Report Highlights

The global market for water-soluble polymers should grow from $44.1 billion in 2019 to $59.7 billion by 2024, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% for the period of 2019-2024.

Report Includes

• 78 tables
• A brief overview of the global water-soluble polymers market
• Analyses of global market trends with data from 2018, estimates for 2019, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2024
• Identification of segments with high growth potential and understand future applications in these segments
• Patent evaluation, including coverage of the current state of technology and developments, newly issued patents, and new patent applications
• Discussion of market dynamics, key developments, value chain analysis, and changing regulatory landscape that influence the demand of this emerging market
• Company profiles of leading market participants within the industry, including BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Co., DuPont, LG Chem Ltd., Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd., and Kemira Oyj

Scope of Report

This report represents an in-depth analysis of the global water-soluble polymers 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 estimates. The report includes a comparative study between conventional and emerging technology and the importance of technological advancements in the market. The report also discusses strategies adopted by major players in the global water-soluble polymers market. The report’s patent analysis 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 type of origin, physical form and end-use industry. 

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. 

He 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. Mr. Sengupta has published reports on flat-panel displays, light-emitting diodes (LCDs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), industrial and building automation, solid-state transformers, traction transformers, ceramic capacitors, electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs), as well as other industrial arenas. 

Mr. Sengupta has also worked closely with the Best Practices team at Frost & Sullivan and has been aligned closely with companies such as Schneider, ABB Group, Samsung, NEC and AVX, BASF, Kraft, and Danone, among others. 

Formerly the head of the Department of Economic Affairs and Government Policy at the Automotive Components Manufacturers Association (ACMA) of India, Mr. Sengupta brings with him considerable knowledge and skills. He also has been associated with a leading industry association in the automotive domain, as well as in the electronic components sector. 

Mr. Sengupta was part of the Automotive Components Manufacturers Association (ACMA) delegation in the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Hong Kong Ministerial Conference in Dec. 2005, and is well-versed in international trade policies and WTO affairs.