Global Anionic Polyacrylamide Market Growth 2025-2031
Description
The global Anionic Polyacrylamide market size is predicted to grow from US$ 2707 million in 2025 to US$ 3615 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2025 to 2031.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Anionic Polyacrylamide (APAM) is a water-soluble polymer made from acrylamide subunits with negatively charged functional groups, typically carboxylic acid groups (-COO⁻). This synthetic polymer is classified under the broader category of polyacrylamides, which are high molecular weight polymers formed by the polymerization of acrylamide monomers. APAM is distinguished from other polyacrylamides by its anionic (negatively charged) nature, which is introduced through hydrolysis or copolymerization with anionic monomers like acrylic acid or sodium acrylate.
The anionic charges present on the polymer chain enable APAM to interact effectively with positively charged particles in suspension, making it a highly efficient flocculant. Its primary function in industrial and environmental applications is to promote the aggregation (flocculation) of suspended solids, facilitating their removal from water and wastewater streams. Anionic Polyacrylamide is widely used in water treatment, mining, oil recovery, paper production, agriculture, and various other sectors that involve solid-liquid separation.
APAM is available in a range of molecular weights (from several hundred thousand to over ten million Daltons) and charge densities (typically from 5% to 50%), allowing its formulation to be tailored to specific applications. The performance of APAM in any given process depends largely on these parameters, which affect its solubility, interaction with contaminants, and floc formation efficiency.
The polymer dissolves readily in water to form a viscous solution, which can bridge and bind particles such as clay, organic matter, and heavy metals. The high molecular weight enables long polymer chains to extend in solution, which facilitates effective bridging between suspended particles. The result is the formation of larger flocs that can easily settle out or be filtered from the water.
The most prominent use of Anionic Polyacrylamide is in water and wastewater treatment. It is employed in both municipal and industrial water treatment plants to remove suspended solids, reduce biological oxygen demand (BOD), and enhance the efficiency of sedimentation and filtration processes. In particular, APAM is used in secondary clarification, sludge thickening, and sludge dewatering processes.
In the mining industry, APAM is used to separate minerals from ores in processes like tailings management and slurry clarification. It enhances the solid-liquid separation process, facilitating water reuse and reducing the volume of sludge that must be disposed of, thereby lowering environmental impact and operational costs.
In the oil and gas sector, APAM plays a role in enhanced oil recovery (EOR). It is injected into oil reservoirs to improve water viscosity and push remaining oil toward the production wells. This application, known as polymer flooding, improves the sweep efficiency of waterfloods, ultimately increasing oil recovery rates.
The paper industry uses APAM in the pulp and paper manufacturing process to improve retention of fillers and fines, reduce water consumption, and increase paper strength. It acts as a retention aid and drainage aid during the formation of paper sheets.
In agriculture, APAM is used to prevent soil erosion, improve water retention in soil, and enhance seed coating processes. By stabilizing soil particles and reducing runoff, APAM contributes to improved crop yields and sustainable land management practices.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Anionic Polyacrylamide Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Anionic Polyacrylamide sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Anionic Polyacrylamide sales for 2025 through 2031. With Anionic Polyacrylamide sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Anionic Polyacrylamide industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Anionic Polyacrylamide landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Anionic Polyacrylamide portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Anionic Polyacrylamide market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Anionic Polyacrylamide and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Anionic Polyacrylamide.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Anionic Polyacrylamide market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Water Based
Oil Based
Segmentation by Application:
Water Treatment
Paper & Pulp
Oil & Gas Extraction
Mining
Paints & Coating
Agriculture
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
SNF
Solenis
Jiangsu Feymer Technology
Kemira
NUOER GROUP
Anhui Jucheng
Shandong Polymer
PetroChina Daqing
Bejing Hengju
Anhui Tianrun Chemistry
Henan Zhengjia Green Energy
Xinyong Biochemical
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Anionic Polyacrylamide market?
