Summary

The Antiscalants market size is projected to grow from USD 4.5 billion in 2024 to USD 5.9 billion by 2029, registering a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period in terms of value. The global antiscalants market is witnessing growth due to its versatile properties and it is also widely used in various industries due to its exceptional properties such as delaying nucleation, distorting crystal structure, reducing the precipitation rate. Furthermore, antiscalants are required for the application in water treatment and desalination, which drives the antiscalants industry.

“Carboxylates/Carbonates are projected to be the second fastest growing type in terms of value.”
Carboxylates/Carbonates are projected to be the second fastest growing type in the antiscalants market due to several factors. As Carboxylic scale inhibitors possess good scale control efficiency compared to calcium-based salt scales under extreme temperatures, water hardness, and a varied pH range. Mono or dicarboxylic acids, phosphine carboxylic acid, anhydrides, and acrylic co/terpolymers are carboxylates/carbonate antiscalants used to inhibit scale. They are used in water treatment scaling applications and boiler water hardness treatment. The presence of hypochlorite makes them more stable than other antiscalant types. They hold high thermal stability and vigorous dispersant activity, enabling them to control scale build-up in high-temperature oil fields and mining operations.

“Threshold inhibitors process type is expected to account for the largest market share in 2023 in terms of value.”
Threshold inhibitors process type is expected to account for the largest share in 2023 in terms of value. The threshold inhibitors operate on the principle of delaying the crystal formation process by using scale inhibitors in low concentrations, hence finding favor economically. Threshold inhibitors work on the principle of the adsorption mechanism. Scale formation begins with ion clusters in the solution that come up with an orientation and finally yield micro-crystallites. Once a new crystal begins growing, it can either grow larger or dissolve into the solution. As the scale starts to form around these tiny crystals, the inhibitors in the threshold also attach themselves to the surface of the crystals, preventing their further growth. This makes the crystal unstable and perform dissolution, while releasing the inhibitor in order to stop another crystal from growing.

“Europe is estimated to be the third-largest market for antiscalants in terms of value for the forecasted period.”
Europe holds a significant position as the third-largest region in the global antiscalants market, driven by several factors such as the European market for antiscalants is quite mature, primarily due to the gradual shift of the manufacturing sector to countries with high demand and lower production costs. Despite the economic downturn in Europe, the food & beverage industry in the region registered a slightly higher growth rate than the overall manufacturing industry in the region during the past decade. The requirement for improved water quality for different industrial processes, coupled with stringent regulations regarding the treatment and disposal of polluted water, are the major factors driving this market. Steady population growth and increasing standard of living are driving the medical & pharmaceutical, water & wastewater treatment, and industrial filtration industries in the region.

In-depth interviews were conducted with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), marketing directors, other innovation and technology directors, and executives from various key organizations operating in the antiscalants market, and information was gathered from secondary research to determine and verify the market size of several segments.
• By Company Type: Tier 1 – 40%, Tier 2 – 30%, and Tier 3 – 30%
• By Designation: C Level Executives– 20%, Directors – 10%, and Others – 70%
• By Region: North America – 20%, Europe – 20%, APAC – 40%, South America- 10% , and
the Middle East & Africa –10%

The Antiscalants market comprises major players such as Dow (US), BASF SE (Germany), Ecolab (US), Solenis (US), Kemira (Finland), Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (Japan), Syensqo (Belgium), Clariant (Switzerland), Veolia (France), Italmatch Chemicals S.p.A (Italy). The study includes in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the antiscalants market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.

Research Coverage
This report segments the market for antiscalants market on the basis of type, application, process type, and region, and provides estimations for the overall value of the market across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, products & services, key strategies, new product launches, expansions, and mergers & acquisition associated with the market for antiscalants market.

