PUBLISHER: KBV Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1803981
PUBLISHER: KBV Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1803981
North America Polyacrylic Acid Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis Report By Grade, By Application, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2032
The North America Polyacrylic Acid Market would witness market growth of 5.7% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032). In the year 2021, the North America market's volume surged to 2312.42 hundred tonnes, showcasing a growth of 20.1% (2021-2024).
The US market dominated the North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $672.7 million by 2032. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 7.9% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 6.6% during (2025 - 2032). The US and Canada led the North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Country with a market share of 71% and 11.7% in 2024.
The North American polyacrylic acid (PAA) market has changed from being used in water treatment and cleaning in the years after World War II to a diverse, high-value sector driven by new technologies, rules, and goals for sustainability. PAA became popular because of its ability to disperse, prevent scaling, and absorb water. It was first supported by academic research and government programs. It is now used in municipal systems and industrial formulations. Over the years, growth was driven by stricter environmental rules, improvements in polymerization, and more uses in personal care products, detergents, and cement additives. In recent years, new ways of making bio-based acrylic acid have been developed that are better for the environment and less likely to cause problems with petrochemical prices. This is happening at the same time as the use of acrylic acid in water treatment, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals is growing.
The market is divided into three grades: industrial, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical. Industrial applications are the most popular because there is a high demand for water treatment, detergents, and coatings that meet strict environmental standards. Cosmetic-grade PAA is useful for thickening, emulsifying, and stabilizing high-end skincare products. Pharmaceutical-grade PAA is important for drug delivery systems because it is bio-adhesive and has controlled-release properties. Water and wastewater treatment is the biggest use, followed by detergents, coatings, superabsorbent polymers, and special uses in construction, textiles, and adhesives. Performance, customization, and following the rules all affect competition. Success depends on being sustainable, coming up with new ideas, and making high-purity formulations that meet strict safety and environmental standards.
Grade Outlook
Based on Grade, the market is segmented into Industrial, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical. The Industrial market segment dominated the Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6 % during the forecast period thereby continuing its dominance until 2032. Also, The Pharmaceutical market is anticipated to grow as a CAGR of 7.4 % during the forecast period during (2025 - 2032). In Maxico, 82.18 hundred tonnes of volume polyacrylic acid is expected to be utilized in Pharmaceutical by grade by the year 2032.
Country Outlook
The U.S. polyacrylic acid market is supported by a mature industrial base and steady demand, primarily from municipal and industrial water treatment, household detergents, and hygiene products. Stringent regulations, such as the Safe Drinking Water Act and the National Water Reuse Action Plan, drive widespread adoption in wastewater facilities, while growing use in cooling towers, desalination plants, and pharmaceutical excipients reflects expanding application diversity. The market is also witnessing a gradual shift toward bio-based formulations in line with sustainability goals. Competition involves both nationwide players and regional producers offering specialized grades, with moderate entry barriers shaped by capital investment needs and regulatory compliance. Innovation in biodegradable alternatives is opening opportunities for smaller, agile companies.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- BASF SE
- The Dow Chemical Company
- The Lubrizol Corporation (Berkshire Hathaway Inc.)
- Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung)
- Ashland Inc.
- Nippon Express Co., Ltd.
- Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd.
- Kao Corporation
- Merck KGaA
- SNF Group
North America Polyacrylic Acid Market Report Segmentation
By Grade (Volume, Hundred Tonnes, USD Billion, 2021-2032)
- Industrial
- Cosmetic
- Pharmaceutical
By Application (Volume, Hundred Tonnes, USD Billion, 2021-2032)
- Water & Wastewater Treatment
- Detergents & Cleaners
- Paints, Coatings, & Inks
- Superabsorbent Polymers
- Other Application
By Country (Volume, Hundred Tonnes, USD Billion, 2021-2032)
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
- 1.1 Market Definition
- 1.2 Objectives
- 1.3 Market Scope
- 1.4 Segmentation
- 1.4.1 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market, by Grade
- 1.4.2 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market, by Application
- 1.4.3 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market, by Country
- 1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
- 2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.1.1 Overview
- 3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
- 3.2.1 Market Drivers
- 3.2.2 Market Restraints
- 3.2.3 Market Opportunities
- 3.2.4 Market Challenges
Chapter 4. Market Trends North America Polyacrylic Acid Market
Chapter 5. State of Competition North America Polyacrylic Acid Market
Chapter 6. Competition Analysis - Global
- 6.1 Market Share Analysis, 2024
- 6.2 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 7. PLC (Product Life Cycle) Polyacrylic Acid Market
Chapter 8. Key Customer Criteria - Polyacrylic Acid Market
Chapter 9. North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
- 9.1 North America Industrial Market by Country
- 9.2 North America Cosmetic Market by Country
- 9.3 North America Pharmaceutical Market by Country
Chapter 10. North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
- 10.1 North America Water & Wastewater Treatment Market by Country
- 10.2 North America Detergents & Cleaners Market by Country
- 10.3 North America Paints, Coatings, & Inks Market by Country
- 10.4 North America Superabsorbent Polymers Market by Country
- 10.5 North America Other Application Market by Country
Chapter 11. North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Country
- 11.1 US Polyacrylic Acid Market
- 11.1.1 US Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
- 11.1.2 US Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
- 11.2 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market
- 11.2.1 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
- 11.2.2 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
- 11.3 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market
- 11.3.1 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
- 11.3.2 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
- 11.4 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market
- 11.4.1 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
- 11.4.2 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
Chapter 12. Company Profiles
- 12.1 BASF SE
- 12.1.1 Company Overview
- 12.1.2 Financial Analysis
- 12.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 12.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 12.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.2 The Dow Chemical Company
- 12.2.1 Company Overview
- 12.2.2 Financial Analysis
- 12.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 12.2.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 12.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.3 The Lubrizol Corporation (Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.)
