United States Acrylamide Market Insight
Published: 28 May 2026 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)
The United States Acrylamide Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 6.9%, driven by increasing demand in water treatment, paper manufacturing, oil & gas, mining, and rising applications of polyacrylamide across industrial and environmental sectors
United States Acrylamide Market Forecasts to 2035
- The United States Acrylamide Market Size Was Estimated at USD 4.8 Billion in 2025.
- The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.9% from 2025 to 2035.
- The United States Acrylamide Market Size is Expected to Reach around USD 9.3 Billion by 2035.
Notable Insights for the United States Acrylamide Market
- Segmentation Based on Product Type: Polyacrylamide and Acrylamide Monomer held the dominant position in the United States Acrylamide Market in 2025 with nearly 58% share, driven by increasing demand from water treatment, paper processing, mining, and enhanced oil recovery industries.
- Segmentation Based on Application: Water & Wastewater Treatment, Paper Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Mining, and Chemical Processing segments collectively held a dominant position in the United States Acrylamide Market, capturing approximately 66% market share in 2025, supported by rising industrial usage and environmental treatment requirements.
- The United States Acrylamide Market is driven by BASF SE, SNF Group, and Kemira Oyj, with combined revenues of around USD 22.4 billion in 2025, supported by rising demand from water treatment, paper, mining, and oil & gas industries.
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- Increasing demand for polyacrylamide in wastewater treatment, enhanced oil recovery, and paper processing is expected to drive market growth. Acrylamide applications improve industrial treatment efficiency by nearly 38%, supporting wider adoption across environmental and manufacturing sectors.
Why Buy This Report
- Provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of rising water treatment activities, paper manufacturing demand, mining operations, and enhanced oil recovery applications on the growth of the United States Acrylamide Market.
- Offers key insights into technological advancements in polyacrylamide production, sustainable wastewater treatment solutions, bio-based chemical developments, and industrial applications across oil & gas, paper processing, mining, and chemical sectors.
- Helps market participants evaluate competitive benchmarking, investment opportunities in specialty chemicals, and expansion strategies of leading acrylamide manufacturers and industrial chemical companies in the United States.
Competitive Analysis:
The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United States Acrylamide Market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.
Top Companies in United States Acrylamide Market
- BASF SE
- SNF Group
- Kemira Oyj
- Ashland Inc.
- Mitsubishi Chemical Group
- Solenis
- Ecolab Inc.
- Beijing Hengju Chemical Group
- Anhui Tianrun Chemicals
- Black Rose Industries Ltd.
Recent Developments:
- In October 2025, U.S. chemical manufacturers expanded acrylamide and polyacrylamide production capacities with advanced low-emission processing technologies, improved operational efficiency, and sustainable manufacturing solutions to meet rising demand from water treatment, mining, and paper industries.
- In July 2025, industry players introduced enhanced bio-based polyacrylamide solutions designed for wastewater treatment, oil recovery, and industrial processing applications, featuring improved performance efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and higher treatment effectiveness for large-scale industrial operations
Market Segmentation:
United States Acrylamide Market, By Product Type
• Acrylamide Monomer
• Polyacrylamide
• Cationic Polyacrylamide
• Anionic Polyacrylamide
• Non-Ionic Polyacrylamide
• Others
United States Acrylamide Market, By Production Method
• Acrylonitrile Hydration Process
• Microbial/Bio-Catalytic Production
• Copper Catalyst Process
• Enzymatic Production
• Others
United States Acrylamide Market, By Application
• Water & Wastewater Treatment
• Paper Manufacturing
• Oil & Gas
• Mining
• Chemical Processing
• Textiles
• Agriculture
• Cosmetics & Personal Care
• Others
Expert Views:
The United States Acrylamide Market is expected to witness steady growth through 2035, supported by rising demand for efficient water treatment solutions, expanding industrial processing activities, and increasing adoption of polyacrylamide across oil & gas, mining, and paper sectors. Technological advancements, sustainable production methods, and growing environmental compliance requirements are anticipated to strengthen market competitiveness and create significant long-term growth opportunities for industry participants.
Author: Aditi and Govind By Spherical Insights and Consulting