Super Absorbent Polymers Market By Type, By Application, By Geography

Description

Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market is estimated to be valued at USD 9.26 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 14.39 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 9.26 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	6.50%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 14.39 Bn

Figure. Super Absorbent Polymers Market Share (%), By Region 2025

Global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market is expected to witness significant growth due to the rising demand from various end-use industries including baby diapers, adult incontinence products, feminine hygiene products, and others. SAP plays a vital role in absorbing and retaining liquids in these products. They can absorb hundreds of times their own weight in aqueous liquids within seconds. Rising global population coupled with increasing health awareness is boosting the demand for disposable diapers and feminine hygiene products, thus fueling the market growth. The development of bio-based and sustainable superabsorbent materials utilizing agricultural waste is anticipated to present new opportunities in the near future. However, the availability of alternative absorbent materials may hinder the market growth to some extent. Super absorbent polymers are polymeric materials that have excellent water absorbency power as they can absorb 400-800 times water than their weight. SAP is widely used in personal &hygiene products such as adult continence products, baby diapers, and sanitary napkins. Diaper manufacturing is the largest application area of super absorbent polymers; however, they also have agricultural applications.

Market Dynamics:

Global super absorbent polymers market is driven by the rising demand from the baby diapers industry. The growing global population, increasing birth rates, and rising disposable income in developing regions have augmented the sales of baby diapers worldwide. SAP finds widespread usage in modern high-performance diapers owing to its high absorption and retention capabilities. The expanding adult incontinence products market particularly in developed nations due to aging population also acts as a key growth driver. In addition, changing lifestyles, increasing participation of women in workforce, and growing awareness about hygiene are some factors boosting the sales of feminine hygiene products, thus propelling the SAP demand. However, the availability of alternative absorbent materials can hinder the market growth. Ongoing research and development (R&D) for the development of bio-based and sustainable superabsorbent materials by using agricultural waste presents new opportunities in the near future.

Key Features of the Study:

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year.
It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
It profiles key players in the global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, BASF SE, Yixing Danson Technology, Kao Corporation, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd, San-Dia Polymers Global Co. Ltd., Sanyo Chemicals Industries, Formosa Plastics Corporation, and LG Chemicals Ltd.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
Global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market.

Detailed Segmentation:

By Type
- Sodium Polyacrylate
- Poly Acrylamide Co-polymer
- Others
By Application
- Disposable Diapers
- Adult Inconsistence products
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Company Profiles
- Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd.
- Evonik Industries AG
- BASF SE
- Yixing Danson Technology
- Kao Corporation
- Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd
- San-Dia Polymers Global Co. Ltd.
- Sanyo Chemicals Industries
- Formosa Plastics Corporation
- LG Chemicals Ltd.

Product Code: CMI4651

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Market Snippet, By Type
- Market Snippet, By Application
- Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
- Drivers
Growing demand from the baby diaper market
Stringent government regulations about sanitary napkins
- Restraints
High manufacturing costs
Stringent government regulations
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Recent Trends
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Collaborations

4. Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact

5. Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market, By Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032(%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Sodium Polyacrylate
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Poly Acrylamide Co-polymer
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

6. Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032(%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Disposable Diapers
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Adult Inconsistence products
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Feminine Hygiene Products
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

7. Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028, and 2032(%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
- Country Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Regions, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Middle East
Africa

8. Competitive Landscape

Company Profile
- Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
- Evonik Industries AG
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- BASF SE
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- Yixing Danson Technology
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- Kao Corporation
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- San-Dia Polymers Global Co. Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- Sanyo Chemicals Industries
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
- Formosa Plastics Corporation
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
- LG Chemicals Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
Analyst Views

9. Section

References
Research Methodology
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