Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction ......................................................................................... 1

Study Goals and Objectives........................................................................................................................... 1

Reasons for Doing This Study ........................................................................................................................ 1

Scope of Report ............................................................................................................................................. 2

Research Methodology ................................................................................................................................. 2

Intended Audience ........................................................................................................................................ 3

Information Sources ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Geographic Breakdown ................................................................................................................................. 4

Analyst's Credentials ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Related BCC Research Reports...................................................................................................................... 9

Chapter 2: Summary and Highlights ..................................................................... 11

Chapter 3: Market and Technology Background .................................................. 15

Market Definition ........................................................................................................................................ 15

Raw Material Analysis of Water-soluble Polymers Market ........................................................................ 16

Synthetic Polymers .................................................................................................................................. 16

Natural Polymers ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Value Chain Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 19

Supply Chain Analysis .................................................................................................................................. 20

Product Life Cycle Analysis .......................................................................................................................... 22

Future Outlook and Expectations ............................................................................................................... 23

Company Market Share, 2016 .................................................................................................................... 25

Quotes from Key Opinion Leaders .............................................................................................................. 27

Chapter 4: Market Breakdown by Origin .............................................................. 29

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 29

Market Dynamics ........................................................................................................................................ 29

Drivers ..................................................................................................................................................... 29

Restraints ................................................................................................................................................. 30

Synthetic Water-soluble Polymers.............................................................................................................. 31

Natural Water-soluble Polymers ................................................................................................................ 35

Mixed Water-soluble Polymers .................................................................................................................. 40

Chapter 5: Market Breakdown by Physical Form ................................................. 45

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 45

Market Dynamics ........................................................................................................................................ 45

Drivers ..................................................................................................................................................... 45

Restraints ................................................................................................................................................. 46

Emulsion ...................................................................................................................................................... 46

Powder ........................................................................................................................................................ 50

Solutions ..................................................................................................................................................... 55

Chapter 6: Market Breakdown by End-use Industry ............................................ 60

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 60

Market Dynamics ........................................................................................................................................ 60

Drivers ..................................................................................................................................................... 60

Restraints ................................................................................................................................................. 61

Food Processing .......................................................................................................................................... 63

Mining ......................................................................................................................................................... 68

Paper ........................................................................................................................................................... 71

Petrochemical and Oilfield Industry ........................................................................................................... 75

Personal Care .............................................................................................................................................. 78

Textiles ........................................................................................................................................................ 82

Water Treatment ........................................................................................................................................ 86

Other Industries .......................................................................................................................................... 90

Chapter 7: Market Breakdown by Region ............................................................ 96

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 96

Market Dynamics ........................................................................................................................................ 96

Drivers ..................................................................................................................................................... 96

Restraints ................................................................................................................................................. 98

North America ............................................................................................................................................. 98

Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 98

Europe ....................................................................................................................................................... 103

Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 103

Asia-Pacific ................................................................................................................................................ 108

Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 108

Rest of the World ...................................................................................................................................... 113

Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 113

Chapter 8: Patent Review/ New Developments ................................................. 119

Patent Review by Country ........................................................................................................................ 119

Important Water-soluble Polymer Patents............................................................................................... 121

Dry Water-soluble Polymer Particles .................................................................................................... 121

Cell Culture Support Using Water-soluble Polymers ............................................................................ 122

Water-soluble Polymer Composition, Production Method for Water-soluble Polymer Composition, and Application for Water-soluble Polymer Composition ........................................................................... 123

Method for Producing Water-soluble Polymer ..................................................................................... 123

Cosmetic Composition Comprising Sodium Polyacrylate and Water-soluble Polymer ....................... 124

Water-In-Oil Type Lip Cosmetic Composition Including Water-soluble Polymer ................................. 125

Separation of Suspensions of Solids Employing Water-soluble Polymer and a Chemical Agent .......... 126

Synthetic Water-soluble Polymer for Dispersion Stabilizer of Graphene, Highly Stable Colloidal Graphene Solution Comprising Same Polymer, and Graphene Hydrogel and Graphene Aerogel Comprising Same Graphene Solution.................................................................................................... 127

Pharmaceutical Composition Comprising a Poorly Water-soluble Active Ingredient, a Surfactant and a Water-soluble Polymer ......................................................................................................................... 127

Negative Electrode Agent for Nonaqueous Electrolyte Secondary Battery, Negative Electrode for Nonaqueous Electrolyte Secondary Battery, and Nonaqueous Electrolyte Secondary Battery ........... 128

