Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Type (Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide Copolymer, Bio-Based Sap), Application (Personal Hygiene, Agriculture, Medical, Industrial), And Region - Global Forecast to 2030

Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Type (Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide Copolymer, Bio-Based Sap), Application (Personal Hygiene, Agriculture, Medical, Industrial), And Region - Global Forecast to 2030

The Super absorbent polymers market is projected to reach USD 13.2 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.3% from USD 8.7 billion in 2023. The combination of growing market trends, increasing application, consumer demand from emerging economies, and advancements in super absorbent polymers technology are driving the adoption and use of super absorbent polymers.

“Based on type, bio-based SAP is expected to be the fastest growing market during the forecast period, in terms of value.”

The biobased SAP is the fastest-growing market in super absorbent polymers due to several factors. The increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products is driving the growth of the biobased SAP market. Biobased SAPs are made from renewable resources such as starch, cellulose, and chitin, making them more environmentally friendly than traditional SAPs. The use of biobased SAPs in personal care products such as diapers and sanitary napkins is also increasing due to their superior absorbency and biodegradability.

“Based on application, Personal Hygiene is the largest market during the forecast period, in terms of value.”

Super absorbent polymers are primarily used as absorbents for personal hygiene products such as diapers, adult incontinence products, and feminine hygiene products. The most important property of these products is their capacity to absorb liquid, urine, or blood. The increasing demand for personal hygiene products, including disposable diapers and feminine sanitary napkins, has significantly increased the demand for super absorbent polymers. Governments in developing countries have raised public awareness about personal hygiene by organizing health education programs and supporting private organizations working in the health sector, which has further increased the demand for personal hygiene products.

“Based on region, Asia Pacific is the fastest growing market for super absorbent polymers in 2022, in terms of value.”

The Asia Pacific region is estimated to be the largest market for super absorbent polymers, driven by the increasing demand from personal care and agricultural industries, especially in India, China, and Japan. The global market for super absorbent polymers is expected to continue growing, driven by the increasing demand for personal hygiene products and sustainable agriculture practices.

In the process of determining and verifying the market size for several segments and subsegments identified through secondary research, extensive primary interviews were conducted. A breakdown of the profiles of the primary interviewees are as follows:

By Company Type: Tier 1 - 35%, Tier 2 - 45%, and Tier 3 - 20%

By Designation: C-Level - 35%, Director Level - 25%, and Others - 40%

By Region: North America - 30%, Europe - 20%, Asia Pacific - 40%, Middle East & Africa-5%, and Latin America-5%

The key players in this market are Nippon Shokubai (Japan), BASF (Germany), Evonik Industries (Germany), Sumitomo Seika (Japan), LG Chem (South Korea), Chase Corporation (US), Formosa Plastic Corporation (Taiwan), Kao Corporation (Japan), Satellite Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (China), SDP Global (Japan), Yixing Danson Technology (China).

Research Coverage

This report segments the super absorbent polymers market based on type, application, and region, and provides estimations for the overall value of the market across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, products and services, key strategies, new product launches, expansions, and mergers and acquisitions associated with the super absorbent polymers market.

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This research report focuses on various levels of analysis, including industry analysis (industry trends), market ranking analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the super absorbent polymers market, high-growth regions, and market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:

Analysis of key drivers (growing demand for adult incontinence products, increasing use in water treatment application, increasing demand for disposable baby diapers), restraints (fluctuating raw material prices), opportunities (rising demand for biodegradable super absorbent polymers) and challenges (environmental concerns).

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Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product launches in the super absorbent polymers market.

Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets — the report analyzes the markets for super absorbent polymers market across regions.

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Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the super absorbent polymers market