Super Absorbent Polymers Market Analysis

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.

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