North American Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Markets

Frost & Sullivan, August 2007, Pages: 144

Stringent Environmental Laws Coupled with Increased Water Recycling Drives the Need for Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals

Governments’ stringent rules aimed at protecting the environment and the demand for high quality water drive the industrial water treatment chemicals market in North America. Empowered by the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has implemented pollution control programs by setting wastewater standards for industries in order to minimize the effect of effluent discharge on the environment. These stringent regulations have increased the need for effective water treatment methods, which in turn has augmented the need for industrial water treatment chemicals.

"The Clean Water Act not only helped establish wastewater standards for industries, but also enhanced the need to conserve ground, municipal, and surface water and prevent misuse," says the analyst of this research service. These concerns have contributed to a growing awareness among end users about recycling. Governments have stressed on water conservation and recycling within the industrial process by imposing huge penalties on erring companies. As a result, industries are focusing more on treating discharged water, utilizing it in-house, and investing in water treatment facilities. Focus on greener products has also motivated many participants to invest in research and development activities to find new environment-friendly products that will give them a competitive edge in the market.

Entry of Foreign Participants Drive Local Manufacturers to Invest Strategically in High Growth Geographical Regions

To maintain their advantage, chemicals manufacturers will have to stave off stiff competition from foreign participants such as China. Some of the main Chinese imports to the United States include materials such as activated carbons, coagulants, flocculants, and ion exchange resins. The availability of these low-priced products places immense pressure on domestic manufacturers to slash their prices, thereby narrowing their margins. This decreases the profit margins even further for manufacturers offering commodity products.

"Strategic investments of local companies in high growth geographies such as Asia and Latin America will help them fend off foreign competition," observes the analyst. "This is likely to help them to have a global presence, which will, in turn, provide competitive strength through benefits such as superior brand image, continuous raw materials supply, access to global clients, and use of cheap and skilled labor." As these regions are also fast developing markets, they provide significant opportunities for the growth of North American companies.

Market Sectors

Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:

By Product Type:

- Corrosion and scale inhibitors
- Biocides
- Coagulants and flocculants
- Activated carbon
- Antifoams and defoamers
- Membrane products

By Application:

- Raw water treatment
- Process water treatment
- Effluent water treatment

1. Executive Summary
- 1. Market Introduction
- - 1. Market Overview
- - 2. Industry Structure
- 2. Summary of Findings
- - 1. Market Overview
- - 2. Competitive Analysis
- - 3. Conclusion

2. Total Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market
- 1. Market Introduction
- - 1. Market Definition and Overview
- - 2. Industry Definitions
- - 3. Market Engineering Measurements
- 2. Market Dynamics
- - 1. Industry Challenges
- 3. Market Revenue Analysis
- - 1. Market Drivers
- - a. Stricter Environmental Laws and Regulations Drive the Demand for Water Treatment Chemicals
- - b. Demand for High Quality Water Boosts Usage
- - c. Increased Water Recycling Favors Market Growth
- - d. Chemical Methods of Treatment Prove to be Cost Efficient
- - e. Increasing Importance of Water Management and Services Boosts Growth
- - f. Chemicals Play a Vital Role in Certain Applications of Industrial Water Treatment
- - 2. Market Restraints
- - a. Efficient Systems Reduce Consumption of Chemicals
- - b. Alternative Technologies Threaten Usage of Chemicals
- - c. Overseas Competition Increases Price Pressures
- - d. Regulations and EPA Restricts Usage of Certain Chemicals
- - 3. Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts
- - 4. Market Share Analysis by Chemical Type
- - 5. Market Share Analysis by Water Treatment Type
- 4. Competitive Analysis
- - 1. Competitive Structure
- - 2. Market Share Analysis
- - 3. Mergers and Acquisitions
- - 4. Strategic Recommendations

3. Corrosion and Scale Inhibitors Market
- 1. Market Introduction
- - 1. Market Definition and Overview
- - 2. Product Types
- - 3. Market Engineering Measurements
- 2. Market Revenue Analysis
- - 1. Market Drivers
- - 2. Market Restraints
- - 3. Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts
- - 4. Pricing Analysis
- - 5. Market and Technology Trends
- 3. Competitive Analysis
- - 1. Competitive Structure
- - 2. Market Share Analysis
- - 3. Product Analysis
- - 4. Distribution Structure

4. Biocides Market
- 1. Market Introduction
- - 1. Market Definition and Overview
- - 2. Product Types
- - 3. Market Engineering Measurement
- 2. Market Revenue Analysis
- - 1. Market Drivers
- - 2. Market Restraints
- - 3. Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts
- - 4. Pricing Analysis
- - 5. Market and Technology Trends
- 3. Competitive Analysis
- - 1. Competitive Structure
- - 2. Market Share Analysis
- - 3. Product Analysis
- - 4. Distribution Structure

5. Coagulants and Flocculants Market
- 1. Market Introduction
- - 1. Market Definition and Overview
- - 2. Product Types
- - 3. Market Engineering Measurements
- 2. Market Revenue Analysis
- - 1. Market Drivers
- - 2. Market Restraints
- - 3. Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts
- - 4. Pricing Analysis
- 3. Competitive Analysis
- - 1. Competitive Structure
- - 2. Market Share Analysis
- - 3. Product Analysis
- - 4. Market and Technology Trends
- - 5. Distribution Structure

