Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Market Report and Forecast 2023-2028

Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Market Report and Forecast 2023-2028


Market Outlook

According to the report by Expert Market Research (EMR), the global super absorbent polymer (SAP) market reached a volume of nearly 3.1 million metric tons in 2022. Aided by the escalating demand in personal care and hygiene industries, along with novel applications in agriculture, the market is projected to further grow at a CAGR of 5.3% between 2023 and 2028 to reach a volume of 13.21 million metric tons by 2028.

Super Absorbent Polymers, known for their exceptional water-absorbing capabilities – often hundreds of times their weight – primarily find applications in products demanding high absorbency and retention characteristics. They're predominantly used in diapers, adult incontinence products, sanitary napkins, and other similar personal hygiene products. In addition, with growing awareness of water conservation, the agricultural sector is also eyeing SAP to improve water retention in soil.

The accelerating global demand for baby diapers is one of the driving forces behind the super absorbent polymer (SAP) market growth. With a burgeoning global population and increasing urbanization, coupled with the rising purchasing power in developing nations, there's been a notable surge in the demand for personal care products that employ SAP.

Moreover, with global demographics shifting towards an ageing population, especially in developed nations, products tailored for adult incontinence are witnessing a growth spurt. As per the super absorbent polymer (SAP) market analysis, these demographic trends, along with enhanced awareness about personal hygiene, are collectively providing a substantial push to the SAP market.

Emerging applications of SAP in agriculture, driven by the need to improve water retention in arid and semi-arid regions, are presenting new avenues for growth. As the world grapples with the adverse impacts of climate change, leading to inconsistent rainfall patterns, SAP's role in water conservation becomes all the more critical and propel the super absorbent polymer (SAP) market demand.

Additionally, technological advancements and dedicated R&D efforts have expanded SAP's horizons. Today, innovations are steering towards biodegradable and organic SAPs, addressing environmental concerns associated with their disposal, especially from personal care products. These bio-based SAPs, derived from renewable resources, are touted not only for their eco-friendliness but also for their competitive performance metrics when compared to conventional SAPs.

The introduction of more eco-friendly, sustainable alternatives and continued research and development in this space further increases the super absorbent polymer (SAP) market size. Market players are actively investing in developing SAPs that align with the sustainability goals, both in terms of production and post-consumer life.

Market Segmentation

The market can be divided based on application and region.

Market Breakup by Application
  • Disposable Baby Diapers
  • Adult Incontinence Products
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Others
Market Breakup by Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape

The EMR report looks into the market shares, plant turnarounds, capacities, investments, and mergers and acquisitions, among other major developments, of the leading companies operating in the global super absorbent polymer (SAP) market. Some of the major players explored in the report by Expert Market Research are as follows:
  • Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
  • BASF SE
  • Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd
  • SDP Global Co., Ltd.
  • LG Chem Ltd.
  • Formosa Plastics Corporation
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Others
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1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Historical Market (2018-2022)
8.3 Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Market Forecast (2023-2028)
8.4 Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Market by Application
8.4.1 Disposable Baby Diapers
8.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.2 Adult Incontinence Products
8.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.3 Feminine Hygiene Products
8.4.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.3.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.4 Others
8.5 Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Market by Region
8.5.1 North America
8.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.2 Europe
8.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.3 Asia Pacific
8.5.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.3.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.4 Latin America
8.5.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.4.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.5 Middle East and Africa
8.5.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.5.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9 North America Super Absorbent Polymer Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10 Europe Super Absorbent Polymer Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymer Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.5.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Super Absorbent Polymer Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
12.1.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
12.2.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
12.3.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa Super Absorbent Polymer Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.1.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.2.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.3.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.4.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Value Chain Analysis
16 Competitive Landscape
16.1 Market Structure
16.2 Company Profiles
16.2.1 Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
16.2.1.1 Company Overview
16.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.1.4 Certifications
16.2.2 BASF SE
16.2.2.1 Company Overview
16.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.2.4 Certifications
16.2.3 Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.
16.2.3.1 Company Overview
16.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.3.4 Certifications
16.2.4 SDP Global Co., Ltd.
16.2.4.1 Company Overview
16.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.4.4 Certifications
16.2.5 LG Chem Ltd.
16.2.5.1 Company Overview
16.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.5.4 Certifications
16.2.6 Formosa Plastics Corporation
16.2.6.1 Company Overview
16.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.6.4 Certifications
16.2.7 Evonik Industries AG
16.2.7.1 Company Overview
16.2.7.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.7.4 Certifications
16.2.8 Others
17 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2028
2. Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Historical Market: Breakup by Application (Million Metric Tons), 2018-2022
3. Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (Million Metric Tons), 2023-2028
4. Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Historical Market: Breakup by Region (Million Metric Tons), 2018-2022
5. Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (Million Metric Tons), 2023-2028
6. North America Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Historical Market: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2018-2022
7. North America Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2023-2028
8. Europe Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Historical Market: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2018-2022
9. Europe Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2023-2028
10. Asia Pacific Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Historical Market: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2018-2022
11. Asia Pacific Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2023-2028
12. Latin America Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Historical Market: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2018-2022
13. Latin America Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2023-2028
14. Middle East and Africa Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Historical Market: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2018-2022
15. Middle East and Africa Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (Million Metric Tons), 2023-2028
16. Global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Market Structure.

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