Report Overview

Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market - Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2027

The global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market was worth USD 8.8 billion in 2020 and is further projected to reach USD 13.7 billion by the year 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% in the forecast period. Due to increasing birth rates and geriatric populations, diaper sales are growing at a rapid pace, which is driving the demand for super absorbent polymers (SAP). Also contributing to the growth of the global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market is the rising awareness of menstrual hygiene and the increasing demand for sanitary hygiene products.

Source: BlueWeave Consulting

Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market- Overview

Super absorbent polymers (SAPs) are material that can absorb large amounts of liquid. They have the capacity to absorb aqueous liquids up to 300 times their weight. These polymers are able to absorb aqueous solutions through hydrogen bonding with water molecules. They are commonly made up of polymerization of acrylic acid blended with sodium hydroxide in the presence of an initiator. These materials are widely used in manufacturing personal disposable hygiene products such as baby diapers, adult diapers, and sanitary napkins.

Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Forecast and Trends

Growth Drivers

Rapid Increase in The Global Population

The global population is increasing at a very rapid rate. According to the United Nations,approximately 385,000 babies are born each day around the world, and this number is expected to remain stable in the next 50 years from 2020 to 2027. The high birth rate leads to very high demand for diapers and also directly impacts the demand for personal hygiene products. In addition, the low death rate has resulted in an increasing number of geriatrics, which in turn is fueling the demand for adult diapers.

Growing Demand for The Renewable Polymers

About 92% of disposable diapers are buried in landfills, making them the third most common consumer product to end up in landfills. In light of this, the demand for renewable materials is increasing, which could lead to an increase in demand for super absorbent polymers (SAPs). The super absorbent polymer in diapers is dehydrated through ozone oxidation and then recycled in pulp form. This process does not affect the water-absorbent qualities. This factor is expected to give a significant boost to the global super absorbent polymer (SAP) market in the coming years.

Restraints

Limited Growth Potential in Developed Countries

The growth potential of super absorbent polymers (SAP) is declining day by day in the developed countries. Countries like the US, the UK, Germany, and Canada have been witnessing low birth rates due to which the consumption of SAP is witnessing a negative growth rate. Another restraining factor for the growth of the global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market is the growing awareness toward eco-friendly menstrual hygiene products like menstrual cups made of silicon that have a lifespan of 5-10 years.

Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market - By Type

Based on types, the global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market is segmented into sodium polyacrylate, polyacrylate/polyacrylamide copolymer, and others. The sodium polyacrylate segment captures the largest market shares as this material is the purest recycled material and is highly efficient in absorbing water-based liquids. It stores the liquid in gel form. Therefore, this type of material is highly used in personal hygiene products. The polyacrylamide copolymer segment, on the other hand, is also growing at a high rate because of its use in water treatment and paper-making applications.

Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market - By Application

Based on applications, the global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market is categorized into personal hygiene, agriculture, medical, industrial, and others. The personal hygiene segment accounts for the largest market share because of the high demand for baby diapers, adult diapers, and sanitary napkins around the world. The demand for baby diapers is highest and is projected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period, followed by sanitary napkins. The application of superabsorbent polymers is also gaining significant traction in the agriculture industry as it helps in reducing soil erosion as well as the cost of water and irrigation.

Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market - Regional Insights

Geographically, the global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle-East & Africa. Among all the regions, North America holds the largest market share. However,North America is estimated to lose market dominance to the Asia-Pacific in the near future as developing countries like India and China are emerging as potential markets because of high population growth and the increasing birth rates. Europe also holds a substantial share in the market because of the increasing application of super absorbent polymers (SAP) in agriculture.

Competitive Landscape

The leading market players in the global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) market are Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd, BASF SE, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd, Chase Corp, Songwon, ChemtexSpeciality Limited, Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd, Evonik Industries AG, Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd, Gel Frost Packs Kalyani Enterprises, LG Chem, Kao Corporation, Xitao Polymer Co. Ltd., Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical Co., Ltd., SDP Global, Formosa Plastics Corp., Chinafloc, Yixing Danson Technology, M2 Polymer Technologies, and other prominent players.

