Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/22/2014 -- 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.

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TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Water Soluble Polymers market will grow at a CAGR of 4.95 percent over the period 2013-2018.

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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.

TechNavio's report, the 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.

Key Regions

- Americas
- EMEA
- APAC

Key Vendors

- BASF SE
- E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.
- Kemira Oyj
- SNF SAS

Other Prominent Vendors

- 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.

Key Market Driver

- Rapid Growth in Shale Gas and Wet Shale Gas Production
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Key Market Challenge

- Volatility of Raw Material Prices
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Key Market Trend

- Development and Commercialization of Bio-based Feedstock
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Key Questions Answered in this Report

- What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be?
- What are the key market trends?
- What is driving this market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in this market space?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

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Companies Mentioned in this Report: 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.

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