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Germany, the United States, and China are the leading exporters of Poly(vinylpyrrolidone), collectively accounting for over 60% of global export value in 2023–2024, while major importers include India, South Korea, and Brazil—driven by pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturing demand. Imports into India and South Korea have grown steadily since 2022, coinciding with moderate upward pressure on Poly(vinylpyrrolidone) prices amid tightening supply from key European producers.
Poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP) is a water-soluble, hygroscopic, white to off-white amorphous solid, typically supplied as a powder, flakes, or aqueous solution; it has no characteristic odor and decomposes without a sharp melting point above 150 °C. It is a synthetic vinyl polymer derived from the monomer N-vinylpyrrolidone and is classified as a non-ionic, biocompatible polymer. PVP serves primarily as a binder, stabilizer, dispersant, and film-forming agent across multiple industries. Its principal applications include pharmaceutical formulations (e.g., tablet binders and controlled-release matrices), personal care products (e.g., hair sprays and contact lens solutions), industrial coatings, adhesives, and as a dispersant in pigment systems and ceramic processing.
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is Poly(vinylpyrrolidone) and Poly(vinylpyrrolidone) SDS information.
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