Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymer Market Size & Outlook

The super absorbent polymer market in Asia Pacific is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 6,200.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7% is expected of Asia Pacific super absorbent polymer market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$3,854.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$6,200.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7%
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Asia Pacific super absorbent polymer market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Asia Pacific super absorbent polymer market highlights

  • The Asia Pacific super absorbent polymer market generated a revenue of USD 3,854.5 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, sodium polyacrylate was the largest revenue generating type in 2023.
  • Sodium Polyacrylate is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Asia Pacific data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 3,854.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 6,200.4 million
Growth rate7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSodium polyacrylate
Fastest growing segmentSodium Polyacrylate
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide
Key market players worldwideBasf SE, LG Chem, Formosa Plastics Group, Sanyo, Evonik Industries AG, Kao Corp, Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd, Sumitomo Corp


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Asia Pacific region accounted for 39.2% of the global super absorbent polymer market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 6,200.4 million by 2030.

Sodium polyacrylate was the largest segment with a revenue share of 83.88% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Asia Pacific super absorbent polymer market based on sodium polyacrylate, polyacrylate/polyacrylamide covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The rise in demand from emerging economies such as China and India is expected to propel the super absorbent market. The market is witnessing a rapid growth in the region owing to the rising awareness for baby health, growing population, and rising disposable income.

In addition, baby diapers market is expected to witness growth potential in untapped markets in the region, such as Vietnam, Singapore, and Indonesia, hence propelling the demand for super absorbent polymers over the forecast period.

The personal care and hygiene industry in Taiwan, China, South Korea, India and Japan is likely to be a favorable factor for the market. Increasing investments by leading personal care and hygiene companies including P&G, and Kimberly-Clark is anticipated to promote demand over the forecast period.

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Super Absorbent Polymer Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd View profile 4574 4-1-1, Koraibashi, Kogin Building, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan http://www.shokubai.co.jp
Sanyo View profile 10001+ San Diego, California, United States, North America http://www.sanyo.com
Formosa Plastics Group View profile 1001-5000 Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan, Asia https://www.fpg.com.tw/
Kao Corp View profile 42450 14-10, Nihonbashi Kayabacho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8210 http://www.kao.com
LG Chem View profile 10001+ Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Asia https://www.lgchem.com
Sumitomo Corp View profile 108457 3-2 Otemachi 2-Chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8601 http://www.sumitomocorp.co.jp
Evonik Industries AG View profile 33409 Rellinghauser Strasse 1-11, Essen, NW, Germany, 45128 https://www.evonik.com
Basf SE View profile 111855 Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 https://www.basf.com

Asia Pacific super absorbent polymer market size, by country, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Asia Pacific Super Absorbent Polymer Market Outlook Share, 2023 & 2030 (US$M)

Asia Pacific super absorbent polymer market size, by country, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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