Global Polyacrylamide Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Polyacrylamide market size is predicted to grow from US$ 6511 million in 2025 to US$ 8918 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2025 to 2031.

Polyacrylamide (PAM) is a water-soluble polymer formed from acrylamide subunits. It is known for its ability to enhance the viscosity of water, facilitate flocculation, and modify fluid flow characteristics. The polymer exists in various forms, including anionic, cationic, non-ionic, and amphoteric polyacrylamide, each designed for specific applications.

Anionic Polyacrylamide (APAM): This variant is primarily used in wastewater treatment, enhanced oil recovery, and paper manufacturing due to its superior flocculating capabilities. It helps in the aggregation of suspended particles, thereby improving solid-liquid separation.

Cationic Polyacrylamide (CPAM): This type is widely utilized in sludge dewatering, municipal wastewater treatment, and in the paper and textile industries. CPAM works effectively in acidic conditions and aids in the reduction of sludge volume.

Non-Ionic Polyacrylamide (NPAM): With no charge in its molecular structure, NPAM is suitable for applications where ion interaction must be minimized. It is commonly used in mining, textile processing, and water treatment.

Amphoteric Polyacrylamide: Containing both anionic and cationic groups, this type of PAM is used in complex wastewater treatment processes and in cases requiring adaptive flocculation performance.

PAM is synthesized through free radical polymerization of acrylamide monomers, often with additional functional groups incorporated to tailor its properties. The polymer's primary applications leverage its water absorption, thickening, and coagulating properties, making it indispensable across various industries.

The polyacrylamide market is expected to continue growing, driven by increasing demand in water treatment, energy, and industrial sectors. Manufacturers are focusing on sustainable formulations, reducing environmental impact, and improving product efficiency. Research into biodegradable and non-toxic alternatives to traditional polyacrylamide is ongoing, which may lead to new product developments in the coming years.

With growing awareness of environmental pollution, governments worldwide have introduced stringent regulations on industrial wastewater discharge. Polyacrylamide, particularly its anionic and cationic variants, is increasingly used in wastewater treatment plants to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

The enhanced oil recovery (EOR) process in the oil and gas sector heavily relies on polyacrylamide to improve the viscosity of water injected into reservoirs, thereby boosting crude oil extraction efficiency. The demand for PAM is expected to rise with increasing global energy requirements.

Polyacrylamide is used as a retention aid, drainage aid, and flocculant in paper manufacturing. The expansion of e-commerce and packaging industries has fueled the demand for paper products, thereby driving the need for PAM.

In agriculture, PAM is used as a soil conditioner to prevent erosion, enhance water retention, and improve seed germination rates. The need for sustainable agricultural practices has increased PAM adoption in farming applications.

The mining industry utilizes polyacrylamide for solid-liquid separation, tailings management, and mineral processing. With the global increase in mineral extraction activities, the demand for PAM continues to rise.

The global key manufacturers of Polyacrylamide include SNF Group, Solenis and Kemira, etc, top 3 manufacturers hold a share approximately 60%. SNF Group is the world's largest Polyacrylamide manufacturer, with a market share of more than 40%. Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America are the major Polyacrylamide market, they have a market share of more than 90%. Asia-Pacific is the largest market with a share of 45%. In terms of product type, Anionic Polyacrylamide (APAM) is the largest market segment with a share of more than 40%. In terms of applications, Water Treatment is the largest downstream segment, with a market share of about 45%.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Polyacrylamide Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Polyacrylamide sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Polyacrylamide sales for 2025 through 2031. With Polyacrylamide sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Polyacrylamide industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global 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 Polyacrylamide portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Polyacrylamide market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for 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 Polyacrylamide.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Polyacrylamide market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Non-Ionic Polyacrylamide (PAMN)
Anionic Polyacrylamide (APAM)
Cationic Polyacrylamide (CPAM)
Others

Segmentation by Application:
Water Treatment
Paper & Pulp
Oil & Gas Extraction
Mining
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 Group
Solenis
Kemira
Jiangsu Feymer Technology
Bejing Hengju
Shandong Polymer
Anhui Tianrun
Xinyong Biochemical
Henan Zhengjia Green Energy
PetroChina Daqing
Anhui Jucheng
NUOER GROUP

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Polyacrylamide market?

What factors are driving Polyacrylamide market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Polyacrylamide market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Polyacrylamide break out by Type, by Application?

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