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Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals: Technologies and Global Markets

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  • 239 Pages
  • July 2023
  • Region: Global
  • BCC Research
  • ID: 3892433

The specialty water treatment chemicals market is segmented into the following categories:

  • By function: corrosion inhibitors, coagulants and flocculants, biocides and insecticides, scale inhibitors, pH adjusters and softeners, activated carbon, defoamers, nano-chemicals and other specialty chemicals.
  • By application: process and treatment
  • By treatment: industrial process water treatment, municipal potable water treatment, sewage/wastewater treatment and seawater treatment.
  • By end user: power generation, oil and gas, pulp and paper, metal processing, chemical processing and other industries.
  • By region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC) and the Rest of the World (RoW).

Report Includes

  • 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Global Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Market

What is the estimated value of the Global Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Market?

The Global Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Market was estimated to be valued at $40.2 Billion in 2023.

What is the growth rate of the Global Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Market?

The growth rate of the Global Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Market is 6.1%, with an estimated value of $54 Billion by 2028.

What is the forecasted size of the Global Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Market?

The Global Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Market is estimated to be worth $54 Billion by 2028.

Who are the key companies in the Global Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Market?

Key companies in the Global Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Market include Basf, The Chemours Co., Chemtreat Inc., Clariant AG, Diamines & Chemicals Ltd., Dow Inc., Eastman Chemical Co., Ecolab Inc., Grasim Industries Ltd. and Halliburton Co..

