Qatar Corrosion Inhibitors Market Research Report: Forecast (2025-2030)

Market Definition

Corrosion inhibitors are chemical agents used to prevent the rusting and corrosion of various metals and alloys exposed to different environments, such as high moisture, water, and acids.

Market Insights & Analysis: Qatar Corrosion Inhibitors Market (2025-30):

The Qatar Corrosion Inhibitors Market size is valued at USD 76.93 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 93.29 million by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 3.93% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30. The Qatar Corrosion Inhibitors Market growth is significantly driven by the well-established petrochemical industry in Qatar, the rising water desalination activities, the rapidly increasing oil & gas industries, the mining activities, the growing paper and pulp production, the manufacturing of organic and biodegradable corrosion inhibitors, the adoption of advanced manufacturing methods, and many more. One of the most prominent growth factors is the rising industry of power generation in Qatar, which includes different infrastructure like grids, solar panels, turbines, etc., which are exposed to harsh environments, thus increasing the demand for corrosion protectants.

Additionally, the rising paper and pulp industry in the country includes heavy-duty machines, such as pulping tools, boilers, heat-exchangers, etc., which are in direct contact with water and chemicals for long durations, increasing the demand for corrosion inhibitors. Moreover, the rising needs of the country for freshwater are increasing the desalination activities, which further increases the market demand to protect the related metal equipment. Furthermore, the adoption of green and biodegradable corrosion inhibitors and the advancements in the production methods, including smart-release and encapsulation systems, are actively transforming the market growth. However, the high costs and supply chain fragmentation are hindering the growth & expansion of the Qatar Corrosion Inhibitors Market.

Qatar Corrosion Inhibitors Market Scope:

Qatar Corrosion Inhibitors Market Driver:

Growing Petrochemical Industry Driving Market Growth– The market growth is driven by the rising hydrocarbon sector, including oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, which has a huge volume of machines, tools, metal equipment, pipelines, and much more in Qatar. For instance, the Q-CHEM Petrochemical Industry is one of the largest petrochemical industries in the country, having an annual production capacity of about 2 million tons, having a significant amount of machinery and metal equipment, increasing the market demand.

This is due to the high vulnerability of such equipment to corrosion easily due to being exposed to harsh chemicals and moisture, and substantially increasing the demand for corrosion inhibitors in the country. Qatar’s hot & humid climatic conditions, high temperature, and increased levels of pollutants such as chloride and sulphur contaminants are further responsible for the high corrosion rates in the country, thus contributing to the market growth. Consequently, this industry utilizes approximately millions of metric tons of corrosion inhibitors per year in Qatar, driving the market growth.

Qatar Corrosion Inhibitors Market Opportunity:

Rising Water Desalination & Treating Activities – The upcoming projects of water treatment and desalination activities in the country to fulfil the freshwater needs in Qatar are creating ample growth opportunities for the market players. This is due to the high vulnerability of metal equipment, pipelines, pumps, etc., installed in these plants to corrosion, as they are exposed to harsh environments. For instance, a water desalination plant, Facility E (Ras Abu Fontas) (2028-2029), which aims to produce about 100 million imperial gallons of clean water per day, will require a substantial amount of corrosion inhibitors to protect the plant from corrosion.

Similarly, Ashgal, a public works authority in Qatar, invested over USD 20 billion to enhance water infrastructure, including drainage systems, tunnels, pumps, sewage systems, etc. will substantially increase the demand for corrosion inhibitors in the country. These kinds of projects are contributing to the potential growth of the Qatar Corrosion Inhibitors industry.

Qatar Corrosion Inhibitors Market Challenge:

High Cost & Supply Chain Disruptions – The market is facing several challenges in this market, including high costs of these chemicals over other chemicals due to being manufactured using advanced technologies and expensive raw materials. As a result, the small-scale manufacturers and budget-constrained consumers struggle to enter the market with their full potential, thus restraining the market growth & expansion.

Additionally, Qatar is producing basic corrosion inhibitors in sufficient quantities; however, for specialty inhibitors, it largely depends on foreign markets, including Europe, China, the US, and many more. For instance, in 2024, there were about 125 shipments of corrosion inhibitors imported to Qatar, showing a huge import value. This leads to import dependence, further leading to high shipping fees and delays, thus hindering further market growth & expansion.

Qatar Corrosion Inhibitors Market Trend:

Adoption of Smart-release & Encapsulation Systems – The market landscape is changing due to the adoption of advanced technologies like smart-release & encapsulation systems for integrating corrosion inhibitors to the required surfaces in Qatar. These systems ensure long shelf lives, low waste generation, and are more effective than the traditional corrosion inhibitor technologies because of the controlled release of these chemicals to the metal equipment.

Several companies, such as Cortec Middle East, Bushtorm, Fijariah Chemicals, Henkel, and many more, have started actively manufacturing corrosion inhibitors using such innovative methods to increase their efficiency, thus increasing market growth. For instance, a major company called Cortec Middle East operates in the Middle Eastern countries, including Qatar (2023), launched a vapour phase corrosion inhibitor using encapsulation and smart-release technologies to apply these inhibitors to protect various metal surfaces. These kinds of advancements are transforming market dynamics and paving the way for future growth & development.

Qatar Corrosion Inhibitors Market (2025-30): Segmentation Analysis

The Qatar Corrosion Inhibitors Market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends and influencing factors in each segment. It includes predictions for the period 2025–2030 at the national level. Based on the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

Based on Application:

• Oil & Gas
• Power Generation
• Chemicals
• Metal & Mining
• Pulp & Paper
• Utilities
• Infrastructure & Construction
• Others

Among these, the oil & gas industry is leading the market with a market share of around 30%. The factors contributing to their dominance include the high exposure of the machinery used in these industries to water, acids, and various chemicals, as this machinery is highly prone to corrosion, which forces the oil and gas industries to utilize corrosion inhibitors on a large scale. Additionally, the failures of machines and tools due to corrosion lead to high maintenance costs, encouraging companies to invest in chemical protectants like corrosion inhibitors, thus raising the market demand. For instance, the Pearl GTL Project (2021-2026), one of the world’s largest gas-to-liquids plants, received the bulk installation of corrosion-inhibiting systems for large storage tanks supported by a tender issued by Qatar’s energy. These factors are contributing to the dominance of the oil & gas segment in this market.

Based on Type:

• Water-Based Corrosion Inhibitors
• Oil-Based Corrosion Inhibitors

Out of these, the water-based corrosion inhibitors hold the largest market share of more than 57%. The dominance is due to the biodegradable nature of these inhibitors, which are highly efficient, eco-friendlier, and less toxic as compared to oil-based corrosion inhibitors. Additionally, the water-based corrosion inhibitors are highly cost-effective, as compared to the oil-based corrosion inhibitors. This is contributing to the dominance of water-based corrosion inhibitors in the market, based on the type of corrosion inhibitors.

Moreover, several major companies such as Soltech Specialty Chemicals, Green Water Treatment Solutions, etc., are actively manufacturing water-based corrosion inhibitors in substantial quantities, contributing to their dominance in the market segment.

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