Polyaluminum Chloride Global Market Report 2026

Polyaluminum chloride (PAC) is a chemical compound primarily employed for water coagulation and purification purposes. It is synthesized by reacting aluminum hydroxide with either hydrochloric acid or aluminum chloride. Its principal role is to destabilize suspended particles in water, thereby facilitating their elimination during the water treatment process.

Polyaluminum chloride is available in two main forms, solid and liquid. Solid PAC refers to the chemical compound existing in a solid state, typically in powder or granular form. Its basicity levels include low, medium, and high, catering to diverse end-users such as those in water treatment, pulp and paper, textiles, oil and gas, among others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have affected the polyaluminum chloride market by increasing import costs for aluminum-based raw materials, hydrochloric acid, and processing equipment. These tariffs have raised production expenses for water treatment chemicals, particularly in regions such as North America and Europe that rely on imported PAC. Asia-Pacific markets have experienced pricing pressure due to export duties and logistics costs. At the same time, tariffs have strengthened domestic PAC production, encouraged localized water treatment chemical supply chains, and supported investments in high-efficiency coagulation technologies.

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The polyaluminum chloride market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.05 billion in 2025 to $2.2 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urban water treatment expansion, industrial wastewater regulations, pulp and paper processing growth, textile manufacturing demand, oil and gas water treatment needs.

The polyaluminum chloride market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.83 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to smart water infrastructure projects, stricter water quality standards, industrial effluent control, population-driven water demand, cost-effective coagulant adoption. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for advanced water treatment chemicals, increasing use in municipal water purification, expansion of industrial wastewater treatment, growing adoption in textile effluent processing, focus on high-efficiency coagulants.

The rise in the pulp and paper industries is expected to propel the growth of the polyaluminum chloride (PAC) market going forward. The pulp and paper industry is the sector dedicated to manufacturing various paper-based products, such as paper and cardboard, by converting raw materials such as wood pulp or recycled paper fibers into finished goods. The pulp and paper industry is expanding due to rising demand for packaging materials, increased literacy rates driving the need for paper products such as books, and the growth of e-commerce necessitating more shipping boxes. PAC is used as a retention aid in the paper manufacturing process and significantly enhances productivity by improving drainage, facilitating faster water removal, and increasing the overall efficiency of paper formation. For instance, in July 2023, according to the International Energy Agency, a France-based autonomous intergovernmental organization, in 2022, the pulp and paper sector accounted for nearly 2% of total industrial emissions. With paper production expected to rise through 2030, stronger efforts are needed to lower the emissions intensity of this industry. Therefore, the rise in the pulp and paper industries is driving the growth of the polyaluminum chloride market.

Major companies operating in the polyaluminum chloride market are focusing on launch of innovative platforms such as research and technology center to improve product development and make production more efficient. A research and technology center refers to a specialized facility where companies conduct research, develop new products, and improve existing technologies. For instance, in October 2023, USALCO LLC, a US-based chemicals company, launched USALCO Research and Technology Center. A new $4 million Research and Technology Center in Baltimore expands capabilities in sustainable water treatment solutions, including advancements in products such as DelPAC Polyaluminum Chloride Solution. The center will drive innovation, create nineteen technical jobs, and enhance efforts to tackle complex water treatment challenges for municipal and industrial clients.

In August 2024, The Jordan Company L.P. (TJC), a US-based private equity company, acquired USALCO from H.I.G. Capital for approximately $2 billion. The acquisition aims to strengthen TJC's portfolio in the water treatment chemicals market and drive inorganic growth. By consolidating USALCO's expertise in aluminum-based chemicals, TJC seeks to enhance supply chain stability and meet the growing demand in the industrial and municipal water treatment sectors. USALCO LLC is a US-based chemicals company that specializes in providing polyaluminum chloride.

Major companies operating in the polyaluminum chloride market are Nalco Water, Kemira, Chemtrade Logistics, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals, USALCO, Aditya Birla Chemicals, Feralco AB, Yixing BLUWAT Chemicals, Chemifloc, Henan Aierfuke Chemicals, Hengyang Jianheng Industry Development, IXOM Watercare, PT Lautan Luas Tbk, Tianjin Zhongke Fine Chemical Co., Ltd., Gongyi City Jinlong Water Purification Materials Co., Ltd., Shandong Sanfeng Group Co., Ltd., Henan Yixiang Water Purification Materials Co., Ltd., Weifang Tenor Chemical Co., Ltd., Zibo Boshan Win-Win Chemicals Co., Ltd., Henan Fengbai Industrial Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Aike Water Treatment Chemicals Co., Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polyaluminum chloride market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the polyaluminum chloride market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the polyaluminum chloride market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The polyaluminum chloride market consists of sales of high-basicity polyaluminum chloride (PAC-H), low-basicity polyaluminum chloride (PAC-L), and polymeric aluminum chloride (PAC-P). Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Form: Solid; Liquid
• 2) By Basicity: Low; Medium; High
• 3) By End-User: Water treatment; Pulp And Paper; Textiles; Oil And Gas; Other End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Solid: Powdered PAC; Granular PAC
• 2) By Liquid: 10-13% Concentration Liquid PAC; 13-16% Concentration Liquid PAC; Higher Concentration Liquid PAC (Above 16%)
• Companies Mentioned: Nalco Water; Kemira; Chemtrade Logistics; Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals; USALCO; Aditya Birla Chemicals; Feralco AB; Yixing BLUWAT Chemicals; Chemifloc; Henan Aierfuke Chemicals; Hengyang Jianheng Industry Development; IXOM Watercare; PT Lautan Luas Tbk; Tianjin Zhongke Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.; Gongyi City Jinlong Water Purification Materials Co., Ltd.; Shandong Sanfeng Group Co., Ltd.; Henan Yixiang Water Purification Materials Co., Ltd.; Weifang Tenor Chemical Co., Ltd.; Zibo Boshan Win-Win Chemicals Co., Ltd.; Henan Fengbai Industrial Co., Ltd.; Jiangsu Aike Water Treatment Chemicals Co., Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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