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Overview
  • Study Goals and Objectives
  • Reasons for Doing this Study
  • What's New in this Update?
  • Scope of Report
  • Methodology
  • Geographic Breakdown
  • Analyst's Credentials
  • Custom Research
  • Related Research Reports
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
  • Overview
Chapter 3 Market Overview
  • Market Outlook
  • Market Definition
  • History of Water Treatment
  • Regulatory Framework
  • Regulations in Countries Around the World
Chapter 4 Market Dynamics
  • Drivers
  • Growing Worldwide Population
  • Growth in Developing Countries
  • Declining Freshwater Resources
  • Strict Environmental Regulations
  • Shifting Focus of the Water Treatment Chemicals Market Toward the Industrial Sector
  • Skepticism of Alternative and Advanced Technologies
  • Challenges
  • Emerging Contaminants
  • General Aversion to Chemical Treatment Technologies
  • Alternative Technologies Substituting for Chemicals
  • Patent Expiry Restricts Product Development
  • Megatrends
  • Wastewater Management
  • Increasing Urbanization and Industrialization
Chapter 5 Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Market by Function
  • Introduction
  • Corrosion Inhibitors
  • Application of Corrosion Inhibitors
  • Coagulants and Flocculants
  • Coagulants
  • Flocculants
  • Biocides and Insecticides
  • Uses of Biocides
  • Types of Biocides
  • Segment Analysis
  • Scale Inhibitors
  • Types of Scale Inhibitors
  • Segment Analysis
  • Ph Adjusters and Softeners
  • Ph Adjusters
  • Softeners
  • Activated Carbon
  • Types of Activated Carbon
  • Defoamers
  • Nano-Chemicals
  • Other Specialty Chemicals
  • Fluoridation Chemicals
  • Chelating Agents
  • Oxygen Scavengers
  • Algaecides
  • Odor-Control Chemicals
  • Other Chemicals
Chapter 6 Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Market by Treatment
  • Introduction
  • Municipal Potable Drinking Water Treatment
  • Process for Drinking Water Treatment
  • Industrial Process Water Treatment
  • Raw Water Treatment Processes
  • Industrial Wastewater Treatment Processes
  • Sewage or Wastewater Treatment
  • Seawater Treatment
Chapter 7 Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Market by Application
  • Introduction
  • Process
  • Types of Water Reuse Processes
  • Application of Recycled Water Treatment
Chapter 8 Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Market by End-user
  • Introduction
  • Power Generation
  • Oil and Gas
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Metal Processing
  • Chemical Processing
Chapter 9 Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Market by Region
  • Introduction
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • North America
  • European Region
  • Rest of the World
Chapter 10 Sustainability in Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Industry: An Esg Perspective
  • Importance of Esg in the Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Industry
  • Esg Ratings and Metrics: Understanding the Data
  • Esg Practices in the Specialty Water Treatment Chemical Industry
  • Current Status of Esg in the Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals
  • Esg Score Analysis
  • Risk Scale, Exposure Scale and Management Scale
  • Case Study: Examples of Successful Esg Implementation
  • Environmental Initiatives
  • Social Initiatives
  • Governance Initiatives
  • Outcomes
  • Investments
  • Future of Esg: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
  • Digital Technology
  • Concluding Remarks from the Publisher
Chapter 11 Emerging Technologies and Development
  • Key Highlights
  • Current Market Trends
  • Alternatives to China
  • The Shift in Global Supply Chain
  • Emerging Technologies in the Market
  • Integration of Digitalization at Various Industrial Processes
  • Sustainability and Green Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology
  • New Product Development
Chapter 12 Patent Analysis
  • Significance of Patents
  • Importance of Patent Analysis
  • Patent Analysis Based on Country of Origin
  • Patent Analysis Based on Year Issued
  • Patent Analysis Based on Patents Issued to Different Companies
Chapter 13 Merger and Acquisition Outlook
  • M&A Analysis
Chapter 14 Competitive Intelligence
  • Industry Structure
  • Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Market Structure
Chapter 15 Company Profiles
  • Basf
  • The Chemours Co.
  • Chemtreat Inc.
  • Clariant AG
  • Diamines & Chemicals Ltd.
  • Dow Inc.
  • Eastman Chemical Co.
  • Ecolab Inc.
  • Grasim Industries Ltd.
  • Halliburton Co.
  • Ion Exchange India Ltd.
  • Kemira Oyj
  • Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
  • Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd.
  • Solvay S.A.
  • Veolia Environnement S.A.
  • Other Players
Chapter 16 Appendix: Acronyms
List of Tables
Summary Table: Global Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Function, Through 2028
Table 1: Global Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Function, Through 2028
Table 2: Types and Examples of Corrosion Inhibitors
Table 3: Global Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Corrosion Inhibitors, Through 2028
Table 4: Examples of Organic and Inorganic Coagulants
Table 5: Global Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Coagulants/Flocculants, Through 2028
Table 6: Global Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Biocides and Insecticides, Through 2028
Table 7: Global Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Scale Inhibitor, Through 2028
Table 8: Global Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by pH Adjusters and Softeners, Through 2028
Table 9: Global Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Activated Carbon, Through 2028
Table 10: Global Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Defoamers, Through 2028
Table 11: Global Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Nano-Chemicals, Through 2028
Table 12: Global Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Other Specialty Chemicals, Through 2028
Table 13: Particle Sizes in Contaminated Water
Table 14: Global Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Treatment, Through 2028
Table 15: Global Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Application, Through 2028
Table 16: Global Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by End Use, Through 2028
Table 17: Global Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Region, Through 2028
Table 18: APAC Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Country, Through 2028
Table 19: APAC Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Function, Through 2028
Table 20: APAC Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Treatment, Through 2028
Table 21: APAC Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Application, Through 2028
Table 22: APAC Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by End Use, Through 2028
Table 23: North American Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Country, Through 2028
Table 24: North American Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Function, Through 2028
Table 25: North American Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Treatment, Through 2028
Table 26: North American Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Application, Through 2028
Table 27: North American Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by End Use, Through 2028
Table 28: European Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Country, Through 2028
Table 29: European Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Function, Through 2028
Table 30: European Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Treatment, Through 2028
Table 31: European Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Application, Through 2028
Table 32: European Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by End Use, Through 2028
Table 33: RoW Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Country, Through 2028
Table 34: RoW Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Function, Through 2028
Table 35: RoW Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Treatment, Through 2028
Table 36: RoW Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Application, Through 2028
Table 37: RoW Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by End Use, Through 2028
Table 38: ESG Ratings and Metrics
Table 39: ESG Diversity and Inclusion Issue Analysis
Table 40: ESG Employee Safety and Labor Practices Issue Analysis
Table 41: ESG Resource Efficiency and Emissions Issue Analysis
Table 42: ESG Waste Reduction Issue Analysis
Table 43: ESG Sustainable Supply Chain Analysis
Table 44: ESG Ethical Corporate Behavior Analysis
Table 45: Score Card of ESG Scores of Companies
Table 46: Risk Scale, Exposure Scale and Management Scale
Table 47: New Product/New Technology Development
Table 48: Patents Related to Water Treatment Chemicals Based on Country of Origin, Jan 2018-May 2023
Table 49: Patents Related to Water Treatment Chemicals Based on Year Issued, Jan 2018-May 2023
Table 50: Patents Related to Water Treatment Chemicals, by Co., Jan 2018-May 2023
Table 51: List of Patents on Water Treatment Chemicals, Jan 2018-May 2023
Table 52: M&A, January 2020-May 2023
Table 53: Co. Market Share
Table 54: BASF: Annual Revenue, 2021
Table 55: BASF: Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Product Portfolio
Table 56: The Chemours Co.: Annual Revenue, 2021
Table 57: The Chemours Co.: Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Product Portfolio
Table 58: ChemTreat: Recent Developments
Table 59: ChemTreat: Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Product Portfolio
Table 60: Clariant: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 61: Clariant: Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Product Portfolio
Table 62: Diamines & Chemicals Ltd.: Recent Developments
Table 63: Diamines & Chemicals Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2021
Table 64: Diamines & Chemicals Ltd.: Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Product Portfolio
Table 65: Dow Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 66: Dow Inc.: Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Product Portfolio
Table 67: Eastman Chemical Co.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 68: Eastman Chemical Co.: Recent Developments
Table 69: Eastman Chemical Co.: Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Product Portfolio
Table 70: Ecolab Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 71: Ecolab Inc.: Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Product Portfolio
Table 72: Grasim Industries Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2021
Table 73: Grasim Industries Ltd.: Recent Developments
Table 74: Grasim Industries Ltd.: Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Product Portfolio
Table 75: Halliburton Co.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 76: Halliburton Co.: Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Product Portfolio
Table 77: Ion Exchange India Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 78: Ion Exchange India Ltd.: Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Product Portfolio
Table 79: Kemira Oyj: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 80: Kemira Oyj: Recent Developments
Table 81: Kemira Oyj: Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Product Portfolio
Table 82: Kurita Water Industries Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 83: Kurita Water Industries Ltd.: Recent Developments
Table 84: Kurita Water Industries Ltd.: Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Product Portfolio
Table 85: Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 86: Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd.: Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Product Portfolio
Table 87: Solvay S.A.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 88: Solvay S.A.: Recent Developments
Table 89: Solvay S.A.: Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Product Portfolio
Table 90: Veolia Environnement S.A.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 91: Veolia Environnement S.A.: Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Product Portfolio
Table 92: Other Players in the Market
Table 93: Acronyms Used in This Report

