Polyacrylamide (PAM) Prices: Market Analysis and Key Influencing Factors
Polyacrylamide (PAM) , a water-soluble polymer extensively used in water treatment, oil recovery, paper manufacturing, and mining, witnessed volatile pricing trends in July 2025 across global markets. The price fluctuations were primarily triggered by rising raw material costs, production constraints, and uneven demand recovery across regions. Asia-Pacific Market Overview In China , the largest PAM producer, domestic prices rose marginally due to a steady increase in feedstock costs—particularly acrylamide and acrylonitrile. Prices were assessed at USD 1,950–2,050/MT (FOB Shanghai) for cationic grades, driven by: Higher utility costs amid summer demand. Environmental inspections leading to temporary plant shutdowns. Moderate demand from municipal water treatment and paper industries. India also experienced a price increase, with imported PAM prices averaging around USD 2,100–2,200/MT (CIF Mumbai) . Indian buyers reported tight availability of cationic and n...