The global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) market size was US$ 7.1 billion in 2021. The global super absorbent polymer (SAP) market is forecast to grow to USD 12.1 billion by 2030 by registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.

Factors Influencing the Market
The Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) market is forecast to grow at a significant growth rate due to the rapidly growing population and rising living standards of people. In addition, the growing demand for baby diapers, and adult incontinence products, will also benefit the Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) market during the study period.
Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) also finds a wide range of applications across various industrial verticals, such as packaging, healthcare, construction, oil & gas, etc. Moreover, rising awareness related to female hygiene products will bolster the growth of the Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) market during the study period.
Disposable diapers are gaining wide traction due to growing concerns related to personal hygiene products. Further, the rising prevalence of waterborne and airborne diseases will also surge the demand for diapers and sanitary napkins. Therefore, it will contribute to the growth of the Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) market during the study period.
The growing infant population will also benefit the Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) market. On the flip side, volatility in the prices of raw materials may limit the growth of the Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) market.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for hygiene-related products increased dramatically. Apart from that, the contribution of the online platform substantially accelerated the growth of the global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) market.

Regional Analysis
The Asia-Pacific Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) market is forecast to grow at the fastest rate in the coming years. It is majorly due to the rising demand for personal hygiene products. Further, China is among the largest consumers of personal hygiene products, majorly due to the growing infant population and rising disposable income. In addition to that, Japan is home to some of the key industry players, such as Mitsubishi Petrochemical Company, Nippon Shokubai, Sumitomo Seika, Sanyo, etc., which will contribute to the growth of the market. In addition to that, the region also holds the largest packaging, construction, agriculture, and other various end-use industries of Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP), which will drive the Asia-Pacific Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) market forward.

Competitors in the Market
BASF SE
Formosa Plastics Corporation
LG Chemicals Ltd.
SDP Global Co., Ltd
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.
Evonik Industries AG
KAO Corporation
Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd
Yixing Danson Technology
Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd.
Other Prominent Players

Market Segmentation
The global Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) market segmentation focuses on Type, Application, and Region.
By Type
Sodium Polyacrylate
Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide
Copolymers
Others
By Application
Personal Hygiene
Agriculture
Healthcare
Industrial
Packaging
Construction
Oil & Gas
Others
By Region
? North America
o The U.S.
o Canada
o Mexico
? Europe
? Western Europe
o The UK
o Germany
o France
o Italy
o Spain
o Rest of Western Europe
? Eastern Europe
o Poland
o Russia
o Rest of Eastern Europe
? Asia Pacific
o China
o India
o Japan
o Australia & New Zealand
o ASEAN
o Rest of Asia Pacific
? Middle East & Africa (MEA)
o UAE
o Saudi Arabia
o South Africa
o Rest of MEA
? South America
o Brazil
o Argentina
o Rest of South America