- The market is experiencing strong growth due to increasing adoption across sectors such as automotive, electronics, and pharmaceuticals, where durability and high chemical resistance are critical
- Sulphonated polymers, including sulphonated polyether ether ketone (SPEEK) and sulphonated polyphenylene oxide (SPPO), are gaining traction for their performance in harsh environments
- North America dominated the sulphonated polymers market with the largest revenue share of 38.6% in 2024, driven by strong demand from the oil and gas sector, advanced water treatment infrastructure, and high adoption of high-performance polymers across industrial applications
- Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness the highest growth rate in the global sulphonated polymers market, driven by rapid industrialization, expansion in oil & gas and packaging sectors, and increasing investments in water treatment infrastructure across emerging economies such as China, India, and Indonesia
- The PAC segment dominated the market with the largest market revenue share of 56.4% in 2024, driven by its extensive use in oilfield drilling operations due to its superior water retention, thermal stability, and rheological properties. PAC is widely adopted as a viscosifier and filtration control agent in water-based drilling fluids, particularly in offshore and high-pressure drilling environments. The increasing exploration of unconventional oil reserves and deep-water drilling projects continues to bolster demand for PAC in the global market
