Super absorbent polymers are the polymers which can absorb large amount of liquid. They absorb water as much as 500 times its mass. Super absorbent polymers are widely used in personal hygiene products.

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

Based on the product type, the market is segmented as sodium polyacrylate, polyacrylate/polyacrylamide, and copolymers. The sodium polyacrylate segment held the largest share of the market in 2020, and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. Sodium polyacrylate is widely preferred for personal hygiene products and water absorbent applications as it is a super absorber of water.

Based on the application type, the super absorbent polymers (SAP) market is segmented as personal hygiene, agriculture, medical, industrial, packaging, construction, and oil & gas. The personal hygiene segment is the largest segment, as it is widely used in sanitary napkins, baby diapers, and protective underwear.

In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest as well as the fastest-growing super absorbent polymers (SAP) market during the forecast period with India and China being the major countries with lucrative growth opportunities, owing to the growing population and awareness towards personal hygiene in the region.

Key Players:               

• Nippon Shokubai

• BASF SA

• Evonik Industries

• Sumitomo Corporation

• LG Chem Ltd.

• SDP Global Co., Ltd.

• Formosa Plastics

• Yixing Danson

• Satellite Science & Technology Co., Ltd.

• Kao Corporation.