Rising Water Scarcity Drives the Water Treatment Chemicals Market Growth

Published: Oct 2025

Water treatment chemicals market was valued at $37.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $74.2 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period (2025–2035). Cooling water treatment employs advanced chemicals and technologies to maximize and safeguard cooling water systems in industrial processes, power plants, commercial facilities, and HVAC systems. The purpose is to ensure efficiency, safeguard equipment against scale, corrosion, fouling, and microbiological growth, and maintain regulatory and environmental compliance.

Browse the full report description of “Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Corrosion inhibitor, Scale inhibitors, Biocides & disinfectants, Coagulants & flocculant, Chelating agents, Anti-foaming agents, and pH adjusters & stabilizers) by Source (Synthetic, and Bio-Based) by Sales Channels (Direct Sales, Distributors, and Online Marketplace), By Application (Boiler water treatment, Cooling water treatment, Raw water treatment, and Water Desalination) and by End User (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial) Forecast Period (2025-2035)” at https://www.omrglobal.com/industry-reports/water-treatment-chemicals-market

Furthermore, cooling water treatment involves deposition control, corrosion inhibition, microbiological control, pH adjustment, and regular monitoring and control. It prevents scale and fouling, shields metal surfaces, prevents algae and bacteria formation, and maximizes chemical effectiveness. Moreover, the increasing global attention on freshwater scarcity is spurring demand for water reuse and effective cooling systems, thus fueling market growth.

For instance, in April 2024, Nalco Water launched the Premium Cooling Water Program, combining water management expertise with digital intelligence and deposit sensing technology. The program provides superior chemistry solutions to assist cooling water operators in controlling water quality, complying with environmental regulations, and maximizing operations. The Premium Cooling Water Program offers a total solution for controlling cooling water performance and sustainability. It includes asset intelligence from OMNI, 3D TRASAR automation and deposit sensing, and premium chemistry products for scale and corrosion control. The system uses 3D TRASAR technology to detect system variability and optimize water treatment automatically. The business supplies low-phosphorus and non-metal products to optimize operations and adhere to regulations, balancing performance with sustainability.

Market Coverage

  • The market number available for – 2024-2035
  • Base year- 2024
  • Forecast period- 2025-2035
  • Segment Covered-
    • By Type
    • By Source
    • By Sales Channels
    • By Application
    • By End-User
  • Regions Covered-
    • North America
    • Europe
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Rest of the World
  • Competitive Landscape - BASF SE, Ecolab Inc., Kemira, Solvay, The Dow Chemical Co., and others.

Key questions addressed by the report.

  • What is the market growth rate?
  • Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
  • Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
  • Who is the leader in the market?
  • How are players addressing challenges to sustain growth?
  • Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Report Segment

By Type

  • Corrosion Inhibitor
  • Scale Inhibitors
  • Biocides & disinfectants
  • Coagulants & flocculant
  • Chelating agents
  • Anti-foaming agents
  • pH adjusters & stabilizers

By Source

  • Synthetic
  • Bio-Based

By Sales Channels

  • Direct Sales
  • Distributors
  • Online Marketplace

By Application

  • Boiler water treatment
  • Cooling water treatment
  • Raw water treatment
  • Water Desalination

By End-User

  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial

Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market Report Segment by Region

North America

  • United States
  • Canada

Europe

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

Asia-Pacific

  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia and New Zealand
  • ASEAN Economies
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

Rest of the World

  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa

 

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