The report “Super Absorbent Polymers Market by Type (Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide Copolymer, Bio-Based Sap), Application (Personal Hygiene, Agriculture, Medical, Industrial), And Region – Global Forecast to 2030”, is projected to reach USD 13.2 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.3% from USD 8.7 billion in 2023..
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Some of the prominent key players are:
· Nippon Shokubai (Japan)
· BASF (Germany)
· Evonik (Germany)
· Sumitomo (Japan)
· LG Chem (South Korea)
· SDP Global (Japan)
· Formosa (Taiwan)
· Kao Corporation (Japan),
· Satellite Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
· SDP Global (Japan)
· Yixing Danson Technology (China)
Opportunity: Rising demand for biodegradable super absorbent polymers
The rising demand for biodegradable super absorbent polymers (SAP) creates a substantial growth opportunity in the market. With a growing awareness of environmental issues, there is an increasing inclination towards sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. Biodegradable SAPs emerge as a more environmentally conscious choice, addressing worries about the lasting effects of conventional polymers. These SAPs naturally breakdown and significantly reduce long-term pollution and ecological damage. Bio-based superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are a type of SAPs derived from renewable or bio-based sources. They are gaining favor compared to synthetic super absorbent polymers. Synthetic SAPs typically lack biocompatibility, biodegradability, or renewability. The adoption of bio-based SAPs offers a potential solution to mitigate the environmental impact associated with SAPs, commonly utilized in products for hygiene, agriculture, construction, and medical waste adsorbents.
Sodium Polyacrylate is projected to be the largest type of super absorbent polymers, in terms of value, during the forecast period.
Sodium polyacrylate is the largest type of super absorbent polymer due to its ability to absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. t is a cross-linked polymer that contains sodium atoms and absorbs water through a process called osmosis. When dissolved in water, it forms a thick and transparent solution due to the ionic interactions of the molecules. The cross-links that connect the chains together prevent them from dissolving or breaking apart in the water, allowing sodium polyacrylate to absorb large amounts of water.
Agriculture is the fastest growing application of super absorbent polymers, in terms of value.
Agriculture is the fastest-growing application of super absorbent polymers market. Super absorbent polymers can improve the fertility and water holding capacity of soil, which is essential for sustainable agriculture and crop production. These polymers can help retain water in the soil, providing a reliable water source for plants during droughts, which is crucial for maintaining crop health and yield.
Asia Pacific captures the largest share in the super absorbent polymers market during the forecast period, in terms of value.”
Asia Pacific is the largest market for super absorbent polymers due to several factors. The region has the largest consumption of super absorbent polymers, with China, India and Japan being the major contributors. The increasing demand for personal care products and agricultural products in the region is driving the growth of the super absorbent polymers market. The region’s economic expansion is also a significant contributor to the expansion of the global super absorbent polymers market.
