Organic Coagulant Market

The global organic coagulant market size is projected to reach USD 2.9 billion by 2027 from USD 2.0 billion in 2022, at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period. The growing demand for organic coagulants is due to declining freshwater resources, and the harmful effects of inorganic coagulants. Moreover, the rising population and rapid urbanization increase the demand for safe and clean water in emerging economies such as India, China, Brazil, and others.

Global Organic Coagulant Market Trends

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Organic Coagulant Market Dynamics

Driver: Harmful effect of inorganic coagulant

Inorganic coagulants, such as aluminum and iron salts, have been used for decades to treat drinking water and wastewater due to their effectiveness in removing impurities and contaminants from water. However, they have also been associated with several hazards and drawbacks. They have the potential to produce harmful by-products, such as trihalomethanes (THMs), when they react with organic matter in water. Limiting the development of THMs in treated water is crucial because they are considered to be carcinogenic and can pose a health risk to humans. The use of inorganic coagulants may cause heavy metals to accumulate in the treated water, which could be harmful to human health.

Restraint: Availability of alternative technologies

The advanced technologies minimize the use of organic coagulants in water treatment processes. The development of filtration and ultrafiltration technologies is displacing chemical treatment systems to a large extent. Water treatment frequently uses membrane filtration, but conventional membranes constructed of polymers derived from fossil fuels have the potential to harm the environment. In order to create the membranes for green membrane filtration, renewable and biodegradable materials including cellulose, chitin, and chitosan are used.

Opportunity: Rising population and rapid urbanization in emerging economies

The rising population in emerging economies can have a significant impact on the Organic Coagulant Industry. With the increase in population, there is a growing demand for clean water, which requires effective treatment processes to remove contaminants and impurities. Emerging economies are making significant investments in water treatment facilities and wastewater treatment plants as they continue to expand and update their infrastructure. This increased investment is likely to drive demand for organic coagulants, as they are an effective and environmentally friendly solution for water treatment.

Challenges: Sensitivity to pH and temperature

The fact that organic coagulants can be sensitive to changes in pH and temperature is the major challenge. Changes in these factors can, therefore, have a big impact on how well the organic coagulant works. They are most effective in a narrow range of pH and temperature conditions. Whereas at very high temperatures, the organic coagulant may break down or become less effective, while at very low temperatures, the coagulation process may be slowed or reduced. The pH and temperature of the water must be carefully regulated by water treatment facilities during the treatment process to ensure the coagulant's effectiveness. This can be tough and expensive, and it can be particularly difficult in conditions where the pH or temperature of the water is unpredictable or impossible to regulate.

Organic Coagulant Market Ecosystem

By application, oil & gas in industrial water treatment is projected to estimate the highest CAGR during the forecast period in the organic coagulant market

Oil & gas is a major end-user of organic coagulants. In oil & gas drilling and fracking operations, a large quantity of water is required. Many chemicals are mixed with water, and their concentrations and compositions vary with the rock formation. In onshore operations, water is normally sourced from nearby water treatment plants, while in offshore operations, seawater is used, which requires more treatment apart from the normal filtration process.

Asia Pacific is projected to be fastest growing amongst other regions in the organic coagulant market, in terms of value

The demand is mainly driven by factors such as rising demand for clean and safe water, growing population and urbanization, and stringent regulations governing water treatment and purification. It is the largest crude oil importing region, globally. The region consists of the majority of emerging economies of the world such as China, Japan, India, South Korea, Indonesia, and others, and is projected to be a leading market for organic coagulants.

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Key Market Players

The key players in the organic coagulant market Kemira Oyj (Finland), SNF Group (France), BASF SE (Germany), Veolia (France), ECOLAB (US), Kurita Water Industries Ltd (Japan), Baker Hughes Company (US), Solenis (US), USALCO (US) and Buckman (US). The organic coagulant market report analyzes the key growth strategies, such as new product launches, investments & expansions, joint ventures, agreements, partnerships, and mergers & acquisitions adopted by the leading market players between 2019 and 2022.

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Scope of the Report

This report categorizes the global organic coagulants market based on type, application, and region.

On the basis of type, the organic coagulant market has been segmented as follows:

• Polyamine
• PolyDADMAC
• Others

On the basis of application, the organic coagulant market has been segmented as follows:

• Municipal water treatment
• Industrial water treatment
  • Textile
  • Food & beverage
  • Pulp & paper
  • Chemicals & fertilizers
  • Oil & gas
  • Mining & mineral processing
  • Others

On the basis of region, the organic coagulant market has been segmented as follows:

• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• North America
• Middle East & Africa
• South America

Recent Developments

• In September 2021, Kemira Ojy has opened an R&D center in Pujiang Town, Shanghai, China. This has helped the company to meet rapidly growing market demand and to develop renewable, biodegradable, and recyclable products in the Asia-Pacific.
• In November 2022, Veolia, Vision Invest, and ADQ signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Refining (ADNOC Refining) for the treatment of hazardous industrial waste. This agreement has strengthened the company's market presence in the Middle East.
• In April 2022, Kurita Water Industries Ltd has opened new research and development base in Akishima-shi, Tokyo. This has helped the company to expand its portfolio with leading-edge technologies and comprehensive solutions related to water and the environment.

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