세계의 폴리아크릴산 시장 규모, 점유율, 업계 분석 : 등급별, 용도별, 지역별 전망과 예측(2025-2032년)

The Global Polyacrylic Acid Market size is expected to reach $4.15 billion by 2032, rising at a market growth of 6.2% CAGR during the forecast period. In the year 2024, the market attained a volume of 16,719.00 hundred tonnes experiencing a growth of 20.5% (2021-2024).

Key Highlights:

• The Asia Pacific market dominated Global Polyacrylic Acid Market in 2024, accounting for a 45.2% revenue share in 2024.
• The U.S. market is projected to maintain its leadership in North America, reaching a market size of USD 672.66 million by 2032.
• Among the Grade, the Industrial segment dominated the global market, contributing a revenue share of 46.45% in 2024.
• In terms of Application, Water & Wastewater Treatment segment are expected to lead the global market, with a projected revenue share of 39.28% by 2032.

Polyacrylic acid is a multifunctional polymer popular for water retention and dispersing capabilities, primarily derived from acrylic acid polymerization. In the mid-20th century, the uses of Polyacrylic acid expanded, mainly to hygiene products such as detergents, water treatment, diapers, personal care, and coatings. Advancements in the polymerization techniques gave pinpoint control over molecular weight, solubility, and charge density, creating new opportunities in emulsifiers, gels, and rheology modifiers. Currently, sustainability and rising environmental concerns are propelling the change, with research emphasising the eco-friendly acrylic acid from renewable sources like lactic acid and biomass sugars to decrease the burden on fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions. Furthermore, ongoing research on PAA's biodegradability and environmental safety is providing opportunities for eco-friendly formulations.

The market is also moving toward high-purity and specialty PAA grades for medical, energy storage, and other niche uses, which means that the polymer structure needs to be more tightly controlled. More and more strict rules about safety and the environment are affecting how products are designed, made, and disposed of. Innovation is the main thing that makes companies compete with each other, and strategic priorities are now focused on developing renewable feedstocks, customizing performance, and following the rules. Regions with strong manufacturing infrastructure and supportive policy frameworks are making the most progress. Companies are trying to find a balance between technological progress and environmental stewardship while also meeting the needs of both traditional and new markets.

Market Share Analysis

COVID 19 Impact Analysis

The COVID-19 pandemic had a substantial impact on the global polyacrylic acid market, disrupting supply chains, halting production, and reducing demand across multiple end-use industries. Lockdowns and movement restrictions led to temporary shutdowns of manufacturing plants and logistical hurdles, causing supply shortages and delays. Industrial demand declined sharply, especially in sectors like personal care, textiles, and water treatment. In conclusion, while the pandemic posed significant short-term challenges, it also laid the foundation for a more resilient and adaptable polyacrylic acid industry moving forward.

Application Outlook

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Water & Wastewater Treatment, Detergents & Cleaners, Paints, Coatings, & Inks, Superabsorbent Polymers, and Other Application. The detergents & cleaners segment garnered 20.5% revenue share in the market in 2024. In terms of volume, 5,255.28 hundred tonnes of detergents & cleaners are expected to be utilized by the year 2032. Polyacrylic acid is widely utilized in detergent formulations due to its superior dispersing and anti-redeposition properties, which enhance cleaning efficiency. Its role in preventing dirt and mineral deposits from re-attaching to surfaces makes it an essential ingredient in laundry and dishwashing detergents.

Regional Outlook

Region-wise, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The Asia Pacific segment witnessed 45.2% revenue share in the market in 2024. By the year 2032, In terms of volume, 4,874.18 hundred tonnes of polyacrylic acid is expected to be utilized in Europe region. The polyacrylic acid market in North America is mature because there is a strong demand from the hygiene, water treatment, and detergent industries, and a well-established industrial base. The area has advanced manufacturing capabilities, strict environmental rules, and large research and development (R&D) investments, especially in making acrylic acid in an environmentally friendly manner and using bio-based materials. Government policies that support green chemistry and low-carbon technologies are speeding up the use of renewable feedstocks. In Europe, there are similar factors at work, but the rules set by REACH and the EU Green Deal are even stricter. This pushes manufacturers to make products that are better for the environment, have less residual monomer content, and break down more easily. Specialty-grade PAA is also in higher demand in both areas for medical uses, advanced coatings, and battery technologies.

Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing market because of quick industrialization, urbanization, and high demand for personal care, water treatment, and hygiene products. China, Japan, and South Korea are the leaders in large-scale production. There is a growing focus on high-performance and specialty-grade PAA for electronics, energy storage, and biomedical uses. The area also benefits from low-cost manufacturing and rising domestic demand, but environmental compliance is becoming a more important factor in competition. In LAMEA, the market is growing steadily thanks to more water treatment facilities, agricultural uses, and detergent demand. Some countries, on the other hand, have limited local production capacity, so they have to rely on imports. Middle Eastern producers, on the other hand, are looking into how to integrate PAA into petrochemical value chains and renewable feedstock initiatives.

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

Global 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 Geography (Volume, Hundred Tonnes, USD Billion, 2021-2032)

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• LAMEA
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Rest of LAMEA

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 Global Polyacrylic Acid Market, by Grade
  • 1.4.2 Global Polyacrylic Acid Market, by Application
  • 1.4.3 Global Polyacrylic Acid Market, by Geography
• 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
    • 3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
• 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 Opportunities
  • 3.2.5 Market Challenges

Chapter 4. Market Trends - Global Polyacrylic Acid Market

Chapter 5. State of Competition - Global 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. Global Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade

• 9.1 Global Industrial Market by Region
• 9.2 Global Cosmetic Market by Region
• 9.3 Global Pharmaceutical Market by Region

Chapter 10. Global Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application

• 10.1 Global Water & Wastewater Treatment Market by Region
• 10.2 Global Detergents & Cleaners Market by Region
• 10.3 Global Paints, Coatings, & Inks Market by Region
• 10.4 Global Superabsorbent Polymers Market by Region
• 10.5 Global Other Application Market by Region

