Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)

Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)


The global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) market is on an upward trajectory, with significant growth prospects and evolving dynamics. According to Fairfield Market Research, the market is estimated to reach a valuation of US$ 10.46 Bn in 2024, and it is expected to continue its steady growth, reaching a remarkable valuation of US$ 15.45 Bn by 2031.

Super Absorbent Polymers: A Revolution in Absorbency

Super absorbent polymers, also known as ""hydrogels,"" are polymer chains characterized by their ability to absorb fluids multiple times their weight. They are primarily synthesized from sodium acrylate, acrylamide, and acrylic acid, making them indispensable in various applications such as agriculture, feminine hygiene products, adult incontinence products, disposable diapers, and more. Notably, synthetic polymers like sodium polyacrylate and polyacrylamide copolymers are the primary materials used in super absorbent polymers.

Market Dynamics

Increasing Demand for Adult Incontinence Products

The aging population trend, as indicated by the United Nations World Population Prospects, forecasts that the 60+ age group in the U.S. and Canada will constitute 36.2% and 43% of the total population by 2050, up from 23.5% and 25.5% in 2020. This demographic shift is driving a high demand for incontinence products, boosting the Super Absorbent Polymers (SAPs) market. Adult incontinence products require a higher quantity of SAP due to their need for enhanced water-absorbing efficiency, making them a lucrative market in matured economies.

Raw Material Price Fluctuations

The primary raw material for super absorbent polymers, acrylic acid, is derived from petroleum, leading to price fluctuations. Variations in the price of acrylic acid directly impact SAP pricing, potentially affecting market growth. Consumer reluctance to purchase expensive SAP-based products due to limited disposable income in emerging economies, such as MEA, may further constrain market expansion.

Opportunities

Bio-based SAP: An Eco-Friendly Future

The current prevalence of non-biodegradable traditional super absorbent polymers contributes significantly to landfills globally. Investments in bio-based SAPs derived from renewable resources offer promising opportunities to address environmental concerns. Key manufacturers like BASF and Nippon Shokubai are actively developing bio-based SAPs, leveraging bio-based acrylic acid to create eco-friendly products.

Trends

Bio-based SAPs for Diapers and Incontinence Products

Bio-based SAPs, derived from bio-based acrylic acid, exhibit comparable performance to conventional SAPs. Increasing environmental regulations have boosted the demand for bio-based SAPs, although limited production of the renewable raw material, bio-based acrylic acid 3-HP, poses challenges. Key players are focusing on developing these environmentally friendly products to meet growing demand.

Localized Production Facilities

Global demand for SAPs has led to the establishment of localized production facilities, reducing overall production costs. Leading companies like BASF AG, Nippon Shokubai, and Evonik Industries occupy 51% of the production share, with annual outputs exceeding 500,000 KT/year.

Country-wise Insights

China: A Dominant Market

China is poised to maintain its position as a desirable market, dominating the East Asian market through 2031. Strong demand for personal hygiene products, driven by rising disposable incomes and an expanding population, fuels the growth of the super absorbent polymers market. Increased usage of adult incontinence solutions further contributes to the demand.

Emerging Countries: India's Potential

India presents a significant market for SAP due to rapid economic growth, a large population, and a high birth rate. Investments in SAP and related products are on the rise, driven by consumer awareness and increased use of personal hygiene products, particularly in urban areas.

Competitive Landscape

Manufacturers in the super-absorbent polymers industry are forming strategic alliances and partnerships to expand their regional footprint and focusing on overseas facility expansion.

Key Companies Profiled:
• Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd
• Evonik Industries AG
• BASF SE.
• Kao Corporation
• Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd.
• Sanyo Chemicals Industries, Ltd.
• LG Chemicals Ltd
• Yixing Danson Technology
• Zhejiang Weilong Polymer Material Co., Ltd
• Quan Zhou Banglida Technology Industry Co., Ltd.
• Shandong Nuoer Biological Technology Co., Ltd.
• Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd
• Sinofloc Chemical Ltd.
• SNF (U.K.) Limited
• Formosa Plastic Corporation
• Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd.

Super Absorbent Polymers Market Segmentation

By Product Type:
• Sodium Polyacrylate
• Polyacrylamide Copolymer
• Other

By Application:
• Disposable Diapers
• Adult Incontinence Products
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Agriculture Products
• Others

By Region:
• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• East Asia
• South Asia & Pacific
• Middle East & Africa