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This research report is focused on various levels of analysis — industry analysis (industry trends), market ranking analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view on the competitive landscape; emerging and high-growth segments of the antiscalants market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
• Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the antiscalants market offered by top players in the global antiscalants market.
• Analysis of drivers: (High growth in application in end use industries, Stringent water treatment regulations) restraints (Volatility in cost of raw materials), opportunities (Increasing use of antiscalants in oil & gas applications, Biodegradability of antiscalants) and challenges (Potential of membrane fouling, a threat to growing market)
• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product launches in the antiscalants market.
• Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets — the report analyzes the markets for antiscalants market across regions.
• Market Capacity: Production capacities of companies producing antiscalants are provided wherever available with upcoming capacities for the antiscalants market.
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the antiscalants market.

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION 24
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES 24
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 24
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 25
1.3.1 MARKETS AND REGIONS COVERED 25
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 26
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED 27
1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED 27
1.3.5 UNITS CONSIDERED 27
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS 27
1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES 28
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 30
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 30
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 31
2.1.1.1 Key secondary sources 31
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources 31
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 32
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources 33
2.1.2.2 Key industry insights 33
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of interviews with experts 34
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 34
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 35
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 36
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION 37
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS 38
2.5 FACTOR ANALYSIS 38
2.6 GROWTH FORECAST 38
2.6.1 SUPPLY SIDE 39
2.6.2 DEMAND SIDE 39
2.7 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS 39
2.8 RISK ASSESSMENT 39
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 40
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 45
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN ANTISCALANTS MARKET 45
4.2 ANTISCALANTS MARKET, BY TYPE 45
4.3 ANTISCALANTS MARKET, BY APPLICATION 46
4.4 ANTISCALANTS MARKET, BY PROCESS TYPE 47
4.5 ANTISCALANTS MARKET, BY APPLICATION AND REGION 47
4.6 ANTISCALANTS MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY 48
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 49
5.1 INTRODUCTION 49
5.2 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI 49
5.2.1 INTRODUCTION 49
5.2.2 OVERVIEW OF IMPACT 49
5.2.2.1 NEERO System, remote monitoring and predictive maintenance solution for reverse osmosis 49
5.2.2.2 Rise of AI and ML algorithms helping in antiscalant testing 49
5.2.2.3 AI/GenAI impact on reverse osmosis 50
5.3 MARKET DYNAMICS 50
5.3.1 DRIVERS 51
5.3.1.1 High growth in applications in end-use industries 51
5.3.1.2 Declining global availability of water, along with increasing demand for clean water 51
5.3.1.3 Stringent water treatment regulations 52
5.3.2 RESTRAINTS 52
5.3.2.1 Volatility in costs of raw materials 52
5.3.3 OPPORTUNITIES 53
5.3.3.1 Increasing use of antiscalants in oil & gas applications 53
5.3.3.2 Biodegradability of antiscalants 53
5.3.4 CHALLENGES 53
5.3.4.1 Potential of membrane fouling threat to growing market 53
5.4 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 54
5.4.1 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES 55
5.4.2 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS 55
5.4.3 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS 55
5.4.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS 55
5.4.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 56
5.5 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA 56
5.5.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS 56
5.5.2 BUYING CRITERIA 57
5.6 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 58
5.7 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS 59
5.7.1 GLOBAL GDP TRENDS 59
5.8 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS 61
5.9 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS 62
5.9.1 HUBER GROUP’S USE OF TORAY RUPER ANTISCALANT 62
5.9.2 COMBATING IRON FOULING IN BRACKISH WATER RO SYSTEMS 63
5.9.3 IMPACT OF ROPUR RPI ANTISCALANT AT LOHNEN WATER PLANT 63
5.10 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE 64
5.10.1 REGULATIONS 64
5.10.1.1 North America 64
5.10.1.2 Asia Pacific 65
5.10.1.3 Europe 66
5.10.1.4 Middle East & Africa 68
5.10.1.5 South America 69
5.10.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 70
5.11 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS 74
5.11.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES 74
5.11.1.1 Squeeze treatment for antiscalants 74
5.11.1.2 Continuous injection system 74
5.11.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES 74
5.11.2.1 Extended-release scale inhibitor technology 74
5.11.2.2 Biodegradable antiscalant technology 75
5.11.2.3 Dendrimer-based antiscalant technology 75
5.11.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES 75
5.11.3.1 Electrolytic technology 75
5.11.3.2 Electrochemical technology for scale inhibition 76
5.12 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 76
5.13 TRADE ANALYSIS (EXPORT/IMPORT)- VOLUME AND TRADE PRICES 77
5.13.1 TRADE ANALYSIS 77
5.14 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025 79
5.15 PRICING ANALYSIS 80
5.15.1 FACTORS AFFECTING PRICES 80
5.15.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND BY REGION 81
5.15.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE, BY TYPE 82
5.15.4 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE, BY APPLICATION 82
5.15.5 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY APPLICATION 83
5.16 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO 84
5.17 PATENT ANALYSIS 84
5.17.1 METHODOLOGY 84
5.17.2 DOCUMENT TYPE 84
5.17.3 PUBLICATION TRENDS - LAST 10 YEARS 85
5.17.4 INSIGHTS 86
5.17.5 TOP 10 COMPANIES/APPLICANTS 87
5.17.6 PATENTS BY ECOLAB 87
5.17.7 PATENTS BY KEMIRA 88
5.17.8 PATENTS BY BASF SE 88
5.17.9 TOP 10 PATENT OWNERS IN LAST 10 YEARS 89
 
