Middle East & Africa Super Absorbent Polymer Market Size & Outlook

The super absorbent polymer market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,294.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5% is expected of Middle East & Africa super absorbent polymer market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$919.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,294.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
5%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA super absorbent polymer market highlights

  • The MEA super absorbent polymer market generated a revenue of USD 919.4 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% 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, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 919.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,294.2 million
Growth rate5% (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, MEA region accounted for 9.4% 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 84.65% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa super absorbent polymer market based on sodium polyacrylate, polyacrylate/polyacrylamide covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The demand for Super Absorbent Polymer in the MEA is expected to be driven by rapid population growth, high incidences of lifestyle-related disorders, and ambitious healthcare infrastructure development. The demand for superior technology plastic components is expected to increase significantly, thereby propelling the demand for super absorbent polymer in the region.

The regional super absorbent polymer market is expected to be driven by the demand for protective wear and syringes. In addition, the demand for Super Absorbent Polymer in orthopedic implants and soft goods is expected to rise on account of the superior strength and radiation resistance offered by super absorbent polymer applications including hygiene products.

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