The global flocculant and coagulant market is forecasted to be valued at USD 6,738.6 million in 2023. Over the forecast period, flocculant and coagulant sales are expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5%, to be valued at USD 11,510.5 million.
As the number of waterborne diseases increases and the demand for freshwater resources increases with population growth and industrialization, the flocculant and coagulant market is experiencing rapid growth. During the historical period 2018 to 2022, flocculant and coagulant demand grew at a 4.8% value CAGR.
Chemicals like flocculants and coagulants are used in wastewater treatment systems for removing solids, clarifying water, sludge thickening, and dewatering solids. A bulk of the water treatment processes use organic coagulants such as polyamine and polyDADMAC. In addition to the growth of end-use industries globally, the flocculation and coagulation market is expected to grow during the forecast period.
Chemical processing, water & wastewater, dairy wastewater, power generation, oil and gas, and other sectors are all experiencing a growing demand for chemical products in their lines of business.
Flocculants and coagulants are effective and economical methods of removing solids from wastewater. Different forms of this technology have been employed in a variety of industries to purify water. Since flocculants and coagulants work by neutralizing surface charges, the market is expected to grow throughout the forecast period.
Businesses now have access to flocculants and coagulants available in several forms, including dry granular, inverse emulsions with high solids concentrations, and dilute aqueous, which are ready for use in a variety of applications. In addition, a wide variety of cationic, anionic, and nonionic polymers of varied molecular weights are available as flocculants that are used in various applications.
Specifically, these products are designed to address a wide range of industrial water treatment, mining, and dredging needs for efficient, economically viable solid/liquid separation. Many of these products are approved as potable water and secondary water products under the NSF/ANSI Standard 60 specification.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Flocculant and Coagulant Market CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 5.5% |
| Flocculant and Coagulant Market Size (2023) | USD 6,738.6 million |
| Flocculant and Coagulant Market Size (2033) | USD 11,510.5 million |
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The growing demand for chemicals in municipal water treatment plants drives the global flocculant and coagulant market. In addition to the stringent government regulations relating to public health and water usage, coagulants and flocculants have also been driving the global market in recent years.
Additionally, the growth of the population is also one of the factors that propel the flocculant and coagulant sector on a global scale. As urban populations grow and moringa oleifera is used instead of polyacrylamide as a low-cost flocculant, new market opportunities are likely to emerge.
Since stringent regulations relating to the protection of the environment and the treatment of water have made flocculants and coagulants more popular in recent years, the market has grown significantly. In several countries, industrialization coupled with decreasing freshwater resources has resulted in government actions to enforce more stringent water treatment regulations, which is causing the consumption of flocculants and coagulants to increase.
Also, government regulations concerning the use of drinking water, along with an inclination in demand for organic compounds in municipal water treatment, are expected to drive the growth of the flocculant and coagulator markets over the period forecast.
Minerals industries use only a small amount of alum and ferric salts to control run-off water for the clarification of low solid effluents, primarily for environmental control. Medium and small-scale manufacturers are increasingly seeking centralized fluid treatment units to achieve complete in-situ processes with zero discharges. Due to these factors, the demand for organic and inorganic flocculant and coagulant compounds in various water treatment applications continues to grow in the market.
Coagulation and flocculation are mainly used in oil and gas plants when handling chemical products. As the minerals industry becomes more demanding in terms of separating solid particles from liquids, recent developments in molecular architecture offer new horizons to the market.
Due to the shortage of clean water in refineries and chemical plants, efficient treatment processes have become increasingly important in order to ensure reliable, efficient, and sustainable operations within these facilities. As a result, oil & gas end users are expected to grow in demand for flocculant and coagulant chemicals over the forecast period.
In order to activate coagulants and flocculants, continuous chemical feed must be added into the process at all times. Furthermore, it is considered to be a lengthy process and requires the help of well-experienced professionals in order to maintain it. In some cases, toxic compounds transfer to solid-state materials, leading to sludge formation. The flocculants and coagulants market is therefore negatively affected in the market.
It is expected, however, that rising demand for alternatives to flocculants and coagulants, such as RO and UV water treatment processes, hinder global growth over the next few years.
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| Countries | Market Share (2023) |
|---|---|
| United States | 22.6% |
| Germany | 10.9% |
| Japan | 8.9% |
| Australia | 6.1% |
According to Future Market Insights, North America dominates the flocculant and coagulant market because of the rapid growth of various businesses in these regions. North America is anticipated to account for a market share of 28.5% by the end of 2033.
Furthermore, the presence of significant key players, coupled with strict government regulations and large industrial infrastructure in North American countries provide a boost to the market. Further, the oil and gas industry's growth has forced flocculants and coagulants into greater demand due to the use of shale gas in the United States market.
| Countries | Market CAGR (2023 to 2033) |
|---|---|
| China | 5.7% |
| India | 6.1% |
Asia Pacific has evolved into a key source of clean water resources in recent decades, with flocculant and coagulant demand expected to rise further between 2023 and 2033.
