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Drag Reducing Agent Market - Global Forecast 2026-2032

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  • 180 Pages
  • January 2026
  • Region: Global
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The drag reducing agent market is evolving rapidly as industries seek to enhance hydraulic efficiency, optimize throughput, and lower operational costs. Driven by renewed focus on technical innovation and regulatory requirements, senior decision-makers need actionable insights to inform procurement, strategy, and supplier selection within this dynamic sector.

Market Snapshot: Current Size, Growth, and Outlook

The Drag Reducing Agent Market grew from USD 1.08 billion in 2025 to USD 1.15 billion in 2026. It is expected to continue growing at a CAGR of 6.73%, reaching USD 1.70 billion by 2032. Rising demand for advanced pipeline management, energy efficiency goals, and compliance with stricter environmental standards are fueling sustained market expansion across established and emerging industrial applications.

Scope & Segmentation

  • Product Types: Microfibers & Nanoparticles, Polymer Type (Acrylic Polymer, Polyethylene Oxide), Surfactant Type. These distinctions drive tailoring of performance profiles and environmental attributes to specific industrial needs.
  • Product Forms: Liquid and Powder. Liquids offer simplified dosing, while powders provide logistical flexibility and cost efficiencies where on-site preparation is feasible.
  • Technologies: Advanced Polymerization Techniques, Biodegradable Solutions, Nanotechnology Integration. Continuous innovation in these domains delivers greater shear resistance and lifecycle performance aligned with shifting regulations.
  • Viscosity Grades: High, Medium, Low. Viscosity selection shapes dosing protocols, pump compatibility, and pipeline residence requirements to maximize hydraulic benefit in diverse flow settings.
  • End-Users: Chemical Industry, Food & Beverage, Mining, Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Water Treatment. Each sector faces unique performance demands, risk profiles, and compliance obligations that influence selection criteria and service models.
  • Regions: Americas, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia-Pacific. Market dynamics are defined by local infrastructure maturity, regulatory intensity, and manufacturing footprints. For example, North American operators prioritize lifecycle compliance and rapid support, while Western Europe advances circularity and biodegradability, and Asia-Pacific regions balance innovation, cost, and compliance amid rising industrial demand.

Key Takeaways for Industry Stakeholders

  • Polymeric and particulate drag reducing agents enable measurable improvements in throughput and energy efficiency by modulating turbulent flow profiles at the molecular and microstructural levels.
  • Regulatory pressure and sustainability commitments increase preference for biodegradable and low-toxicity formulations, shaping both R&D and procurement priorities.
  • Integrated digital monitoring platforms allow real-time correlation of additive dosing with operational metrics, empowering adaptive management and reducing total lifecycle costs.
  • Rising commercial expectations for field-validated performance are leading to more bundled service offerings, combining product supply with technical support, field validation, and outcome-based agreements.
  • Regionally tailored product portfolios and technical services are vital in addressing divergent infrastructure, logistical, and compliance needs across global markets.
  • Strong supplier relationships, pilot validation programs, and ongoing field trials reduce adoption risk and accelerate the realization of hydraulic and energy savings targets.

Tariff Impact Across the Value Chain

Tariff adjustments implemented in 2025 created pronounced shifts in sourcing, procurement, and manufacturing strategies for drag reducing agent stakeholders. Manufacturers responded by diversifying supplier pools, emphasizing domestic feedstock qualification, and pursuing long-term agreements to ensure reliable access and price stability. Downstream, procurement teams have refocused evaluations on total landed cost and formulation resilience. These changes, coupled with an expanded interest in regional polymerization and compounding capacity, have reshaped production footprints and encouraged agile supply chain practices across the sector.

Methodology & Data Sources

This market analysis draws on a blended methodology, including in-depth technical literature review, primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and field case studies. Synthesizing laboratory findings with real-world data delivers actionable insights on performance, supply resilience, and evolving procurement demands. Data triangulation was used to confirm trends and address variability in field conditions and supply costs.

Why This Report Matters

  • Offers actionable intelligence for optimizing additive selection, procurement diversification, and risk mitigation within fast-changing regulatory and technology contexts.
  • Equips decision-makers with competitive benchmarking and segmentation clarity to inform R&D direction, commercial prioritization, and supplier partnership strategies.
  • Supports alignment of technical performance, environmental compliance, and cost objectives through a clear synthesis of technical, commercial, and regional industry drivers.

Conclusion

The drag reducing agent market is being redefined by a confluence of technology, regulation, and supply chain realignment. Informed decisions, agile sourcing, and continuous innovation will position organizations to lead in delivering scalable hydraulic efficiency and compliance outcomes.

