Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market size is expected to reach $ 1076 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 3.5% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Drag-reducing additives (DRA), or drag-reducing polymers (DRP's), are additives in pipelines that reduce turbulence in a pipe. Usually used in petroleum pipelines, they increase the pipeline capacity by reducing turbulency and increasing laminar flow.
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) key players include LiquidPower Specialty Products, Flowchem, Baker Hughes, Innospec, Sino Oil King Shine Chemical, etc. Global top three players hold a share about 50%. The Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) are mainly produced in China and North America, these regions are dominating the global market, hold a market share about 90 percent.
The global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market is witnessing significant growth, driven by the increasing need for optimizing fluid flow in pipelines and improving energy efficiency across industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, and water management. DRAs, also known as flow improvers, are widely used in pipelines to reduce friction and turbulence, allowing for the smoother and more efficient transportation of liquids like crude oil, refined fuels, and water. In the oil and gas industry, the expansion of pipeline networks and the need to maximize throughput without costly infrastructure upgrades have fueled demand for DRAs, particularly in regions like North America, where unconventional oil extraction is booming. Additionally, growing concerns over energy conservation and reducing operational costs are pushing companies to adopt DRA technology for more sustainable operations.
Beyond the oil and gas sector, the use of DRAs is expanding into other areas such as water treatment, irrigation systems, and chemical processing. In regions facing water scarcity, DRAs are increasingly being used to improve water flow in pipelines and reduce pumping costs, helping to enhance the efficiency of water distribution networks. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to experience strong market growth due to its rapid industrialization, urbanization, and the expansion of its oil and gas pipeline infrastructure. Advancements in DRA formulations, including the development of environmentally friendly and biodegradable additives, are also contributing to the market’s expansion by meeting regulatory requirements and addressing environmental concerns. As industries continue to prioritize energy efficiency and cost reduction, the global DRA market is expected to grow steadily in the coming years.
This report studies the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K MT)
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT), (based on production site)
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K MT)
U.S. VS China: Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
This report profiles key players in the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include LiquidPower Specialty Products, Flowchem, Baker Hughes, Innospec, Oil Flux Americas, NuGenTec, Sino Oil King Shine Chemical, DESHI, Qflo, Superchem Technology, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K MT) and average price (US$/MT) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market, Segmentation by Type:
Water-Soluble Drag Reducing Additives
Oil-Soluble Drag Reducing Additives
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market, Segmentation by Application:
Crude Oil pipeline
Finished Fuels pipeline
Chemical
Others
Companies Profiled:
LiquidPower Specialty Products
Flowchem
Baker Hughes
Innospec
Oil Flux Americas
NuGenTec
Sino Oil King Shine Chemical
DESHI
Qflo
Superchem Technology
The Zoranoc Oilfield Chemical
CNPC
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market?
2. What is the demand of the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Drag-reducing additives (DRA), or drag-reducing polymers (DRP's), are additives in pipelines that reduce turbulence in a pipe. Usually used in petroleum pipelines, they increase the pipeline capacity by reducing turbulency and increasing laminar flow.
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) key players include LiquidPower Specialty Products, Flowchem, Baker Hughes, Innospec, Sino Oil King Shine Chemical, etc. Global top three players hold a share about 50%. The Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) are mainly produced in China and North America, these regions are dominating the global market, hold a market share about 90 percent.
The global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market is witnessing significant growth, driven by the increasing need for optimizing fluid flow in pipelines and improving energy efficiency across industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, and water management. DRAs, also known as flow improvers, are widely used in pipelines to reduce friction and turbulence, allowing for the smoother and more efficient transportation of liquids like crude oil, refined fuels, and water. In the oil and gas industry, the expansion of pipeline networks and the need to maximize throughput without costly infrastructure upgrades have fueled demand for DRAs, particularly in regions like North America, where unconventional oil extraction is booming. Additionally, growing concerns over energy conservation and reducing operational costs are pushing companies to adopt DRA technology for more sustainable operations.
Beyond the oil and gas sector, the use of DRAs is expanding into other areas such as water treatment, irrigation systems, and chemical processing. In regions facing water scarcity, DRAs are increasingly being used to improve water flow in pipelines and reduce pumping costs, helping to enhance the efficiency of water distribution networks. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to experience strong market growth due to its rapid industrialization, urbanization, and the expansion of its oil and gas pipeline infrastructure. Advancements in DRA formulations, including the development of environmentally friendly and biodegradable additives, are also contributing to the market’s expansion by meeting regulatory requirements and addressing environmental concerns. As industries continue to prioritize energy efficiency and cost reduction, the global DRA market is expected to grow steadily in the coming years.
This report studies the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K MT)
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT), (based on production site)
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K MT)
U.S. VS China: Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
This report profiles key players in the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include LiquidPower Specialty Products, Flowchem, Baker Hughes, Innospec, Oil Flux Americas, NuGenTec, Sino Oil King Shine Chemical, DESHI, Qflo, Superchem Technology, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K MT) and average price (US$/MT) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market, Segmentation by Type:
Water-Soluble Drag Reducing Additives
Oil-Soluble Drag Reducing Additives
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market, Segmentation by Application:
Crude Oil pipeline
Finished Fuels pipeline
Chemical
Others
Companies Profiled:
LiquidPower Specialty Products
Flowchem
Baker Hughes
Innospec
Oil Flux Americas
NuGenTec
Sino Oil King Shine Chemical
DESHI
Qflo
Superchem Technology
The Zoranoc Oilfield Chemical
CNPC
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market?
2. What is the demand of the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
119 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by Application
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
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