Global Antiscalants/Scale Inhibitors
Market Report
2025
Antiscalants/scale inhibitors market was valued at USD 3.20 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 4.41 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.1 % for the forecast period 2023-2030.
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The global Antiscalants/scale inhibitors market was valued at USD 3.20 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 4.41 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.1 % for the forecast period 2023-2030.
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Global Antiscalants/Scale Inhibitors Market Sales Revenue | 121212 | 121212 | 121212 | 121212 | 4.1% |
Base Year | 2024 |
Historical Data Time Period | 2021-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
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Antiscalants/Scale Inhibitors are chemical substances designed to prevent the formation of scale deposits on surfaces that come in contact with water. The scale deposits generally are inorganic compounds, such as calcium carbonate, calcium sulphate, and silica, which can accumulate and adhere to equipment surfaces such as heat exchangers, pipes, and membranes. Antiscalants are macromolecules from repeating units of monomer mainly used for scale obstruction in seawater desalination, as they are sensitive to biodegradation, they give nutrients for bacterial cell growth for microbes that deteriorate them. Performance advancement and protection from erosion provided by the Antiscalants are boosting the market demand.
Rising new water treatment plants is a major factor driving the growth of the antiscalants or scale inhibitors market. Due to the increasing water pollution, the establishment of new water treatment plants is necessary to provide safe and healthy mineral water to the population. The most commonly used antiscalants in water treatment plants are phosphonate. Phosphonates are utilized for preventing the discharge of salts on the membranes of reverse osmosis. The availability of deposits and scales on boiler tubes and cooling water exchangers decreases heat transfer and raises energy consumption. As scales appear on membranes of reverse osmosis, they hamper the permeation of the membrane, increasing energy consumption and lowering production. The presence of struvite and other scales on water treatment plants limits the water flow and leads to periodic cleanings. And the use of antiscalants in water treatment plants restricts the formation of scales on membranes and saves the cost and time for periodic cleaning of membranes of tanks. Thus, rising new water treatment plants surge the demand for antiscalants which drives the antiscalants market growth.
Hiking demand from the oil and gas sector increases the demand for antiscalants as scale formation is very common in oilfield systems. In the oil and gas industry, scale treatment is effective for controlling corrosion and flow assurance. Chemical hindrance with antiscalants is the solution used in the oilfield to control the problem of the scale. The antiscalants are based on some forms of carboxylic function groups, phosphonate esters, small-sized polymers, and phosphonates. These antiscalant chemicals hamper the scale formation by crystal growth retardation and nucleation inhibition. Scale formation in the equipment of the oil and gas industry reduces the efficiency of equipment causing its failure. Thus, the high usage of antiscalants in the oil and gas sector for the prevention of scale deposits is driving the market for scale inhibitors.
The government is focused on preventing environmental damage and has made various laws and acts to protect the water from pollution. The Clean Water Act in the U.S. regulates the discharge of pollutants in water and quality standards for surface water. Antiscalants used in various industries can cause harm to water if released in water bodies. Some concentrated rejected antiscalants if released in water harm marine life. Thus, improper usage of antiscalants and strict government regulations on proper disposal of the scale inhibitors may hinder the growth of the antiscalants market.
The outbreak of COVID-19 has witnessed a significant impact on the Antiscalants/Scale Inhibitors market growth. During the pandemic, governments across several states-imposed lockdowns which have stabilized the activities of production. A disrupted supply chain and transportation restrictions affected antiscalant’s products' availability and timely delivery. Also, various industries such as oil and gas, experienced a decline in their operation reducing the demand for antiscalants. Certain industries heavily reliant on antiscalants, such as desalination, faced problems during the pandemic. Desalination plants, for example, experienced reduced operations or temporary closures, impacting the demand for the antiscalants market.
The establishment of new wastewater treatment plants, increasing functioning from oil and gas industries, and resumed supply chain operations have increased the demand for antiscalants post-pandemic.
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H2O Innovation announces agreement with SWRO desalination plant:
H2O Innovation water solutions company signs an agreement to provide antiscalants to the world’s largest seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant (SWRO) operated by ACWA power. ACWA Power aims to deliver desalinated water at a cheaper cost, and partnering with SWRO will engineer the most technical and technological solutions.
Tomson with Shell developed a proprietary nanoparticle carrier:
Tomson in collaboration with Shell, developed proprietary nanoparticle carriers that intensify antiscalants adsorption to the reservoir and control the rate of return for a stretched period. This helps in raising the chemical preserved in the reservoir by reducing chemical bleed-off in the starting flow back.
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In 2022, Asia Pacific was the leading region in the scale inhibitors market. Due to the speedy rising wastewater treatment plants, and the oil and gas sector in the region, the demand for antiscalants was high resulting in the growth of the antiscalants market in this region. Also, growth in crude oil production has increased the use of scale inhibitors, boosting the market growth in this region.
