N-Vinylpyrrolidone - Global Industry Market Analysis Report 2020-2031

N-vinylpyrrolidone (NVP) is a colorless to pale yellow liquid organic compound with a chemical formula of C6H9NO. It has a faint odor and is easily soluble in water and a variety of organic solvents. It is an important monomer, mainly prepared by the acetylene method or the γ-butyrolactone method. Due to the double bond and pyrrolidone ring structure in its molecule, it has excellent reactivity and chemical stability. The most common use of NVP is as a raw material monomer for polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). PVP is widely used in medicine, cosmetics and industrial fields, and NVP itself is also directly used in the synthesis of certain special polymers and copolymers.

The breadth of application of N-vinylpyrrolidone has attracted much attention. In the pharmaceutical field, it is an important precursor of PVP and is used to produce pharmaceutical excipients such as adhesives and sustained-release agents; in cosmetics, PVP derivatives are used in hair sprays and skin care products due to their film-forming and moisturizing properties; in industry, NVP can be used to produce high-temperature resistant coatings and adhesives. However, its use has also caused some controversy: NVP is irritating and toxic, and inhalation or skin contact may cause discomfort, and the production process may cause environmental pollution, which has led to a never-ending discussion on its safety and environmental protection.

In terms of the market, the demand for N-vinyl pyrrolidone is mainly driven by the growth of PVP and its derivatives. In 2025, the global market is concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region, especially China, which has become a major producer and exporter due to its developed chemical industry and obvious cost advantages. Europe and North America pay more attention to the application of high-purity NVP in the fields of medicine and high-end cosmetics. The market size is expected to reach hundreds of millions of dollars, with an annual growth rate of about 5%, benefiting from the continued expansion of the pharmaceutical and personal care industries.

In the future, the prospects of N-vinyl pyrrolidone are closely related to green chemistry and regulatory requirements. With the improvement of environmental protection standards, manufacturers are exploring cleaner synthesis processes, such as bio-based raw materials to replace traditional petrochemical routes, to reduce environmental impact. At the same time, the demand for innovation in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields may drive its application in new materials, such as smart gels or nanocarriers. However, raw material price fluctuations and strict safety regulations may pose challenges to their costs and market access, and the industry needs to maintain competitiveness through technological upgrades and supply chain optimization.

Report Scope

This report aims to deliver a thorough analysis of the global market for N-Vinylpyrrolidone, offering both quantitative and qualitative insights to assist readers in formulating business growth strategies, evaluating the competitive landscape, understanding their current market position, and making well-informed decisions regarding N-Vinylpyrrolidone.

The report is enriched with qualitative evaluations, including market drivers, challenges, Porter's Five Forces, regulatory frameworks, consumer preferences, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors.

The report provides detailed classification of N-Vinylpyrrolidone, such as type, etc.; detailed examples of N-Vinylpyrrolidone applications, such as application one, etc., and provides comprehensive historical (2020-2025) and forecast (2026-2031) market size data.

The report provides detailed classification of N-Vinylpyrrolidone, such as Purity 98%, Purity 99%, Purity 99.8%, Others, etc.; detailed examples of N-Vinylpyrrolidone applications, such as Plastic, Papermaking, Electronic, Metal, Wood, Ink, Others, etc., and provides comprehensive historical (2020-2025) and forecast (2026-2031) market size data.

The report covers key global regions-North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa-providing granular, country-specific insights for major markets such as the United States, China, Germany, and Brazil.

The report deeply explores the competitive landscape of N-Vinylpyrrolidone products, details the sales, revenue, and regional layout of some of the world's leading manufacturers, and provides in-depth company profiles and contact details.

The report contains a comprehensive industry chain analysis covering raw materials, downstream customers and sales channels.

Core Chapters

Chapter One: Introduces the study scope of this report, market status, market drivers, challenges, porters five forces analysis, regulatory policy, consumer preference, market attractiveness and ESG analysis.
Chapter Two: market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter Three: N-Vinylpyrrolidone market sales and revenue in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and production of each country in the world.
Chapter Four: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter Five: Detailed analysis of N-Vinylpyrrolidone manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales, revenue, market share, footprint, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter Six: Provides profiles of leading manufacturers, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction.
Chapter Seven: Analysis of industrial chain, key raw materials, customers and sales channel.
Chapter Eight: Key Takeaways and Final Conclusions
Chapter Nine: Methodology and Sources. Show more