Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period, to reach USD 3.2 billion by 2030 from USD 2.4 billion in 2018. The market is driven by factors such as increasing demand for personal care products and growing population, which are driving the demand for SAP in agriculture and medical applications.
The global super absorbent polymers market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and region. On the basis of type, it is classified into sodium polyacrylate, polysaccharides, polyacrylamide copolymer (PAM), polylactic acid (PLA), and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Sodium polyacrylate accounted for a major share in 2017 owing to its high water absorption capacity and low cost per unit weight when compared with other types of SAPs such as PAM or PLA. On the basis of application it can be classified into agriculture, personal care products & medical applications; building & construction; packaging; others including textiles & paper industry etc; while on the basis of region it can be classified into North America; Latin America; Europe; Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ); Middle East & Africa (MEA).
- Increasing demand for disposable diapers and sanitary napkins in emerging economies such as China and India are driving the growth of the global SAP market.
- Growing awareness about environmental issues such as water scarcity and climate change are also driving the growth of the global SAP market.
- Increasing demand for personal care products such as diapers, sanitary napkins, incontinence pads and tampons in emerging economies such as China and India are also driving the growth of the global SAP market.
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Report Title
Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Research Report
By Type
Sodium polyacrylate, Polysaccharides, Polyacrylamide copolymer, Polylactic acid (PLA), Polyvinyl alcohol
By Application
Agriculture, Personal care, Medical, Building & construction, Packaging
By Companies
BASF, Kao, Nippon Shokubai, Evonik Industries, LG Chem, Sanyo Chemical, Formosa Plastics, Songwon, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals, Yixing Danson, Nuoer, Shanghai Huayi Acrylic Acid, Archer Daniels Midland, Acuro Organics, Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical, Emerging Technologies, Shandong Haoyue New Materials
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
238
Number of Tables & Figures
167
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
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Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Report Segments:
The global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Sodium polyacrylate, Polysaccharides, Polyacrylamide copolymer, Polylactic acid (PLA), Polyvinyl alcohol
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Agriculture, Personal care, Medical, Building & construction, Packaging
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- BASF
- Kao
- Nippon Shokubai
- Evonik Industries
- LG Chem
- Sanyo Chemical
- Formosa Plastics
- Songwon
- Sumitomo Seika Chemicals
- Yixing Danson
- Nuoer
- Shanghai Huayi Acrylic Acid
- Archer Daniels Midland
- Acuro Organics
- Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical
- Emerging Technologies
- Shandong Haoyue New Materials
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Highlights of The Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Sodium polyacrylate
- Polysaccharides
- Polyacrylamide copolymer
- Polylactic acid (PLA)
- Polyvinyl alcohol
- By Application:
- Agriculture
- Personal care
- Medical
- Building & construction
- Packaging
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Super absorbent polymers (SAPs) are a type of polymer that can absorb large amounts of water or other liquids. This property makes SAPs useful in products such as diapers, sanitary napkins, and wipes.
Some of the key players operating in the super absorbent polymers (sap) market are BASF, Kao, Nippon Shokubai, Evonik Industries, LG Chem, Sanyo Chemical, Formosa Plastics, Songwon, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals, Yixing Danson, Nuoer, Shanghai Huayi Acrylic Acid, Archer Daniels Midland, Acuro Organics, Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical, Emerging Technologies, Shandong Haoyue New Materials.
The super absorbent polymers (sap) market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Forecast
4.5.1. Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size (000 Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
5.3. Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
5.3.1. Sodium polyacrylate
5.3.2. Polysaccharides
5.3.3. Polyacrylamide copolymer
5.3.4. Polylactic acid (PLA)
5.3.5. Polyvinyl alcohol
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Type
6. Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Analysis and Forecast by Application
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
6.3. Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
6.3.1. Agriculture
6.3.2. Personal care
6.3.3. Medical
6.3.4. Building & construction
6.3.5. Packaging
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Application
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Application
7. Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Analysis and Forecast by Sales Channel
7.1. Market Trends
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Sales Channel
7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Sales Channel
7.3. Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Sales Channel
7.3.1. Manufacturer/Distributor/Service Provider
7.3.2. Aftermarket
7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Sales Channel
7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Sales Channel
8. Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
8.1. Market Trends
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
8.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
8.3. Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
8.3.1. North America
8.3.2. Latin America
8.3.3. Europe
8.3.4. Asia Pacific
8.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
8.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
8.6. Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2029
9. North America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.2. North America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. U.S.
9.2.2. Canada
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. North America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
9.4.1. Agriculture
9.4.2. Personal care
9.4.3. Medical
9.4.4. Building & construction
9.4.5. Packaging
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
9.7. North America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
9.7.1. Sodium polyacrylate
9.7.2. Polysaccharides
9.7.3. Polyacrylamide copolymer
9.7.4. Polylactic acid (PLA)
9.7.5. Polyvinyl alcohol
9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.10.1. By Country
9.10.2. By Product Type
9.10.3. By Application
9.10.4. By Sales Channel
9.11. North America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2029
10. Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Brazil
10.2.2. Mexico
10.2.3. Rest of Latin America
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
10.4.1. Agriculture
10.4.2. Personal care
10.4.3. Medical
10.4.4. Building & construction
10.4.5. Packaging
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
10.7. Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
10.7.1. Sodium polyacrylate
10.7.2. Polysaccharides
10.7.3. Polyacrylamide copolymer
10.7.4. Polylactic acid (PLA)
10.7.5. Polyvinyl alcohol
10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.10.1. By Country
10.10.2. By Product Type
10.10.3. By Application
10.10.4. By Sales Channel
10.11. Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2029
11. Europe Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Europe Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Germany
