Sludge Treatment Chemicals Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Coagulants, Flocculants, Disinfectants, and Others), By Application (Pulp & Paper, Metal Processing, Oil & Gas, Food and Beverages, Chemicals, and Others) and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The oil & gas segment primarily drives the sludge treatment chemicals market size due to their involvement in various stages of wastewater treatment and the management of industrial sludge. Oil & gas based chemicals such as polyacrylamides are commonly used as flocculants to aid in the separation of solid sludge particles from wastewater. These chemicals promote the aggregation of fine particles into larger flocs, making it easy to separate from the dewatered masses. In addition, oil-derived surfactants can alter sludge particle surface properties, making them more capable of treatment processes.

The food and beverages segment also drives the sludge treatment chemical market. It plays an important role in sludge treatment by operating various types of organic waste. Food & beverage industries produce sustainable biological sludge rich in organic matter. Sludge treatment chemicals such as coagulants and flocculants improve solid-liquid separation and efficiency of biological treatment processes such as anaerobic and aerobic digestion. Sludge generated from food processing often contains organic compounds that can produce odors. Such a wide range of applications will drive the consumption of sludge treatment chemicals.

• In India, various initiatives, such as the National Mission for Clean Ganga, the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation, and the Jal Jeevan Mission, contribute to the growth of the wastewater treatment market.

Rapid industrialization and urbanization have increased industrial and municipal sludge. The expanding industrial sectors such as chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing release a huge amount of wastewater, requiring effective sludge treatment chemicals to dispose of them effectively. In addition, sludge from food & beverage industries can vary in consistency and composition. Sludge conditioning agents, such as polymer flocculants, are added to adjust the rheology and improve dewatering characteristics, making handling and disposal easier.

• China is the largest oil producer in Asia Pacific, producing around 4.5 million barrels per day in 2022.

The major producers by country are China, Japan, and India in Asia Pacific; the U.S. and Canada in North America; Germany and France in Europe; and Saudi Arabia and the UAE in the Middle East.

• In 2022, total domestic chemical sales in Asia Pacific were USD 2,850 million.


• Europe's domestic chemical sales were USD 950 million in the year 2022.

Key Insights

The report will cover the following key insights:

• Key Market Trends

• The Regulatory Scenario of the Market


• Key Developments in the Market


• Latest Technological Advancement


• Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

Segmentation

Analysis by Type

By type, the coagulants segment holds a significant share in the market.

• Coagulants are employed to improve filtration processes in sludge treatment. They remove fine particles and colloidal material, resulting in cleaner filtrate.


• Coagulants are also used in the solid-liquid separation process in sludge treatment, making them a key ingredient in the overall wastewater treatment process.

Analysis by Application

By application, the chemicals segment is projected to account for a significant share in the forecast period.

• Sludge treatment chemicals are widely used in the chemical industry to treat industrial wastewater. These chemicals remove the pollutants and impurities in wastewater, including heavy metals, organic compounds, and other contaminants.


• Sodium bisulfite, sodium hydrosulfite, and ferrous sulfate are often used in the chemical treatment of sludge. These chemicals remove harmful substances such as hydrogen peroxide, chlorine, and biological contaminants from wastewater.

Regional Insights

Asia Pacific held the largest sludge treatment chemicals market share. Sludge treatment chemicals are used in the personal care industry to effectively treat wastewater generated during manufacturing. Also, they are used in the oil & gas segment to separate oil from water. These factors boost the sludge treatment chemicals in this region. North America and Europe are expected to drive the market moderately over the forecast period. Rising adoption of these chemicals in the food & beverage industry for wastewater treatment is anticipated to drive the sludge treatment chemicals market growth in these regions.

Leading Chemical Exporting Countries by Value in 2022,

• China – USD 118 Billion


• U.S. – USD 68 Billion


• Germany – USD 53 Billion


• Ireland – USD 43 Billion


• Belgium – USD 36 Billion

Key Players Covered

The report will include the profiles of key players, such as Veolia Water Technologies, AMCON INC, Kemira, BASF SE, Ashland, Nalco, BWA Water Additives Limited, and Ovivo.

Key Industry Developments:

• April 2021 - Veolia Water Technologies Italy started a new plant to replace the existing Volpara sludge plant. The new plant can treat 250000 PE while the sludge line capacity will reach 500000 PE.


• November 2021 - Kemira Oyj expanded its production capacity for ferric-based water treatment chemicals in the UK. With this expansion, the company has increased its production capacity by 100 kilotons annually.