Polishing Composition and Polishing Method....................................................................................... 129

Cleaning Agent Container ...................................................................................................................... 130

Method for Simulating High-Pressure Paraffinic Froth Treatments ..................................................... 130

Tooth Whitening Product ...................................................................................................................... 131

Dry Water-soluble Polymer Particles .................................................................................................... 132

Thiol-Selective Water-soluble Polymer Derivatives .............................................................................. 132

Liquid Antimicrobial Comprising a Water-soluble Polymer and a Water-soluble Antimicrobial Agent 133

Aqueous Composition Comprising a Water-soluble Polymer Compound Forming a Water-Resistant Film After Chemical Drying .................................................................................................................... 134

Surface Treatment by Water-soluble Polymers and Lipids/Liposomes ................................................ 135

Fluid Loss Control Agents and Compositions for Cementing Oil and Gas Wells Comprising Said Fluid Loss Control Agent ................................................................................................................................ 136

Water-soluble Polymer and Polymer Internal Lubricant ...................................................................... 136

Thiol-Selective Water-soluble Polymer Derivatives .............................................................................. 137

Metal Nanoparticle Composition with Water-soluble Polymer ............................................................ 138

Papermaking Method Using Fluid Dispersion Comprising Water-soluble Polymer .............................. 138

Articles of Manufacture Comprising Water-soluble Polymer Particles and Processes for Making Same ............................................................................................................................................................... 139

Papermaking Method Using Water-soluble Polymer Fluid Dispersion Composed of Fine Particles .... 140

Pharmaceutical Composition Comprising a Poorly Water-soluble Active Ingredient, a Surfactant and a Water-soluble Polymer ......................................................................................................................... 140

Water-soluble Polymers for Agrochemical Compositions .................................................................... 141

Water-soluble Polymers for Agrochemical Compositions .................................................................... 142

Rapidly Disintegrating Films for Delivery of Pharmaceutical or Cosmetic Agents ................................ 143

Compositions and Methods for Delivery of Poorly Soluble Drugs ........................................................ 143

Pharmaceutical Composition for Application to Nail ............................................................................ 144

Low Dose Pharmaceutical Composition ................................................................................................ 145

Dispersing Agent for Agrochemicals and Fluid Dispersion Using the Same .......................................... 146

Chapter 9: Company Profiles ............................................................................. 148

About BCC Research ......................................................................................... 183

About BCC Research.................................................................................................................................. 184

BCC Membership ...................................................................................................................................... 184

BCC Custom Research ............................................................................................................................... 184

List of Tables

Summary Table: Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

Table 1 Global Market for Synthetic Water-soluble Polymers, by Physical Form, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 31

Table 2 Global Market for Synthetic Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 33

Table 3 Global Market for Synthetic Water-soluble Polymers, by Region, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...... 34

Table 4 Global Market for Natural Water-soluble Polymers, by Physical Form, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................................... 35

Table 5 Global Market for Natural Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 37

Table 6 Global Market for Natural Water-soluble Polymers, by Region, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ........ 39

Table 7 Global Market for Mixed Water-soluble Polymers, by Physical Form, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Table 8 Global Market for Mixed Water-soluble Polymer, by End-use Industry, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 41

Table 9 Global Market for Mixed Water-soluble Polymers, by Region, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ........... 43

Table 10 Global Market for Emulsion Water-soluble Polymers, by Origin, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .... 46

Table 11 Global Market for Emulsion Water-soluble Polymers, by End-user Industry, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 47

Table 12 Global Market for Emulsion Water-soluble Polymers, by Region, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .... 49

Table 13 Global Market for Powder Water-soluble Polymers, by Origin, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ....... 50

Table 14 Global Market for Powder Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 52

Table 15 Global Market for Powder Water-soluble Polymers, by Region, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...... 54

Table 16 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymer Solutions, by Origin, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...... 55

Table 17 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymer Solutions, by End-use Industry, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 56

Table 18 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymer Solutions, by Region, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ..... 58

Table 19 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Food Processing, by Origin, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 64

Table 20 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Food Processing, by Physical Form, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ........................................................................................................................................ 65

Table 21 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Food Processing, by Region, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 67

Table 22 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Mining, by Origin, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .. 68

Table 23 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymer for Mining, by Physical Form, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 69

Table 24 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Mining, by Region, Through 2022 ($ Millions) . 70

Table 25 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Paper, by Origin, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .... 72

Table 26 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Paper, by Physical Form, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 73

Table 27 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Paper, by Region, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ... 74

Table 28 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Petrochemical and Oilfield Industry, by Origin, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .......................................................................................................................... 75

Table 29 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Petroleum and Oilfield Industry, by Physical Form, Through 2022 ($ Millions)................................................................................................................ 76

Table 30 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Petroleum and Oilfield Industry, by Region, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .......................................................................................................................... 77

Table 31 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Personal Care, by Origin, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 79

Table 32 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Personal Care, by Physical Form, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................. 80

Table 33 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymer for Personal Care, by Region, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 81

Table 34 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Textiles, by Origin, Through 2022 ($ Millions) . 83

Table 35 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Textiles, by Physical Form, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 84

Table 36 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Textiles, by Region, Through 2022 ($ Millions) 85

Table 37 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Water Treatment, by Origin, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 86

Table 38 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Water Treatment, by Physical Form, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ........................................................................................................................................ 88

Table 39 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Water Treatment, by Region, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 89

Table 40 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Other Industries, by Origin, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 91

Table 41 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Other Industries, by Physical Form, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ........................................................................................................................................ 92

Table 42 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Other Industries, by Region, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 93

Table 43 North American Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Origin, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ..... 99

Table 44 North American Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Physical Form, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................... 100

Table 45 North American Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................... 101

Table 46 North American Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Country, Through 2022 ($ Millions) 102

Table 47 European Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Origin, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ............. 104

Table 48 European Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Physical Form, Through 2022 ($ Millions) 105

Table 49 European Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................................. 106

Table 50 European Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Country, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .......... 107

Table 51 Asia-Pacific Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Origin, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .......... 108

Table 52 Asia-Pacific Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Physical Form, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................................. 109

Table 53 Asia-Pacific Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................................. 110

Table 54 Asia-Pacific Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Country, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ....... 112

Table 55 Rest of World Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Origin, Through 2022 ($ Millions) ...... 113

Table 56 Rest of the World Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Physical Form, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................... 114

Table 57 Rest of World Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................... 115

Table 58 Rest of the World Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Country, Through 2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................................. 117

Table 59 Akzo Nobel’s Financials, Through 2016 ($ Billions) ................................................................... 149

Table 60 Akzo Nobel’s Recent Developments .......................................................................................... 149

Table 61 Arkema’s Financials, Through 2016 ($ Millions) ........................................................................ 151

Table 62 Ashland’s Financials, Through 2016 ($ Millions) ........................................................................ 153

Table 63 BASF’s Financials, Through 2016 ($ Millions) ............................................................................. 154

Table64 China National Petroleum Corporation’s Financials, Through 2016 ($ Millions) ........................ 157

Table 65 CP Kelco’s Recent Developments ............................................................................................... 160

Table 66 Dow’s Financials, Through 2016 ($ Millions).............................................................................. 161

Table 67 Drilling Specialties Company’s Financials, Through 2016 ($ Millions) ....................................... 162

Table 68 DuPont’s Financials, Through 2016 ($ Millions) ......................................................................... 164

Table 69 Gelita AG’s Recent Developments ............................................................................................. 167

Table70 Kemira’s Financials, Through 2016 ($ Billions) ............................................................................ 168

Table71 Kuraray’s Financials, Through 2016 ($ Billions) .......................................................................... 169

Table72 LG Chem Ltd.’s Financials, Through 2015 ($ Billions) .................................................................. 171

Table 73 Michelman’s Recent Developments .......................................................................................... 173

Table 74 Nippon Shokubai Financials, Through 2016 ($ Billions) ............................................................. 174

Table75 Nitta Gelatin’s Financials, Through 2016 ($ Millions) ................................................................. 176

Table 76 Noltex’s Financials, Through 2015 ($ Millions) .......................................................................... 177

Table 77 SABIC’s Financials, Through 2016 ($ Billions) ............................................................................. 179

Table 78 Sumitomo Seika’s Financials, Through 2016 ($ Millions) ........................................................... 182

List of Figures

Summary Figure: Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

Figure 1 Water-soluble Polymers: Value Chain .......................................................................................... 19

Figure 2 Water-soluble Polymers: Supply Chain ......................................................................................... 20

Figure 3 Product Lifecycle Graph ................................................................................................................ 22

Figure 4 Company Market Share for Water-soluble Polymers, 2016 (%) .................................................. 25

Figure 5 Global Market for Synthetic Water-soluble Polymers, by Physical Form, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Figure 6 Global Market for Synthetic Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 33

