Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) Market

By Form;

Powder and Liquid

By Formulation;

Aqueous Solutions and Powdered Form

By Distribution Channel;

Direct Sales and Distributors

By Application;

Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Food & Beverage, Adhesives, and Others

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn113428861 Published Date: August, 2025

Introduction

Global Polyvinylpyrrolidone Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Polyvinylpyrrolidone Market was valued at USD 2,286.15 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 3,599.61 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.7%.


Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) Market

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 6.7 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)6.7 %
Market Size (2024)USD 2,286.15 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 3,599.61 Million
Market ConcentrationMedium
Report Pages327
2,286.15
2024
3,599.61
2031

Major Players

  • ASHLAND GLOBAL HOLDINGS INC.
  • BASF SE
  • NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO. LTD.
  • Boai NKY Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • JH Nanhang Life Sciences Co. Ltd.
  • Hangzhou Sunflower Technology Development Co. Ltd.
  • Star-Tech Specialty Products Co. Ltd.
  • Dongying City Huaan Chemical Industry CO. LTD.

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) plays a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry, primarily serving as a binder in tablet manufacturing processes. As major economies worldwide focus on bolstering their pharmaceutical sectors in the wake of the pandemic's aftermath, the demand for PVP is poised to witness robust growth in this segment. Moreover, the surge in construction activities globally, driven by escalating demand for both residential and commercial infrastructure, is expected to further fuel the demand for PVP. However, the market for PVP may face challenges due to the presence of substitute products capable of replacing it across various applications. Despite these challenges, the increasing application scope of PVP in the personal care and cosmetics industry presents promising opportunities for future market growth, highlighting the versatility and potential of this polymer in diverse sectors.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Form
    2. Market Snapshot, By Formulation
    3. Market Snapshot, By Distribution Channel
    4. Market Snapshot, By Application
    5. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Polyvinylpyrrolidone Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Increasing Demand in Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products
        2. Growing Adoption in Food and Beverage Industry
        3. Versatility and Wide Range of Applications
        4. Technological Advancements in Manufacturing Processes
        5. Growth in Emerging Markets
      2. Restraints
        1. Regulatory Constraints and Compliance Challenges
        2. Fluctuating Raw Material Prices
        3. Competition from Substitutes
        4. Environmental Concerns
        5. Product Quality and Performance Challenges
      3. Opportunities
        1. Expansion of Pharmaceutical Applications
        2. Rising Demand for Personal Care Products
        3. Technological Innovations in Food Applications
        4. Focus on Sustainable Solutions
        5. Market Expansion in Emerging Economies
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Polyvinylpyrrolidone Market, By Form, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Powder
      2. Liquid.
    2. Polyvinylpyrrolidone Market, By By Formulation, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)

      1. Aqueous Solutions

      2. Powdered Form

    3. Polyvinylpyrrolidone Market, By Distribution Channel, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)

      1. Direct Sales

      2. Distributors

    4. Polyvinylpyrrolidone Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Pharmaceutical
      2. Cosmetics
      3. Food & Beverage
      4. Adhesives
      5. Others.
    5. Polyvinylpyrrolidone Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. ASHLAND GLOBAL HOLDINGS INC.
      2. BASF SE
      3. NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO. LTD.
      4. Boai NKY Pharmaceuticals Ltd
      5. JH Nanhang Life Sciences Co. Ltd.
      6. Hangzhou Sunflower Technology Development Co. Ltd.
      7. Star-Tech Specialty Products Co. Ltd.
      8. Dongying City Huaan Chemical Industry CO. LTD.
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market