| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2023 |
| CAGR | 3.50% |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
South America Membrane Water Treatment Chemicals Market Analysis
The South America Membrane Water Treatment Chemicals Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 3.5% during the forecast period.
- Among the chemical types, pre-treatment chemicals accounted for the highest market share and are expected to continue dominating the market during forecast period.
- Growing usage of membrane bioreactors is expected to provide a major growth opportunity for the market studied.
- Chile is expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period owing to growing demand from municipal and industrial applications.
South America Membrane Water Treatment Chemicals Market Trends
Pre-treatment chemicals to dominate the Market
- To increase the lifetime and efficiency of the membranes, pre-treatment is performed on the feed water before allowing them to enter a membrane system. The major chemicals which are used in the pre-treatment phase are flocculants, coagulants, anti-scalants.
- Coagulants neutralize the negative electrical charge present on the harmful colloidal particles and destabilize the forces keeping colloids apart. Water treatment coagulants are comprised of positively charged molecules that when added to the contaminated water and mixed, accomplish this charge neutralization.
- Flocculants are substances that promote the clumping of destabilized particles, which are obtained after being treated with coagulants; the coagulants neutralize the charge on colloidal particles responsible for keeping them apart. These agents promote flocculation by causing colloids and other suspended particles to aggregate and drop out of the liquid.
- Anti-scalant chemicals are used for the pretreatment of membranes and to increase the durability of the membrane water treatment system. The anti-scalants control the scales formed by calcium sulfate, barium sulfate, calcium carbonate, iron, strontium sulfate, calcium fluoride, silica, colloidal material and other organic & inorganic contaminants of the membrane system.
- Additionally, the increasing health concerns over the consumption of freshwater in South America have driven the market for RO water system in household water treatment for drinking purposes and thus increasing the consumption of pre-treatment chemicals.
- Owing to the above-mentioned factors, pre-treatment chemicals are expected to dominate the market during the forecast period.
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Chile to Witness the Highest Growth Rate
- Among the South American countries, Chile is projected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period due to the adoption of strict environmental regulations.
- The rising demand for fresh water in the country is a key driving factor for the demand of membrane water treatment chemicals in the country. Chile is one of the global leaders in urban wastewater treatment. The country has more than 100 water reservoirs. Currently, under the National Plan for Large Reservoirs, 20 water reservoirs are under construction in the country, which are expected to be completed by 2025.
- Additionally, increasing demand from the industrial water treatment facilities is also boosting the membrane water chemicals market in the country.
- Hence, owing to the above-mentioned reasons, Chile is projected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period.
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South America Membrane Water Treatment Chemicals Industry Overview
The South America membrane water treatment chemicals market is moderately fragmented with the major players accounting for a significantly less share of the total market. The major players in the market studied include Kurita Water Industries Ltd., Ecolab, Kemira, Suez, and Veolia Water Technologies, among others.
South America Membrane Water Treatment Chemicals Market Leaders
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Suez
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Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies
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Kurita Water Industries Ltd
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Ecolab
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Kemira
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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South America Membrane Water Treatment Chemicals Industry Segmentation
The South America membrane water treatment chemicals report include:
| Chemical Type | Pre-treatment |
| Biological Controllers | |
| Other Chemical Types | |
| End-user Industry | Food & Beverage Processing |
| Healthcare | |
| Municipal | |
| Chemicals | |
| Power | |
| Other End-user Industries | |
| Geography | Brazil |
| Argentina | |
| Colombia | |
| Chile | |
| Rest of South America |
Chemical Type
| Pre-treatment |
| Biological Controllers |
| Other Chemical Types |
End-user Industry
| Food & Beverage Processing |
| Healthcare |
| Municipal |
| Chemicals |
| Power |
| Other End-user Industries |
Geography
| Brazil |
| Argentina |
| Colombia |
| Chile |
| Rest of South America |
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South America Membrane Water Treatment Chemicals Market Research FAQs
What is the current South America Membrane Water Treatment Chemicals Market size?
The South America Membrane Water Treatment Chemicals Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 3.5% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in South America Membrane Water Treatment Chemicals Market?
Suez, Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies, Kurita Water Industries Ltd, Ecolab and Kemira are the major companies operating in the South America Membrane Water Treatment Chemicals Market.
What years does this South America Membrane Water Treatment Chemicals Market cover?
The report covers the South America Membrane Water Treatment Chemicals Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South America Membrane Water Treatment Chemicals Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
Page last updated on: June 9, 2023
South America Membrane Water Treatment Chemicals Industry Report
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