North America Super Absorbent Polymer Market Size & Outlook

The super absorbent polymer market in North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,572.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.7% is expected of North America super absorbent polymer market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,628.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,572.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.7%
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North America

North America super absorbent polymer market highlights

  • The North America super absorbent polymer market generated a revenue of USD 1,628.9 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% 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, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


North America data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,628.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,572.1 million
Growth rate6.7% (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, North America region accounted for 16.6% 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 85.59% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the North America super absorbent polymer market based on sodium polyacrylate, polyacrylate/polyacrylamide covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


North America is one of the largest markets for the super absorbent polymer market. The aging population has been a major driving factor in the region, which has resulted in increasing the market penetration of super absorbent polymers over the past few years. 

Rising awareness and social acceptance regarding a wide range of health issues have resulted in changing the demand landscape of the hygiene industry. In mature markets such as North America adult incontinence products are becoming are expected to extremely pivotal for widening the customer base and improving the margins for companies. 

Thinner cores, greater fit, comfort levels, and improved absorption are some of the critical factors responsible for driving demand over the past few years. Manufacturers that have been strong players in the feminine hygiene segment are entering the adult incontinence segment in order to cater to the growing demand. 

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