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Crude oil flow improvers are tools used to maintain the viscosity of crude oil during processing and transportation. They act as additives that optimize production and offer solutions throughout the entire crude oil extraction process, from reservoir to refinery. These flow improvers help reduce the energy required for various stages such as processing, pipeline distribution, surface boosting, and artificial lift in crude oil operations.
The primary products in crude oil flow improvers include paraffin inhibitors, asphaltene inhibitors, scale inhibitors, and hydrate inhibitors. Paraffin inhibitors, for instance, involve chemical processes that modify the size and structure of wax crystals, redistributing paraffin back into the oil to ensure a consistent flow. The applications of crude oil flow improvers span extraction, transportation, and refining processes.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the crude oil flow improvers market by increasing costs of imported specialty polymers, surfactants, solvents, and chemical intermediates. Oil and gas operators in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported chemical additives, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-oriented chemical production. These tariffs are raising operating costs and influencing chemical selection strategies. However, they are also encouraging local chemical manufacturing, regional sourcing of additives, and development of cost-effective flow assurance formulations.
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The crude oil flow improvers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.94 billion in 2025 to $2.06 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of crude oil production activities, growth of long-distance pipeline networks, increasing transportation of heavy and waxy crude, rising demand for flow assurance solutions, availability of specialized oilfield chemicals.
The crude oil flow improvers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.66 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in enhanced oil recovery, rising demand for low-energy transportation solutions, expansion of offshore oil production, growing focus on operational cost optimization, increasing adoption of integrated chemical management solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of advanced flow assurance chemicals, rising demand for pipeline efficiency optimization, growing adoption of paraffin and asphaltene inhibitors, expansion of chemical solutions for heavy crude oils, enhanced focus on energy-efficient oil transportation.
The rising demand for crude oil is expected to drive the growth of the crude oil flow improvers market. Crude oil, a naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbons, remains in liquid form at atmospheric pressure after surface separation. Crude oil flow improvers are used to maintain optimal viscosity and ensure efficient transport. For instance, in October 2023, according to the US Energy Information Administration, U.S. crude oil output increased to 12.4 million b/d in 2023 from 11.7 million b/d in 2022. Therefore, the growing demand for crude oil is propelling the crude oil flow improvers market.
Major companies in the crude oil flow improvers market are innovating solutions such as PHASETREAT WET to enhance operational efficiency. PHASETREAT WET is a sustainable demulsification technology for the oil and gas industry that reduces demulsifier dosages by up to 75% compared to conventional methods, optimizing onshore and offshore operations. For example, in January 2023, Clariant AG, a Switzerland-based chemical company, launched PHASETREAT WET to address challenges in traditional oil production processes.
In March 2024, SCF Partners Inc., a US-based private equity firm focused on energy services, acquired Flowchem from Entegris for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition enables SCF to strengthen its crude oil flow improver capabilities by integrating Flowchem's Turboflo(R) drag-reducing agents, pipeline injection equipment, and technical expertise into its midstream solutions portfolio. Flowchem is a US-based provider of drag-reducing agents and flow-enhancement technologies for crude oil pipelines.
Major companies operating in the crude oil flow improvers market are Clariant AG, Halliburton Company, BASF SE, Baker Hughes Company, Nalco Champion, Dorf Ketal Chemicals India Private Limited, Infineum International Limited, LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc., Flowchem, Innospec Inc., Oil Flux Americas, The Zoranoc Oilfield Chemical Company, Phillips Specialty Products Inc., Evonik Industries AG, WRT BV, Production Chemical Group, Rodanco, Partow Ideh Pars, Schlumberger Limited, The Lubrizol Corporation, Croda International PLC, AkzoNobel N.V., Arkema S.A., Ecolab Inc., Chemtura Corporation, The Dow Chemical Company, Huntsman Corporation, Chevron Oronite Company LLC, Afton Chemical Corporation, Niacet Corporation
North America was the largest region in the crude oil flow improvers market share in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global crude oil flow improvers market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the crude oil flow improvers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the crude oil flow improvers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The crude oil flow improvers market consists of sales of drag reducing agents, and hydrogen sulfide inhibitors. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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