To achieve a competitive advantage, industry players engage heavily in R&D operations to improve their goods and extend their offerings. Moreover, businesses are increasingly targeting emerging economies by improving distribution channels and setting up factories in such regions. Furthermore, the adoption of competitive strategies like mergers, partnerships, acquisitions, collaborations, etc., are also very prominent in this market.

Recent Developments

• In July 2021, Danimer Scientific, a US-based biopolymer manufacturer, announced the acquisition of Novomer, Inc., a venture-funded chemistry technology development company, to produce resins at lower cost and offer a wide range of products to customers

• In March 2021, BASF, a German chemical, and materials firm, announced the launch of a USD 29 million project to build a Superabsorbents Excellence Center which will be aimed towards supporting its hygiene business.

Scope of the Report

By Type

• Sodium Polyacrylate

• Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide Copolymer

• Others

By Application

• Personal Hygiene

• Agriculture

• Medical

• Industrial

• Others

By Region

• North America

• Europe

• Asia-Pacific

• Latin America

• Middle East & Africa

1. Research Framework
   1. Research Objective
   2. Product Overview
   3. Key Market Segments
2. Research Methodology
   1. Qualitative Research
   2. Methodology
   3. Regional Split of Primary & Secondary Research
   4. Secondary Research
   5. Primary Research
      1. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
      2. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Industry Participants
   6. Market Size Estimation
   7. Assumptions for the Study
   8. Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
3. Executive Summary
4. Industry Insight and Growth Strategy
   1. Value Chain Analysis
   2. DROC Analysis
      1. Growth Drivers
         1. Rapid Increase in The Global Population
         2. Growing Demand for The Renewable Polymers
      2. Restraints
         1. Limited Growth Potential in Developed Countries
      3. Opportunities
         1. Increasing Use of Super Absorbent Polymers In Agriculture
         2. Growing Focus Towards Personal Hygiene
      4. Challenges
         1. Negative Influence of the COVID-19
   3. Recent Developments
   4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      3. Intensity of Rivalry
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Threat of Substitutes
5. Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast by Value, 2017-2027
   2. Market Size and Forecast, By Segment
      1. By Type
         1. Sodium Polyacrylate
         2. Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide Copolymer
         3. Others
      2. By Application
         1. Personal Hygiene
         2. Agriculture
         3. Medical
         4. Industrial
         5. Others
      3. By Region
         1. North America
         2. Europe
         3. Asia-Pacific
         4. Latin America
         5. Middle East & Africa
6. North America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Overview
   1. Market Size and Forecast
      1. By Value (USD Billion), 2020-2027
   2. Market Share and Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Country
         1. U.S.
         2. Canada
7. Europe Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Overview
   1. Market Size and Forecast
      1. By Value (USD Billion), 2020-2027
   2. Market Share and Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Country
         1. Germany
         2. U.K.
         3. Russia
         4. France
         5. Italy
         6. Spain
         7. Rest of Europe
8. APAC Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Overview
   1. Market Size and Forecast
      1. By Value (USD Billion), 2020-2027
   2. Market Share and Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Country
         1. China
         2. India
         3. Japan
         4. South Korea
         5. Rest of APAC
9. LATAM Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Overview
   1. Market Size and Forecast
      1. By Value (USD Billion), 2020-2027
   2. Market Share and Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Country
         1. Mexico
         2. Brazil
         3. Rest of LATAM
10.  MEA Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Overview
    1. Market Size and Forecast
       1. By Value (USD Billion), 2020-2027
    2. Market Share and Forecast
    3. By Type
    4. By Application
    5. By Country
       1. Saudi Arabia
       2. UAE
       3. South Africa
       4. Rest of MEA
11. Competitive Landscape
    1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
    2. Market Share Analysis (2020)
    3. Competitive Benchmarking by Operating Parameters
12. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market
13. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Key Product landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, and Strategic Outlook) *
    1. Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd
    2. BASF SE
    3. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd
    4. Chase Corp
    5. Songwon
    6. Chemtex Speciality Limited
    7. Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd
    8. Evonik Industries AG
    9. Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd
    10. Gel Frost Packs Kalyani Enterprises
    11. LG Chem
    12. Kao Corporation
    13. Xitao Polymer Co.
    14. Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical Co.,Ltd.
    15. SDP Global
    16. Formosa Plastics Corp.
    17. Chinafloc
    18. Yixing Danson Technology
    19. M2 Polymer Technologies
    20. Other Prominent Players
14. Key Strategic Recommendations