11.2.2. France
11.2.3. Italy
11.2.4. U.K.
11.2.5. Spain
11.2.6. Russia
11.2.7. Rest of Europe
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Europe Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
11.4.1. Agriculture
11.4.2. Personal care
11.4.3. Medical
11.4.4. Building & construction
11.4.5. Packaging
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
11.7. Europe Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
11.7.1. Sodium polyacrylate
11.7.2. Polysaccharides
11.7.3. Polyacrylamide copolymer
11.7.4. Polylactic acid (PLA)
11.7.5. Polyvinyl alcohol
11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.10.1. By Country
11.10.2. By Product Type
11.10.3. By Application
11.10.4. By Sales Channel
11.11. Europe Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Demand Share, 2019-2029
12. Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
12.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
12.2. Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1. China
12.2.2. Japan
12.2.3. South Korea
12.2.4. India
12.2.5. Australia
12.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.4. Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
12.4.1. Agriculture
12.4.2. Personal care
12.4.3. Medical
12.4.4. Building & construction
12.4.5. Packaging
12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
12.7. Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
12.7.1. Sodium polyacrylate
12.7.2. Polysaccharides
12.7.3. Polyacrylamide copolymer
12.7.4. Polylactic acid (PLA)
12.7.5. Polyvinyl alcohol
12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
12.10.1. By Country
12.10.2. By Product Type
12.10.3. By Application
12.10.4. By Sales Channel
12.11. Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Demand Share, 2019-2029
13. Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Analysis and Forecast
13.1. Introduction
13.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
13.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
13.2. Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
13.2.1. Saudi Arabia
13.2.2. South Africa
13.2.3. UAE
13.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.4. Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
13.4.1. Agriculture
13.4.2. Personal care
13.4.3. Medical
13.4.4. Building & construction
13.4.5. Packaging
13.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
13.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
13.7. Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
13.7.1. Sodium polyacrylate
13.7.2. Polysaccharides
13.7.3. Polyacrylamide copolymer
13.7.4. Polylactic acid (PLA)
13.7.5. Polyvinyl alcohol
13.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
13.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
13.10.1. By Country
13.10.2. By Product Type
13.10.3. By Application
13.10.4. By Sales Channel
13.11. Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Demand Share, 2019-2029
14. Competition Landscape
14.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market: Market Share Analysis
14.2. Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Distributors and Customers
14.3. Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.4. Company Profiles (Details Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.4.1. BASF
14.4.1.1. Overview
14.4.1.2. Financials
14.4.1.3. Developments
14.4.1.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.2. Kao
14.4.2.1. Overview
14.4.2.2. Financials
14.4.2.3. Developments
14.4.2.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.3. Nippon Shokubai
14.4.3.1. Overview
14.4.3.2. Financials
14.4.3.3. Developments
14.4.3.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.4. Evonik Industries
14.4.4.1. Overview
14.4.4.2. Financials
14.4.4.3. Developments
14.4.4.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.5. LG Chem
14.4.5.1. Overview
14.4.5.2. Financials
14.4.5.3. Developments
14.4.5.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.6. Sanyo Chemical
14.4.6.1. Overview
14.4.6.2. Financials
14.4.6.3. Developments
14.4.6.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.7. Formosa Plastics
14.4.7.1. Overview
14.4.7.2. Financials
14.4.7.3. Developments
14.4.7.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.8. Songwon
14.4.8.1. Overview
14.4.8.2. Financials
14.4.8.3. Developments
14.4.8.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.9. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals
14.4.9.1. Overview
14.4.9.2. Financials
14.4.9.3. Developments
14.4.9.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.10. Yixing Danson
14.4.10.1. Overview
14.4.10.2. Financials
14.4.10.3. Developments
14.4.10.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.11. Nuoer
14.4.11.1. Overview
14.4.11.2. Financials
14.4.11.3. Developments
14.4.11.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.12. Shanghai Huayi Acrylic Acid
14.4.12.1. Overview
14.4.12.2. Financials
14.4.12.3. Developments
14.4.12.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.13. Archer Daniels Midland
14.4.13.1. Overview
14.4.13.2. Financials
14.4.13.3. Developments
14.4.13.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.14. Acuro Organics
14.4.14.1. Overview
14.4.14.2. Financials
14.4.14.3. Developments
14.4.14.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.15. Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical
14.4.15.1. Overview
14.4.15.2. Financials
14.4.15.3. Developments
14.4.15.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.16. Emerging Technologies
14.4.16.1. Overview
14.4.16.2. Financials
14.4.16.3. Developments
14.4.16.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.17. Shandong Haoyue New Materials
14.4.17.1. Overview
14.4.17.2. Financials
14.4.17.3. Developments
14.4.17.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.18. COMPANY 18
14.4.18.1. Overview
14.4.18.2. Financials
14.4.18.3. Developments
14.4.18.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.19. COMPANY 19
14.4.19.1. Overview
14.4.19.2. Financials
14.4.19.3. Developments
14.4.19.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.20. COMPANY 20
14.4.20.1. Overview
14.4.20.2. Financials
14.4.20.3. Developments
14.4.20.4. Strategic Outlook
