Super Absorbent Polymers Market Revenue to Attain USD 16.77 Bn by 2033

24 Mar 2025

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1. Super Absorbent Polymers Market Revenue and Trends 2025 to 2033 2. Report Highlights  3. Market Trends 4. Regional Insights 5. Super Absorbent Polymers Market Coverage 6. Market News 7. Super Absorbent Polymers Market Key Players 8. Major Market Segments Covered

Super Absorbent Polymers Market Revenue and Trends 2025 to 2033

The global super absorbent polymers market revenue reached USD 9.88 billion in 2025 and is predicted to attain around USD 16.77 billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 6.80%. The superabsorbent polymers market is driven by the rising demand for personal hygiene items, the growing populations of children and the elderly, and a heightened emphasis on sustainable, environmentally friendly options. 

Market Overview

Superabsorbent polymers (SAP) are derived from two monomers, sodium polyacrylate and polyacrylamide, which form polymer network structures. The polymers are the primary components of personal care products covering a wide range of uses, such as baby diapers, adult incontinence pads, feminine hygiene products, and even some medical supplies. 

The rapid increase in the use of super absorbent, hygienic products, technological innovation, and increasing environmentally friendly practices are the major market drivers for superabsorbent polymers. The adult incontinence product demand continues to rise with population aging. Sustainable development is a leading factor because manufacturers focus on bio-based raw material sourcing as well as sustainable SAP materials to meet environmental rules and eco-aware market requirements.

Report Highlights 

• By type, the sodium polyacrylate segment holds a significant market share. Sodium polyacrylates serve as a binding agent, emulsion stabilizer, coating, viscosity control agent, and film former in various sectors, such as sanitation, consumer products, electrical and electronics, construction, and industrial applications. The polyacrylamide segment is projected to grow at a notable CAGR during the forecast period. The super absorbent polymer sector is expected to be driven by an increasing emphasis on reducing harmful substances and untreated sewage. 
• By grade, the hygiene grade segment held a significant presence in the global market in 2024. This is credited to the increasing use of SAP in producing baby diapers and women's and adult hygiene products in the top nations globally. The industrial grade segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR over the projected period. Industrial-grade substances are substances capable of absorbing and holding a significant volume of liquid relative to their weight, frequently utilized in diverse fields such as diapers, farming, and industrial sanitation.
• By application, the personal hygiene segment dominated the super absorbent polymers market with the largest share in 2023. The increasing demand for adult incontinence and female hygiene products, driven by heightened hygiene awareness, is expected to boost the market. The agriculture segment is expected to grow significantly over the coming years. The expansion of agricultural applications, due to the excellent water retention capabilities of polymers, is anticipated to drive the growth of the shaping market.

Market Trends

• Rising Awareness of Personal Hygiene

The rising awareness of personal hygiene is driving the demand for products like baby diapers, feminine hygiene items, and adult incontinence products, especially in developing regions. Government programs and health campaigns are raising public consciousness about hygiene, which in turn fuels the need for superabsorbent polymers.

• Growing Pediatric and Geriatric Populations

The increasing population of children and older citizens has created a strong need for the products from SAP. The largest segment of the market is baby diapers, especially Asia Pacific, which is growing at a very fast pace.
Agricultural Expansion and Technological Advancements
The agriculture sector is adopting SAPs on a larger scale to retain soil moisture and increase crop yield. Those polymers will also help save water as they will require less water for irrigation, which will allow the plants to survive the drought and will combine the sustainable agricultural method.

Regional Insights

Asia Pacific super absorbent polymers market accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024. Fast industrial growth and enhanced standard of living within China and India drive increasing product requirements for hygiene solutions. The expansion of the market receives additional momentum from governmental programs to improve childcare infrastructure and women's well-being. 
The rising need for super absorbent polymers market products in China can be attributed to the large number of newborns, increasing household income, and a significant infant population. The growing awareness of hygiene and enhanced consumer buying power urge the country to foster growth in different product categories.

• In February 2024, QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Chemical (CP Chem) initiated the construction of their polymer production plant in Ras Laffan for the global petrochemical industry. The developed cracker will become an important production center of polymers because it can produce 2.08 million tonnes of ethylene yearly. 

North America is anticipated to host the fastest-growing super absorbent polymers market because the population is aging, and people demand advanced hygiene solutions. SAP finds extensive application in medical products across the region, such as adult incontinence items, feminine hygiene products, and disposable medical devices, because of the robust healthcare system and high levels of innovative medical solution adoption. 

The United States leads North America's super absorbent polymers market because of its rapidly aging population and rising healthcare requirements. The advanced healthcare system in the country, with its innovation, stimulates continuous product advancements in SAP-based healthcare and personal care solutions.

Super Absorbent Polymers Market Coverage

Market News

• In February 2025, BASF debuted its zero-emission superabsorbent polymer product. BASF achieves zero product carbon footprint through combined renewable energy utilization together with renewable raw material management which enables customers to meet their sustainability goals.
• In August 2024, Nippon Shokubai declared its intentions to broaden its superabsorbent polymer production facilities. The planned expansion secures extra capabilities to produce superabsorbent polymers which sustain growing market needs in hygiene items and agricultural sectors.
• In July 2024, ZymoChem launched BAYSE, which marks the debut of a 100% bio-based and biodegradable super absorbent polymer system. The revolutionary product stands poised to transform the USD 145 billion global hygiene industry, and it represents the foundation for environmentally friendly progress.

Super Absorbent Polymers Market Key Players

• Satellite Science & Technology Co. Ltd.
• Kao Corporation
• Formosa Plastics Corp
• Sdp Global Co., Ltd.
• LG Chem Ltd.
• SUMITOMO CORPORATION
• Evonik Industries AG
• BASF
• NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.
  Others

Major Market Segments Covered

By Type

• Synthetic
  
  • Sodium Polyacrylate
  • Polyacrylamide Copolymer
  • Ethylene Maleic Anhydride Copolymer
  • Others
• Natural
  
  • Polyvinyl Alcohol
  • Polysaccharides
  • Polyitaconic Acid
  • Polypeptide
  • Other

By Grade

• Agricultural Grade
• Industrial Grade
• Hygiene Grade

By Manufacturing Process

• Suspension Polymerization
• Solution Polymerization
• Gel Polymerization

By Application

• Personal Care
  
  • Adult Incontinence Products
  • Sanitary Napkins
  • Baby Diapers
  • Nappy Pads
  • Urinary Bags
• Healthcare
  
  • Wound Dressing
  • Medical Waste Solidification
  • Superabsorbent Mat
• Agriculture & Horticulture
  
  • Seed Coating
  • Root Dipping
  • Soil Broadcasting
  • Flower Beds
  • Ornamental Gardens
• Industrial
• Packaging
• Construction
• Oil & Gas

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