Drilling Fluids and Chemicals Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product (Oil-Based, Synthetic-Based, Water-Based, and Others), Additive Type, Well Type, Application, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2024–2032
The global drilling fluids and chemicals market size is expected to reach USD 12.94 billion by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Drilling Fluids and Chemicals Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product (Oil-Based, Synthetic-Based, Water-Based, and Others), Additive Type, Well Type, Application, and Region; Segment Forecast, 2023–2032” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The growing demand for energy worldwide is driving the drilling fluids and chemicals market. As economies expand and urbanization continues, the need for reliable energy sources has surged, particularly for fossil fuels. This growing energy demand, combined with increasing supply chain disruptions, is attracting significant investment in drilling projects. For instance, according to World Oil estimates, US drilling activity increased by 8.2% in 2023. Hence, this increasing activity is significantly driving the demand for drilling fluids and chemicals in the forecast years, positively impacting the growth of the drilling fluids and chemicals market.
Globalization shows the accessibility of drilling technologies and materials, enabling the efficient extraction of natural resources. As countries seek to meet their energy demands and participate in global trade, the demand for advanced drilling fluids and chemicals essential for optimizing drilling efficiency and ensuring environmental safety will continue to grow, leading to the growth of drilling fluids and chemicals market growth.
The rising evolution of new technologies to limit the complexities in drilling activities and reduce operational and maintenance costs is anticipated to drive the drilling fluids and chemicals market during the forecast period. In May 2024, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine unveiled the Pipeclad Frac-Shun ERC Technology that safeguards interiors in pipes from innate sandblasting action, which can cause pebbles to quickly move in pipes, leading to lower downtime maintenance costs, as well as improving drilling output.
Drilling Fluids and Chemicals Market Report Highlights
- By product, the water-based segment is anticipated to witness the highest growth during the forecast period due to its cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
- Based on application, the onshore segment accounted for a larger market share in 2023 owing to the rising oil and gas exploration activities.
- Asia Pacific is projected to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period, attributable to the growing energy demand from industrial and residential customers.
- BHGE, CES, Global Drilling and Chemicals, Halliburton Company, National Oilwell Varco, Newpark Resources, and Q'max Solutions are a few key global market players.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the drilling fluids and chemicals market report on the basis of product, additive type, well type, application, and region.
By Product Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2019–2032)
- Oil-Based
- Synthetic-Based
- Water-Based
- Others
By Additive Type Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2019–2032)
- Polymer Viscosifiers
- Barite
- Bentonite
- Lost Circulation Materials
- Shale Inhibitors
- Others
By Well Type Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2019–2032)
By Application Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2019–2032)
By Regional Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2019–2032)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Italy
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Malaysia
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Israel
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America