Report Overview
Drag-reducing additives (DRA), or drag-reducing polymers (DRP's), are additives in pipelines that reduce turbulence in a pipe. Usually used in petroleum pipelines, they increase the pipeline capacity by reducing turbulency and increasing laminar flow.
The global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market size is projected to grow from US$ 780 million in 2024 to US$ 972 million in 2030; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2024 to 2030.
Analytic Insights Hub' newest research report, the “Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) sales in 2023, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) sales for 2024 through 2030. With Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA).
Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) key players include LiquidPower Specialty Products, Flowchem, Baker Hughes, Innospec, Sino Oil King Shine Chemical, etc. Global top three players hold a share about 50%. The Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) are mainly produced in China and North America, these regions are dominating the global market, hold a market share about 90 percent.
The global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market is witnessing significant growth, driven by the increasing need for optimizing fluid flow in pipelines and improving energy efficiency across industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, and water management. DRAs, also known as flow improvers, are widely used in pipelines to reduce friction and turbulence, allowing for the smoother and more efficient transportation of liquids like crude oil, refined fuels, and water. In the oil and gas industry, the expansion of pipeline networks and the need to maximize throughput without costly infrastructure upgrades have fueled demand for DRAs, particularly in regions like North America, where unconventional oil extraction is booming. Additionally, growing concerns over energy conservation and reducing operational costs are pushing companies to adopt DRA technology for more sustainable operations.
Beyond the oil and gas sector, the use of DRAs is expanding into other areas such as water treatment, irrigation systems, and chemical processing. In regions facing water scarcity, DRAs are increasingly being used to improve water flow in pipelines and reduce pumping costs, helping to enhance the efficiency of water distribution networks. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to experience strong market growth due to its rapid industrialization, urbanization, and the expansion of its oil and gas pipeline infrastructure. Advancements in DRA formulations, including the development of environmentally friendly and biodegradable additives, are also contributing to the market’s expansion by meeting regulatory requirements and addressing environmental concerns. As industries continue to prioritize energy efficiency and cost reduction, the global DRA market is expected to grow steadily in the coming years.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Water-Soluble Drag Reducing Additives
Oil-Soluble Drag Reducing Additives
Segmentation by Application:
Crude Oil pipeline
Finished Fuels pipeline
Chemical
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
LiquidPower Specialty Products
Flowchem
Baker Hughes
Innospec
Oil Flux Americas
NuGenTec
Sino Oil King Shine Chemical
DESHI
Qflo
Superchem Technology
The Zoranoc Oilfield Chemical
CNPC
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market?
What factors are driving Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) break out by Type, by Application?
Table Of Contents
Table of Content
1 Introduction
1.1 Objective of the Study
1.2 Definition of the Market
1.3 Market Scope
1.3.1 Market Segment by Type, Application and Marketing Channel
1.3.2 Major Regions Covered (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Mid East & Africa)
1.4 Years Considered for the Study (2017-2029)
1.5 Currency Considered (U.S. Dollar)
1.6 Stakeholders
2 Key Findings of the Study
3 Market Dynamics
3.1 Driving Factors for this Market
3.2 Factors Challenging the Market
3.3 Opportunities of the Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market (Regions, Growing/Emerging Downstream Market Analysis)
3.4 Technological and Market Developments in the Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market
3.5 Industry News by Region
3.6 Regulatory Scenario by Region/Country
3.7 Market Investment Scenario Strategic Recommendations Analysis
4 Value Chain of the Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market
4.1 Value Chain Status
4.2 Upstream Raw Material Analysis
4.3 Midstream Major Company Analysis (by Manufacturing Base, by Product Type)
4.4 Distributors/Traders
4.5 Downstream Major Customer Analysis (by region)
5 Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market-Segmentation by Type
5.1 Type 1
5.2 Type 2
5.3 Type 3
6 Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market-Segmentation by Application
6.1 Application 1
6.2 Application 2
6.3 Application 3
7 Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market-Segmentation by Marketing Channel
7.1 Traditional Marketing Channel (Offline)
7.2 Online Channel
8 Competitive Intelligence A Company Profiles
8.1 Company 1
8.1.1 Company 1 Profile
8.1.2 Company 1 Sales, Growth Rate and Global Market Share from 2017-2023
8.1.3 Company 1 Product/Solution Launches and Enhancements Analysis