- 12.3.1 Company Overview
- 12.3.2 Financial Analysis
- 12.3.3 Segmental Analysis
- 12.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 12.4 Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung)
- 12.4.1 Company Overview
- 12.4.2 Financial Analysis
- 12.4.3 Regional Analysis
- 12.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 12.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.5 Ashland Inc.
- 12.5.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.2 Financial Analysis
- 12.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 12.5.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 12.5.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.6 Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
- 12.6.1 Company Overview
- 12.6.2 Financial Analysis
- 12.6.3 Segmental Analysis
- 12.6.4 Recent strategies and developments:
- 12.6.4.1 Geographical Expansions:
- 12.7 Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd.
- 12.7.1 Company Overview
- 12.7.2 Financial Analysis
- 12.8 Kao Corporation
- 12.8.1 Company Overview
- 12.8.2 Financial Analysis
- 12.8.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 12.8.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 12.8.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.9 Merck KGaA
- 12.9.1 Company Overview
- 12.9.2 Financial Analysis
- 12.9.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 12.9.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 12.9.5 SWOT Analysis
- 12.10. SNF Group
- 12.10.1 Company Overview
- 12.10.2 SWOT Analysis
LIST OF TABLES
- TABLE 1 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 2 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 3 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 4 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 5 Key Customer Criteria - Polyacrylic Acid Market
- TABLE 6 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 7 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 8 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 9 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 10 North America Industrial Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 11 North America Industrial Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 12 North America Industrial Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 13 North America Industrial Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 14 North America Cosmetic Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 15 North America Cosmetic Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 16 North America Cosmetic Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 17 North America Cosmetic Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 18 North America Pharmaceutical Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 19 North America Pharmaceutical Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 20 North America Pharmaceutical Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 21 North America Pharmaceutical Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 22 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 23 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 24 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 25 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 26 North America Water & Wastewater Treatment Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 27 North America Water & Wastewater Treatment Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 28 North America Water & Wastewater Treatment Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 29 North America Water & Wastewater Treatment Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 30 North America Detergents & Cleaners Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 31 North America Detergents & Cleaners Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 32 North America Detergents & Cleaners Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 33 North America Detergents & Cleaners Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 34 North America Paints, Coatings, & Inks Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 35 North America Paints, Coatings, & Inks Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 36 North America Paints, Coatings, & Inks Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 37 North America Paints, Coatings, & Inks Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 38 North America Superabsorbent Polymers Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 39 North America Superabsorbent Polymers Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 40 North America Superabsorbent Polymers Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 41 North America Superabsorbent Polymers Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 42 North America Other Application Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 43 North America Other Application Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 44 North America Other Application Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 45 North America Other Application Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 46 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 47 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 48 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 49 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 50 US Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 51 US Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 52 US Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 53 US Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 54 US Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 55 US Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 56 US Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 57 US Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 58 US Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 59 US Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 60 US Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 61 US Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 62 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 63 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 64 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 65 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 66 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 67 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 68 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 69 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 70 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 71 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 72 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 73 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 74 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 75 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 76 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 77 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 78 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 79 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 80 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 81 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 82 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 83 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 84 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 85 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 86 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 87 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 88 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 89 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 90 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 91 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 92 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 93 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 94 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 95 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 96 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 97 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, Hundred Tonnes
- TABLE 98 Key Information - BASF SE
- TABLE 99 Key Information - The Dow Chemical Company
- TABLE 100 Key Information - The Lubrizol Corporation
- TABLE 101 Key Information - Evonik Industries AG
- TABLE 102 Key Information - Ashland Inc.
- TABLE 103 Key Information - Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
- TABLE 104 Key Information - Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd.
- TABLE 105 Key Information - Kao Corporation
- TABLE 106 key Information - Merck KGaA
- TABLE 107 Key Information - SNF Group
LIST OF FIGURES
- FIG 1 Methodology for the research
- FIG 2 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
- FIG 3 Key Factors Impacting North America Polyacrylic Acid Market
- FIG 4 Market Share Analysis, 2024
- FIG 5 Porter's Five Forces Analysis - Polyacrylic Acid Market
- FIG 6 Key Customer Criteria - Polyacrylic Acid Market
- FIG 7 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market share by Grade, 2024
- FIG 8 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market share by Grade, 2032
- FIG 9 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
- FIG 10 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market share by Application, 2024
- FIG 11 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market share by Application, 2032
- FIG 12 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
- FIG 13 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market share by Country, 2024
- FIG 14 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market share by Country, 2032
- FIG 15 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Country, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
- FIG 16 SWOT Analysis: BASF SE
- FIG 17 SWOT Analysis: The Dow Chemical Company
- FIG 18 SWOT Analysis: The Lubrizol Corporation
- FIG 19 SWOT Analysis: Evonik Industries AG
- FIG 20 Swot Analysis: Ashland Inc.
- FIG 21 SWOT Analysis: Kao Corporation
- FIG 22 Swot Analysis: Merck KGaA
- FIG 23 SWOT Analysis: SNF Group
