How big is the Water Treatment Chemical Market | Industry Trends & Growth Insights 2025

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Code: MTA9698

Publication Date: Oct 2025

What is the size of Water Treatment Chemical Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Global Water Treatment Chemical Market was valued at USD 39.1 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 55.4 Billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6% during the forecast period (2025-2031).

The main drivers of this growth are rising demand for clean water in industrial applications, increasing urbanization, stringent water safety regulations, and expanding adoption of advanced treatment solutions. Industries and municipalities are accelerating usage to ensure safe supply and environmental sustainability.

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Growth Factors for Water Treatment Chemical Industry

Rising demand from municipal utilities for clean and safe drinking water.
Expanding industrial use of water treatment to meet process requirements.
Increasing awareness of environmental impact and wastewater management.
Advancement in speciality chemicals for targeted treatment efficiency.
Growth in the adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly chemical formulations.

Water Treatment Chemical Market Trends

Trends in the Water Treatment Chemical Market suggest a considerable transition toward environmentally-friendly chemistries and complex blends of formulations that are intended to lower the environmental effects while enhancing efficacy. Industrial applications are employing filmmaker chemistries in highly customised chemical blends, specifically developed for a given process. Cities are increasingly engaging in disinfection, coagulation, and scale control chemistries to achieve regulatory compliance. There are signs of the use of chemical dosing automation and intelligent monitoring systems, while e-commerce, to expand access to small and medium enterprises, is also expanding.

Emerging Developments in the Water Treatment Chemical Market

The developments in the Water Treatment Chemical Market include the usage of green chemistry solutions, particularly biodegradable and non-toxic formulations designed for sustainability. Several companies are developing proprietary speciality blends, intended to maximise efficiency, in the three main areas of application, such as cooling, boiler, and wastewater applications. Smart chemical dosing systems intended to provide automated dosing with real-time monitoring, combined with multi-sensor technologies, are also coming to market in an effort to reduce the use of chemicals and improve the treatment process. New research and development are also propelling towards increasing effective formulations that are durable and environmentally safe.