 

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Table of Contents

1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.4. Years Considered for the Study
1.5. Currency Considered for the Study
1.6. Language Considered for the Study
1.7. Key Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Research Design
2.2.1. Primary Research
2.2.2. Secondary Research
2.3. Research Framework
2.3.1. Qualitative Analysis
2.3.2. Quantitative Analysis
2.4. Market Size Estimation
2.4.1. Top-Down Approach
2.4.2. Bottom-Up Approach
2.5. Data Triangulation
2.6. Research Outcomes
2.7. Research Assumptions
2.8. Research Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Introduction
3.2. CXO Perspective
3.3. Market Size & Growth Trends
3.4. Market Share Analysis, 2025
3.5. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2025
3.6. New Revenue Opportunities
3.7. Next-Generation Business Models
3.8. Industry Roadmap
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Industry Ecosystem & Value Chain Analysis
4.2.1. Supply-Side Analysis
4.2.2. Demand-Side Analysis
4.2.3. Stakeholder Analysis
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.4. PESTLE Analysis
4.5. Market Outlook
4.5.1. Near-Term Market Outlook (0-2 Years)
4.5.2. Medium-Term Market Outlook (3-5 Years)
4.5.3. Long-Term Market Outlook (5-10 Years)
4.6. Go-to-Market Strategy
5. Market Insights
5.1. Consumer Insights & End-User Perspective
5.2. Consumer Experience Benchmarking
5.3. Opportunity Mapping
5.4. Distribution Channel Analysis
5.5. Pricing Trend Analysis
5.6. Regulatory Compliance & Standards Framework
5.7. ESG & Sustainability Analysis
5.8. Disruption & Risk Scenarios
5.9. Return on Investment & Cost-Benefit Analysis
6. Cumulative Impact of United States Tariffs 2025
7. Cumulative Impact of Artificial Intelligence 2025
8. Drag Reducing Agent Market, by Product Type
8.1. Microfibers & Nanoparticles
8.2. Polymer Type
8.2.1. Acrylic Polymer
8.2.2. Polyethylene Oxide
8.3. Surfactant Type
9. Drag Reducing Agent Market, by Product Form
9.1. Liquid
9.2. Powder
10. Drag Reducing Agent Market, by Technology
10.1. Advanced Polymerization Techniques
10.2. Biodegradable Solutions
10.3. Nanotechnology Integration
11. Drag Reducing Agent Market, by Viscosity Grade
11.1. High Viscosity
11.2. Low Viscosity
11.3. Medium Viscosity
12. Drag Reducing Agent Market, by End-User
12.1. Chemical Industry
12.2. Food & Beverage Industry
12.3. Mining Industry
12.4. Oil & Gas Industry
12.5. Pulp & Paper Industry
12.6. Water Treatment
13. Drag Reducing Agent Market, by Region
13.1. Americas
13.1.1. North America
13.1.2. Latin America
13.2. Europe, Middle East & Africa
13.2.1. Europe
13.2.2. Middle East
13.2.3. Africa
13.3. Asia-Pacific
14. Drag Reducing Agent Market, by Group
14.1. ASEAN
14.2. GCC
14.3. European Union
14.4. BRICS
14.5. G7
14.6. NATO
15. Drag Reducing Agent Market, by Country
15.1. United States
15.2. Canada
15.3. Mexico
15.4. Brazil
15.5. United Kingdom
15.6. Germany
15.7. France
15.8. Russia
15.9. Italy
15.10. Spain
15.11. China
15.12. India
15.13. Japan
15.14. Australia
15.15. South Korea
16. United States Drag Reducing Agent Market
17. China Drag Reducing Agent Market
18. Competitive Landscape
18.1. Market Concentration Analysis, 2025
18.1.1. Concentration Ratio (CR)
18.1.2. Herfindahl Hirschman Index (HHI)
18.2. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, 2025
18.3. Product Portfolio Analysis, 2025
18.4. Benchmarking Analysis, 2025
18.5. Akzo Nobel N.V.
18.6. Baker Hughes Company
18.7. ChampionX Corporation
18.8. CHINAFLOC
18.9. Clariant AG
18.10. Dorf Ketal Chemicals (I) Pvt. Ltd.
18.11. Ecolab Inc.
18.12. Evonik Industries AG
18.13. Exxon Mobil Corporation
18.14. Flowchem
18.15. Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
18.16. Imperial Oilfield Chemicals Pvt. Ltd
18.17. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
18.18. Innospec Inc.
18.19. IRO Oil Drilling Chemical Co., Ltd.
18.20. LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. by Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
18.21. Micro Powders, Inc.
18.22. NuGenTec LLC
18.23. Oil Flux Americas, LLC
18.24. Qingdao Zoranoc Oilfield Chemical Co.,Ltd.
18.25. Schlumberger Limited
18.26. Sinopec Group
18.27. SNF Group
18.28. Weatherford International PLC
List of Figures
FIGURE 1. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 2. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2025
FIGURE 3. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2025
FIGURE 4. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 5. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT FORM, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 6. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 7. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY VISCOSITY GRADE, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 8. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 9. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 10. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY GROUP, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 11. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 12. UNITED STATES DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 13. CHINA DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
List of Tables
TABLE 1. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 2. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 3. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY MICROFIBERS & NANOPARTICLES, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 4. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY MICROFIBERS & NANOPARTICLES, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 5. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY MICROFIBERS & NANOPARTICLES, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 6. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY POLYMER TYPE, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 10. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY ACRYLIC POLYMER, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 11. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY ACRYLIC POLYMER, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 12. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY ACRYLIC POLYMER, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 13. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY POLYETHYLENE OXIDE, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 14. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY POLYETHYLENE OXIDE, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 15. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY POLYETHYLENE OXIDE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 16. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY SURFACTANT TYPE, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 17. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY SURFACTANT TYPE, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 18. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY SURFACTANT TYPE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 19. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT FORM, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 20. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY LIQUID, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 21. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY LIQUID, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 22. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY LIQUID, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 23. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY POWDER, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 24. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY POWDER, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 25. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY POWDER, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 26. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 27. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY ADVANCED POLYMERIZATION TECHNIQUES, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 28. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY ADVANCED POLYMERIZATION TECHNIQUES, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 29. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY ADVANCED POLYMERIZATION TECHNIQUES, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 30. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY BIODEGRADABLE SOLUTIONS, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 31. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY BIODEGRADABLE SOLUTIONS, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 32. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY BIODEGRADABLE SOLUTIONS, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 33. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY NANOTECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 34. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY NANOTECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 35. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY NANOTECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 36. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY VISCOSITY GRADE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 37. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY HIGH VISCOSITY, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 38. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY HIGH VISCOSITY, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 39. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY HIGH VISCOSITY, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 40. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY LOW VISCOSITY, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 41. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY LOW VISCOSITY, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 42. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY LOW VISCOSITY, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 43. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY MEDIUM VISCOSITY, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 44. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY MEDIUM VISCOSITY, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 45. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY MEDIUM VISCOSITY, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 46. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 47. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 48. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 49. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 50. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 51. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 52. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 53. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY MINING INDUSTRY, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 56. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY OIL & GAS INDUSTRY, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 57. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY OIL & GAS INDUSTRY, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 58. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY OIL & GAS INDUSTRY, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 59. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY PULP & PAPER INDUSTRY, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 60. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY PULP & PAPER INDUSTRY, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 61. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY PULP & PAPER INDUSTRY, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 62. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY WATER TREATMENT, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 66. AMERICAS DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY SUBREGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 68. AMERICAS DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY POLYMER TYPE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 70. AMERICAS DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 72. AMERICAS DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 73. NORTH AMERICA DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 80. LATIN AMERICA DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 87. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY SUBREGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 88. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 89. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY POLYMER TYPE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 90. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT FORM, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 91. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 92. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY VISCOSITY GRADE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 93. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 107. MIDDLE EAST DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 108. AFRICA DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 109. AFRICA DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 110. AFRICA DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY POLYMER TYPE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 114. AFRICA DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 115. ASIA-PACIFIC DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 119. ASIA-PACIFIC DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 121. ASIA-PACIFIC DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 122. GLOBAL DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 123. ASEAN DRAG REDUCING AGENT MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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Companies Mentioned

