Polyvinyl Alcohol (abbreviated as PVOH, or PVA) refers to a colourless, highly water-soluble synthetic thermoplastic resin falling within organic polymers’ family, with the formula C2H4O. This unique chemical is obtained by way of dissolving PVAc (polyvinyl acetate) in methanol, either partially or completely, accompanied by its treatment with caustic soda catalyst.
Since its entering this world in the late 1920s, Polyvinyl Alcohol has grown in popularity, with the areas of application being diverse and never-ending. It is exploited in sizing agents which impart additional strength to textile fibers, besides making paper more grease- and oil-resistant. It is utilized in adhesives and emulsifying agents, as a soluble in water protecting film, and as a starting matter for the making of other resins. Japanese Kuraray Co., Ltd. and the US-headquartered Sekisui Specialty Chemicals are today’s top bananas in the Polyvinyl Alcohol market. However, with China is hurrying after, making up close to 47% of the global capacity so far.
The research reports delve deep into the Polyvinyl Alcohol Market, segmented and forecast for the globe’s varied geographies. There are lots of issues considered in this Catalogue’s researches, such as market driving forces, challenges, opportunities, winning tactics and strategies, prices (historic and actual), etc. The competitive scene and the manufacturer market share are clarified in the reports. Major players of the Polyvinyl Alcohol Industry are extensively profiled with their latest affairs and other industry activities of strategic importance.
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Polyvinyl Alcohol Films Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Detergent Packaging, Agrochemical Packaging, Laundry Bags, Embroidery), By Detergent Type (Consumer Detergent, Industrial Detergent), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033
US$ 5,950.00
... opportunities for polyvinyl alcohol films during the forecast period. Further key findings from the report suggest: The global market for PVA films was USD ...
September 2025
120 pages
Polyvinyl Alcohol Market Research
US$ 3,770.00
... technologies are considered. Further goes the analysis of global polyvinyl alcohol market with emphasis on its main components which are production, ... in the market the research features market historical background and provides future forecast as well. Thus, this Polyvinyl Alcohol market research presents ...
December 2017
194 pages
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Market Research (China)
US$ 5,214.00
... in the past three years, raw materials. It also investigates into PVA consumption in China. Through discussion of the production, import and export, and ... consumption, it seeks to make forecasts on the future of PVA industry in China. Besides that, the active producers and major end users ...
June 2007
50 pages
