The increase in demand for oil and gas has compelled oil and gas companies to ramp up their production from mature fields. Moreover, these companies are currently focused on increasing recovery and extending the life of mature fields by using enhanced oil recovery technologies. Acrylamide is used in enhanced oil recovery applications. In the enhanced oil recovery method, water is injected into the oil reservoir to displace the oil and drive it into the production well; the process is known as water flooding. The efficiency of water flooding can be improved by injecting high-viscosity polymer solution, i.e., through polymer flooding. The polymer solution improves the viscosity of the injected water, lowering the speed difference between water and oil, and reducing the tendency of water to finger through oil. As a result, more oil is forced into the production well, resulting in greater oil recovery. Acrylamide polymer or polyacrylamide is extensively used in the enhanced oil recovery process. Thus, the government initiatives for boosting the domestic production of oil and gas, and the surging acrylamide demand for enhanced oil recovery are the factors offering lucrative growth opportunities for the acrylamide market players across the Middle East and Africa.
With new features and technologies, vendors can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the Middle East & Africa acrylamide market at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.
The Middle East & Africa acrylamide market is segmented on the basis of product type, application, and country. Based on product type, the market is segmented into acrylamide water solution and acrylamide crystals. In 2020, the acrylamide crystals segment held a larger share of the market, and it is also expected to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period. Based on application, the Middle East & Africa acrylamide market is segmented into water and wastewater treatment, enhanced oil recovery, cosmetics, paper manufacturing, chemical intermediate, textiles, and others. In 2020, the water and wastewater treatment segment held the largest market share; however, the enhanced oil recovery segment is expected to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. Similarly, based on country the market is segmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Rest of Middle East & Africa. In 2020, Saudi Arabia held the largest share in the market, and the UAE is expected to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period.
Ashland Global Holding Inc.; SNF; Kemira OYJ; BASF SE; Mitsui Chemicals Global, Pvt. Ltd.; Ineos AG; Solvay; and Nuoer group are among the leading companies in the Middle East & Africa acrylamide market