Super Absorbent Polymers Market

Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers Market

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The Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers Market size was valued at USD XX Billion in 2022 and is expected to surpass USD XX Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGRof 6.5% during the forecast period, 2023 – 2031. The growth of the market is attributed to the growing hygiene awareness in the region.

The super absorbent polymer is also called as slush powder. It is a water-absorbing polymer that can absorb and retain extremely large amounts of a liquid relative to its own mass. The water absorbing polymers that are classified as hydrogels are capable of absorbing aqueous solutions through the strong hydrogen bonding with water molecules.

Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers Market Outlook

The super absorbent polymer has an ability to absorb water depending on the ionic concentration of the aqueous solution. In case of distilled water, a super absorbent polymer can absorb the liquid which is 300 times its weight. It can become up to 99.9% liquid, when put into a 0.9% saline solution the absorbency drops to approximately 50 times its weight.

The presence of valence cations in the solution impedes the polymer's ability to bond with the water molecule and thereby it absorbs and retains water efficiently. The total absorbency and swelling capacity of super absorbent polymer is controlled by the type and degree of cross-linkers used to make the gel.

Moreover, the low-density cross-linked super absorbent polymers generally have a higher absorbent capacity and swell to a larger degree. The super absorbent polymers having low-density cross-linked also have a softer and stickier gel formation. On the other hand, the high cross-link density polymers exhibit lower absorbent capacity and swell.

The gel strength of high cross-link density polymers is firmer and maintains particle shape even under modest pressure. The largest use of super absorbent polymers is found in personal disposable hygiene products. The personal disposable hygiene products includes baby diapers, adult diapers, and sanitary napkins.


The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the growth of various industries. The outbreak had negatively affected the dynamics of the super absorbent polymers market. The social distancing norms and stringent regulations severely disrupted businesses and operational activities. The nationwide lockdowns resulted into the disruption in transportation, manufacturing activities, and supply chain of raw materials. Therefore, the pandemic situation resulted into consequent restriction of the market growth.

Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities

  • Rising disposable income and growing consumer demand for personal hygiene products are the major factors propelling the market expansion during the projected period.

  • Increasing consumption of baby diapers, adult incontinence products, and sanitary napkins is estimated to contribute to the market expansion during the forecast period.

  • Growing geriatric population and increasing usage of super absorbent polymers in personal care industries are expected to positively influence the market growth in the coming years.

  • Fluctuations in costs for commodities that are used as raw material is anticipated to hamper the market growth during the forecast period.

  • Increasing industrial investments for development of bio-based superabsorbent polymers is expected to create numerous opportunities for the market growth in the long run.

Scope of the Report

The report on the Asia Pacific super absorbent polymers market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Attributes

Details

Report Title

Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast

Base Year

2022

Historic Data

2016–2021

Forecast Period

2023–2031

Segmentation

Product Types (Acrylic Acid Based, Polyacrylamide, and Others) and Applications (Agriculture Support, Adult Incontinence Products, Baby Diapers, Feminine Hygiene, and Others)

Geographical Scope

India, China, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and Rest of Asia Pacific

Report Coverage

Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast

Key Players Covered in the Report

NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.; SANYO CHEMICAL, LTD.; SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO.,LTD.; and BASF SE

 

Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers Market Segment Insights

Acrylic acid based segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace

Based on product types, the market is segmented into acrylic acid based, polyacrylamide, and others. The acrylic acid based segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the projected period due to increasing demand for acrylic acid in emerging markets for diapers & training pants and adult incontinence products. Additionally, the growing demand for acrylic acid based polymers from personal care market due to its ability to absorb and retain water is expected to aids the growth of the market segment in the coming years. On the other hand, the polyacrylamide segment is anticipated to exhibit a substantial growth during the forecast period owing to the rising demand for polyacrylamide and increase production volumes of the manufacturing industries.

Baby diapers segment is projected to expand at a robust CAGR

On the basis of applications, the market is segregated into agriculture support, adult incontinence products, baby diapers, feminine hygiene, and others. The baby diapers segment is projected to expand at a robust CAGR during the forecast period owing to the growing demand for quality diapers to absorb liquids and keep them trapped, even under pressure. Furthermore, the increasing use of diapers made from super absorbent polymers due to its comfort, convenience, exceptional leakage protection, improved hygiene, and skin care is expected to encourage the growth of the market segment. Moreover, the increasing birth rates, growing disposable incomes, and rising awareness among the population about hygiene is projected to expand the market segment during the forecast period. However, the adult incontinence products segment is anticipated to hold a significant market share during the forecast period due to the growing industrial investments and increasing number of product launches. Moreover, the growing number of people suffering from incontinence anticipated to fuel the growth of market segment during the projected period.

Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers Market Applications

China is anticipated to constitute a key market share

In terms of geography, the Asia Pacific lactic acid market is classified as India, China, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and Rest of Asia Pacific. China is anticipated to constitute a key share of the market during the projected period owing to the presence of large number of infant population and increasing disposable income. Moreover, the region is expected to continue its dominance in the market due to the growing personal and hygiene care spending. On the other hand, the market of Japan is anticipated to exhibit a robust CAGR during the forecast period due to growing demand from food packaging and healthcare industries for superabsorbent polymers.

