Super Absorbent Polymers Market size was valued at USD 9.12 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 20.43 billion by the end of 2037, expanding at around 6.4% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of super absorbent polymers is assessed at USD 9.59 billion.
Increasing exports of meat and eggs can be cited as a driving force for growth in the market. The packaging of meat and eggs is made up of super-absorbent polymers. In Europe, the total volume of pig meat exports for the first eleven months of 2022 amounted to around 5 million tons and was worth approximately USD 14 billion. Furthermore, India exported about 2 million tons of beef and veal carcasses weight equivalent to CWE in 2022.
Additionally, by inhibiting microbial growth, wound dressings made of extremely absorbent polymers enhance wound healing. Consequently, the need for medical dressings is projected to rise as injuries and accidents rise. According to a United Nations estimate, traffic accidents continue to result in 50 million injuries and 1.3 million fatalities worldwide each year.
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2024 |
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2025-2037 |
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6.4% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 9.12 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 20.43 billion |
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Application {Hygienic (Sanitary Products, Baby Diapers, Adult Incontinence Products), Non-Hygienic (Packaging, Medical & Healthcare, Agriculture)}
The hygienic segment in the super absorbent polymers market is anticipated to hold the largest share of about 55% during the forecast period. The segment is further divided into sanitary products including diapers, adult incontinence supplies, and other. The increasing number of women who go through their periods, which leads to increased demand for sanitary napkins, can be a reason for growth in this segment. In 2019, some 350 million women will have their periods worldwide, or about 24% of the population. If everyone used disposables, there may be around two billion uses of pads or tampons per day.
Type (Sodium Polyacrylate, Potassium Polyacrylate, Ethylene Maleic Anhydride Copolymers, Polyacrylamide Copolymer)
Super absorbent polymers market from the sodium polyacrylate segment is expected to garner a significant share of around 35% in the year 2037. The increase in the demand for detergents and other beauty products, e.g. hair spray & conditioner, moisturise etc., is likely to have led to this segment's growth. Around half of the market for fabric care is accounted for by detergents. Different product categories and fabric softeners or enhancers made up about a quarter of the market.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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North American Market Forecast
The super absorbent polymers market in North America is projected to hold the largest share of about 35% by the end of 2037. The increased production, and export of meat and eggs can be primarily responsible for the market's growth. The United States poultry sector is the largest producer, second biggest exporter, and leading egg producer of all birds in the world. The United States exported more than 243 million pounds of beef in 2023.
APAC Market Statistics
The Asia Pacific super absorbent polymers market is estimated to be the second largest, registering a share of about 30% by the end of 2037. Increasing demand for feminine hygiene products such as menstrual cup, pads etc. has been a major factor behind the market's growth. Additionally, less than 1% of Indian women ages 15 to 24-year olds are using menstrual cups compared with approximately 64% in the same age group on sanitary napkins.
Author Credits: Rajrani Baghel
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