The global market for High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol was estimated to be worth US$ 594 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 866 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
High viscosity polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer characterized by its high molecular weight and a thick gel-like appearance when dissolved in water. It is produced by the hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate and has different degrees of polymerization and hydrolysis, which affect its viscosity and functional properties. High viscosity PVA is known for its excellent film-forming, adhesive and emulsifying properties, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring strong, flexible films and coatings.
The major global manufacturers of High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol include Kuraray, Sekisui Chemical, Anhui Wanwei Group, Chang Chun Group, Inner Mongolia Shuangxin Environment, Sinopec Group, Denka, JAPAN VAM & POVAL, etc. in 2024, the world's top three vendors accounted for approximately 52.78% of the revenue.
The Asia-Pacific region dominates the consumer market, accounting for more than 47.91% of the global market share in 2024, while Europe and the United States are dominated by high-end products. High-viscosity products currently account for the majority of product types with a viscosity in the range of 45-70, and the application of Polymerization Assistant and Adhesive has the fastest growth rate.
Manufacturers are developing advanced high-viscosity grades with improved performance. Innovations focus on precise viscosity control, improved heat and moisture resistance, and even biodegradability.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K Tons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- KURARAY
- Sekisui Chemical
- Inner Mongolia Shuangxin Environment
- Anhui Wanwei Group
- Sinopec Group
- Chang Chun Group
- Ningxia Dadi Circular Development
- JAPAN VAM & POVAL
- Mitsubishi Chemical
- Denka
Segment by Type
Segment by Application
- Polymerization Assistant and Adhesive
- Polyvinyl Butyral
- Construction Glue
- Textile Sizing
- Paper
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol
- 2.9 High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 41-69CP
- 3.1.2 Above 70CP
- 3.2 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Volume by Type
- 3.3.1 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Polymerization Assistant and Adhesive
- 4.1.2 Polyvinyl Butyral
- 4.1.3 Construction Glue
- 4.1.4 Textile Sizing
- 4.1.5 Paper
- 4.1.6 Others
- 4.2 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Volume by Application
- 4.3.1 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 KURARAY
- 7.1.1 KURARAY Company Information
- 7.1.2 KURARAY Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 KURARAY High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 KURARAY High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 KURARAY Recent Development
- 7.2 Sekisui Chemical
- 7.2.1 Sekisui Chemical Company Information
- 7.2.2 Sekisui Chemical Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 Sekisui Chemical High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 Sekisui Chemical High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 Sekisui Chemical Recent Development
- 7.3 Inner Mongolia Shuangxin Environment
- 7.3.1 Inner Mongolia Shuangxin Environment Company Information
- 7.3.2 Inner Mongolia Shuangxin Environment Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 Inner Mongolia Shuangxin Environment High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 Inner Mongolia Shuangxin Environment High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 Inner Mongolia Shuangxin Environment Recent Development
- 7.4 Anhui Wanwei Group
- 7.4.1 Anhui Wanwei Group Company Information
- 7.4.2 Anhui Wanwei Group Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 Anhui Wanwei Group High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 Anhui Wanwei Group High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 Anhui Wanwei Group Recent Development
- 7.5 Sinopec Group
- 7.5.1 Sinopec Group Company Information
- 7.5.2 Sinopec Group Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 Sinopec Group High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 Sinopec Group High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 Sinopec Group Recent Development
- 7.6 Chang Chun Group
- 7.6.1 Chang Chun Group Company Information
- 7.6.2 Chang Chun Group Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 Chang Chun Group High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 Chang Chun Group High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 Chang Chun Group Recent Development
- 7.7 Ningxia Dadi Circular Development
- 7.7.1 Ningxia Dadi Circular Development Company Information
- 7.7.2 Ningxia Dadi Circular Development Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.7.3 Ningxia Dadi Circular Development High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.7.4 Ningxia Dadi Circular Development High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Product Offerings
- 7.7.5 Ningxia Dadi Circular Development Recent Development
- 7.8 JAPAN VAM & POVAL
- 7.8.1 JAPAN VAM & POVAL Company Information
- 7.8.2 JAPAN VAM & POVAL Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.8.3 JAPAN VAM & POVAL High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.8.4 JAPAN VAM & POVAL High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Product Offerings
- 7.8.5 JAPAN VAM & POVAL Recent Development
- 7.9 Mitsubishi Chemical
- 7.9.1 Mitsubishi Chemical Company Information
- 7.9.2 Mitsubishi Chemical Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.9.3 Mitsubishi Chemical High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.9.4 Mitsubishi Chemical High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Product Offerings
- 7.9.5 Mitsubishi Chemical Recent Development
- 7.10 Denka
- 7.10.1 Denka Company Information
- 7.10.2 Denka Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.10.3 Denka High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.10.4 Denka High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Product Offerings
- 7.10.5 Denka Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Industrial Chain
- 8.2 High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 High Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer