Summary

The global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market exhibited strong growth during 2015-2020. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to grow at a CAGR of around 12% during 2021-2026. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use industries. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Super absorbent polymers refer to water-absorbing materials that are used in the manufacturing of various personal care products. SAPs are usually white sugar-like hygroscopic substances that absorb water to form transparent gel-based particles. These particles can retain moisture under pressure without rupturing or conflagrating. Apart from this, SAPs are also used in agricultural fields to increase the water holding capacity of the soil. They are commonly manufactured using suspension, solution and gel polymerization and find extensive application across various industries, including automotive, construction and packaging.

The growing demand from the agricultural sector, along with the rising health consciousness among consumers across the globe, represents as one of the key factors driving the growth of the market. SAPs, such as polyacrylamide, are commonly used in agricultural fields to improve soil quality, preserve water, facilitate seedling development and seed sprouting and enhance resistance to drought stress. They also aid in soil stabilization and flocculation of suspended particles and support rain-fed irrigation. Furthermore, increasing adoption of personal hygiene products is also providing a boost to the market growth. There is a significant increase in the preference for fluff-less baby diapers, feminine hygiene products and adult incontinence products, which are thinner, softer and provide improved absorption. Additionally, SAPs are increasingly being utilized in the manufacturing of food packaging products, adhesives, coatings and paper, which is creating a positive outlook for the market growth. Other factors, including rapid urbanization and extensive research and development (R&D) activities to manufacture bio-based SAPs, are projected to drive the market further in the coming years.

Breakup by Type:

Sodium Polyacrylate
Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide Copolymer
Others

Breakup by Application:

Personal Hygiene
Agriculture
Medical
Industrial
Others

Breakup by Production Method:

Suspension Polymerization
Solution Polymerization
Gel Polymerization

Breakup by Region:

North America
United States
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined with some of the key players being BASF, Evonik Industries, Formosa Plastics Group, Kao Corporation, LG Chem Ltd., Nippon Shokubai, Satellite Science and Technology Co. Ltd., SDP Global Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Ltd., Yixing Danson Technology Ltd. etc.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the global super absorbent polymer market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What are the key regional markets?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global super absorbent polymer market?
What is the breakup of the market based on the type?
What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
What is the breakup of the market based on the production method?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the market?
What is the structure of the global super absorbent polymer market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the market?

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Table of Contents

1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Type
6.1 Sodium Polyacrylate
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide Copolymer
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Forecast
6.3 Others
6.3.1 Market Trends
6.3.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Application
7.1 Personal Hygiene
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Agriculture
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Medical
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
7.4 Industrial
7.4.1 Market Trends
7.4.2 Market Forecast
7.5 Others
7.5.1 Market Trends
7.5.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Production Method
8.1 Suspension Polymerization
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Solution Polymerization
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Gel Polymerization
8.3.1 Market Trends
8.3.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Region
9.1 North America
9.1.1 United States
9.1.1.1 Market Trends
9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
9.1.2 Canada
9.1.2.1 Market Trends
9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Europe
9.2.1 Germany
9.2.1.1 Market Trends
9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
9.2.2 France
9.2.2.1 Market Trends
9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
9.2.3 United Kingdom
9.2.3.1 Market Trends
9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
9.2.4 Italy
9.2.4.1 Market Trends
9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
9.2.5 Spain
9.2.5.1 Market Trends
9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
9.2.6 Russia
9.2.6.1 Market Trends
9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
9.2.7 Others
9.2.7.1 Market Trends
9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
9.3 Asia Pacific
9.3.1 China
9.3.1.1 Market Trends
9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
9.3.2 Japan
9.3.2.1 Market Trends
9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
9.3.3 India
9.3.3.1 Market Trends
9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
9.3.4 South Korea
9.3.4.1 Market Trends
9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
9.3.5 Australia
9.3.5.1 Market Trends
9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
9.3.6 Indonesia
9.3.6.1 Market Trends
9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
9.3.7 Others
9.3.7.1 Market Trends
9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
9.4 Latin America
9.4.1 Brazil
9.4.1.1 Market Trends
9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
9.4.2 Mexico
9.4.2.1 Market Trends
9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
9.4.3 Others
9.4.3.1 Market Trends
9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
9.5 Middle East and Africa
9.5.1 Market Trends
9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
9.5.3 Market Forecast
10 SWOT Analysis
10.1 Overview
10.2 Strengths
10.3 Weaknesses
10.4 Opportunities
10.5 Threats
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
12.1 Overview
12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
12.4 Degree of Competition
12.5 Threat of New Entrants
12.6 Threat of Substitutes
13 Price Indicators
14 Competitive Landscape
14.1 Market Structure
14.2 Key Players
14.3 Profiles of Key Players
14.3.1 BASF
14.3.1.1 Company Overview
14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.1.3 Financials
14.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
14.3.2 Evonik Industries
14.3.2.1 Company Overview
14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.2.3 Financials
14.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
14.3.3 Formosa Plastics Group
14.3.3.1 Company Overview
14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.4 Kao Corporation
14.3.4.1 Company Overview
14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.4.3 Financials
14.3.4.4 SWOT Analysis
14.3.5 LG Chem Ltd.
14.3.5.1 Company Overview
14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.5.3 Financials
14.3.5.4 SWOT Analysis
14.3.6 Nippon Shokubai
14.3.6.1 Company Overview
14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.6.3 Financials
14.3.6.4 SWOT Analysis
14.3.7 Satellite Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
14.3.7.1 Company Overview
14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.8 SDP Global Co. Ltd.
14.3.8.1 Company Overview
14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.9 Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Ltd.
14.3.9.1 Company Overview
14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.10 Yixing Danson Technology
14.3.10.1 Company Overview
14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio