Super Absorbent Polymers Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type, Application, and Region

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The global super absorbent polymers market size is expected to reach USD 20.08 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Super Absorbent Polymers Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type (Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide, and Copolymers), Application, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Super absorbent polymers are materials that can absorb and retain extremely large liquid amounts relative to their mass. These polymers contain sodium atoms that distribute between the liquid and the polymer network, causing the polymer to swell. They are used in various products, including baby diapers, female hygiene products, and incontinence products. Also, they find applications in the agriculture sector to reduce drought stress and improve soil water holding capacity.

The super absorbent polymers market growth is primarily fueled by rising demand for female hygiene products, baby diapers, and adult incontinence products. The increasing birth rate, along with the rising geriatric population, is further driving the demand for super absorbent polymers.

Increasing partnerships between governments and market participants worldwide for prioritizing the development of incontinence products is anticipated to drive the adoption of super absorbent polymers in the coming years. The rising awareness about environmental concerns and increasing emphasis on sustainability present significant super absorbent polymers market opportunities for established players and new entrants.

Super Absorbent Polymers Market Report Highlights

Based on type, the sodium polyacrylate segment held the largest revenue share of 21% in 2024. The segment's robust growth can primarily be attributed to the various benefits of sodium polyacrylate super absorbent polymers, including good gel strength, high absorption capacity, and strong wetness resistance.

Based on application, the personal hygiene segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 68% in 2024. The increased emphasis on personal hygiene is the primary factor driving the expansion of the segment in the super absorbent polymer market.

Asia Pacific dominated the market with the largest revenue share of 41% in 2024. Rising disposable income, growing geriatric population, and increased awareness about baby health further fuel the adoption of super absorbent polymers in the region.

The Europe super absorbent polymers market is projected to grow during the forecast period, owing to increased awareness about personal care and overall well-being.

A few of the global key market players include BASF (Germany); Nippon Shokubai (Japan); Evonik (Germany); LG Chem (South Korea); Sumitomo (Japan); SDP Global (Japan); Formosa (Taiwan); Satellite Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (China); Yixing Danson (China); and Kao Corporation (Japan).

Polaris Market Research has segmented the super absorbent polymer market report on the basis of type, application, and region:

By Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Sodium Polyacrylate
Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide Copolymers
Others

By Application Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Personal Hygiene
Adult Incontinence Products
Female Hygiene Products
Baby Diapers
Agriculture
Medical
Industrial
Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Malaysia
South Korea
Indonesia
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America

Product Code: PM1289

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market Insights

4.1. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Super Absorbent Polymers Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Rising Applications in Healthcare
  - 4.2.1.2. Growing Demand for Sustainable Solutions
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. High Initial Cost of Manufacturing
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry Among Existing Firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Super Absorbent Polymers Market Application Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Sodium Polyacrylate
- 5.3.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Sodium Polyacrylate, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide Copolymers
- 5.4.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide Copolymers, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Others
- 5.5.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

6. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Personal Hygiene
- 6.3.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Personal Hygiene, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.3.2. Adult Incontinence Products
  - 6.3.2.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Adult Incontinence Products, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.3.3. Female Hygiene Products
  - 6.3.3.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Female Hygiene Products, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.3.4. Baby Diapers
  - 6.3.4.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Baby Diapers, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Agriculture
- 6.4.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Agriculture, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.5. Medical
- 6.5.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Medical, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.6. Industrial
- 6.6.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Industrial, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.7. Others
- 6.7.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

7. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Geography

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Super Absorbent Polymers Market Assessment, by Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - North America
- 7.3.1. North America: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.2. North America: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.3. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - US
  - 7.3.3.1. US: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.3.2. US: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.4. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Canada
  - 7.3.4.1. Canada: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.4.2. Canada: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Europe
- 7.4.1. Europe: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.2. Europe: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.3. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - UK
  - 7.4.3.1. UK: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.4.3.2. UK: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.4. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - France
  - 7.4.4.1. France: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.4.4.2. France: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Germany
  - 7.4.5.1. Germany: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.4.5.2. Germany: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Italy
  - 7.4.6.1. Italy: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.4.6.2. Italy: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.7. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Spain
  - 7.4.7.1. Spain: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.4.7.2. Spain: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.8. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Netherlands
  - 7.4.8.1. Netherlands: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.4.8.2. Netherlands: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.9. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Russia
  - 7.4.9.1. Russia: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.4.9.2. Russia: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.10. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Rest of Europe
  - 7.4.10.1. Rest of Europe: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.4.10.2. Rest of Europe: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Asia Pacific
- 7.5.1. Asia Pacific: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.2. Asia Pacific: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.3. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - China
  - 7.5.3.1. China: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.5.3.2. China: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.4. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - India
  - 7.5.4.1. India: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.5.4.2. India: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.5. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Malaysia
  - 7.5.5.1. Malaysia: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.5.5.2. Malaysia: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.6. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Japan
  - 7.5.6.1. Japan: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.5.6.2. Japan: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.7. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Indonesia
  - 7.5.7.1. Indonesia: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.5.7.2. Indonesia: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.8. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - South Korea
  - 7.5.8.1. South Korea: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.5.8.2. South Korea: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.9. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Australia
  - 7.5.9.1. Australia: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.5.9.2. Australia: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.10. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 7.5.10.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.5.10.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.6. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.3. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 7.6.3.1. Saudi Arabia: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.6.3.2. Saudi Arabia: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.4. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - UAE
  - 7.6.4.1. UAE: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.6.4.2. UAE: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.5. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Israel
  - 7.6.5.1. Israel: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.6.5.2. Israel: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.6. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - South Africa
  - 7.6.6.1. South Africa: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.6.6.2. South Africa: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.7. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 7.6.7.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.6.7.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.7. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Latin America
- 7.7.1. Latin America: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.2. Latin America: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.3. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Mexico
  - 7.7.3.1. Mexico: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.7.3.2. Mexico: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.4. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Brazil
  - 7.7.4.1. Brazil: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.7.4.2. Brazil: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.5. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Argentina
  - 7.7.5.1. Argentina: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.7.5.2. Argentina: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.6. Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 7.7.6.1. Rest of Latin America: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.7.6.2. Rest of Latin America: Super Absorbent Polymers Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

8. Competitive Landscape

8.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 8.1.1. Expansion
- 8.1.2. Acquisitions
8.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

9. Company Profiles

9.1. BASF (Germany)
- 9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.1.4. Recent Development
9.2. Nippon Shokubai (Japan)
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.2.4. Recent Development
9.3. Evonik (Germany)
- 9.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.3.4. Recent Development
9.4. LG Chem (South Korea)
- 9.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.4. Recent Development
9.5. Sumitomo (Japan)
- 9.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.4. Recent Development
9.6. SDP Global (Japan)
- 9.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.4. Recent Development
9.7. Formosa (Taiwan)
- 9.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.7.4. Recent Development
9.8. Satellite Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
- 9.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.8.4. Recent Development
9.9. Yixing Danson (China)
- 9.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.9.4. Recent Development
9.10. Kao Corporation (Japan).
- 9.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.10.4. Recent Development