6 ANTISCALANTS MARKET, BY TYPE 90
6.1 INTRODUCTION 91
6.2 PHOSPHONATES 93
6.2.1 EXTENSIVE UTILIZATION OF PHOSPHONATES IN WATER TREATMENT AND DESALINATION INDUSTRY TO DRIVE MARKET 93
6.3 CARBOXYLATES/CARBONATES 93
6.3.1 CONTROL OF SCALE BUILDUP IN HIGH-TEMPERATURE OIL FIELDS AND MINING OPERATIONS TO PROPEL MARKET 93
6.4 SULFONATES 94
6.4.1 USE IN OIL & GAS SECTOR FOR DOWNHOLE CHEMICAL INJECTION AND SQUEEZE OPERATION TO DRIVE MARKET 94
6.5 FLUORIDES 94
6.5.1 REMOVAL OF CHALLENGING SILICATE DEPOSITS IN INDUSTRIAL WATER SYSTEMS TO BOOST MARKET 94
6.6 OTHER TYPES 94
7 ANTISCALANTS MARKET, BY PROCESS TYPE 95
7.1 INTRODUCTION 96
7.2 THRESHOLD INHIBITOR 98
7.2.1 ECONOMIC ATTRACTIVENESS DUE TO LOW COST TO BOOST MARKET 98
7.3 CRYSTAL MODIFICATION 98
7.3.1 DEMAND FOR ADVANCED SOLUTIONS IN OIL & GAS, POWER GENERATION, WATER TREATMENT, AND MINING SECTORS TO DRIVE MARKET 98
7.4 DISPERSION 99
7.4.1 COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS ENABLING INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS TO PROPEL MARKET 99
7.5 OTHER PROCESS TYPES 99
8 ANTISCALANTS MARKET, BY APPLICATION 100
8.1 INTRODUCTION 101
8.2 POWER & CONSTRUCTION 104
8.2.1 MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY AND LIFETIME TO DRIVE MARKET 104
8.3 MINING 104
8.3.1 MITIGATION OF SCALE DEPOSITION IN PIPELINES, DRILLING EQUIPMENT, AND PROCESSING FACILITIES TO BOOST MARKET 104
8.4 OIL & GAS 105
8.4.1 CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION AT OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY TO PROPEL MARKET GROWTH 105
8.5 MUNICIPAL WATER TREATMENT & DESALINATION 105
8.5.1 REDUCTION IN REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBRANE CLEANING AND OPERATIONAL COSTS TO DRIVE MARKET 105
8.6 FOOD & BEVERAGE 106
8.6.1 EFFICIENCY OF BOILERS, COOLERS, AND SINGLE- AND MULTIPLE-EFFECT EVAPORATORS TO BOOST MARKET 106
8.7 CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL 106
8.7.1 ACHIEVING OPTIMUM FLOW RATES TO ENABLE PRODUCTIVITY AND HEAT TRANSFER EFFICIENCY TO PROPEL MARKET 106
8.8 PULP & PAPER 106
8.8.1 IMPROVED PAPER QUALITY TO DRIVE MARKET 106
8.9 OTHER APPLICATIONS 107
8.9.1 TEXTILE 107
8.9.2 LEATHER TANNING 107
8.9.3 INDUSTRIAL & INSTITUTIONAL CLEANING 107
8.9.4 HOME CARE 107
8.9.5 ETHANOL PRODUCTION 107
8.9.6 AGRICULTURE 107
9 ANTISCALANTS MARKET, BY REGION 108
9.1 INTRODUCTION 109
9.2 NORTH AMERICA 111
9.2.1 US 117
9.2.1.1 Increase in oil production activities and rising demand for potable drinking water to drive market 117
9.2.2 CANADA 119
9.2.2.1 Increase in food processing establishments to drive market 119
9.2.3 MEXICO 122
9.2.3.1 Growth of manufacturing sector to boost market 122
9.3 EUROPE 124
9.3.1 GERMANY 131
9.3.1.1 Maintenance of high treatment standards and environmental integrity to fuel market growth 131
9.3.2 ITALY 133
9.3.2.1 Demand from water-intensive industries to drive market 133
9.3.3 FRANCE 136
9.3.3.1 Well-developed industrial infrastructure to lead to market growth 136
9.3.4 UK 138
9.3.4.1 Government focus on sustainability to support market 138
9.3.5 SPAIN 141
9.3.5.1 Surge in demand for desalinated water to drive market 141
9.3.6 REST OF EUROPE 143
9.4 ASIA PACIFIC 146
9.4.1 CHINA 152
9.4.1.1 Demand from oil & gas and mining sectors to drive market 152
9.4.2 JAPAN 155
9.4.2.1 Growth of chemical & pharmaceutical industries to boost demand. 155
 
