Water soluble
polymers are used in dispersion, suspension (thickening and gelling), and
stabilization. The major functions of water soluble polymers include binding,
coagulating, film forming, flocculating, lubrication and friction reduction,
rheology modification and control, thickening, and gelling. These functions are
used in a wide range of applications including food processing and packaging,
water treatment and wastewater treatment, paper making, enhanced oil and
natural gas recovery, mineral processing, detergents and household products,
textiles, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, petroleum production, and in
surface coatings.
Analysts forecast
the Global Water
Soluble Polymers market will
grow at a CAGR of 4.95 percent over the period 2013-2018.
The Report
recognizes the following companies as the key players in the Global Water
Soluble Polymers Market: BASF SE, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Kemira Oyj,
SNF SAS, Arkema SA, Ashland Inc., Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc., Gelita AG,
Kuraray Group, LG Chemical America Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Corp., Nitta
Gelatin Inc., Shadong Polymer Biochemicals Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Chemical Co.
Ltd., The Dow Chemical Co.
Rising raw material
costs and an increase in preference for sustainable water soluble polymers are
major factors affecting the market. Manufacturers are investing in the
development and commercialization of bio-based feedstock for water soluble
polymers, to deal with price fluctuations and to create eco-friendly products.
Stringent regulations pertaining to the discharge of synthetic water soluble
polymers also encourages manufacturers to develop effective products using
bio-based feedstock
Covered in this Report
This report covers
the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Water Soluble
Polymers market for the period 2014-2018. The report provides data on the
different segments of the Global Water Soluble Polymers market, which are based
on the following criteria: Raw Material; Application; Product; and Geography.
Global Water Soluble
Polymers Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market
analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas and
the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Water Soluble Polymers market
landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also
includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
According to the
report, the Global Water Soluble Polymers market is experiencing strong demand
as water soluble polymers are used for reducing friction and for wastewater
treatments during petroleum mining and refining. Mounting pressure from
governments and regulatory bodies for wastewater treatment, to protect
declining water resources, is also increasing the demand for water soluble
polymers.
Further, the report
states that the Global Water Soluble Polymers market faces a few challenges.
The volatility of raw material prices is a major constraint. The market faces
challenges such as strict regulatory issues regarding sustainability and
quality.