What factors are driving Anionic Polyacrylamide market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Anionic Polyacrylamide market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Anionic Polyacrylamide break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Anionic Polyacrylamide (APAM) is a water-soluble polymer made from acrylamide subunits with negatively charged functional groups, typically carboxylic acid groups (-COO⁻). This synthetic polymer is classified under the broader category of polyacrylamides, which are high molecular weight polymers formed by the polymerization of acrylamide monomers. APAM is distinguished from other polyacrylamides by its anionic (negatively charged) nature, which is introduced through hydrolysis or copolymerization with anionic monomers like acrylic acid or sodium acrylate.
The anionic charges present on the polymer chain enable APAM to interact effectively with positively charged particles in suspension, making it a highly efficient flocculant. Its primary function in industrial and environmental applications is to promote the aggregation (flocculation) of suspended solids, facilitating their removal from water and wastewater streams. Anionic Polyacrylamide is widely used in water treatment, mining, oil recovery, paper production, agriculture, and various other sectors that involve solid-liquid separation.
APAM is available in a range of molecular weights (from several hundred thousand to over ten million Daltons) and charge densities (typically from 5% to 50%), allowing its formulation to be tailored to specific applications. The performance of APAM in any given process depends largely on these parameters, which affect its solubility, interaction with contaminants, and floc formation efficiency.
The polymer dissolves readily in water to form a viscous solution, which can bridge and bind particles such as clay, organic matter, and heavy metals. The high molecular weight enables long polymer chains to extend in solution, which facilitates effective bridging between suspended particles. The result is the formation of larger flocs that can easily settle out or be filtered from the water.
The most prominent use of Anionic Polyacrylamide is in water and wastewater treatment. It is employed in both municipal and industrial water treatment plants to remove suspended solids, reduce biological oxygen demand (BOD), and enhance the efficiency of sedimentation and filtration processes. In particular, APAM is used in secondary clarification, sludge thickening, and sludge dewatering processes.
In the mining industry, APAM is used to separate minerals from ores in processes like tailings management and slurry clarification. It enhances the solid-liquid separation process, facilitating water reuse and reducing the volume of sludge that must be disposed of, thereby lowering environmental impact and operational costs.
In the oil and gas sector, APAM plays a role in enhanced oil recovery (EOR). It is injected into oil reservoirs to improve water viscosity and push remaining oil toward the production wells. This application, known as polymer flooding, improves the sweep efficiency of waterfloods, ultimately increasing oil recovery rates.
The paper industry uses APAM in the pulp and paper manufacturing process to improve retention of fillers and fines, reduce water consumption, and increase paper strength. It acts as a retention aid and drainage aid during the formation of paper sheets.
In agriculture, APAM is used to prevent soil erosion, improve water retention in soil, and enhance seed coating processes. By stabilizing soil particles and reducing runoff, APAM contributes to improved crop yields and sustainable land management practices.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Anionic Polyacrylamide Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Anionic Polyacrylamide sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Anionic Polyacrylamide sales for 2025 through 2031. With Anionic Polyacrylamide sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Anionic Polyacrylamide industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Anionic Polyacrylamide landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Anionic Polyacrylamide portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Anionic Polyacrylamide market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Anionic Polyacrylamide and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Anionic Polyacrylamide.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Anionic Polyacrylamide market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Water Based
Oil Based
Segmentation by Application:
Water Treatment
Paper & Pulp
Oil & Gas Extraction
Mining
Paints & Coating
Agriculture
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
SNF
Solenis
Jiangsu Feymer Technology
Kemira
NUOER GROUP
Anhui Jucheng
Shandong Polymer
PetroChina Daqing
Bejing Hengju
Anhui Tianrun Chemistry
Henan Zhengjia Green Energy
Xinyong Biochemical
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Anionic Polyacrylamide market?
What factors are driving Anionic Polyacrylamide market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Anionic Polyacrylamide market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Anionic Polyacrylamide break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
114 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Anionic Polyacrylamide by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Anionic Polyacrylamide by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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