Jan 25, 2018   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Superabsorbent Polymers Market - Global Overview 2014-2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Agriculture Drives Demand Growth for Superabsorbent Polymers by 5.8% through to 2022, Global Market to Reach $10 Billion

The report reviews, analyzes and projects the global Superabsorbent Polymers (SAPs) market for the period 2014-2022 in terms of volumes in Tons and market value in US$ and the compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) projected from 2017 through 2022

Innovations from SAP manufacturers have led to the development of bio-based materials that are biodegradable and do not contribute to environmental pollution. Governments across the globe are also playing their part in promoting the use of disposable personal care products to maintain cleanliness, which has a direct bearing on demand for SAPs.

Accounting for a share estimated at 31.8% translating into US$2.5 billion in 2017, Asia-Pacific leads the global value market for SAPs. The region is also projected witness the fastest growth with a CAGR of 6.5% between 2017 and 2022 to reach US$3.4 billion by 2022.

Research Findings & Coverage

  • Global Superabsorbent Polymers (SAPs) market is examined in this report with respect to key polymer types and major application areas
  • The report exclusively analyzes each polymer type and application areas of Superabsorbent Polymers (SAPs) by a major geographic region
  • Superabsorbent Polymers Boon for Agriculture in Arid Areas
  • Superabsorbent Polymers (SAPs) Thrive in the Medical Sector
  • Superabsorbent Polymer Geomembranes Enable in Water Conservation
  • Key business trends focusing on product innovations/developments, M&As, JVs and other recent industry developments
  • Major companies profiled - 35
  • The industry guide includes the contact details for 116 companies

Product Outline

  • The report analyzes the market for the key polymer types of SAPs including:
  • Polyacrylamide Copolymer
  • Sodium Polyacrylate
  • Others

Application Areas of SAPs analyzed comprise the following:

  • Adult Incontinence Products
  • Agriculture & Horticulture
  • Baby Diapers
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Other Applications

Key Trends

  • Sumitomo Seika's South Korean Superabsorbent Polymers Capacity Expanded
  • Evonik Introduces Next Generation of SAPs
  • Evonik's SAP Production Capacity Reduces
  • Wanhua Chemical Showcases Novel Superabsorbent Polymer Materials
  • Nippon Shokubai's American Subsidiary Changes Name
  • Groundbreaking Ceremony of Nippon Shokubai Europe NV's New SAP/AA Plants Held
  • SDP Global Sets Up New SAP Facility in Malaysia
  • LG Chem Expands Acrylic Acid and Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) Production in South Korea
  • Nippon Shokubai Europe Approves European Expansions
  • Evonik Inaugurates New Application Technology Center for Superabsorbent Polymers
  • Evonik Industries Increases SAP Production Capacities

Key Topics Covered:

Part A: Global Market Perspective

1. Introduction

2. Key Market Trends

3. Key Global Players

4. Key Business Trends

5. Global Market Overview

Part B: Regional Market Perspective

Regional Market Overview

1. North America

2. Europe

3. Asia-Pacific

4. South America

5. Rest Of World

Part C: Guide to the Industry

Part D: Annexure

List of Charts & Graphs

Companies Mentioned

  • Acuro Organics Limited (India)
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company (The United States)
  • BASF SE (Germany)
  • BASF-YPC Company Limited (China)
  • Beijing Sinofloc Chemical Co Ltd (China)
  • Chemtex Speciality Limited (India)
  • DEMI Co Ltd (China)
  • Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
  • Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH (Germany)
  • Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan)
  • GEL Frost Packs Kalyani Enterprises (India)
  • Kao Corporation (Japan)
  • LG Chem Ltd (South Korea)
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan)
  • Nippon Shokubai America Industries, Inc. (The United States)
  • Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd (Japan)
  • Nippon Shokubai Europe N.V. (Belgium)
  • Nisshoku Chemical Industry (Zhangjiagang) Co Ltd (China)
  • PT Nippon Shokubai Indonesia (Indonesia)
  • Quanzhou Banglida Technology Industry Co Ltd (China)
  • SDP Global (Malaysia) SDN BHD (Malaysia)
  • SDP Global Co Ltd (Japan)
  • SNF S.A.S. (France)
  • SNF SAS (FRANCE)
  • San-Dia Polymers (Nantong) Co Ltd (China)
  • Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd (Japan)
  • Shandong Haoyue New Materials Co Ltd (China)
  • Shandong Nuoer Biological Technology Co Ltd (China)
  • Songwon Industrial Co Ltd (South Korea)
  • Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Limited (Japan)
  • Sumitomo Seika Singapore Pte Ltd (Singapore)
  • Tangshan Boya Resin Co Ltd (China)
  • Wanhua Chemical Group Co Ltd (China)
  • Yixing Danson Technology (China)
  • Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical Co Ltd (China)
  • Zhejiang Weilong Polymer Material Co Ltd (China)

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