List of Figures
Summary Figure: Global Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Function, 2022-2028
Figure 1: Evolution of Water Filtration
Figure 2: Global Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Function, 2022
Figure 3: Global Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Corrosion Inhibitors, 2022
Figure 4: Global Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Coagulants/Flocculants, 2022
Figure 5: Global Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Biocides and Insecticides, 2022
Figure 6: Global Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Scale Inhibitors, 2022
Figure 7: Global Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by pH Adjusters and Softeners, 2022
Figure 8: Global Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Activated Carbon, 2022
Figure 9: Global Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Defoamers, 2022
Figure 10: Global Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Nano-Chemicals, 2022
Figure 11: Global Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Other Specialty Chemicals, 2022
Figure 12: Global Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Treatment, 2022
Figure 13: Global Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Application, 2022
Figure 14: Global Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by End Use, 2022
Figure 15: Global Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Region, 2022
Figure 16: APAC Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Country, 2022
Figure 17: North American Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Country, 2022
Figure 18: European Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Country, 2022
Figure 19: RoW Market Shares of Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Country, 2022
Figure 20: Overview of ESG Factors
Figure 21: Environmental Score of Major Companies
Figure 22: Social Score of Major Companies
Figure 23: Governance Score of Major Companies
Figure 24: Total Score of Major Companies
Figure 25: Emerging Trends/Technologies in the Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Market
Figure 26: M&As in the Market for Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals, by Year, 2020-2023*
Figure 27: Distribution Shares of M&A in Specialty Water Treatment Chemicals Industry, by Region, 2020-2023
Figure 28: Ratio of Public and Private Companies
Figure 29: Co. Market Share
Figure 30: BASF: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 31: BASF: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 32: BASF: Geographical Share, 2022
Figure 33: The Chemours Co.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 34: The Chemours Co.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 35: The Chemours Co.: Geographical Share, 2022
Figure 36: Clariant: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 37: Clariant: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 38: Clariant: Geographical Share, 2022
Figure 39: Diamines & Chemicals Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 40: Diamines & Chemicals Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2021
Figure 41: Dow Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 42: Dow Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 43: Dow Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, 2021
Figure 44: Eastman Chemical Co.: Annual Revenue, 2021-2022
Figure 45: Eastman Chemical Co.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 46: Eastman Chemical Co.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 47: Ecolab Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 48: Ecolab Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 49: Ecolab Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 50: Grasim Industries Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 51: Grasim Industries Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 52: Halliburton Co.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 53: Halliburton Co.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 54: Halliburton Co.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 55: Ion Exchange India Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 56: Ion Exchange India Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 57: Ion Exchange India Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 58: Kemira Oyj: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 59: Kemira Oyj: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 60: Kemira Oyj: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 61: Kurita Water Industries Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 62: Kurita Water Industries Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 63: Kurita Water Industries Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 64: Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2020 and 2021
Figure 65: Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 66: Solvay S.A.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 67: Solvay S.A.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 68: Solvay S.A.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 69: Veolia Environnement S.A.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 70: Veolia Environnement S.A.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 71: Veolia Environnement S.A.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, 2022

