Global Process Chemicals for Water Treatment Market Size Study & Forecast, by Chemical Type, End-Use Industry, Treatment Process, Technology, Application, and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

June 2025 | 285 pages | ID: G0A004A36E56EN
Bizwit Research & Consulting LLP

Abstracts

Global Process Chemicals for Water Treatment Market was valued at approximately USD 16.18 billion in 2024 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 4.38% over the forecast period from 2025 to 2035. As nations race to secure sustainable water infrastructure amid depleting freshwater sources, process chemicals have emerged as pivotal agents in improving the quality and efficiency of both water purification and wastewater treatment systems. These chemicals, ranging from coagulants and biocides to corrosion inhibitors and specialty agents, are tailored to facilitate complex reactions, eliminate impurities, inhibit scaling, and ensure operational continuity across diverse water treatment applications. Their adoption has been significantly accelerated by the rising water demands in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, along with stricter regulatory frameworks governing water discharge and reuse.

The market is also witnessing a growing emphasis on advanced and sustainable treatment technologies that integrate eco-friendly and biodegradable chemical formulations. Rapid urbanization and the parallel rise in power generation, oil & gas exploration, and heavy industries have compelled stakeholders to adopt more efficient water recycling and reuse protocols—thus spurring demand for chemical processes that enhance throughput and reduce operational downtime. Moreover, innovations in membrane treatment, ion exchange systems, and reverse osmosis are synergistically boosting the market, as process chemicals remain indispensable for optimizing these technologies’ performance. However, escalating raw material prices and the environmental impact of some traditional chemical treatments remain significant hurdles to overcome during the forecast horizon.

Geographically, North America dominates the market due to well-developed utility infrastructure, proactive water reuse policies, and the presence of major chemical manufacturing hubs. The region’s strong foothold in power generation and oilfield services continues to stimulate consumption of process chemicals, especially in high-performance desalination and cooling tower operations. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to witness the fastest growth, driven by industrial expansion, high population density, and increasing urban water stress in countries like China, India, and Southeast Asian nations. Europe follows closely, where stricter EU environmental compliance and investments in smart water management technologies are catalyzing the demand for next-gen process chemicals across municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities.

Major market player included in this report are:

• Ecolab Inc.
• Kemira Oyj
• Solenis LLC
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions
• Dow Inc.
• SNF Group
• BASF SE
• Veolia Water Technologies
• Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
• Ashland Inc.
• Baker Hughes Company
• Thermax Limited
• Accepta Ltd.
• Buckman Laboratories
• Chembond Chemicals Ltd.

Global Process Chemicals for Water Treatment Market Report Scope:

• Historical Data – 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation – 2024
• Forecast period - 2025-2035
• Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
• Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts’ working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Chemical Type:

• Coagulants and Flocculants
• Acids and Bases
• Oxidizing and Reducing Agents
• Corrosion Inhibitors
• Biocides and Dispersants
• Specialty Chemicals

By End-Use Industry:

• Municipal
• Industrial
• Commercial
• Residential
• Power Generation

By Treatment Process:

• Coagulation and Flocculation
• Filtration
• Disinfection
• Ion Exchange
• Membrane Treatment
• Reverse Osmosis

By Technology:

• Conventional
• Advanced
• Sustainable

By Application:

• Water Purification
• Wastewater Treatment
• Desalination
• Cooling Water Treatment
• Oil and Gas Production

By Region:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:

• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Contents

CHAPTER 1. GLOBAL PROCESS CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT MARKET REPORT SCOPE & METHODOLOGY

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
  1.2.1. Forecast Model
  1.2.2. Desk Research
  1.2.3. Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
  1.4.1. Market Definition
  1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
  1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
  1.5.2. Limitations
  1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

CHAPTER 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings

CHAPTER 3. GLOBAL PROCESS CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT MARKET FORCES ANALYSIS

3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Process Chemicals Market (2024–2035)
3.2. Drivers
  3.2.1. Escalating Water Scarcity & Regulatory Stringency
  3.2.2. Industrial & Municipal Expansion
3.3. Restraints
  3.3.1. Volatile Raw Material Prices
  3.3.2. Environmental & Disposal Concerns
3.4. Opportunities
  3.4.1. Adoption of Biodegradable & Sustainable Formulations
  3.4.2. Growth in Emerging Economies’ Infrastructure Projects

