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U.K. Super Absorbent Polymer Market Size & Outlook

The super absorbent polymer market in the UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 675.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.8% is expected of the UK super absorbent polymer market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$427.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$675.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.8%
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U.K. Super Absorbent Polymer Market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

U.K. Super Absorbent Polymer Market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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UK super absorbent polymer market highlights

  • The UK super absorbent polymer market generated a revenue of USD 427.4 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 675.3 million by 2030.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% 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 2023USD 427.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 675.3 million
Growth rate6.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSodium polyacrylate
Fastest growing segmentSodium Polyacrylate
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 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, UK accounted for 4.3% 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 Europe, Germany super absorbent polymer market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Germany is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 978.8 million by 2030.

UK has witnessed significant growth in the female hygiene products segments. Consumers are now adopting environment friendly disposable tampons, thinner pads and ultra-thin towels. Brands are looking to build consumer loyalty and women especially are becoming aware of the toxic waste generated by sanitary products.

Disposable diapers are gaining popularity on account of the rising focus on infant health and environment sustainability. Companies are focusing on new product development and making products, which are efficient in terms of leakage, freshness and hygiene.

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Super Absorbent Polymer Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Basf SEView profile 111,855Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056www.basf.com
Evonik Industries AGView profile 33,409Rellinghauser Strasse 1-11, Essen, NW, Germany, 45128www.evonik.com
Sumitomo CorpView profile 108,4573-2 Otemachi 2-Chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8601www.sumitomocorp.co.jp
LG ChemView profile 10001+Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Asiawww.lgchem.com
Kao CorpView profile 42,45014-10, Nihonbashi Kayabacho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8210www.kao.com
Formosa Plastics GroupView profile 1001-5000Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan, Asiawww.fpg.com.tw/
SanyoView profile 10001+San Diego, California, United States, North Americawww.sanyo.com
Nippon Shokubai Co LtdView profile 4,5744-1-1, Koraibashi, Kogin Building, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japanwww.shokubai.co.jp

U.K. Super Absorbent Polymer Market Outlook

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Sodium Polyacrylate was the largest segment with a revenue share of 84.23% in 2023.

Horizon Databook has segmented the U.K. super absorbent polymer market based on sodium polyacrylate, polyacrylate/polyacrylamide covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.




UK has witnessed significant growth in the female hygiene products segments. Consumers are now adopting environment friendly disposable tampons, thinner pads and ultra-thin towels. Brands are looking to build consumer loyalty and women especially are becoming aware of the toxic waste generated by sanitary products.

Disposable diapers are gaining popularity on account of the rising focus on infant health and environment sustainability. Companies are focusing on new product development and making products, which are efficient in terms of leakage, freshness and hygiene.

  • U.K. Super Absorbent Polymer Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
    • Sodium Polyacrylate
    • Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide
    • Others
  • U.K. Super Absorbent Polymer Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
    • Personal Hygiene
    • Agriculture
    • Medical
    • Industrial
    • Others

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