India Water-soluble Polymers Market Research Report: Forecast (2025-2030)

Market Insights & Analysis: India Water-soluble Polymers Market (2025-30):

The India Water-soluble Polymers Market size is valued at around USD 1.32 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.92 billion by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 7.78% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30. The India Water-soluble Polymers Industry1 is significantly growing due to several growth factors, including the ongoing water treatment projects in the country, the active support by the Indian government, the large-scale production facilities, the adoption of sustainable practices to manufacture eco-friendly polymers, and many more. One of the most prominent growth factors is the rising oil flooding polymer activities, such as Sanand Oil Field (Cambay Basin, Gujarat, ONGC), Jhalora Field (ONGC, Ahmedabad Asset), etc. are using a substantial amount of water-soluble polymers in India, thus augmenting the market size & volume.

Additionally, the rising expansion of the local manufacturing facilities to produce these polymers in India is offering potential growth opportunities to the market players. Moreover, the rapid adoption of sustainable alternatives, including bio-based polymers, is proactively transforming the market growth trajectory, as these are eco-friendly and reduce environmental pollution, and protect the health of the environment. However, the high capital investment and supply chain disruptions in the effective delivery of these polymers to the various end-users are hampering the growth & expansion of the India Water-soluble Polymers Market.

India Water-soluble Polymers Market Scope:

India Water-soluble Polymers Market Driver:

Rising Government Support for Water Treatment Activities – The market growth is driven by the active support of the Indian government to increase the water treatment activities in the country, especially the freshwater resources of India. For instance, the Namami Gange Mission was launched by the Indian government to install more sewage treatment plants in the country, requiring high volumes of water-soluble polymers for the treatment activities. Additionally, the WTP plant in Delhi is planned to scale up the water treatment capacity to 50 million gallons of water per day by using various raw materials, including water-soluble polymers. Moreover, the Cauvery Stage V Project in Bengaluru, Karnataka, includes the infrastructure development for pipelines to deliver treated water to the Bengaluru supply networks. This kind of support is significantly driving the market’s growth & expansion.

India Water-soluble Polymers Market Challenge:

Strict Regulations & Price Fluctuations – The market growth is hindered by the strict rules and standard protocols for the usage of particular chemicals in different industries of the country. For instance, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India sets particular permissible limits to these polymers as food ingredients. Also, the FSSAI has approved some of the grades only to be used in the food industry. Similarly, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has only allowed polymers like gelatin, PEV, and PVA in the manufacturing of different drugs. These factors are limiting the market's further growth & expansion.

Moreover, the imported materials are subject to global price fluctuations and policy changes by the country’s government, which further increase the cumulative costs of the raw materials to be imported and lead to supply chain disruptions, ultimately causing losses to manufacturers, restraining the market growth.

India Water-soluble Polymers Market Trend:

Adoption of Smart Polymers – The market landscape is changing due to the adoption of sustainable and green practices, including the use of sustainable and eco-friendly water-soluble polymers. These formulations are increasing their efficiency, low chemical usage, high durability, longer lifespan, etc., as compared to the traditional synthetic water-soluble polymers, thus uplifting the market size & volume.

Several key companies, such as S.R. Biogreen Pvt. Ltd., GreenPlast, Deltora Biopolymers Pvt. Ltd., and many more, have actively started manufacturing bio-based water-soluble polymers in the country and are accelerating the market growth. For instance, in 2025, Arrow Greentech Ltd. launched Watersol, a sustainable, green, and biodegradable water-soluble polymer in India for the healthcare and industrial sectors. Similarly, Fasal Amrit introduced a 100% biodegradable water-soluble polymer for water retention in soil products. These kinds of products are significantly transforming the market growth.

India Water-soluble Polymers Market (2025-30): Segmentation Analysis

The India Water-soluble Polymers Market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends and influencing factors in each segment. It includes predictions for the period 2025–2030 at the national level. Based on the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

Based on Raw Material:

• Polyacrylamide
• Guar Gum
• Polyvinyl Alcohol
• Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
• Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)
• Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
• Gelatine
• Casein
• Others

Out of these, the polyacrylamide holds the largest market share of about 30%. The dominance is due to the high performance and versatility of polyacrylamide-based water-soluble polymers over other raw materials like gelatin, casein, guar gum, etc. These are highly effective and widely used in a substantial number of applications, such as water desalination activities, industrial waste management, the oil & gas industry, etc. For instance, large water desalination projects, such as the National Mission of Clean Ganga, are actively using PAM polymers to ensure the supply of high-quality water.

Similarly, the harsh environmental conditions, such as high salinity, moisture, and high-temperature conditions in the oil & gas industry, are increasing the demand for highly effective water-soluble polymers, including PAM-based polymers required for enhanced oil recovery (EOR), thus contributing to the dominance of PAM in this growing & expanding market. Moreover, guar gum is also showing positive revenue growth in this market, as India is the world’s largest producer and exporter of guar gum. For instance, annually, India produces about 1 million tons of this polymer, out of which it exports around 70% to other countries.

Based on Distribution Channel:

• Direct Sales
• Distributors/Dealers
• Online Retail
• Specialty Stores
• Others

Among these, the direct sales are leading the distribution channel segment of the India Water-soluble Polymers Market, accounting for more than 67% market share. These are dominating due to the direct and timely supplies by the manufacturers to the large industrial clients efficiently, without the involvement of any intermediary seller. This builds trust and strong relationships between both parties, and thus is a highly preferred distribution channel in this market.

Additionally, the commercial projects, such as water treatment, oil & gas recovery, and many more, require large quantities of raw materials, including water-soluble polymers, which can be easily supplied by these direct channels without delays, thus dominating the market segment. Several players, such as SNF India Pvt. Ltd., BASF India Ltd., Reliance Industries Ltd., and many more, are some of the major direct suppliers, selling water-soluble polymers in India.

India Water-soluble Polymers Industry Recent Development:

• 2025: Chemtex Speciality Ltd. partnered with Indian EPC companies for cooling tower and boiler water treatment chemicals using eco-friendly polymers.
• 2024: SNF India opened a Regional Technology Center in India for polymer flooding & water-soluble polymer R&D.

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