Water Treatment Chemicals Market and Trend

Water treatment chemicals are added to the water treatment process to remove most of the harmful substances in water (such as corrosives, metal ions, dirt, microorganisms, etc.). Water treatment chemicals can be divided into corrosion inhibitors, coagulants, flocculants, biocides, disinfectants, scale inhibitors, PH regulators, and softeners.

The global water treatment chemicals market size was USD 32.53 billion in 2017, growing to USD 42.35 billion by 2022, with a CAGR of 5.4% from 2017 to 2022. As the global water shortage problem becomes more serious and environmental awareness is gradually increasing, the global demand for water treatment chemicals continues to increase. The global water treatment chemicals market size is expected to grow to USD 54.5 billion in 2027, with a CAGR of 5.2% from 2022 to 2027.

Figure 2017-2027 Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size (Billion USD) and CAGR

Water treatment chemicals are mainly used in industrial water treatment, municipal water treatment, sewage and wastewater treatment, and seawater desalination.