List of Figures

Figure 1: Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Segmentation

Figure 2: Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Value Chain Analysis,

Figure 3: Company Market Share Analysis, 2020

Figure 4: Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Figure 5: Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Type, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 6: Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Application, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 7: Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By REgion, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 8: North America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Figure 9: North America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Type, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 10: North America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Application, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 11: North America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Country, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 12: Europe Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Figure 13: Europe Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Type, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 14: Europe Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Application, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 15: Europe Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Country, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 16: the Asia-Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Figure 17: the Asia-Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Type, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 18: the Asia-Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Application, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 19: Asia-Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Country, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 20: Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Figure 21: Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Type, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 22: Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Application, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 23: Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Country, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 24: Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Figure 25: Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Type, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 26: Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Application, By Value, 2017-2027

Figure 27: Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Region, By Value, 2017-2027

List of Tables

Table 1: Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2017-2027

Table 2: Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 3: Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Region, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 4: North America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 5: North America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 6: North America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Country, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 7: Europe Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 8: Europe Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 9: Europe Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Country, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 10: the Asia-Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 11: the Asia-Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 12: the Asia-Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Country, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 13: Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 14: Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 15: Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Country, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 16: The Middle-East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 17: The Middle-East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 18: The Middle-East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size, By Country, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Table 19: Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd Financial Analysis

Table 20: Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd Business Overview

Table 21: BASF SE Financial Analysis

Table 22: BASF SEBusiness Overview

Table 23: Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd Corporation Financial Analysis

Table 24: Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd Corporation Business Overview

Table 25: Chase CorpFinancial Analysis

Table 26: Chase CorpBusiness Overview

Table 27: SongwonFinancial Analysis

Table 28: SongwonBusiness Overview

Table 29: Chemtex Speciality Limited Financial Analysis

Table 30: Chemtex Speciality Limited Business Overview

Table 31: Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd. Financial Analysis

Table 32: Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd. Business Overview

Table 33: Evonik Industries AG Financial Analysis

Table 34: Evonik Industries AG Business Overview

Table 35: Nippon Shokubai Co. LtdFinancial Analysis

Table 36: Nippon Shokubai Co. LtdBusiness Overview

Table 37: Gel Frost Packs Kalyani Enterprises Financial Analysis

Table 38: Gel Frost Packs Kalyani Enterprises Business Overview

Table 39: LG ChemFinancial Analysis

Table 40: LG Chem Financial Analysis

Table 41: Kao Corporation Financial Analysis

Table 42: Kao Corporation Business Overview

Table 43: Xitao Polymer Co. Financial Analysis

Table 44: Xitao Polymer Co.Business Overview

Table 45: Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical Co.,Ltd. Financial Analysis

Table 46: Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical Co.,Ltd. Business Overview

Table 47: SDP Global Financial Analysis

Table 48: SDP Global Business Overview

Table 49: Formosa Plastics Corp.Financial Analysis

Table 50: Formosa Plastics Corp. Business Overview

Table 51: Chinafloc Financial Analysis

Table 52: Chinafloc Business Overview

Table 53: Yixing Danson TechnologyFinancial Analysis

Table 54: Yixing Danson Technology Business Overview

Table 55: M2 Polymer TechnologiesFinancial Analysis

Table 56: M2 Polymer Technologies Business Overview