8.1.4 Company 1 Business Overview/Recent Development/Acquisitions
8.2 Company 2
8.2.1 Company 2 Profile
8.2.2 Company 2 Sales, Growth Rate and Global Market Share from 2017-2023
8.2.3 Company 2 Product/Solution Launches and Enhancements Analysis
8.2.4 Company 2 Business Overview/Recent Development/Acquisitions
8.3 Company 3
8.3.1 Company 3 Profile
8.3.2 Company 3 Sales, Growth Rate and Global Market Share from 2017-2023
8.3.3 Company 3 Product/Solution Launches and Enhancements Analysis
8.3.4 Company 3 Business Overview/Recent Development/Acquisitions
8.4 Company 4
8.4.1 Company 4 Profile
8.4.2 Company 4 Sales, Growth Rate and Global Market Share from 2017-2023
8.4.3 Company 4 Product/Solution Launches and Enhancements Analysis
8.4.4 Company 4 Business Overview/Recent Development/Acquisitions
8.5 Company 5
8.5.1 Company 5 Profile
8.5.2 Company 5 Sales, Growth Rate and Global Market Share from 2017-2023
8.5.3 Company 5 Product/Solution Launches and Enhancements Analysis
8.5.4 Company 5 Business Overview/Recent Development/Acquisitions
8.6 Company 6
8.6.1 Company 6 Profile
8.6.2 Company 6 Sales, Growth Rate and Global Market Share from 2017-2023
8.6.3 Company 6 Product/Solution Launches and Enhancements Analysis
8.6.4 Company 6 Business Overview/Recent Development/Acquisitions
8.7 Company 7
8.7.1 Company 7 Profile
8.7.2 Company 7 Sales, Growth Rate and Global Market Share from 2017-2023
8.7.3 Company 7 Product/Solution Launches and Enhancements Analysis
8.7.4 Company 7 Business Overview/Recent Development/Acquisitions
8.8 Company 8
8.8.1 Company 8 Profile
8.8.2 Company 8 Sales, Growth Rate and Global Market Share from 2017-2023
8.8.3 Company 8 Product/Solution Launches and Enhancements Analysis
8.8.4 Company 8 Business Overview/Recent Development/Acquisitions
8.9 Company 9
8.9.1 Company 9 Profile
8.9.2 Company 9 Sales, Growth Rate and Global Market Share from 2017-2023
8.9.3 Company 9 Product/Solution Launches and Enhancements Analysis
8.9.4 Company 9 Business Overview/Recent Development/Acquisitions
8.10 Company 10
8.10.1 Company 10 Profile
8.10.2 Company 10 Sales, Growth Rate and Global Market Share from 2017-2023
8.10.3 Company 10 Product/Solution Launches and Enhancements Analysis
8.10.4 Company 10 Business Overview/Recent Development/Acquisitions
8.11 Company 11
8.11.1 Company 11 Profile
8.11.2 Company 11 Sales, Growth Rate and Global Market Share from 2017-2023
8.11.3 Company 11 Product/Solution Launches and Enhancements Analysis
8.11.4 Company 11 Business Overview/Recent Development/Acquisitions
8.12 Company 12
8.12.1 Company 12 Profile
8.12.2 Company 12 Sales, Growth Rate and Global Market Share from 2017-2023
8.12.3 Company 12 Product/Solution Launches and Enhancements Analysis
8.12.4 Company 12 Business Overview/Recent Development/Acquisitions
8.13 Company 13
8.13.1 Company 13 Profile
8.13.2 Company 13 Sales, Growth Rate and Global Market Share from 2017-2023
8.13.3 Company 13 Product/Solution Launches and Enhancements Analysis
8.13.4 Company 13 Business Overview/Recent Development/Acquisitions
8.14 Company 14
8.14.1 Company 14 Profile
8.14.2 Company 14 Sales, Growth Rate and Global Market Share from 2017-2023
8.14.3 Company 14 Product/Solution Launches and Enhancements Analysis
8.14.4 Company 14 Business Overview/Recent Development/Acquisitions
8.15 Company 15
8.15.1 Company 15 Profile
8.15.2 Company 15 Sales, Growth Rate and Global Market Share from 2017-2023
8.15.3 Company 15 Product/Solution Launches and Enhancements Analysis
8.15.4 Company 15 Business Overview/Recent Development/Acquisitions
9 Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market-Segmentation by Geography
10 North America
10.1 North America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Production, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin (%) and Gross Analysis from 2017-2023
10.2 North America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption, Terminal Price, Consumption Value and Channel Margin Analysis from 2017-2023
10.3 North America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Production Analysis from 2017-2023
10.4 North America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption Analysis from 2017-2023
10.5 North America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Import and Export from 2017-2023
10.6 North America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Value, Production and Market Share by Type (2017-2023)
10.7 North America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption, Value and Market Share by Application (2017-2023)
10.8 North America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) by Country (United States, Canada)
10.8.1 North America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Sales by Country (2017-2023)
10.8.2 North America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption Value by Country (2017-2023)
10.9 North America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market PEST Analysis
11 Europe
11.1 Europe Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Production, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin (%) and Gross Analysis from 2017-2023
11.2 Europe Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption, Terminal Price, Consumption Value and Channel Margin Analysis from 2017-2023
11.3 Europe Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Production Analysis from 2017-2023
11.4 Europe Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption Analysis from 2017-2023