9.4.3 SOUTH KOREA 158
9.4.3.1 Government initiatives to promote developments in technology and manufacturing activities to boost market 158
9.4.4 INDIA 160
9.4.4.1 Consistently increasing manufacturing output to fuel market growth 160
9.4.5 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC 163
9.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 166
9.5.1 GCC COUNTRIES 171
9.5.2 SAUDI ARABIA 172
9.5.2.1 Government initiatives for desalinated water to boost consumption 172
9.5.3 QATAR 174
9.5.3.1 Reverse osmosis desalination for sea water to contribute to significant demand 174
9.5.4 UAE 177
9.5.4.1 Increasing demand from end-use industries to lead to significant growth 177
9.5.5 REST OF GCC 180
9.5.6 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 182
9.6 SOUTH AMERICA 185
9.6.1 BRAZIL 190
9.6.1.1 Expanding textile industry and oil & gas exploration to drive market 190
9.6.2 ARGENTINA 193
9.6.2.1 Growing construction sector to propel market 193
9.6.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA 195
10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 198
10.1 INTRODUCTION 198
10.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES 199
10.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS 202
10.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS 203
10.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS 205
10.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON 206
10.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 207
10.7.1 STARS 207
10.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS 207
10.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS 207
10.7.4 PARTICIPANTS 207
10.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 209
10.7.5.1 Company footprint 209
10.7.5.2 Type footprint 210
10.7.5.3 Application footprint 211
10.7.5.4 Process type footprint 212
10.7.5.5 Region footprint 213
10.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 214
10.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES 214
10.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES 214
10.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES 214
10.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS 214
10.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING 216
10.8.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs 216
10.8.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs 217
10.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO AND TRENDS 218
10.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES 218
10.9.2 DEALS 218
10.9.3 EXPANSIONS 220
10.10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE: ANTISCALANTS IN MIDDLE EAST 223
11 COMPANY PROFILES 224
11.1 KEY PLAYERS 224
11.1.1 DOW 224
11.1.1.1 Business overview 224
11.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 225
11.1.1.3 MnM view 226
11.1.1.3.1 Right to win 226
11.1.1.3.2 Strategic choices 226
11.1.1.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 227
11.1.2 BASF SE 228
11.1.2.1 Business overview 228
11.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 229
11.1.2.3 MnM view 230
11.1.2.3.1 Right to win 230
11.1.2.3.2 Strategic choices 230
11.1.2.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 231
11.1.3 ECOLAB 232
11.1.3.1 Business overview 232
11.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 233
11.1.3.3 Recent developments 234
11.1.3.3.1 Deals 234
11.1.3.3.2 Other developments 234
11.1.3.4 MnM view 234
 
