South Africa Super Absorbent Polymer Market Size & Outlook

The super absorbent polymer market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 169.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.8% is expected of South Africa super absorbent polymer market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$121.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$169.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.8%
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South Africa

South Africa super absorbent polymer market highlights

  • The South Africa super absorbent polymer market generated a revenue of USD 121.6 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 169.4 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% 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 121.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 169.4 million
Growth rate4.8% (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, South Africa accounted for 1.2% 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 Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia super absorbent polymer market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 336.5 million by 2030.

Sodium polyacrylate was the largest segment with a revenue share of 83.96% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa super absorbent polymer market based on sodium polyacrylate, polyacrylate/polyacrylamide covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Healthcare remains a top priority for the government of South Africa. In South Africa, healthcare industry is expected to expand at a rapid rate over the coming years on account of innovation and technological advancements, which is expected to propel super absorbent polymer demand over the forecast period.

Moreover, the rising infant population in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) is a crucial factor in determining demand over the past few years. The super absorbent materials are yet to realize their potential in the agricultural sector and therefore it is expected to be a crucial segment in the region over the forecast period.

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