Global Drag Reducing Agent Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Drag Reducing Agent market size is expected to reach $ 1235 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 7.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Drag reducers, also known as drag reducing agents (DRA) and flow improvers, are any material that reduces frictional pressure loss during fluid flow in a conduit or pipeline. Pressure loss reduction is achieved by reducing the level of turbulent motion in the flow. Using DRA allows increased flow using the same amount of energy or decreased pressure drop for the same flow rate of fluid in pipelines. In 2024, global Drag Reducing Agent production reached approximately 145 K MT, with an average global market price of around US$ 4551 per MT.
Drag Reducing Agent (DRA) demand is primarily driven by the need to move more hydrocarbons through existing pipeline infrastructure without building new lines or adding major mechanical upgrades. In crude oil, refined product and natural gas liquids pipelines, DRAs (usually high-molecular-weight polymers) are injected into the flowing stream to reduce turbulent friction, allowing operators either to increase throughput at the same pressure or to maintain flow while lowering pump energy. That makes them very attractive in regions where permitting new pipelines is difficult, where capacity is tight, or where seasonal peaks (e.g., harvest time, export surges, refinery outages elsewhere) push systems toward their hydraulic limits; they are often one of the fastest ways to debottleneck a line and delay or avoid heavy capex on additional pumps or looping.
A second set of market drivers comes from operating economics, reliability, and environmental pressure. By cutting friction losses, DRAs can reduce energy consumption and associated emissions for a given flow, which helps operators meet efficiency and ESG targets while lowering fuel and power costs—especially important when energy prices are high or carbon costs are rising. They are also used to manage operational challenges such as pressure constraints on older pipelines, flow assurance in long-distance lines, and optimization of new export routes, so midstream expansions, long-haul crude and product corridors, and cross-border pipelines all support underlying demand; in some regions, DRAs are also applied in multiphase pipelines, gathering systems, or even water and refined-product networks, adding smaller but growing niches beyond traditional crude oil service.
Overall, the drag reducing agent industry typically earns moderate-to-attractive gross profit margins—commonly in the mid-20s to mid-30s percent range.
This report studies the global Drag Reducing Agent production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Drag Reducing Agent 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 Agent that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Drag Reducing Agent total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Kilotons)
Global Drag Reducing Agent total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Drag Reducing Agent production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kilotons), (based on production site)
Global Drag Reducing Agent consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Kilotons)
U.S. VS China: Drag Reducing Agent domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Drag Reducing Agent production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Kilotons)
Global Drag Reducing Agent production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kilotons)
Global Drag Reducing Agent production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kilotons)
This report profiles key players in the global Drag Reducing Agent 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 Agent market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Kilotons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Drag Reducing Agent Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Drag Reducing Agent Market, Segmentation by Type:
Oil-soluble Drag Reducing Agent
Water-soluble Drag Reducing Agent
Global Drag Reducing Agent Market, Segmentation by Channel:
Online Sales
Offline Sales
Global Drag Reducing Agent Market, Segmentation by Viscosity:
Low Viscosity Glue
High Viscosity Glue
Global Drag Reducing Agent Market, Segmentation by Application:
Oil & Gas Industry
Chemical Transportation
Others
Companies Profiled:
LiquidPower Specialty Products
Flowchem
Baker Hughes
Innospec
Oil Flux Americas
NuGenTec
Sino Oil King Shine Chemical
DESHI
Qflo
Superchem Technology
The Zoranoc Oilfield Chemical
CNPC
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Drag Reducing Agent market?
2. What is the demand of the global Drag Reducing Agent market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Drag Reducing Agent market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Drag Reducing Agent market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Drag Reducing Agent market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Drag reducers, also known as drag reducing agents (DRA) and flow improvers, are any material that reduces frictional pressure loss during fluid flow in a conduit or pipeline. Pressure loss reduction is achieved by reducing the level of turbulent motion in the flow. Using DRA allows increased flow using the same amount of energy or decreased pressure drop for the same flow rate of fluid in pipelines. In 2024, global Drag Reducing Agent production reached approximately 145 K MT, with an average global market price of around US$ 4551 per MT.
Drag Reducing Agent (DRA) demand is primarily driven by the need to move more hydrocarbons through existing pipeline infrastructure without building new lines or adding major mechanical upgrades. In crude oil, refined product and natural gas liquids pipelines, DRAs (usually high-molecular-weight polymers) are injected into the flowing stream to reduce turbulent friction, allowing operators either to increase throughput at the same pressure or to maintain flow while lowering pump energy. That makes them very attractive in regions where permitting new pipelines is difficult, where capacity is tight, or where seasonal peaks (e.g., harvest time, export surges, refinery outages elsewhere) push systems toward their hydraulic limits; they are often one of the fastest ways to debottleneck a line and delay or avoid heavy capex on additional pumps or looping.
A second set of market drivers comes from operating economics, reliability, and environmental pressure. By cutting friction losses, DRAs can reduce energy consumption and associated emissions for a given flow, which helps operators meet efficiency and ESG targets while lowering fuel and power costs—especially important when energy prices are high or carbon costs are rising. They are also used to manage operational challenges such as pressure constraints on older pipelines, flow assurance in long-distance lines, and optimization of new export routes, so midstream expansions, long-haul crude and product corridors, and cross-border pipelines all support underlying demand; in some regions, DRAs are also applied in multiphase pipelines, gathering systems, or even water and refined-product networks, adding smaller but growing niches beyond traditional crude oil service.
Overall, the drag reducing agent industry typically earns moderate-to-attractive gross profit margins—commonly in the mid-20s to mid-30s percent range.
This report studies the global Drag Reducing Agent production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Drag Reducing Agent 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 Agent that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Drag Reducing Agent total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Kilotons)
Global Drag Reducing Agent total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Drag Reducing Agent production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kilotons), (based on production site)
Global Drag Reducing Agent consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Kilotons)
U.S. VS China: Drag Reducing Agent domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Drag Reducing Agent production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Kilotons)
Global Drag Reducing Agent production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kilotons)
Global Drag Reducing Agent production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kilotons)
This report profiles key players in the global Drag Reducing Agent 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 Agent market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Kilotons) and average price (US$/Ton) 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 Agent Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Drag Reducing Agent Market, Segmentation by Type:
Oil-soluble Drag Reducing Agent
Water-soluble Drag Reducing Agent
Global Drag Reducing Agent Market, Segmentation by Channel:
Online Sales
Offline Sales
Global Drag Reducing Agent Market, Segmentation by Viscosity:
Low Viscosity Glue
High Viscosity Glue
Global Drag Reducing Agent Market, Segmentation by Application:
Oil & Gas Industry
Chemical Transportation
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 Agent market?
2. What is the demand of the global Drag Reducing Agent market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Drag Reducing Agent market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Drag Reducing Agent market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Drag Reducing Agent market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
126 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 Channel
- 7 Market Analysis by Viscosity
- 8 Market Analysis by Application
- 9 Company Profiles
- 10 Industry Chain Analysis
- 11 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 12 Appendix
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