The key companies profiled in this Drag Reducing Agent market report include:
  • Akzo Nobel N.V.
  • Baker Hughes Company
  • ChampionX Corporation
  • CHINAFLOC
  • Clariant AG
  • Dorf Ketal Chemicals (I) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Ecolab Inc.
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation
  • Flowchem
  • Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
  • Imperial Oilfield Chemicals Pvt. Ltd
  • Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
  • Innospec Inc.
  • IRO Oil Drilling Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. by Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
  • Micro Powders, Inc.
  • NuGenTec LLC
  • Oil Flux Americas, LLC
  • Qingdao Zoranoc Oilfield Chemical Co.,Ltd.
  • Schlumberger Limited
  • Sinopec Group
  • SNF Group
  • Weatherford International PLC

Table Information

Report AttributeDetails
No. of Pages180
PublishedJanuary 2026
Forecast Period2026 - 2032
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2026 $ 1.15 Billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2032 $ 1.7 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate6.7%
Regions CoveredGlobal
No. of Companies Mentioned25

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About the Drag Reducing Agent Market

Drag Reducing Agents (DRAs) are plastic additives used to reduce the drag force on a surface. DRAs are typically polymers that are added to a liquid or gas to reduce the friction between the two. This reduces the amount of energy needed to move the liquid or gas, resulting in improved efficiency. DRAs are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and marine. They are also used in the production of plastics, paints, and coatings. DRAs are typically applied in the form of a solution or suspension, and can be used in a variety of applications. They can be used to reduce the drag on a surface, improve the flow of a liquid or gas, or reduce the viscosity of a material. DRAs can also be used to reduce the surface tension of a material, allowing for improved adhesion and coating properties. Some companies in the Drag Reducing Agent market include BASF, Dow, Evonik, Clariant, and AkzoNobel. Show Less Read more

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