
Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Market Analysis
The Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period.
- Increasing demand for municipal water treatment chemicals in Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa is also likely to boost the demand for municipal water treatment chemicals.
- Shifting focus toward the usage of green chemicals is expected to provide new opportunities for market growth in the future.
- Asia-Pacific is likely to dominate the market during the forecast period.
Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Market Trends
Corrosion and Scale Inhibitors to Dominate the Market
- The Corrosion and Scale inhibitors accounted for the major market share.
- Corrosion inhibitors are general purpose chemicals applied to deal with corrosion caused in boilers. Corrosion occurrence is because of the reaction of oxygen with metallic parts in a boiler to form oxides.
- Scale inhibitorsare used to slow or prevent scaling in water systems. Theysafeguard open and closed cooling systems and maintain the efficiency and accurate water conditions of the boiler.
- The oil & gas and petrochemical industry isone of the largest users of scale inhibitors with the majority of demand coming from the Middle East & Africa. The demand in the Asia-Pacific region is due to the presence of power, textile and paper, and sugar mills industry.
- Moreover, the food and beverage processing in the ASEAN countries are also expected to add up to the demand.
- Hence, corrosion and scale inhibitors are expected to dominate the market, during the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Market
- Asia-Pacific accounted for the major market share, owing to the high demand from countries, like China and India.
- China, being the most populated country in the world, faces one of the most challenging tasks to address, the water scarcity situation.
- Additionally, the governments of developing economies, including China, India, and Thailand, have been taking strict measures for water treatment, which, in turn, is expected to boost the demand for municipal water treatment chemicals in the region.
- Hence, Asia-Pacific is likely to dominate the market, owing to the aforementioned reasons.
Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Industry Overview
The market for municipal water treatment chemicals is partly consolidated, as the market share is divided among a few key companies. Some of the major companies in the market include Accepta The Water Treatment Products Company, DowDupont, Lonza, and Solvay, among others.
Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Market Leaders
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Accepta The Water Treatment Products Company
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Albemarle Corporation.
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Ecolab
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Solvay
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DuPont
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Industry Segmentation
The municipal water treatment chemicals market report includes:
Product Type | Biocide and Disinfectant | ||
Coagulant and Flocculant | |||
Corrosion and Scale Inhibitor | |||
Defoamer and Defoaming Agent | |||
pH Adjuster and Softener | |||
Others | |||
Geography | Asia-Pacific | China | |
India | |||
Japan | |||
South Korea | |||
Rest of Asia-Pacific | |||
North America | United States | ||
Canada | |||
Mexico | |||
Europe | Germany | ||
France | |||
United Kingdom | |||
Italy | |||
Rest of Europe | |||
South America | Brazil | ||
Argentina | |||
Rest of South America | |||
Middle East & Africa | Saudi Arabia | ||
South Africa | |||
Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA) |
Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Market Research FAQs
What is the current Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Market size?
The Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Market?
Accepta The Water Treatment Products Company, Albemarle Corporation., Ecolab, Solvay and DuPont are the major companies operating in the Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Market?
In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Market.
What years does this Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Market cover?
The report covers the Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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