2026 Polyacrylamide Price Trend: Strategic Insights for Global Sourcing

2026 Polyacrylamide Market Outlook: From Cost Adjustments to High-End Demand

Summary

This report analyzes the Polyacrylamide price trend 2026, the expanding influence of PAM manufacturers in China, and provides a specialized CPAM market analysis.

1.Market Overview and Price Trajectory

In 2025, the global Polyacrylamide (PAM) market experienced a rational price correction. According to SunSirs' data, the market average price for PAM (specifically CPAM) started at 13,400 RMB/ton and closed at 13,000 RMB/ton, a decline of 2.99%.

1.1 The Polyacrylamide price trend 2026

Looking at the Polyacrylamide price trend 2026, the market is expected to remain stable at these lower levels. This is primarily due to the sharp decrease in raw material costs: Acrylonitrile fell by 20.43%, and Acrylic Acid dropped by 22.52% in 2025, significantly lowering the production floor for the coming year.

2. Key Industry Data Comparison (2025-2026)

3. The Dominance of Chinese Supply

The influence of PAM manufacturers in China continues to grow. In 2025, China accounted for 64% of global capacity. By 2026, this is projected to reach 2.2 million tons.

3.1 Shifting to High-End Solutions

Leading Chinese manufacturers are no longer just focused on volume. They are pivoting toward high-end, customized formulations, such as salt-resistant and temperature-resistant PAM, to meet complex global industrial needs in shale gas and high-end paper making.

4. Segment Insights: CPAM Market Analysis

Our specialized CPAM market analysis shows that Cationic Polyacrylamide (CPAM) remains the most resilient segment.

• Water Treatment: Driven by stricter environmental standards, demand is expected to grow by over 8% in 2026.

• New Energy Mining: Lithium, cobalt, and nickel mining are driving a 12% increase in specialized PAM requirements.

5.Conclusion for 2026 Procurement

2026 presents a strategic window for global buyers. With the trade surplus expected to exceed 4 billion RMB, sourcing fromPAM manufacturers in Chinaoffers high-quality products at competitive rates. The Polyacrylamide price trend 2026 suggests that now is the time to secure long-term contracts as the market hits its cost-support floor.