Water Treatment Chemicals Market Report 2026

The water treatment chemicals market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $37.3 billion in 2025 to $39.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urban population growth, expansion of municipal water infrastructure, industrial water consumption growth, rising wastewater generation, regulatory requirements for water quality.

The water treatment chemicals market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $47.57 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to water scarcity concerns, stricter environmental regulations, growth in desalination projects, expansion of industrial water treatment systems, adoption of advanced treatment technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for clean drinking water solutions, increasing use of chemicals in wastewater treatment, growing adoption of industrial water recycling, expansion of desalination treatment chemicals, higher focus on scale and corrosion control.

The growth of the water treatment chemicals market is expected to be driven by the increasing pace of industrialization. Industrialization refers to the process of economic and social transformation characterized by the widespread adoption of industrial production methods and organizational structures. This trend is on the rise due to advancements in technology, automation, and the global demand for manufactured goods, leading to increased productivity and economic growth across major regions. Water treatment chemicals play a vital role in industrial processes by ensuring water purity, reducing contamination, and maintaining regulatory compliance, which are crucial for equipment durability and environmental protection. For instance, in April 2024, a report from the Federal Reserve Board, a US-based governmental organization, noted a 0.4% increase in industrial production in March, with manufacturing output rising by 0.5%, driven in part by a 3.1% increase in motor vehicles and parts. Excluding motor vehicles and parts, factory output rose by 0.3%. Additionally, in July 2023, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government statistical agency, reported a 0.2% increase in seasonally adjusted industrial production in the European area and a 0.1% increase in the European Union compared to April 2023. Hence, the growing industrialization is fueling the growth of the water treatment chemicals market.

Major players in the water treatment chemicals market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as CURE Chemicals, to gain a competitive edge. CURE Chemicals are engineered to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of water treatment processes while minimizing their environmental impact. For example, in April 2024, Gradiant, a US-based water industry company, introduced CURE Chemicals, a comprehensive range of over 300 specialized formulations designed to optimize water and wastewater treatment processes. This product line includes corrosion and scale inhibitors, process chemicals, biocides, antiscalants, cleaners, coagulants, and flocculants, all tailored to improve treatment process efficiency and environmental sustainability.

In March 2024, Hawkins Inc., a US-based chemicals company, acquired Industrial Research Corporation for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition was aimed at strengthening Hawkins Inc.'s presence in the specialty chemicals and water treatment sectors, filling geographical gaps in market coverage, enhancing distribution capabilities, and consolidating its customer base. Industrial Research Corporation specializes in providing equipment and chemicals for water treatment, further expanding Hawkins Inc.'s portfolio and market reach.

Major companies operating in the water treatment chemicals market are BASF SE, Dow Chemical Company, Solvay SA, Ecolab Inc., Arkema S.A., Israel Chemicals Ltd., Albemarle Corporation, Innospec Inc., Buckman Laboratories International Inc., ChemTreat Inc., Hydrite Chemical Co., DuBois Chemicals Inc., Ixom Operations Pty Ltd., Shandong Taihe Water Treatment Co. Ltd., Carus Corporation, Aquapharm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Guardian Chemical Specialties Inc., Chemtex Speciality Limited, Avista Technologies Inc., Zaozhuang Kerui Chemicals Co. Ltd., Aries Chemical Inc., American Water Chemicals Inc., Aqua Clear Industries Inc.

North America was the largest region in the water treatment chemicals market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the water treatment chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the water treatment chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The water treatment chemicals market consists of sales of ion exchange resins, reverse osmosis membranes, UV disinfection systems, and ozone generators. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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