Figure 7 Global Market for Synthetic Water-soluble Polymers, by Region, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .......... 34

Figure 8 Global Market for Natural Water-soluble Polymers, by Physical Form, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) . 36

Figure 9 Global Market for Natural Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 38

Figure 10 Global Market for Natural Water-soluble Polymers, by Region, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .......... 39

Figure 11 Global Market for Mixed Water-soluble Polymer, by Physical Form, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ... 41

Figure 12 Global Market for Mixed Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 42

Figure 13 Global Market for Mixed Water-soluble Polymers, by Region, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ............ 43

Figure 14 Global Market for Emulsion Water-soluble Polymers, by Origin, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ......... 47

Figure 15 Global Market for Emulsion Water-soluble Polymer, by End-user Industry, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 48

Figure 16 Global Market for Emulsion Water-soluble Polymers, by Region, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ....... 49

Figure 17 Global Market for Powder Water-soluble Polymers, by Origin, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ............ 51

Figure 18 Global Market for Powder Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 53

Figure 19 Global Market for Powder Water-soluble Polymers, by Region, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ......... 54

Figure 20 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymer Solutions, by Origin, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ........... 55

Figure 21 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymer Solutions, by End-use Industry, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 57

Figure 22 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymer Solutions, by Region, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ........ 58

Figure 23 Capital Expenditure for Water Treatment in the U.S., 2012-2015 ($ Millions) ......................... 61

Figure 24 Paper and Pulp Industry Demand, by Country, 2014-2015 ($ Billions) ..................................... 62

Figure25 Metallurgy Industry Production, by Country, 2015 (%) .............................................................. 63

Figure 26 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Food Processing, by Origin, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 64

Figure 27 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Food Processing, by Physical Form, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................. 66

Figure 28 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Food Processing, by Region, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 67

Figure 29 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Mining, by Origin, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...... 69

Figure 30 Global Market for Water-soluble-Polymers for Mining, by Physical Form, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 70

Figure 31 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Mining, by Region, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...... 71

Figure 32 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Paper, by Origin, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ........ 72

Figure 33 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Paper, by Physical Form, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 73

Figure34 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Paper, by Region, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ........ 74

Figure 35 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Petroleum and Oilfield Industry, by Origin, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ............................................................................................................................... 76

Figure 36 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Petroleum and Oilfield Industry, by Physical Form, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ..................................................................................................................... 77

Figure 37 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Petroleum and Oilfield Industry, by Region, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ............................................................................................................................... 78

Figure 38 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Personal Care, by Origin, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 79

Figure 39 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymer for Personal Care, by Physical Form, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 81

Figure 40 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Personal Care, by Region, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 82

Figure 41 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Textile, by Origin, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ....... 83

Figure 42 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Textiles, by Physical Form, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 84

Figure 43 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Textiles, by Region, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ..... 85

Figure 44 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Water Treatment, by Origin, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 87

Figure 45 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Water Treatment, by Physical Form, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................. 88

Figure 46 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Water Treatment, by Region, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 90

Figure 47 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Other Industries, by Origin, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 92

Figure 48 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Other Industries, by Physical Form, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................. 93

Figure 49 Global Market for Water-soluble Polymers for Other Industries, by Region, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ...................................................................................................................................................... 94

Figure 50 Food and Beverage Retail Sale Growth Rate, by Region, 2004 and 2009 (%) ........................... 97

Figure 51 North American Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Origin, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ......... 99

Figure 52 North American Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Physical Form, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................................. 100

Figure 53 North American Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................... 102

Figure 54 North American Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Country, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .... 103

Figure 55 European Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Origin, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ................. 104

Figure 56 European Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Physical Form, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .... 105

Figure 57 European Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) 106

Figure 58 European Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Country, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .............. 107

Figure 59 Asia-Pacific Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Origin, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .............. 108

Figure 60 Asia-Pacific Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Physical Form, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .. 109

Figure 61 Asia-Pacific Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................................. 111

Figure 62 Asia-Pacific Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Country, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ........... 112

Figure 63 Rest of World Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Origin, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .......... 113

Figure 64 Rest of the World Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Physical Form, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................... 114

Figure 65 Rest of World Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by End-use Industry, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) .................................................................................................................................................... 116

Figure 66 Rest of World Market for Water-soluble Polymers, by Country, 2016-2022 ($ Millions) ....... 117

Figure 67 Patent Share for Water-soluble Polymers, by Region, 2016 (%) ............................................. 119

Figure 68 Patent Share for Water-soluble Polymers, by Year, 2012-2016 (%) ........................................ 120