Segments

The Asia Pacific super absorbent polymers market has been segmented on the basis of

Product Types

  • Acrylic Acid Based
  • Polyacrylamide
  • Others

Applications

  • Agriculture Support
  • Adult Incontinence Products
  • Baby Diapers
  • Feminine Hygiene
  • Others

Geography

  • India
  • China
  • South Korea
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Key Players

  • NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.
  • SANYO CHEMICAL, LTD.
  • SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO.,LTD.
  • BASF SE

Competitive Landscape

Key players competing in the Asia Pacific super absorbent polymers market are NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.; SANYO CHEMICAL, LTD.; SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO.,LTD.; and BASF SE. The companies are focusing on developing marketing strategies, investing in new product development, widening the application market, and forming strong distribution networks with other industry players in order to expand their market shares.

Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers Market Key Players

1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Super Absorbent Polymers 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 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 Market - Supply Chain
  4.5. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market Forecast
     4.5.1. Super Absorbent Polymers Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
     4.5.2. Super Absorbent Polymers Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
     4.5.3. Super Absorbent Polymers Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
  5.1. Market Trends
  5.2. Introduction
     5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
     5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
  5.3. Super Absorbent Polymers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
     5.3.1. Agriculture Support
     5.3.2. Adult Incontinence Products
     5.3.3. Baby Diapers
     5.3.4. Feminine Hygiene
     5.3.5. Others
  5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
  5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Applications
6. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
  6.1. Market Trends
  6.2. Introduction
     6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
     6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
  6.3. Super Absorbent Polymers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
     6.3.1. North America
     6.3.2. Latin America
     6.3.3. Europe
     6.3.4. Asia Pacific
     6.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
  6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
  6.6. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
7. North America Super Absorbent Polymers Market Analysis and Forecast
  7.1. Introduction
     7.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     7.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
  7.2. North America Super Absorbent Polymers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     7.2.1. U.S.
     7.2.2. Canada
  7.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  7.4. North America Super Absorbent Polymers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
     7.4.1. Agriculture Support
     7.4.2. Adult Incontinence Products
     7.4.3. Baby Diapers
     7.4.4. Feminine Hygiene
     7.4.5. Others
  7.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
  7.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
  7.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     7.7.1. By Country
     7.7.2. By Product Type
     7.7.3. By Application
  7.8. North America Super Absorbent Polymers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers Market Analysis and Forecast
  8.1. Introduction
     8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
     8.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
  8.2. Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      8.2.1. Brazil
      8.2.2. Mexico
      8.2.3. Rest of Latin America
   8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  8.4. Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
     8.4.1. Agriculture Support
     8.4.2. Adult Incontinence Products
     8.4.3. Baby Diapers
     8.4.4. Feminine Hygiene
     8.4.5. Others
  8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
  8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
  8.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     8.7.1. By Country
     8.7.2. By Product Type
     8.7.3. By Application
  8.8. Latin America Super Absorbent Polymers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Europe Super Absorbent Polymers 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
     9.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
  9.2. Europe Super Absorbent Polymers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     9.2.1. Germany
     9.2.2. France
     9.2.3. Italy
     9.2.4. U.K.
     9.2.5. Spain
     9.2.6. Russia
     9.2.7. Rest of Europe
  9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  9.4. Europe Super Absorbent Polymers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
     9.4.1. Agriculture Support
     9.4.2. Adult Incontinence Products
     9.4.3. Baby Diapers
     9.4.4. Feminine Hygiene
     9.4.5. Others
  9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
  9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
  9.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     9.7.1. By Country
     9.7.2. By Product Type
     9.7.3. By Application
  9.8. Europe Super Absorbent Polymers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers 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. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
  10.2. Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     10.2.1. China
     10.2.2. Japan
     10.2.3. South Korea
     10.2.4. India
     10.2.5. Australia
     10.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
  10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  10.4. Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
     10.4.1. Agriculture Support
     10.4.2. Adult Incontinence Products
     10.4.3. Baby Diapers
     10.4.4. Feminine Hygiene
     10.4.5. Others
  10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
  10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
  10.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     10.7.1. By Country
     10.7.2. By Product Type
     10.7.3. By Application
  10.8. Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers 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. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
  11.2. Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     11.2.1. Saudi Arabia
     11.2.2. South Africa
     11.2.3. UAE
     11.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
  11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  11.4. Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
     11.4.1. Agriculture Support
     11.4.2. Adult Incontinence Products
     11.4.3. Baby Diapers
     11.4.4. Feminine Hygiene
     11.4.5. Others
  11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
  11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
  11.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     11.7.1. By Country
     11.7.2. By Product Type
     11.7.3. By Application
  11.8. Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Competition Landscape
  12.1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market: Market Share Analysis
  12.2. Super Absorbent Polymers Distributors and Customers
  12.3. Super Absorbent Polymers Market: Competitive Dashboard
  12.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
     12.4.1. NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.
     12.4.2. SANYO CHEMICAL, LTD.
     12.4.3. SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO.,LTD.
     12.4.4. BASF SE

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