Oct 20, 2017   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Global Water-Soluble Polymers Market 2017 - Segmented by Type, End-User Industry, Application & Geography - Research and Markets

The "Global Water-Soluble Polymers Market - Segmented by Type, End-User Industry, Application and Geography - Trends and Forecasts (2016 - 2021)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

Water-soluble polymers can perform various useful functions like gelling, flocculating, thickening, stabilizing, and rheology-modifying in a wide-range of applications. The diverse applications of these polymers include water treatments, food processing, paper & pulp, personal care, pharmaceuticals, etc.

One of the major drivers of the water-soluble polymers market is the US shale gas drilling. The guar gum, among other water-soluble polymers, is largely used in hydraulic fracturing. The rise in its demand has significantly increased the prices of guar gum. The market is also driven by the growing water treatment industry in the Asia-Pacific region. The growing investments by big players like BASF, CNPC, and Beijing Hengju are expected to boost the market. However, fluctuating raw material prices, along with the rising environmental concerns, can restrain the market growth. Recent research and development in making bio-based acrylamide can be an opportunity for the future growth of the market.

Polyacrylamide, among other water-soluble polymers, is the largest and fastest-growing market, mainly due to its application in water treatment and the petroleum industry. Guar gum, which is produced in Asia, is the second major market, with India and Pakistan being the leading producers.

Companies Mentioned:

  • AkzoNobel
  • Arkema
  • BASF
  • Beijing Hengju Chemical
  • CP Kelco
  • DuPont
  • Gantrade
  • Gelita AG
  • Kemira Oyj
  • Kuraray Group
  • Nitta Gelatin Inc
  • Polysciences, Inc.
  • Shandong Polymers Bio-chemicals Co. Ltd
  • Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company
  • The Dow Chemical Company
  • Others

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction

2. Executive Summary

3. Global Water-Soluble Polymer Market

4. Market Dynamics

5. Market Segmentation and Analysis

6. Regional Market Analysis (Market Size, Growth and Forecast)

7. Competitive Landscape

8. Company Profiles

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