Report Highlights
The global market for water-soluble polymers was valued at around $35.7 billion in 2016. This market will grow from nearly $37.4 billion in 2017 to $49.6 billion by 2022 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8% for the period of 2017-2022.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global water-soluble polymers market.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2016, estimates for 2017, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2022.
- An insight into the market through market sizes, value chain, revenue forecasts, and market and product trends.
- Analyses of the market by origin, physical form, type, end-use industry, and by region.
- Discussion of the the current and future trends and analysis of the market based on various competitive products.
- Profiles of leading players and discussion of their key developments and strategies.
Report Scope
This report represents an in-depth analysis of the global water-soluble polymers (WSP) market by origin, physical form, end-use industry, and region. The report discusses the application of different commercially available water-soluble polymers to derive specific market estimation. The report discusses a comparative study between conventional and emerging technologies and the importance of the technological advancements in the water-soluble polymers market. This report also discusses the strategies adopted by major players in the global water-soluble polymers market. The patent analysis section in this report provides a snapshot of technological trends in the global market over time as well as geographically— namely for the U.S., Europe and Japan. The global water-soluble polymers market is segmented based on the type of origin, physical form, and end-use industry.
The estimated values used are based on manufacturers’ total revenues. Projected and forecasted revenue values are in constant U.S. dollars unadjusted for inflation.
Analyst Credentials
Abhigyan Sengupta is an economist with nearly 15 years of experience in the field of marketing research; he has authored many reports pertaining to semiconductors and electronic devices, chemicals, and the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), industries and is currently mentoring a team of analysts in this domain.
The analyst has headed the electronic domains of many research companies. He was formerly an analyst with Frost & Sullivan, specializing in the displays and electronic components industry in North America. Dr. Sengupta has published reports on flat-panel displays, light-emitting diodes (LCDs), organic light-emitting diode (OLEDs), industrial and building automation, solid-state transformers, traction transformers, ceramic capacitors, electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) as well as other subjects.
Dr. Sengupta has also worked closely with companies such as Schneider, ABB Group, Samsung, NEC and AVX, BASF, Kraft and Danone, among others.
Dr. Sengupta was formerly the head of the Department of Economic Affairs and Government Policy at the Automotive Components Manufacturers Association (ACMA) of India. He brings with him considerable knowledge and skills, having worked with a leading industry association in the automotive domain, and in the electronic components sector.
Dr. Sengupta was also a part of the Automotive Components Manufacturers Association (ACMA) delegation in the World Trade Organization (WTO) Hong Kong Ministerial Conference in December 2005, and well-versed in international trade policies and WTO affairs.
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