North America's antiscalants market is projected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period, from 2023 to 2030. The major factors for growth in this region are the rising disposable income and demand for clean and safe drinking water which has anticipated to propel market growth in the North American region.
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Global Antiscalants/Scale Inhibitors Market Report 2025 Edition talks about crucial market insights with the help of segments and sub-segments analysis. In this section, we reveal an in-depth analysis of the key factors influencing Antiscalants/Scale Inhibitors Industry growth. Antiscalants/Scale Inhibitors market has been segmented with the help of its Type, Application Method, and others. Antiscalants/Scale Inhibitors market analysis helps to understand key industry segments, and their global, regional, and country-level insights. Furthermore, this analysis also provides information pertaining to segments that are going to be most lucrative in the near future and their expected growth rate and future market opportunities. The report also provides detailed insights into factors responsible for the positive or negative growth of each industry segment.
The Antiscalants/Scale Inhibitors Market is segmented based on type into sulfonates, phosphonates, fluorides, carboxylates, and others.
The phosphonates segment dominated the market in 2022. This dominance is attributed to the wide usage of phosphonates as the scale inhibitor in oil field industries and also water treatment plants. The Diethylenetriamine pentamethylene phosphonic acid (DETPMP) phosphonate scale inhibitor is one of the strongest inhibitors of carbonate. Phosphonates are also utilized for preventing the discharge of salts on the membranes of reverse osmosis in water treatment plants. Thus, the rising demand for phosphonate as an antiscalant by oil and gas, and water treatment plants is rising the segmental growth.
Carboxylate is anticipated to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period due to its extensive use in water treatment industries such as cooling circuits, RO plants, boilers, and more. These carboxylate antiscalants are utilized for preventing the formation of scales and insoluble solids dispersants for wastewater treatment plants.
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In 2022, the oil and gas segment gained the largest market share. The key factor for segment growth is the high adoption of antiscalants in the oil and gas industries to prevent scaling. The methods such as hydraulic fracturing in shale gas extraction, need a high amount of water and can result in scale formation. Thus, to remove these scales settled in the membranes of pipes, and equipment, which leads to equipment failure, antiscalants are used. Hence, the excess use of antiscalants in the oil and gas industry is a reason for the growth of the antiscalants market in this segment.
The wastewater treatment segment is anticipated to witness significant growth in the forecast period due to the establishment of new wastewater treatment plants. Wastewater treatment plants require scale inhibitors such as phosphonates to prevent the discharge of the sealants on the reverse osmosis membranes. Thus, the increasing demand for antiscalants from water treatment plants is a reason for the growth of the wastewater treatment segment in the upcoming years.
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The market is bifurcated by method into crystal modification, dispersion, threshold inhibition, and others.
The threshold inhibition segment held the largest market share in 2022 and is anticipated to retain its position over the forecast period. Threshold inhibition works on the principle that the production of scale confides upon the concentration of the scaling mineral in the solution. Threshold inhibition is the capability of an antiscalant to keep concentrated solutions of poorly soluble salts. As the salt exceeds its product of solubility it protects the formation of salts. Wide applications of threshold inhibition in boilers, desalination plants, and cooling towers to prevent scaling increase growth of the segment.
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The Global Antiscalants/Scale Inhibitors Market is witnessing significant growth in the near future.
In 2023, the Sulfonates segment accounted for noticeable share of global Antiscalants/Scale Inhibitors Market and is projected to experience significant growth in the near future.
The Water and Wastewater Treatment segment is expected to expand at the significant CAGR retaining position throughout the forecast period.
Some of the key companies Clariant AG, General Electric and others are focusing on its strategy building model to strengthen its product portfolio and expand its business in the global market.
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Type | Sulfonates, Phosphonates, Fluorides, Carboxylate, Others |
Application | Water and Wastewater Treatment, Chemical Industry, Power and Construction, Oil and Gas, Mining, Pulp and Paper, Others |
Method | Crystal Modification, Dispersion, Threshold Inhibition, Others |
List of Competitors | Clariant AG, Kemira Oyj, General Electric, Dow Chemicals, BWA Water Additives, Solvay SA |
This chapter will help you gain GLOBAL Market Analysis of Antiscalants/Scale Inhibitors. Further deep in this chapter, you will be able to review Global Antiscalants/Scale Inhibitors Market Split by various segments and Geographical Split.
Chapter 1 Global Market Analysis
Global Market has been segmented on the basis 5 major regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.
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Chapter 2 North America Market Analysis
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Chapter 3 Europe Market Analysis
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Chapter 4 Asia Pacific Market Analysis
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Chapter 5 South America Market Analysis
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Chapter 6 Middle East Market Analysis
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Chapter 7 Africa Market Analysis
This chapter provides an in-depth analysis of the market share among key competitors of Antiscalants/Scale Inhibitors. The analysis highlights each competitor's position in the market, growth trends, and financial performance, offering insights into competitive dynamics, and emerging players.
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Chapter 12 Market Split by Method Analysis 2021 - 2033
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