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Executive Summary

Demand for clean water is rising due to increasing populations and industrial proliferation. These demands have shaped the growth rate of the water treatment industry in the last few decades. All water treatment processes aim to remove contaminants from polluted or unfiltered water or reduce the concentration of contaminants to make water fit for use. The water treatment market consists of a variety of treatment offerings in terms of both technologies and chemicals; this report focuses on water treatment methods that clean water through the use of specialty chemicals.

The declining availability of clean water across regions with large populations, such as China, India and African countries, is driving the growth of the water treatment chemicals industry. Hence, India and China, due to demographic factors and their having a competitive edge over developed countries with comparatively stricter water treatment regulations, contributed significantly to the growth of the specialty water treatment chemicals market.

This market is expected to grow at an estimated 6.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) globally from 2023 through 2028, fueled by new opportunities in developing and developed regions, product advancements and the rising demand for clean water across many sectors.

The global specialty water treatment chemicals market will likely reach an estimated $54.0 billion in 2028. Among all the regions, the Asia-Pacific region currently is and will remain the single largest market for specialty chemicals for water treatment through 2028. The 2023 market share of the APAC region is 48.5%, followed by North America at 21.3% and Europe at 18.6%. The same trend is expected to continue into the year 2028, with some minor distribution percentage changes among the different regions.

Based on function, the market is segmented into various categories such as corrosion inhibitors, coagulants and flocculants, biocides and insecticides, scale inhibitors, pH adjusters and softeners, activated carbon, defoamers and nano-chemicals. These segments have been explained in detail in the report; among these segments, the corrosion inhibitors and coagulants and flocculants segments held over 40.4% of the market share in 2022. In terms of end users, the power industry is the single largest user of specialty chemicals for water treatment, comprising 25.5% of the market, followed by the oil and gas industry, which had a 19.9% share in 2022.

Companies Mentioned

  • Basf
  • The Chemours Co.
  • Chemtreat Inc.
  • Clariant AG
  • Diamines & Chemicals Ltd.
  • Dow Inc.
  • Eastman Chemical Co.
  • Ecolab Inc.
  • Grasim Industries Ltd.
  • Halliburton Co.
  • Ion Exchange India Ltd.
  • Kemira Oyj
  • Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
  • Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd.
  • Solvay S.A.
  • Veolia Environnement S.A.