Green Water Treatment Chemicals Market

The green water treatment chemicals market is projected to grow from USD 1.82 billion in 2026 to USD 2.61 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period.

The growth drivers of green water treatment chemicals are increased awareness of environmental sustainability and strong regulatory standards alongside rising needs for optimal water management practices. Market demand increasingly compels industries to adopt biodegradable, non-toxic substitutes, which have become essential. Strict government and international regulations on industrial wastewater discharge drive businesses to adopt sustainable practices. Water recycling and reuse initiatives in water-scarce areas increase the need for green water treatment chemicals, making them vital to modern industrial processes. Businesses have increased their investments in advanced production technologies to meet their sustainable practice requirements. Kemira (Finland), Veolia (France), Ecolab (US), Kurita (Japan), Solenis (US), BASF (Germany), Thermax (India), Nouryon (Netherlands), SNF (France), and Green Water Treatment Solutions (UAE), among others. These companies are strong in their home regions and are exploring geographic diversification options to grow their businesses. They focus on increasing their market shares through product launches and expansions.

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Kemira (Finland)

Kemira's primary growth strategy is to expand its Water Solutions business unit through internal growth and acquisitions, with the goal of doubling income from water products in the coming years. The firm's strengths include coagulants, polymers, process chemicals, disinfection, micropollutant removal, and digital water treatment solutions. Its acquisitions include Water Engineering Inc. in October 2025, which expanded its boiler & cooling tower treatment and industrial wastewater solutions. It also purchased an iron sulfate coagulant from Thatcher Group. These acquisitions signify horizontal diversification through water technology solutions and services, supported by manufacturing and customer-oriented R&D.

Veolia (France)

Veolia implements the GreenUp strategy through water technologies, resource recovery, and sustainable treatments to address water scarcity, pollution, and industrial water needs. Key strengths of the company include water treatment engineering, membranes, desalination, recycling and reusing wastewater, chemical services, monitoring, and integrated water management. In May 2025, Veolia made an announcement about its acquisition of a 30% share of CDPQ in Water Technologies & Solutions for about USD 1.75 billion, with full ownership and annual cost synergy targets of about EUR 90 million in 2027. It further consolidates operational integration across chemical services, monitoring, engineering, and treatment. The company’s business model entails technology, equipment, project management, and service delivery.

Ecolab (US)

Ecolab adopts a customer-centric approach where the organization incorporates water savings, efficiency, digitalization, and sustainable treatment solutions via its Nalco Water unit. The organization’s competencies include industrial water treatment chemicals, process efficiency, water recycling, cooling and boiler water solutions, and digital water intelligence. The company enhanced its water technology portfolio through its purchase of Ovivo Electronics’ ultrapure water business in 2025. This purchase increased its capabilities in semiconductor manufacturing and circular water solutions. In July 2026, Ecolab acquired CoolIT Systems and incorporated its solutions for direct liquid cooling in high-density data centers. The company’s strategy of acquiring new companies to expand its business enables it to horizontally diversify within water treatment and other technologies.

GREEN WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX

Veolia (Star) is one of the leaders in the field of green water treatment chemicals due to its wide range of water treatment chemicals, membrane and separation technologies, comprehensive water management solutions, and widespread operations in both municipal and industrial sectors. Veolia provides chemical formulations for cooling circuits, boilers, drinking water, process water, and wastewater treatment, along with its GreenUp strategy of decarbonization, water recycling, and resource regeneration.

Solenis (Emerging Leader) is an upcoming company in the field of green water treatment chemicals because of its wide range of sustainable chemistries, monitoring and control systems, and tailor-made water management solutions. The company's Resourcefully Green program is centered on water and energy conservation, safety of the treatment process, and reduction in the amount of chemicals used. Both these companies have benefited from rising demand for sustainable water treatment, industrial water recycling, compliance with regulations, and resource efficiency.

GREEN WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS MARKET: MARKET RANKING

The ranking of companies in the green water treatment chemicals market is based on several key factors that reflect their market position, capabilities, and overall contribution to the industry. The top 5 players in the market have been identified based on their revenue, market share, product offerings, production capacity, innovation, technological advancements, geographical presence, strategic partnerships, financial performance, and sustainability efforts. These key players continue to lead the green water treatment chemicals market by maintaining a competitive edge and delivering products to various end-use industries. Major players operating in the market are Kemira (Finland), Veolia (France), Ecolab (US), Kurita (Japan), Solenis (US), BASF SE (Germany), Thermax (India), Nouryon (Netherlands), SNF (France), and Green Water Treatment Solutions (UAE), among others.

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