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1. Executive Summary
1.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market Snapshot
1.2. Future Projections
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Regional Snapshot, by Value, 2023
1.5. Analyst Recommendations
2. Market Overview
2.1. Market Definitions and Segmentations
2.2. Market Dynamics
2.2.1. Drivers
2.2.2. Restraints
2.2.3. Market Opportunities
2.3. Value Chain Analysis
2.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
2.5. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
2.5.1. Supply
2.5.2. Demand
2.6. Impact of Ukraine-Russia Conflict
2.7. Economic Overview
2.7.1. World Economic Projections
2.8. PESTLE Analysis
3. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
3.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
3.1.1. Key Highlights
3.1.1.1. Sodium Polyacrylate
3.1.1.2. Polyacrylamide Copolymer
3.1.1.3. Other
3.2. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
3.2.1. Key Highlights
3.2.1.1. Disposable Diapers
3.2.1.2. Adult Incontinence Products
3.2.1.3. Feminine Hygiene Products
3.2.1.4. Agriculture Products
3.2.1.5. Others
3.3. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Region, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
3.3.1. Key Highlights
3.3.1.1. North America
3.3.1.2. Europe
3.3.1.3. Asia Pacific
3.3.1.4. Latin America
3.3.1.5. Middle East & Africa
4. North America Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
4.1. North America Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.1.1. Key Highlights
4.1.1.1. Sodium Polyacrylate
4.1.1.2. Polyacrylamide Copolymer
4.1.1.3. Other
4.2. North America Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.2.1. Key Highlights
4.2.1.1. Disposable Diapers
4.2.1.2. Adult Incontinence Products
4.2.1.3. Feminine Hygiene Products
4.2.1.4. Agriculture Products
4.2.1.5. Others
4.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
4.3. North America Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.3.1. Key Highlights
4.3.1.1. U.S. Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.3.1.2. U.S. Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.3.1.3. Canada Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.3.1.4. Canada Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
5. Europe Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
5.1. Europe Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.1.1. Key Highlights
5.1.1.1. Sodium Polyacrylate
5.1.1.2. Polyacrylamide Copolymer
5.1.1.3. Other
5.2. Europe Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.2.1. Key Highlights
5.2.1.1. Disposable Diapers
5.2.1.2. Adult Incontinence Products
5.2.1.3. Feminine Hygiene Products
5.2.1.4. Agriculture Products
5.2.1.5. Others
5.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
5.3. Europe Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1. Key Highlights
5.3.1.1. Germany Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.2. Germany Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.3. U.K. Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.4. U.K. Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.5. France Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.6. France Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.7. Italy Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.8. Italy Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.9. Turkey Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.10. Turkey Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.11. Russia Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.12. Russia Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.13. Rest of Europe Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1.14. Rest of Europe Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6. Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
6.1. Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.1.1. Key Highlights
6.1.1.1. Sodium Polyacrylate
6.1.1.2. Polyacrylamide Copolymer
6.1.1.3. Other
6.2. Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.2.1. Key Highlights
6.2.1.1. Disposable Diapers
6.2.1.2. Adult Incontinence Products
6.2.1.3. Feminine Hygiene Products
6.2.1.4. Agriculture Products
6.2.1.5. Others
6.2.2. Others BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6.3. Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1. Key Highlights
6.3.1.1. China Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.2. China Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.3. Japan Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.4. Japan Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.5. South Korea Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.6. South Korea Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.7. India Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.8. India Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.9. Southeast Asia Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.10. Southeast Asia Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.11. Rest of Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.12. Rest of Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7. Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
7.1. Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.1.1. Key Highlights
7.1.1.1. Sodium Polyacrylate
7.1.1.2. Polyacrylamide Copolymer
7.1.1.3. Other
7.2. Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.2.1. Key Highlights
7.2.1.1. Disposable Diapers
7.2.1.2. Adult Incontinence Products
7.2.1.3. Feminine Hygiene Products
7.2.1.4. Agriculture Products
7.2.1.5. Others
7.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7.3. Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1. Key Highlights
7.3.1.1. Brazil Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.2. Brazil Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.3. Mexico Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.4. Mexico Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.5. Argentina Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.6. Argentina Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.7. Rest of Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.8. Rest of Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8. Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
8.1. Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.1.1. Key Highlights
8.1.1.1. Sodium Polyacrylate
8.1.1.2. Polyacrylamide Copolymer
8.1.1.3. Other
8.2. Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.2.1. Key Highlights
8.2.1.1. Disposable Diapers
8.2.1.2. Adult Incontinence Products
8.2.1.3. Feminine Hygiene Products
8.2.1.4. Agriculture Products
8.2.1.5. Others
8.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8.3. Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1. Key Highlights
8.3.1.1. GCC Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.2. GCC Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.3. South Africa Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.4. South Africa Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.5. Egypt Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.6. Egypt Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.7. Nigeria Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.8. Nigeria Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.9. Rest of Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Product Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.10. Rest of Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Application, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Manufacturer vs by Application Heatmap
9.2. Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
9.3. Competitive Dashboard
9.4. Company Profiles
9.4.1. Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd.
9.4.1.1. Company Overview
9.4.1.2. Product Portfolio
9.4.1.3. Financial Overview
9.4.1.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.4.2. Evonik Industries AG
9.4.3. BASF SE.
9.4.4. Kao Corporation
9.4.5. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd.
9.4.6. Sanyo Chemicals Industries, Ltd.
9.4.7. LG Chemicals Ltd
9.4.8. Yixing Danson Technology
9.4.9. Zhejiang Weilong Polymer Material Co., Ltd
9.4.10. Quan Zhou Banglida Technology Industry Co., Ltd.
9.4.11. Shandong Nuoer Biological Technology Co., Ltd.
9.4.12. Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd
9.4.13. Sinofloc Chemical Ltd.
9.4.14. SNF (U.K.) Limited
9.4.15. Formosa Plastic Corporation
9.4.16. Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd.
10. Appendix
10.1. Research Methodology
10.2. Report Assumptions
10.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

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