11.5 Europe Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Import and Export from 2017-2023
11.6 Europe Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Value, Production and Market Share by Type (2017-2023)
11.7 Europe Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption, Value and Market Share by Application (2017-2023)
11.8 Europe Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) by Country (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland, Sweden, Poland, Belgium)
11.8.1 Europe Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Sales by Country (2017-2023)
11.8.2 Europe Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption Value by Country (2017-2023)
11.9 Europe Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market PEST Analysis
12 Asia-Pacific
12.1 Asia-Pacific Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Production, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin (%) and Gross Analysis from 2017-2023
12.2 Asia-Pacific Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption, Terminal Price, Consumption Value and Channel Margin Analysis from 2017-2023
12.3 Asia-Pacific Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Production Analysis from 2017-2023
12.4 Asia-Pacific Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption Analysis from 2017-2023
12.5 Asia-Pacific Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Import and Export from 2017-2023
12.6 Asia-Pacific Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Value, Production and Market Share by Type (2017-2023)
12.7 Asia-Pacific Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption, Value and Market Share by Application (2017-2023)
12.8 Asia-Pacific Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) by Country (China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia)
12.8.1 Asia-Pacific Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Sales by Country (2017-2023)
12.8.2 Asia-Pacific Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption Value by Country (2017-2023)
12.9 Asia-Pacific Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market PEST Analysis
13 Latin America
13.1 Latin America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Production, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin (%) and Gross Analysis from 2017-2023
13.2 Latin America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption, Terminal Price, Consumption Value and Channel Margin Analysis from 2017-2023
13.3 Latin America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Production Analysis from 2017-2023
13.4 Latin America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption Analysis from 2017-2023
13.5 Latin America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Import and Export from 2017-2023
13.6 Latin America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Value, Production and Market Share by Type (2017-2023)
13.7 Latin America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption, Value and Market Share by Application (2017-2023)
13.8 Latin America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) by Country (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile)
13.8.1 Latin America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Sales by Country (2017-2023)
13.8.2 Latin America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption Value by Country (2017-2023)
13.9 Latin America Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market PEST Analysis
14 Middle East & Africa
14.1 Middle East & Africa Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Production, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin (%) and Gross Analysis from 2017-2023
14.2 Middle East & Africa Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption, Terminal Price, Consumption Value and Channel Margin Analysis from 2017-2023
14.3 Middle East & Africa Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Production Analysis from 2017-2023
14.4 Middle East & Africa Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption Analysis from 2017-2023
14.5 Middle East & Africa Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Import and Export from 2017-2023
14.6 Middle East & Africa Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Value, Production and Market Share by Type (2017-2023)
14.7 Middle East & Africa Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption, Value and Market Share by Application (2017-2023)
14.8 Middle East & Africa Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) by Country (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa)
14.8.1 Middle East & Africa Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Sales by Country (2017-2023)
14.8.2 Middle East & Africa Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption Value by Country (2017-2023)
14.9 Middle East & Africa Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market PEST Analysis
15 Future Forecast of the Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market from 2023-2029
15.1 Future Forecast of the Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Market from 2023-2029 Segment by Region
15.2 Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Production and Growth Rate Forecast by Type (2023-2029)
15.3 Global Drag Reducing Additives (DRA) Consumption and Growth Rate Forecast by Application (2023-2029)
16 Appendix
16.1 Methodology
16.2 Research Data Source