Chapter 11. Global Polyacrylic Acid Market by Region

• 11.1 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market
• 11.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
  • 11.2.1 Market Drivers
  • 11.2.2 Market Restraints
  • 11.2.3 Market Opportunities
  • 11.2.4 Market Challenges
  • 11.2.5 Market Trends North America Polyacrylic Acid Market
  • 11.2.6 State of Competition North America Polyacrylic Acid Market
  • 11.2.7 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
    • 11.2.7.1 North America Industrial Market by Country
    • 11.2.7.2 North America Cosmetic Market by Country
    • 11.2.7.3 North America Pharmaceutical Market by Country
  • 11.2.8 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.2.8.1 North America Water & Wastewater Treatment Market by Country
    • 11.2.8.2 North America Detergents & Cleaners Market by Country
    • 11.2.8.3 North America Paints, Coatings, & Inks Market by Country
    • 11.2.8.4 North America Superabsorbent Polymers Market by Country
    • 11.2.8.5 North America Other Application Market by Country
  • 11.2.9 North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Country
    • 11.2.9.1 US Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.2.9.1.1 US Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.2.9.1.2 US Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.2.9.2 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.2.9.2.1 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.2.9.2.2 Canada Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.2.9.3 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.2.9.3.1 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.2.9.3.2 Mexico Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.2.9.4 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.2.9.4.1 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.2.9.4.2 Rest of North America Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
• 11.3 Europe Polyacrylic Acid Market
• 11.4 Key Impacting the Factors
  • 11.4.1 Market Drivers
  • 11.4.2 Market Restraints
  • 11.4.3 Market Opportunities
  • 11.4.4 Market Trends Europe Polyacrylic Acid Market
  • 11.4.5 State of Competition European polyacrylic acid market
  • 11.4.6 Europe Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
    • 11.4.6.1 Europe Industrial Market by Country
    • 11.4.6.2 Europe Cosmetic Market by Country
    • 11.4.6.3 Europe Pharmaceutical Market by Country
  • 11.4.7 Europe Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.4.7.1 Europe Water & Wastewater Treatment Market by Country
    • 11.4.7.2 Europe Detergents & Cleaners Market by Country
    • 11.4.7.3 Europe Paints, Coatings, & Inks Market by Country
    • 11.4.7.4 Europe Superabsorbent Polymers Market by Country
    • 11.4.7.5 Europe Other Application Market by Country
  • 11.4.8 Europe Polyacrylic Acid Market by Country
    • 11.4.8.1 Germany Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.4.8.1.1 Germany Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.4.8.1.2 Germany Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.4.8.2 UK Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.4.8.2.1 UK Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.4.8.2.2 UK Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.4.8.3 France Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.4.8.3.1 France Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.4.8.3.2 France Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.4.8.4 Russia Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.4.8.4.1 Russia Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.4.8.4.2 Russia Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.4.8.5 Spain Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.4.8.5.1 Spain Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.4.8.5.2 Spain Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.4.8.6 Italy Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.4.8.6.1 Italy Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.4.8.6.2 Italy Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.4.8.7 Rest of Europe Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.4.8.7.1 Rest of Europe Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.4.8.7.2 Rest of Europe Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
• 11.5 Asia Pacific Polyacrylic Acid Market
• 11.6 Key Impacting the Factors
  • 11.6.1 Market Drivers
  • 11.6.2 Market Restraints
  • 11.6.3 Market Opportunities
  • 11.6.4 Market Challenges
  • 11.6.5 Market Trends Asia Pacific Polyacrylic Acid Market
  • 11.6.6 State of Competition Asia Pacific Polyacrylic Acid Market
  • 11.6.7 Asia Pacific Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
    • 11.6.7.1 Asia Pacific Industrial Market by Country
    • 11.6.7.2 Asia Pacific Cosmetic Market by Country
    • 11.6.7.3 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Market by Country
  • 11.6.8 Asia Pacific Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.6.8.1 Asia Pacific Water & Wastewater Treatment Market by Country
    • 11.6.8.2 Asia Pacific Detergents & Cleaners Market by Country
    • 11.6.8.3 Asia Pacific Paints, Coatings, & Inks Market by Country
    • 11.6.8.4 Asia Pacific Superabsorbent Polymers Market by Country
    • 11.6.8.5 Asia Pacific Other Application Market by Country
  • 11.6.9 Asia Pacific Polyacrylic Acid Market by Country
    • 11.6.9.1 China Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.6.9.1.1 China Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.6.9.1.2 China Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.6.9.2 Japan Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.6.9.2.1 Japan Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.6.9.2.2 Japan Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.6.9.3 India Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.6.9.3.1 India Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.6.9.3.2 India Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.6.9.4 South Korea Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.6.9.4.1 South Korea Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.6.9.4.2 South Korea Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.6.9.5 Singapore Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.6.9.5.1 Singapore Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.6.9.5.2 Singapore Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.6.9.6 Malaysia Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.6.9.6.1 Malaysia Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.6.9.6.2 Malaysia Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.6.9.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.6.9.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.6.9.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
• 11.7 LAMEA Polyacrylic Acid Market
• 11.8 Key Factors impacting the Market
  • 11.8.1 Market Drivers
  • 11.8.2 Market Restraints
  • 11.8.3 Market Opportunities
  • 11.8.4 Market Challenges
  • 11.8.5 Market Trends LAMEA Polyacrylic Acid Market
  • 11.8.6 State of Competition LAMEA Polyacrylic Acid Market
  • 11.8.7 LAMEA Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
    • 11.8.7.1 LAMEA Industrial Market by Country
    • 11.8.7.2 LAMEA Cosmetic Market by Country
    • 11.8.7.3 LAMEA Pharmaceutical Market by Country
  • 11.8.8 LAMEA Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.8.8.1 LAMEA Water & Wastewater Treatment Market by Country
    • 11.8.8.2 LAMEA Detergents & Cleaners Market by Country
    • 11.8.8.3 LAMEA Paints, Coatings, & Inks Market by Country
    • 11.8.8.4 LAMEA Superabsorbent Polymers Market by Country
    • 11.8.8.5 LAMEA Other Application Market by Country
  • 11.8.9 LAMEA Polyacrylic Acid Market by Country
    • 11.8.9.1 Brazil Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.8.9.1.1 Brazil Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.8.9.1.2 Brazil Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.8.9.2 Argentina Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.8.9.2.1 Argentina Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.8.9.2.2 Argentina Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.8.9.3 UAE Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.8.9.3.1 UAE Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.8.9.3.2 UAE Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.8.9.4 Saudi Arabia Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.8.9.4.1 Saudi Arabia Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.8.9.4.2 Saudi Arabia Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.8.9.5 South Africa Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.8.9.5.1 South Africa Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.8.9.5.2 South Africa Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.8.9.6 Nigeria Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.8.9.6.1 Nigeria Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.8.9.6.2 Nigeria Polyacrylic Acid Market by Application
    • 11.8.9.7 Rest of LAMEA Polyacrylic Acid Market
      • 11.8.9.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Polyacrylic Acid Market by Grade
      • 11.8.9.7.2 Rest of LAMEA 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