Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032

The global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol market size is expected to reach $ 930 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 5.6% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).

High viscosity polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer characterized by its high molecular weight and a thick gel-like appearance when dissolved in water. It is produced by the hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate and has different degrees of polymerization and hydrolysis, which affect its viscosity and functional properties. High viscosity PVA is known for its excellent film-forming, adhesive and emulsifying properties, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring strong, flexible films and coatings.

The major global manufacturers of High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol include Kuraray, Sekisui Chemical, Anhui Wanwei Group, Chang Chun Group, Inner Mongolia Shuangxin Environment, Sinopec Group, Denka, JAPAN VAM & POVAL, etc. in 2024, the world's top three vendors accounted for approximately 52.78% of the revenue.

The Asia-Pacific region dominates the consumer market, accounting for more than 47.91% of the global market share in 2024, while Europe and the United States are dominated by high-end products. High-viscosity products currently account for the majority of product types with a viscosity in the range of 45-70, and the application of Polymerization Assistant and Adhesive has the fastest growth rate.

Manufacturers are developing advanced high-viscosity grades with improved performance. Innovations focus on precise viscosity control, improved heat and moisture resistance, and even biodegradability.

This report studies the global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol 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 High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.

Highlights and key features of the study

Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K Tons)

Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)

Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Tons), (based on production site)

Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K Tons)

U.S. VS China: High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share

Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K Tons)

Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Tons)

Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Tons)

This report profiles key players in the global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol 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 KURARAY, Sekisui Chemical, Inner Mongolia Shuangxin Environment, Anhui Wanwei Group, Sinopec Group, Chang Chun Group, Ningxia Dadi Circular Development, JAPAN VAM & POVAL, Mitsubishi Chemical, Denka, 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 High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol market

Detailed Segmentation:

Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K Tons) 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 High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World

Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Market, Segmentation by Type:
41-69CP
Above 70CP

Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Market, Segmentation by Application:
Polymerization Assistant and Adhesive
Polyvinyl Butyral
Construction Glue
Textile Sizing
Paper
Others

Companies Profiled:
KURARAY
Sekisui Chemical
Inner Mongolia Shuangxin Environment
Anhui Wanwei Group
Sinopec Group
Chang Chun Group
Ningxia Dadi Circular Development
JAPAN VAM & POVAL
Mitsubishi Chemical
Denka

Key Questions Answered:

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3. What is the year over year growth of the global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol market?

4. What is the production and production value of the global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol market?

5. Who are the key producers in the global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol market?

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