Polyacrylamide Global Market Report 2026

Polyacrylamide is a synthetic resin produced by polymerizing acrylamide, and it is a water-soluble polymer used for stabilizing or forming gels. It can function as a clarifying or thickening agent and is utilized in various applications, with one of the most common being the separation of solids and liquids in industrial and municipal wastewater sectors.

The main types of polyacrylamide include anionic, cationic, non-ionic, and others. Anionic polyacrylamide (APAM) is effective in environments with high concentrations of positively charged inorganic compounds and coarsely suspended molecules (0.01-1 mm) in neutral or alkaline solutions. Cationic polyacrylamide is a group of water-soluble polymers with diverse applications in industry, food processing, agriculture, and waste management. Non-ionic polyacrylamide is a high molecular-weight polymer used for dispersion, thickening, and bonding purposes. Polyacrylamide is available in various physical forms such as powder, liquid, emulsion, or dispersion and is used in different sectors including water treatment, food and beverage, personal care, health care, and others.

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 have impacted the polyacrylamide market by increasing costs for imported raw materials, specialty polymers, and processing equipment used in water treatment applications. These effects are most notable in asia pacific, europe, and north america, where demand for wastewater treatment solutions is high. Elevated tariffs have contributed to pricing pressures for municipal and industrial users. At the same time, tariffs have encouraged domestic production expansion, local sourcing strategies, and innovation in polymer manufacturing, strengthening long term supply reliability.

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The polyacrylamide market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.19 billion in 2025 to $6.79 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of wastewater treatment facilities, industrial expansion, rising environmental awareness, increasing demand for clean water, availability of acrylamide feedstock.

The polyacrylamide market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.62 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter water discharge regulations, expansion of urban infrastructure, growth in industrial water reuse, rising investments in wastewater treatment, advancements in polymer chemistry. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for water treatment chemicals, increasing use in municipal wastewater treatment, growing adoption in industrial effluent management, expansion of polyacrylamide use in sludge dewatering, rising demand for high performance flocculants.

The increasing need for wastewater treatment is expected to fuel the growth of the polyacrylamide market over the coming years. Wastewater treatment is the process of removing pollutants from wastewater or sewage and converting it into effluent that can be returned to the water supply with minimal environmental impact. Polyacrylamide and its co-polymers are used as flocculants or coagulants in wastewater treatment. For instance, in September 2024, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), a Switzerland-based intergovernmental organization, cholera cases in 2023 increased by 13% and fatalities rose by 71% compared to 2022, with over 4,000 deaths recorded from this preventable and treatable disease. Therefore, the increasing need for wastewater treatment is expected to drive the growth of the polyacrylamide materials market.

An increase in demand from the oil and gas industry is expected to boost the growth of the polyacrylamide market going forward. The oil and gas industry is involved in the exploration and production of oil and gas. Polyacrylamide plays an important role in enhancing oil and gas production, reservoir management, and environmental sustainability within the sector. For instance, in September 2025, according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, a UK-based government organization, fossil fuel output increased, with oil production rising by 4.5% and gas production increasing by 3.5%. Therefore, the increase in demand from the oil and gas industry is driving the growth of the polyacrylamide market.

Production capacity expansions are a key trend gaining popularity in the polyacrylamide market. Manufacturers in the polyacrylamide industry are scaling up their production capacities and expanding their production capabilities to meet increased demand from various sectors such as wastewater treatment, oil and gas, and mining. For instance, in June 2024, SNF Holding Company Inc, a US-based chemicals company, SNF Australia has invested $18 million to expand its polyacrylamide manufacturing plant in Lara, boosting its position in the global market. The upgraded facility produces essential polymers, such as flocculants and coagulants, for industries including oil and gas, mining, and agriculture. Its client roster features Barwon Water and leading firms in drinking water production, wastewater treatment, and textiles.

Major companies operating in the polyacrylamide market are Ashland Inc., BASF SE, Kemira, Solvay, PetroChina, China National Petroleum Corporation, Daqing Petrochemical Company, SNF Holding Company, Bluwat Chemicals, Black Rose Industries Ltd, Anhui Jucheng Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd, Xitao Polymer Co. Ltd, Ningxia Yongruida Carbon Co. Ltd, Beijing Hengju Oilfield Chemical Agent Co. Ltd, Anhui Tiarun Chemical, Shandong Polymer Bio-chemicals Co. Ltd, MK Chemicals of Brazil Ltda, AXCHEM Brazil Chemical Industry, Indo Jordan Chemicals Company, AECI Mining Chemicals

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polyacrylamide market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the polyacrylamide market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the polyacrylamide market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The polyacrylamide market consists of sales of polyacrylamide by method of synthesis, including the crosslinking method, the radical method, and the free radical polymerization method. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses polyacrylamide market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Anionic; Cationic; Nonionic; Other Product Types
• 2) By Physical Form: Powder; Liquid; Emulsion Or Dispersions
• 3) By End User: Water Treatment; Food And Beverage; Health Care; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Anionic: Low Molecular Weight Anionic Polyacrylamide; High Molecular Weight Anionic Polyacrylamide
• 2) By Cationic: Low Molecular Weight Cationic Polyacrylamide; High Molecular Weight Cationic Polyacrylamide
• 3) By Nonionic: Low Molecular Weight Nonionic Polyacrylamide; High Molecular Weight Nonionic Polyacrylamide
• 4) By Other Product Types: Amphoteric Polyacrylamide; Specialty Polyacrylamide Products
• Companies Mentioned: Ashland Inc.; BASF SE; Kemira; Solvay; PetroChina; China National Petroleum Corporation; Daqing Petrochemical Company; SNF Holding Company; Bluwat Chemicals; Black Rose Industries Ltd; Anhui Jucheng Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd; Xitao Polymer Co. Ltd; Ningxia Yongruida Carbon Co. Ltd; Beijing Hengju Oilfield Chemical Agent Co. Ltd; Anhui Tiarun Chemical; Shandong Polymer Bio-chemicals Co. Ltd; MK Chemicals of Brazil Ltda; AXCHEM Brazil Chemical Industry; Indo Jordan Chemicals Company; AECI Mining Chemicals
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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