treatment
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2015, estimates for 2016, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2021
- Elaboration on the influence of government regulations, current technology, and the economic factors that are and will shape the marketplace
- A look at the regulatory environment which has been a driving force in the specialty water treatment chemicals industry
- Analysis of the product life cycle and technology life cycle of various types of specialty chemicals used in water treatment
- Information on competitor initiatives, and information with regard to demand for specialty chemicals used to develop new products and for new applications
- Profiles of leading companies in the industry
Report Highlights
The global market for specialty chemicals for water treatment reached $23.7 billion in 2013. This market is expected to grow to nearly $25.3 billion in 2014 and $33.6 billion in 2019 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% over the five-year period from 2014 to 2019.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global market for specialty chemcials used in water treatment
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2013, estimates for 2014, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2019.
- Elaboration on the influence of government regulations, current technology, and the economic factors that are and will shape the marketplace
- Information on competitor initiatives, and information with regard to demand for specialty chemicals used to develop new products and for new applications
- Comprehensive profiles of leading companies in the industry.
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