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PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1636081
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1636081
Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Report by Product (Polyvinyl Alcohol, Polyitaconic Acid, Polyacrylamide, Polysaccharides), Application (Personal Care and Hygiene, Agriculture, Medical, and Others), and Region 2025-2033
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The global biodegradable superabsorbent materials market size reached USD 148.1 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 221.7 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.35% during 2025-2033. The increasing demand for female hygiene, disposable diapers, adult incontinence products, and the stringent government regulations on reducing plastic waste are key factors driving the market.
Biodegradable superabsorbent materials (BSAMs) can absorb and retain large amounts of liquid while breaking down into harmless compounds in the environment. These materials are made from natural polymers, such as starch, cellulose, and chitosan, and can be used in various applications, including agriculture, hygiene products, and water treatment. In agriculture, BSAMs improve water retention in soil, thereby reducing water usage and improving crop yields. These materials are used as mulch films to prevent soil erosion and improve the soil's overall health. Additionally, they are used as soil amendments to improve nutrient availability and plant growth. They are also used in hygiene products instead of traditional superabsorbent materials from non-renewable resources such as petroleum. These materials are commonly used in diapers, sanitary pads, and incontinence products, where they can provide superior absorbency while reducing the environmental impact of these products. BSAMs are widely used in wound dressings, where they can absorb excess fluid and help to promote healing. They offer a sustainable alternative to traditional superabsorbent materials, which can have a significant environmental impact due to their non-biodegradable nature. They are also extensively used in water treatment to remove contaminants from wastewater and other polluted water sources. These materials can absorb heavy metals, organic compounds, and other pollutants, effectively filtering the water and making it safe for human and animal consumption.
Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Trends:
The growing awareness regarding the environmental impact of traditional superabsorbent materials significantly contributes to the market growth worldwide. In line with this, the increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products is positively influencing the market. The escalating sales of female hygiene, disposable diapers, and adult incontinence products are catalyzing the market. Furthermore, the stringent government regulations on reducing plastic waste are creating a positive outlook for the market. The rising consumer demand for natural and organic products is further propelling the market. Apart from this, the increasing usage of BSAMs in agriculture to improve crop yields and reduce water usage is favoring the market. Moreover, the increasing demand for biodegradable materials in the hygiene industry and the growing popularity of eco-friendly diapers and sanitary products are strengthening the market. The extensive use of BSAMs in wound care products and water treatment to remove pollutants and contaminants is bolstering the market. Additionally, the collaborations between governments, industries, and research institutions to promote sustainable materials is creating a positive outlook for the market. The improved manufacturing processes, the cost-effectiveness of BSAMs, and the easy availability of raw materials for the production of BSAMs are providing a boost to the market.
Key Market Segmentation:
Product Insights:
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Polyitaconic Acid
- Polyacrylamide
- Polysaccharides
Application Insights:
- Personal Care and Hygiene
- Disposable Diapers
- Adult Incontinence Products
- Female Hygiene
- Agriculture
- Medical
- Others
Regional Insights:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
- The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Europe was the largest market for biodegradable superabsorbent materials. Some of the factors driving the Europe biodegradable superabsorbent materials market included the increasing demand for biodegradable materials in the hygiene segment and the growing popularity of eco-friendly diapers and sanitary products.
Competitive Landscape:
- The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global biodegradable superabsorbent materials market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the companies covered include BASF SE, Chinafloc, Itaconix Corporation, Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd, Nuoer Chemical Australia Pty Ltd, and SNF Group. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1. How big is the global biodegradable superabsorbent materials market?
- 2. What is the expected growth rate of the global biodegradable superabsorbent materials market during 2025-2033?
- 3. What are the key factors driving the global biodegradable superabsorbent materials market?
- 4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global biodegradable superabsorbent materials market?
- 5. What is the breakup of the global biodegradable superabsorbent materials market based on the product?
- 6. What is the breakup of the global biodegradable superabsorbent materials market based on the application?
- 7. What are the key regions in the global biodegradable superabsorbent materials market?
- 8. Who are the key players/companies in the global biodegradable superabsorbent materials market?
Product Code: SR112025A7348
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 Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Product
- 6.1 Polyvinyl Alcohol
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Polyitaconic Acid
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Polyacrylamide
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 Polysaccharides
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Application
- 7.1 Personal Care and Hygiene
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Key Segments
- 7.1.2.1 Disposable Diapers
- 7.1.2.2 Adult Incontinence Products
- 7.1.2.3 Female Hygiene
- 7.1.3 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 Others
- 7.4.1 Market Trends
- 7.4.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Region
- 8.1 North America
- 8.1.1 United States
- 8.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.1.2 Canada
- 8.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.1.1 United States
- 8.2 Asia-Pacific
- 8.2.1 China
- 8.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.2 Japan
- 8.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.3 India
- 8.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.4 South Korea
- 8.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.5 Australia
- 8.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.6 Indonesia
- 8.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.7 Others
- 8.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2.1 China
- 8.3 Europe
- 8.3.1 Germany
- 8.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.2 France
- 8.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.3 United Kingdom
- 8.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.4 Italy
- 8.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.5 Spain
- 8.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.6 Russia
- 8.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.7 Others
- 8.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3.1 Germany
- 8.4 Latin America
- 8.4.1 Brazil
- 8.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4.2 Mexico
- 8.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4.3 Others
- 8.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4.1 Brazil
- 8.5 Middle East and Africa
- 8.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 8.5.3 Market Forecast
9 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 9.1 Overview
- 9.2 Drivers
- 9.3 Restraints
- 9.4 Opportunities
10 Value Chain Analysis
11 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 11.1 Overview
- 11.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 11.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 11.4 Degree of Competition
- 11.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.6 Threat of Substitutes
12 Price Analysis
13 Competitive Landscape
- 13.1 Market Structure
- 13.2 Key Players
- 13.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 13.3.1 BASF SE
- 13.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.1.3 Financials
- 13.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.2 Chinafloc
- 13.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.3 Itaconix Corporation
- 13.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.4 Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
- 13.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.4.3 Financials
- 13.3.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.5 Nuoer Chemical Australia Pty Ltd
- 13.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.6 SNF Group
- 13.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.1 BASF SE
Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
Product Code: SR112025A7348
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
- Figure 2: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019-2024
- Figure 3: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 4: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Breakup by Product (in %), 2024
- Figure 5: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2024
- Figure 6: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 7: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials (Polyvinyl Alcohol) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 8: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials (Polyvinyl Alcohol) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 9: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials (Polyitaconic Acid) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 10: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials (Polyitaconic Acid) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 11: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials (Polyacrylamide) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 12: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials (Polyacrylamide) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 13: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials (Polysaccharides) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 14: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials (Polysaccharides) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 15: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials (Personal Care and Hygiene) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 16: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials (Personal Care and Hygiene) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 17: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials (Agriculture) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 18: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials (Agriculture) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 19: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials (Medical) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 20: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials (Medical) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 21: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials (Other Applications) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 22: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials (Other Applications) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 23: North America: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 24: North America: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 25: United States: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 26: United States: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 27: Canada: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 28: Canada: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 29: Asia-Pacific: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 30: Asia-Pacific: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 31: China: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 32: China: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 33: Japan: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 34: Japan: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 35: India: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 36: India: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 37: South Korea: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 38: South Korea: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 39: Australia: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 40: Australia: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 41: Indonesia: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 42: Indonesia: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 43: Others: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 44: Others: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 45: Europe: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 46: Europe: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 47: Germany: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 48: Germany: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 49: France: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 50: France: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 51: United Kingdom: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 52: United Kingdom: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 53: Italy: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 54: Italy: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 55: Spain: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 56: Spain: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 57: Russia: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 58: Russia: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 59: Others: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 60: Others: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 61: Latin America: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 62: Latin America: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 63: Brazil: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 64: Brazil: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 65: Mexico: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 66: Mexico: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 67: Others: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 68: Others: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 69: Middle East and Africa: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 70: Middle East and Africa: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Breakup by Country (in %), 2024
- Figure 71: Middle East and Africa: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 72: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Industry: Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- Figure 73: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Industry: Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 74: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
List of Tables
- Table 1: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 & 2033
- Table 2: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by Product (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 3: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 4: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 5: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Competitive Structure
- Table 6: Global: Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: Key Players
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