6. Activated Carbon Market
- 1. Market Introduction
- - 1. Market Definition and Overview
- - 2. Product Types
- - 3. Market Engineering Measurement
- 2. Market Revenue Analysis
- - 1. Market Drivers
- - 2. Market Restraints
- - 3. Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts
- - 4. Pricing Analysis
- - 5. Market and Technology Trends
- 3. Competitive Analysis
- - 1. Competitive Structure
- - 2. Market Share Analysis
- - 3. Product Analysis

7. Antifoaming Agents and Defoamers Market
- 1. Market Introduction
- - 1. Market Overview and Definition
- - 2. Product Types
- - 3. Market Engineering Measurement
- 2. Market Revenue Analysis
- - 1. Market Drivers
- - 2. Market Restraints
- - 3. Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts
- - 4. Pricing Analysis
- - 5. Market and Technology Trends
- 3. Competitive Analysis
- - 1. Competitive Structure
- - 2. Market Share Analysis
- - 3. Product Analysis
- - 4. Distribution Structure

8. Membrane Products Market
- 1. Market Introduction
- - 1. Market Overview and Definition
- 2. Ion Exchange Resins Market
- - 1. Market Engineering Measurements
- - 2. Market Drivers
- - 3. Market Restraints
- - 4. Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts
- - 5. Pricing Analysis
- - 6. Competitive Analysis
- 3. Reverse Osmosis Products Market
- - 1. Market Engineering Measurements
- - 2. Market Drivers
- - 3. Market Restraints
- - 4. Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts
- - 5. Pricing Analysis
- - 6. Competitive Analysis

9. Company Profiles
- 1. Profile of Major Companies
- - 1. SNF Floerger
- - 2. The Dow Chemical Company
- - 3. The Calgon Carbon Corporation
- - 4. Rohm and Haas Company
- - 5. The Purolite Company
- - 6. Kemira Oyj
- - 7. Albemarle Corporation
- - 8. Rhodia
- - 9. Ciba Specialty Chemicals
- - 10. Emerald Performance Materials
- - 11. BWA Water Additives

List of Figures

Chapter 1

- Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2003-2013

Chapter 2

- Total Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2003-2013
- Total Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (North America), 2003-2013
- Total Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Percent of Revenues by Water Treatment Type (North America), 2006
- Total Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Competitive Structure (North America), 2006

Chapter 3

- Corrosion and Scale Inhibitors Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2007-2013
- Corrosion and Scale Inhibitors Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2007-2013
- Corrosion and Scale Inhibitors Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2003-2013
- Corrosion and Scale Inhibitors Market: Types of Products Offered by Leading Participants (North America), 2006

Chapter 4

- Biocides Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2007-2013
- Biocides Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2007-2013
- Biocides Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2003-2013
- Biocides Market: Product Analysis (North America), 2006

Chapter 5
- Coagulants and Flocculants Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2007-2013
- Coagulants and Flocculants Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2007-2013
- Coagulants and Flocculants Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2003-2013
- Coagulants and Flocculants Market: Product Analysis (North America), 2006

Chapter 6

- Activated Carbon Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2007-2013
- Activated Carbon Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2007-2013
- Activated Carbon Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2003-2013
- Activated Carbons Market: Product Analysis (North America), 2006

Chapter 7

- Antifoaming Agents and Defoamers Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2007-2013
- Antifoaming Agents and Defoamers Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2007-2013
- Antifoaming Agents and Defoamers Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2003-2013
- Antifoaming Agents and Defoamers Market: Product Analysis (North America), 2006

Chapter 8

- Ion Exchange Resins Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2007-2013
- Ion Exchange Resins Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2007-2013
- Ion Exchange Resins Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2003-2013
- Reverse Osmosis Products Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2007-2013
- Reverse Osmosis Products Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2007-2013
- Reverse Osmosis Products Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2003-2013

Chapter 9

- Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Profile of SNF Floerger (North America), 2006
- Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Profile of The Dow Chemical Company (North America), 2006
- Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Profile of The Calgon Carbon Corporation (North America), 2006
- Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Profile of Rohm and Haas Company (North America), 2006
- Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Profile of The Purolite Company (North America), 2006
- Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Profile of Kemira Oyj (North America), 2006
- Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Profile of Albemarle Corporation (North America), 2006
- Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Profile of Rhodia (North America), 2006
- Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Profile of Ciba Specialty Chemicals (North America), 2006
- Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Emerald Performance Materials (North America), 2006
- Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market: Profile of BWA Water Additives (North America), 2006

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled North American Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Markets provides a comprehensive assessment by outlining revenues and shipments in different market segments, key market drivers and restraints, market trends and competitive structure. In this research service, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: corrosion and scale inhibitors, biocides, coagulants and flocculants, activated carbon, antifoams and defoamers, and membrane products.

- SNF Floerger
- The Dow Chemical Company
- The Calgon Carbon Corporation
- Rohm and Haas Company
- The Purolite Company
- Kemira Oyj
- Albemarle Corporation
- Rhodia
- Ciba Specialty Chemicals
- Emerald Performance Materials
- BWA Water Additives

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