South Africa Super Absorbent Polymer Market Size & Outlook
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South Africa super absorbent polymer market highlights
- The South Africa super absorbent polymer market generated a revenue of USD 121.6 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 169.4 million by 2030.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% 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.
Super absorbent polymer market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2023 | USD 121.6 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 169.4 million |
| Growth rate | 4.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Sodium polyacrylate |
| Fastest growing segment | Sodium Polyacrylate |
| Historical data | 2018 - 2022 |
| Base year | 2023 |
| Forecast period | 2024 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide |
| Key market players worldwide | Basf 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, South Africa accounted for 1.2% of the global super absorbent polymer market in 2023.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia super absorbent polymer market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 336.5 million by 2030.
Sodium polyacrylate was the largest segment with a revenue share of 83.96% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa super absorbent polymer market based on sodium polyacrylate, polyacrylate/polyacrylamide covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
Healthcare remains a top priority for the government of South Africa. In South Africa, healthcare industry is expected to expand at a rapid rate over the coming years on account of innovation and technological advancements, which is expected to propel super absorbent polymer demand over the forecast period.
Moreover, the rising infant population in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) is a crucial factor in determining demand over the past few years. The super absorbent materials are yet to realize their potential in the agricultural sector and therefore it is expected to be a crucial segment in the region 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 |
South Africa super absorbent polymer market size, by type, 2018-2030 (US$M)
South Africa Super Absorbent Polymer Market Outlook Share, 2023 & 2030 (US$M)
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