Asia Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Coagulants & Flocculants, Biocide & Disinfectant, Defoamer & Defoaming Agent, pH & Adjuster & Softener, Scale & Corrosion Inhibitor, and Others), By Application (Raw Water Treatment, Water Desalination, Cooling, Boiler, Effluent Water Treatment, and Others), By End-use (Power, Oil & Gas, Chemical Manufacturing, Mining & Mineral Processing, Municipal, and Others), and Asia Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Asia Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Asia Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.05% from 2025 to 2035
• The Asia Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market size is expected to hold a significant share by 2035

The Asia Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market is anticipated to hold a significant share by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.05% from 2025 to 2035. An increasing ground & surface water pollution and demand for power & industrial applications are driving the water treatment chemicals market demand in the Asia Pacific region.

Market Overview

The Asia Pacific water treatment chemicals market refers to the production, distribution, and use of chemicals for improving the water quality for applications, such as drinking water, industrial processes, and wastewater treatment. Water treatment chemicals are used for purifying water, disinfecting, adjusting pH levels, and inhibit corrosion in pipelines and closed loop systems. The growing need for clean water in municipal, industrial, and commercial sectors, along with the increasing population growth, urbanization, and strict environmental regulations, is driving the market demand for water treatment chemicals. Further, an increasing demand for efficient water reuse and management of wastewater significantly contributes to driving the market. The rising emphasis on green chemicals, as well as emphasis on re-use & scarcity management, and the need for water recycling & re-use, is offering a new market opportunity.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Asia Pacific water treatment chemicals market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Asia Pacific water treatment chemicals market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Asia Pacific water treatment chemicals market.

Driving Factors

The rising demand for clean water in municipal, industrial, and commercial sectors is driving market demand for water treatment chemicals. The strict environmental rules and global focus on water quality standards are driving the water treatment chemicals market demand. Water treatment chemicals are used to control scale, corrosion, microbial growth, and other issues arising from water used in industrial settings. The use of water treatment chemicals for both power plants and industrial applications to prevent damage to equipment and meet regulatory standards is propelling the market demand.  

Restraining Factors

The increased environmental concerns and focus on the adoption of eco-friendly alternatives over conventional formulations is restraining the market for water treatment chemicals. Further, the development of disinfection by-products (DBPs) is challenging the water treatment chemicals market.

Market Segmentation

The Asia Pacific water treatment chemicals market share is classified into product, application, and end-use.

• The coagulants & flocculants segment held the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific water treatment chemicals market is segmented by product into coagulants & flocculants, biocide & disinfectant, defoamer & defoaming agent, pH & adjuster & softener, scale & corrosion inhibitor, and others. Among these, the coagulants & flocculants segment held the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Coagulants & flocculants remove suspended solids via the process of destabilizing the suspended particles in water solutions. Slurry pond management, wastewater solids dewatering, effluent wastewater treatment, recycled plastics wash water treatment, and mining wastewater treatment are some of the common applications of coagulants & flocculants.

• The raw water treatment segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific water treatment chemicals market is segmented by application into raw water treatment, water desalination, cooling, boiler, effluent water treatment, and others. Among these, the raw water treatment segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. These chemicals are needed to remove pollutants such as bacteria, viruses, suspended particles, organic compounds, and heavy metals from raw water before it is used in industrial processes or irrigation. An increasing use of raw water treatment in industrial settings for cooling, product formulations, and even for human consumption is driving the market demand.

• The municipal segment held the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific water treatment chemicals market is segmented by end-use into power, oil & gas, chemical manufacturing, mining & mineral processing, municipal, and others. Among these, the municipal segment held the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. In municipal water treatment, these chemicals are used for disinfection and coagulation & flocculation to provide safe drinking water. Stringent government regulations and the need for clean and safe drinking water are driving the market. The growing establishment of wastewater treatment and reuse facilities by the municipalities is further propelling the market growth in the municipal segment.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Asia Pacific water treatment chemicals market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Dow
• Nouryon
• Ecolab
• Solenis
• Kemira
• Solvay
• Lonza
• Kurita Water Industries Ltd
• Suez
• SNF
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Asia Pacific, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Asia Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Asia Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market, By Product

• Coagulants & Flocculants
• Biocide & Disinfectant
• Defoamer & Defoaming Agent
• pH & Adjuster & Softener
• Scale & Corrosion Inhibitor
• Others

Asia Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market, By Application

• Raw Water Treatment
• Water Desalination
• Cooling
• Boiler
• Effluent Water Treatment
• Others

Asia Pacific Water Treatment Chemicals Market, By End-use

• Power
• Oil & Gas
• Chemical Manufacturing
• Mining & Mineral Processing
• Municipal
• Others