11.1.4 SOLENIS 235
11.1.4.1 Business overview 235
11.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 236
11.1.4.3 Recent developments 237
11.1.4.3.1 Deals 237
11.1.4.4 MnM view 238
11.1.5 KEMIRA 239
11.1.5.1 Business overview 239
11.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 240
11.1.5.3 Recent developments 241
11.1.5.3.1 Deals 241
11.1.5.3.2 Expansions 241
11.1.5.4 MnM view 242
11.1.5.4.1 Right to win 242
11.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices 242
11.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 242
11.1.6 CLARIANT 243
11.1.6.1 Business overview 243
11.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 244
11.1.6.3 Recent developments 245
11.1.6.3.1 Expansions 245
11.1.6.4 MnM view 245
11.1.6.4.1 Right to win 245
11.1.6.4.2 Strategic choices 246
11.1.6.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 246
11.1.7 SYENSQO 247
11.1.7.1 Business overview 247
11.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 248
11.1.7.3 Recent developments 250
11.1.7.3.1 Deals 250
11.1.7.4 MnM view 250
11.1.8 KURITA WATER INDUSTRIES LTD. 251
11.1.8.1 Business overview 251
11.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 252
11.1.8.3 Recent developments 253
11.1.8.3.1 Expansions 253
11.1.8.4 MnM view 253
 
11.1.9 VEOLIA GROUP 254
11.1.9.1 Business overview 254
11.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 255
11.1.9.3 Recent developments 256
11.1.9.3.1 Deals 256
11.1.9.3.2 Expansions 257
11.1.9.4 MnM view 257
11.1.9.4.1 Right to win 257
11.1.9.4.2 Strategic choices 258
11.1.9.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 258
11.1.10 ITALMATCH CHEMICALS S.P.A. 259
11.1.10.1 Business overview 259
11.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 260
11.1.10.3 Recent developments 262
11.1.10.3.1 Product launches 262
11.1.10.3.2 Deals 263
11.1.10.4 MnM view 263
11.2 OTHER PLAYERS (MIX OF GLOBAL AND REGIONAL PLAYERS HAVING PRESENCE MOSTLY IN GCC AND MIDDLE EAST REGION) 264
11.2.1 BIOLAB ARABIA LTD. CO. 264
11.2.2 DUBICHEM 265
11.2.3 BAKER HUGHES COMPANY 266
11.2.4 REZA INVESTMENT COMPANY LTD. 267
11.2.5 NOURYON 268
11.2.6 ARIES CHEMICAL, INC. 268
11.2.7 OVIVO 269
11.2.8 WEATHERFORD 270
11.2.9 REDA WATER 271
11.2.10 METITO 271
11.2.11 AES ARABIA LTD. 272
11.2.12 SNF GROUP 272
11.2.13 ARKEMA 273
11.2.14 ANGEL CHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED 274
11.2.15 HYDROVIDA 274
12 APPENDIX 275
12.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 275
12.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 278
12.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS 280
12.4 RELATED REPORTS 280
12.5 AUTHOR DETAILS 281