According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid market size was valued at US$ 161 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 211 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 4.0% during review period.
Maleic Acid-Acrylic Acid Copolymer (MA/AA) is a low-molecular-weight polyelectrolyte produced through the copolymerization of maleic acid and acrylic acid. It is primarily utilized in industrial water treatment as a scale inhibitor and dispersant; it exhibits strong dispersing capabilities against carbonate scale and possesses high thermal stability (withstanding temperatures up to 300°C). Typically, it is employed in combination with other water treatment agents.
The key upstream raw materials are maleic anhydride and acrylic acid. Maleic anhydride is primarily derived from the oxidation of benzene or n-butane, whereas acrylic acid relies heavily on the supply of propylene—a downstream product of crude oil refining. Midstream manufacturers copolymerize these two monomers using aqueous solution polymerization techniques. The critical aspects of this process involve adjusting the monomer ratio and controlling the molecular weight.
In 2025, global sales volume is projected to reach approximately 120,000 tons, with an average selling price of around $1,300 per ton. The industry's gross profit margin typically hovers in the range of 20% to 30%.
The development of the maleic acid-acrylic acid copolymer industry is primarily driven by the dual forces of tightening global environmental regulations and technological innovation in downstream industries. First, the continued global implementation of policies banning or restricting phosphorus use has compelled a large-scale shift in detergent formulations toward organic polymeric carboxylates—exemplified by MA/AA—thereby establishing a solid foundational market for the industry. Second, the trend toward operating industrial circulating water systems at higher concentration ratios has significantly boosted the demand for high-performance scale inhibitors and dispersants per unit volume. Furthermore, the textile printing and dyeing industry's demand for increasingly sophisticated processing aids, coupled with the robust growth in demand for heat-resistant scale inhibitors in shale oil and gas extraction, collectively serve as key drivers for the industry's upward trajectory. In the future, the industry's core competitiveness will no longer depend solely on production capacity; rather, it will hinge on the precise control of molecular weight distribution and the stability of performance under extreme operating conditions—such as ultra-high temperatures and high water hardness.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Dow, BASF, Nouryon, Shandong Taihe Technologies, IRO Water Treatment, Zouping Dongfang Chemical Industry, Shandong Kairui Chemical, Shandong Xintai Water Treatment Technology, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Solids Content ≥ 48.0%
Solids Content ≥ 50.0%
Market segment by Molecular Weight
Low Molecular Weight
High Molecular Weight
Market segment by Production Process
Aqueous Solution Polymerization
Solvent Polymerization
Market segment by Application
Industrial Water Treatment
Textile Printing and Dyeing
Detergents
Others
Major players covered
Dow
BASF
Nouryon
Shandong Taihe Technologies
IRO Water Treatment
Zouping Dongfang Chemical Industry
Shandong Kairui Chemical
Shandong Xintai Water Treatment Technology
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
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