The expansion of the industrial sector in countries like China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan is expected to contribute to the increased consumption of flocculant and coagulant in the future, this trend is predicted to continue throughout the projection period as well. Further India and China have invested significantly in water infrastructure through domestic investments, which explains the high demand for these chemicals in the market.
Indian government regulations concerning public health regarding clean water consumption have driven the growth of flocculants and coagulants in the market. The Indian mainland has a wide variety of natural energy resources such as coal, oil, and mining, along with water for hydropower production.
In addition to these, coal is also used as a fuel source for power generation. Over the past few years, India has consumed a large number of flocculants and coagulants, and it is expected to continue doing so in the near future.
According to Future Market Insights, during the assessment period, demand for flocculants and coagulants containing inorganic coagulants is likely to have a share of 17.8% in 2023.
There is a wide range of water and wastewater systems that are treated with inorganic coagulants, making them both cost-effective and versatile. Low-turbidity raw water often benefits from an inorganic coagulant as it typically removes more suspended solids when compared to an organic one.
As the inorganic coagulant reacts with alkalinity, metal hydroxide precipitates of aluminum or iron are formed, serving as a sweep-floc mechanism. Inorganic coagulants are effectively used to treat many difficult colloidal suspensions. Despite the benefits of sweep-flocs for metal hydroxide precipitates in the cleaning of water, these precipitates contribute to the overall volume of sludge obtained after treating the water.
Precipitates made with organic coagulants tend to be less dense and dewaterable than precipitates made with inorganic coagulants. The higher water content of sludge has a small penalty for influent or raw water applications where the sludge is generally not hazardous. Using hazardous sludge as part of wastewater treatment has a significant economic impact. All these factors have propelled the growth of inorganic coagulants in the market.
Based on application, the market for water and wastewater treatment is expected to dominate the market with a share of 33.3% in 2023. The depletion of freshwater resources in various regions and increased population density have increased the market demand for these chemicals in the market.
Increasing human and industrial demand for water has been aggravated by adverse climatic conditions. New, accessible sources have been exploited to meet the growing demand.
It is expected that the flocculants and coagulants market is likely to expand during the forecast period, due to the adoption of water treatment technologies for recycling wastewater, which diminishes the dependency on naturally available aquatic sources. For medium and small-scale manufacturers, the key trend in the market is the development of centralized fluid treatment facilities to achieve zero discharge in the in-situ process.
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Due to the growing demand for freshwater resources, a number of new companies are emerging on the scene offering flocculant and coagulants in the market.
Besides offering flocculants and coagulants, these chemical industry start-ups also engage in a variety of production and distribution activities. Due to the heightened use of organic and inorganic ingredients in water and wastewater treatment, flocculants and coagulants are largely used across various industries.
Markets for flocculants and coagulants are fragmented and competitive, with a wide range of local and regional players. Various marketing techniques employed by key companies include mergers and acquisitions, expansions, collaborations, and partnerships.
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The flocculant and coagulant market CAGR for 2033 is 5.5%.
The market is estimated to reach USD 11,510.5 million by 2033.
SNF Floerger, Kemira Oyj, and BASF SE are key market players.
The market is estimated to secure a valuation of USD 6.738.6 million in 2023.
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1. Executive Summary 2. Market Overview 3. Market Background 4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033 5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Type 5.1. Coagulant 5.2. Organic coagulants 5.3. Polyamine 5.4. PolyDADMAC 5.5. Inorganic coagulants 5.6. Aluminum Sulfate (Alum) 5.7. Aluminum Chloride 5.8. Polyaluminum Chloride & Aluminum Chlorohydrate 5.9. Ferric Sulphate and Ferrous Sulphate 5.10. Ferric Chloride 5.11. Organic and Inorganic blend 5.12. Others 6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Application 6.1. Power Generation 6.2. Chemical Processing 6.3. Water & Waste Water 6.4. Municipal Water Treatment 6.5. Dairy Waste Water 6.6. Others 7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Others 7.1. Flocculant 7.2. Cationic Flocculants 7.3. Anionic Flocculants 8. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region 8.1. North America 8.2. Latin America 8.3. Western Europe 8.4. Eastern Europe 8.5. South Asia and Pacific 8.6. East Asia 8.7. Middle East and Africa 9. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 10. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 11. Western Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 12. Eastern Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 13. South Asia and Pacific Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 14. East Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 15. Middle East and Africa Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 16. Key Countries Market Analysis 17. Market Structure Analysis 18. Competition Analysis 18.1. BASF SE 18.2. Ecolab Inc. 18.3. Solvay SA 18.4. SNF (United Kingdom) Ltd 18.5. Cytec Industries Inc. 18.6. Akferal 18.7. Kemira Oyi 18.8. Jayem Engineers 18.9. TRIO Chemicals & Allied Products 18.10. Yide Chem 18.11. Evoqua Water Technologies 18.12. SUEZ, Feralco 18.13. Tidal Vision 19. Assumptions & Acronyms Used 20. Research Methodology
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