By Product Type (Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide, Copolymers), By Material Type (Synthetic, Neutral), By Application (Personal Hygiene, Agriculture, Healthcare, Others (Packaging indu... ... hers (Packaging industries)), By Geographic Region (North America, South America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific), By Countries (US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, UK, South Africa, UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, India, Australia, South Korea, Australia, Japan), By Competitors (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) Read more
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Market Definition
Super Absorbents polymers possess capabilities of absorbing, retaining, & conserving massive water amounts, i.e., greater than their mass. Its ability to store liquid depends upon the ionic concentration of the aqueous solution. Due to these properties, the application of super absorbent polymers across different sectors like healthcare, agriculture, personal care, & packaging, among others, is rising at a steady pace.
Market Insights
The Global Super Absorbent Polymer Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 5% during the forecast period, i.e., 2021-26. The growth of the market is driven primarily by the increasing application of super absorbent polymers across different sectors like medical, personal care, agriculture, packaging, among others, owing to its capabilities to absorb & retain a large amount of water.
| Report Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Period | Historical Data: 2016-19 |
| Base Year: 2020 | |
| Forecast Period: 2021-26 | |
| CAGR (2021-2026) | 5% |
| Regions Covered | North America: The US, Canada, Mexico |
| Europe: Germany, The UK, France, Russia, Rest of Europe | |
| Asia-Pacific: China, Japan, India, Australia, Rest of Asia Pacific | |
| South America: Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America | |
| Middle East & Africa: Israel, GCC, South Africa, Rest of The Middle East & Africa | |
| 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 |
| Unit Denominations | USD Million/Billion |
Additionally, the increasing consumer demand for products like diapers & sanitary napkins, etc., for personal hygiene is another crucial aspect expected to boost the market in the coming years. Besides, the adoption of these polymers across the agriculture sector for benefits like water retention, absorption, & conservation of polymers and their role as a reservoir for the field crops is another prominent aspect projected to augment the market growth through 2026.
Moreover, the mounting focus on addressing issues associated with environmental degradation is encouraging the adoption of these polymers, principally due to their biodegradable & non-toxic nature. As a result, it is generating significant growth opportunities for the leading market players. Furthermore, the construction industry is likely to emerge as an area of lucrative growth opportunities for the market, especially across countries like the US, China, & India, due to the capabilities like self-healing concrete, which, in turn, would help promote the overall market growth.
Impact of Covid-19 on the Global Super Absorbent Polymer Market
The Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 severely impacted the Global Super Absorbent Polymer Market. Initially, the imposition of stringent restrictions & frequent lockdowns by governments of different countries worldwide introduced several unprecedented challenges for the market, including the shut down of manufacturing units, shortage of raw materials & human power, supply chain disruptions, etc. It resulted in delayed deliveries of pre-produced polymers and massive financial losses for the leading players in the market.
However, on the other hand, the healthcare & agriculture sectors were the saviors for the market, owing to the propelling demand for these polymers in different applications. Across the healthcare sector, these polymers were procured extensively for making medical textile products with high absorption capacities like feminine hygiene products, baby diapers, adult incontinence products, & others.
Additionally, due to the uncertainty of lockdowns & restrictions, some regions also witnessed panic shopping & stockpiling for such essentials by consumers. It, in turn, brought a temporary hike for the market amidst the global crisis.
Moreover, there's a swift decline in the number of Covid-19 cases since 2021, owing to which governments of different countries have uplifted restrictions & allowed the recommencement of business operations. Currently, the market is on its recovery path and is likely to generate numerous growth opportunities for the leading players in the coming years.
- Introduction
- Product Definition
- Research Process
- Assumptions
- Market Segmentation
- Preface
- Executive Summary
- Impact of COVID-19 on Global Superabsorbent Polymer Market
- Global Superabsorbent Polymer Market Trends & Insights
- Global Superabsorbent Polymer Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Challenges
- Impact Analysis
- Global Superabsorbent Polymer Market Hotspot & Opportunities
- Global Superabsorbent Polymer Market Regulations, Policies, Product Benchmarks
- Global Superabsorbent Polymer Market Analysis, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- Revenues
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- Sodium Polyacrylate
- Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide
- Copolymers
- By Material Type
- Synthetic
- Neutral
- By Application
- Personal Hygiene
- Agriculture
- Healthcare
- Others (Packaging industries)
- By Region
- North America
- South America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
- Asia-Pacific
- By Competitors
- Competition Characteristics
- Market Share & Analysis
- Competitive Matrix
- By Product Type
- Market Size & Analysis
- North America Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Material Type
- By Application
- By Country
- The US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Market Size & Analysis
- The US Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- Canada Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- Mexico Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- South America Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Material Type
- By Application
- By Country
- Brazil
- Others
- Brazil Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- Market Size & Analysis
- Europe Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Material Type
- By Application
- By Country
- Germany
- The UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Others
- Germany Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- The UK Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- France Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- Italy Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- Spain Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- Market Size & Analysis
- Middle East & Africa Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Material
- By Application
- By Country
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa
- Others
- Saudi Arabia Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- UAE Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- South Africa Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- Market Size & Analysis
- Asia Pacific Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Material Type
- By Application
- By Country
- India
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Others
- India Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- Japan Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- China Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- South Korea Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- Australia Superabsorbent Polymer Market Outlook, 2016-2026F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenue
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product Type
- By Application
- Market Size & Analysis
- Market Size & Analysis
- Key Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
- Competition Outlook
- Competition Matrix
- Product Portfolio
- Target Markets
- Target End Users
- Research & Development
- Strategic Alliances
- Strategic Initiatives
- Company Profiles (Business Description, Product Offering, Strategic Alliances or Partnerships, etc.)
- 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
- Others
- Competition Matrix
- Disclaimer
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