CHAPTER 4. GLOBAL PROCESS CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Model
  4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
  4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
  4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
  4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter’s Five Forces Forecast Model (2024–2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
  4.3.1. Political
  4.3.2. Economic
  4.3.3. Social
  4.3.4. Technological
  4.3.5. Environmental
  4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024–2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendations & Conclusion

CHAPTER 5. GLOBAL MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY CHEMICAL TYPE 2025–2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Coagulants and Flocculants
  5.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  5.2.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035
5.3. Acids and Bases
  5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  5.3.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035
5.4. Oxidizing and Reducing Agents
  5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  5.4.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035
5.5. Corrosion Inhibitors
  5.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  5.5.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035
5.6. Biocides and Dispersants
  5.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  5.6.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035
5.7. Specialty Chemicals
  5.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  5.7.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035

CHAPTER 6. GLOBAL MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY END-USE INDUSTRY 2025–2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Municipal
  6.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  6.2.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035
6.3. Industrial
  6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  6.3.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035
6.4. Commercial
  6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  6.4.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035
6.5. Residential
  6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  6.5.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035
6.6. Power Generation
  6.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  6.6.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035

CHAPTER 7. GLOBAL MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY TREATMENT PROCESS 2025–2035

7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Coagulation and Flocculation
  7.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  7.2.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035
7.3. Filtration
  7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  7.3.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035
7.4. Disinfection
  7.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  7.4.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035
7.5. Ion Exchange
  7.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  7.5.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035
7.6. Membrane Treatment
  7.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  7.6.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035
7.7. Reverse Osmosis
  7.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  7.7.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035

CHAPTER 8. GLOBAL MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY TECHNOLOGY 2025–2035

8.1. Market Overview
8.2. Conventional
  8.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  8.2.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035
8.3. Advanced
  8.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  8.3.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035
8.4. Sustainable
  8.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  8.4.2. Regional Market Analysis, 2025–2035

CHAPTER 9. GLOBAL MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY APPLICATION & REGION 2025–2035

9.1. Market & Regional Snapshot
9.2. By Application
  9.2.1. Water Purification
  9.2.2. Wastewater Treatment
  9.2.3. Desalination
  9.2.4. Cooling Water Treatment
  9.2.5. Oil & Gas Production
9.3. By Region
North America
• U.S.
• Canada
Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

CHAPTER 10. COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE

10.1. Top Market Strategies
10.2. Ecolab Inc.
  10.2.1. Company Overview
  10.2.2. Key Executives
  10.2.3. Company Snapshot
  10.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
  10.2.5. Product/Services Port
  10.2.6. Recent Development
  10.2.7. Market Strategies
  10.2.8. SWOT Analysis
10.3. Kemira Oyj
10.4. Solenis LLC
10.5. SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions
10.6. Dow Inc.
10.7. SNF Group
10.8. BASF SE
10.9. Veolia Water Technologies
10.10. Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
10.11. Ashland Inc.
10.12. Baker Hughes Company
10.13. Thermax Limited
10.14. Accepta Ltd.
10.15. Buckman Laboratories
10.16. Chembond Chemicals Ltd.

List Of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Market Report Scope
Table 2. Global Estimates & Forecasts by Chemical Type, 2024–2035
Table 3. Global Estimates & Forecasts by End-Use Industry, 2024–2035
Table 4. Global Estimates & Forecasts by Treatment Process, 2024–2035
Table 5. Global Estimates & Forecasts by Technology, 2024–2035
Table 6. Global Estimates & Forecasts by Application, 2024–2035
Table 7. U.S. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 8. Canada Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 9. UK Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 10. Germany Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 11. France Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 12. Spain Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 13. Italy Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 14. Rest of Europe Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 15. China Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 16. India Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 17. Japan Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 18. Australia Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 19. South Korea Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 20. Rest of Asia Pacific Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035

List Of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

Fig 1. Research Methodology
Fig 2. Market Estimation Techniques
Fig 3. Size Estimates & Forecast Methods
Fig 4. Key Trends 2025
Fig 5. Growth Prospects 2024–2035
Fig 6. Porter’s Five Forces Model
Fig 7. PESTEL Analysis
Fig 8. Value Chain Analysis
Fig 9. Market by Chemical Type, 2025 & 2035
Fig 10. Market by End-Use Industry, 2025 & 2035
Fig 11. Market by Treatment Process, 2025 & 2035
Fig 12. Market by Technology, 2025 & 2035
Fig 13. Market by Application, 2025 & 2035
Fig 14. North America Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 15. Europe Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 16. Asia Pacific Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 17. Latin America Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 18. Middle East & Africa Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 19. Global Market, Company Market Share Analysis (2025)