Global Superabsorbent Polymers Market to Reach $18.4 Billion by 2030
The global market for Superabsorbent Polymers estimated at US$10 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$18.4 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.9% over the analysis period 2022-2030. Disposable Diapers, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 7.7% CAGR and reach US$12.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Taking into account the ongoing post pandemic recovery, growth in the Adult Incontinence Pads segment is readjusted to a revised 6.7% CAGR for the next 8-year period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $2.7 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 13% CAGR
The Superabsorbent Polymers market in the U.S. is estimated at US$2.7 Billion in the year 2022. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$4.5 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 13% over the analysis period 2022 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 4.1% and 6.1% respectively over the 2022-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 5.3% CAGR.Select Competitors (Total 16 Featured) -
- BASF SE
- Evonik Industries AG
- Formosa Plastics Corporation
- LG Chem Ltd.
- Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd.
- Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd.
- Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd.
- Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Limited
- Yixing Danson Technology
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Table of Contents
I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARYIII. MARKET ANALYSISSOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFICARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICAIRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EASTIV. COMPETITION
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
- Influencer Market Insights
- World Market Trajectories
- Superabsorbent Polymers (SAPs): The Polymer with High Absorbency Capacity
- Recent Market Activity
- Exceptional Absorbency Properties Widen Application Range of SAP
- Superabsorbent Polymers Market Holds Bright Outlook
- Baby Disposable Diapers Segment Dominates SAP Consumption
- Aging Population Fuels Need for SAP-based Hygiene Products
- Rising Focus on Feminine Hygiene
- Emerging Economies Continue to Spearhead Growth in the SAP Market
- Developed Regions Hold Significant Share
- Higher Adoption in Agriculture Sector
- Sustainability Focus to Open New Avenues
- Sodium Polyacrylate - The Major Category in SAP Market
- Superabsorbent Polymers - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2022 (E)
- Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession
- Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2022 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
- BASF SE (Germany)
- Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
- Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan)
- LG Chem Ltd. (Korea)
- Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- Quanzhou Banglida Technology Industry Co., Ltd (China)
- Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
- Shandong Nuoer Biological Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
- Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. (Korea)
- Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Limited (Japan)
- Yixing Danson Technology (China)
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
- Biodegradable SAP Market - Hygiene & Agricultural Applications to Drive Growth
- SNAP: the New Generation SAP
- Cassava Pulp Waste to Yield Eco-Friendly SAP
- Production Landscape of Superabsorbent Polymers: An Overview
- Acrylic Acid Availability & Pricing Affects SAP Market
- SAP Prices: Significant Influence of Raw Materials
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
- Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Superabsorbent Polymers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 2: World Historic Review for Superabsorbent Polymers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 3: World 16-Year Perspective for Superabsorbent Polymers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
- Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Diapers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 5: World Historic Review for Disposable Diapers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 6: World 16-Year Perspective for Disposable Diapers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
- Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Adult Incontinence Pads by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 8: World Historic Review for Adult Incontinence Pads by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 9: World 16-Year Perspective for Adult Incontinence Pads by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
- Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Feminine Hygiene Products by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 11: World Historic Review for Feminine Hygiene Products by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 12: World 16-Year Perspective for Feminine Hygiene Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
- Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 14: World Historic Review for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 15: World 16-Year Perspective for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
- Table 16: World Superabsorbent Polymers Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
UNITED STATES
- Superabsorbent Polymers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2023 (E)
- Table 17: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 18: USA Historic Review for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 19: USA 16-Year Perspective for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
CANADA
- Table 20: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 21: Canada Historic Review for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 22: Canada 16-Year Perspective for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
JAPAN
- Superabsorbent Polymers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2023 (E)
- Table 23: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 24: Japan Historic Review for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 25: Japan 16-Year Perspective for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
CHINA
- Superabsorbent Polymers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2023 (E)
- Table 26: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 27: China Historic Review for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 28: China 16-Year Perspective for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
EUROPE
- Superabsorbent Polymers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2023 (E)
- Table 29: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Superabsorbent Polymers by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 30: Europe Historic Review for Superabsorbent Polymers by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 31: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Superabsorbent Polymers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
- Table 32: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 33: Europe Historic Review for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 34: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
FRANCE
- Superabsorbent Polymers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2023 (E)
- Table 35: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 36: France Historic Review for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 37: France 16-Year Perspective for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
GERMANY
- Superabsorbent Polymers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2023 (E)
- Table 38: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 39: Germany Historic Review for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 40: Germany 16-Year Perspective for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
ITALY
- Table 41: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 42: Italy Historic Review for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 43: Italy 16-Year Perspective for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
UNITED KINGDOM
- Superabsorbent Polymers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2023 (E)
- Table 44: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 45: UK Historic Review for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 46: UK 16-Year Perspective for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
SPAIN
- Table 47: Spain Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 48: Spain Historic Review for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 49: Spain 16-Year Perspective for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
RUSSIA
- Table 50: Russia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 51: Russia Historic Review for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 52: Russia 16-Year Perspective for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
REST OF EUROPE
- Table 53: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 54: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 55: Rest of Europe 16-Year Perspective for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
ASIA-PACIFIC
- Superabsorbent Polymers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2023 (E)
- Table 56: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Superabsorbent Polymers by Geographic Region - Australia, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 57: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Superabsorbent Polymers by Geographic Region - Australia, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 58: Asia-Pacific 16-Year Perspective for Superabsorbent Polymers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Australia, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
- Table 59: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 60: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
- Table 61: Asia-Pacific 16-Year Perspective for Superabsorbent Polymers by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products and Other End-Uses for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
AUSTRALIA
- Superabsorbent Polymers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2023 (E)
INDIA
- Superabsorbent Polymers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2023 (E)
LATIN AMERICA
- Superabsorbent Polymers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2023 (E)
MIDDLE EAST
- Superabsorbent Polymers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2023 (E)
AFRICA
- Superabsorbent Polymers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2023 (E)
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- BASF SE
- Evonik Industries AG
- Formosa Plastics Corporation
- LG Chem Ltd.
- Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd.
- Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd.
- Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd.
- Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Limited
- Yixing Danson Technology
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 262 |
| Published | April 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2020 - 2027 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 9.1 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 14.6 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.0% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
