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Superabsorbent polymers refer to water-absorbing substances capable of retaining large liquid volumes compared to their mass. They are pivotal in absorbing water and aqueous solutions in products such as diapers, adult incontinence items, and feminine hygiene products.
Superabsorbent polymers come in various types such as sodium polyacrylate, polyacrylate/polyacrylamide, and copolymers. Sodium polyacrylate is a variant containing sodium atoms evenly distributed within the network and water. Production methods for these polymers encompass suspension polymerization, solution polymerization, and gel polymerization. These superabsorbent polymers find applications across diverse sectors including personal hygiene, packaging, construction, oil and gas industries, and various other applications.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have had a strong impact on the superabsorbent polymers market by increasing costs of imported acrylic acid, sodium polyacrylate, and specialty chemical intermediates. Personal hygiene and medical application segments are most affected, particularly in asia pacific and europe where supply chains are globally interconnected. Higher tariffs have increased production costs and pressured pricing for hygiene product manufacturers. However, tariffs are also encouraging domestic polymer manufacturing, localized sourcing strategies, and investment in process efficiency, supporting long term market resilience.
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The superabsorbent polymers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.42 billion in 2025 to $11.26 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of baby diaper consumption, rising population growth, expansion of personal hygiene awareness, increased use in feminine hygiene products, established medical absorbent applications.
The superabsorbent polymers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.03 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to aging population growth, increasing healthcare expenditure, rising demand for high performance absorbents, expansion of medical device manufacturing, growing use in oil and gas applications. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for hygiene products, growing use in adult incontinence care, expansion of medical grade superabsorbents, increasing adoption in construction applications, rising focus on high absorption efficiency.
The increasing awareness of personal hygiene and cleanliness is expected to drive the growth of the superabsorbent polymers (SAP) market going forward. Personal hygiene awareness refers to the heightened public emphasis on maintaining cleanliness and preventing infections through the use of hygiene products such as diapers, adult incontinence pads, and feminine hygiene items. This awareness is rising as consumers prioritize health protection, improved sanitation practices, and enhanced quality of life, particularly among aging populations and young parents. The superabsorbent polymers market supports this trend by providing high-absorption materials essential for hygiene products that offer comfort, moisture retention, and effective leakage protection. For example, in September 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that average annual expenditures on personal care increased to $950 in 2023, up from $866 in 2022, indicating higher consumer spending on hygiene-related items. Therefore, the growing focus on personal hygiene is contributing to the expansion of the superabsorbent polymers market.
Major companies in the superabsorbent polymers market are developing innovative solutions such as bio-based and biodegradable SAPs to enhance sustainability and improve absorbency. Bio-based biodegradable materials are produced from renewable biological sources and naturally break down into harmless substances in the environment. For example, in 2024, ZymoChem Inc., a U.S.-based biotechnology company, introduced BAYSE(TM), the world's first scalable, 100% bio-based and biodegradable superabsorbent polymer. Designed as a direct replacement for traditional fossil-based SAPs in diapers and other hygiene products, BAYSE(TM) reduces carbon footprint through the use of renewable resources and offers a high-performance, microplastic-free alternative with cost-competitive production enabled by the company's proprietary carbon-conserving bioprocess. This innovation supports the growing shift toward sustainable materials in the superabsorbent polymers market.
In March 2024, International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG), a Germany-based industrial organization, acquired the superabsorbent business of Evonik Industries AG for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, ICIG aims to pursue both internal and external growth opportunities within the superabsorbent sector. Evonik Industries AG is a Germany-based specialty chemicals company that provides superabsorbent polymers.
Major companies operating in the superabsorbent polymers market are Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd., BASF SE, Dow Chemical Company, LG Chem Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, Solvay SA, KAO Corporation, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Kuraray Co. Ltd., Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd., SDP Global Co. Ltd., Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd., SNF Floerger Group, Xitao Polymer Co. Ltd., Yixing Danson Technology Co. Ltd., Soco Chemical Co. Ltd., Chinafloc Chemical Co. Ltd., Chemtex Speciality Limited
Asia- Pacific was the largest region in the superabsorbent polymers market share in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market. The regions covered in the superabsorbent polymers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the superabsorbent polymers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The superabsorbent polymer market consists of sales of cross-linked polyacrylamides and polyacrylates and cellulose- or starch-acrylonitrile graft copolymers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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