UK Super Absorbent Polymer Market Size & Outlook
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UK super absorbent polymer market highlights
- The UK super absorbent polymer market generated a revenue of USD 427.4 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 675.3 million by 2030.
- The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% 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 2023 | USD 427.4 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 675.3 million |
| Growth rate | 6.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Sodium polyacrylate |
| Fastest growing segment | Sodium Polyacrylate |
| Historical data | 2018 - 2022 |
| Base year | 2023 |
| Forecast period | 2024 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide |
| Key market players worldwide | Basf 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, UK accounted for 4.3% 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 Europe, Germany super absorbent polymer market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- Germany is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 978.8 million by 2030.
Sodium polyacrylate was the largest segment with a revenue share of 84.23% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK super absorbent polymer market based on sodium polyacrylate, polyacrylate/polyacrylamide covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
UK has witnessed significant growth in the female hygiene products segments. Consumers are now adopting environment friendly disposable tampons, thinner pads and ultra-thin towels. Brands are looking to build consumer loyalty and women especially are becoming aware of the toxic waste generated by sanitary products.
Disposable diapers are gaining popularity on account of the rising focus on infant health and environment sustainability. Companies are focusing on new product development and making products, which are efficient in terms of leakage, freshness and hygiene.
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Super Absorbent Polymer Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd | View profile | 4574 | 4-1-1, Koraibashi, Kogin Building, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan | http://www.shokubai.co.jp |
| Sanyo | View profile | 10001+ | San Diego, California, United States, North America | http://www.sanyo.com |
| Formosa Plastics Group | View profile | 1001-5000 | Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan, Asia | https://www.fpg.com.tw/ |
| Kao Corp | View profile | 42450 | 14-10, Nihonbashi Kayabacho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8210 | http://www.kao.com |
| LG Chem | View profile | 10001+ | Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Asia | https://www.lgchem.com |
| Sumitomo Corp | View profile | 108457 | 3-2 Otemachi 2-Chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8601 | http://www.sumitomocorp.co.jp |
| Evonik Industries AG | View profile | 33409 | Rellinghauser Strasse 1-11, Essen, NW, Germany, 45128 | https://www.evonik.com |
| Basf SE | View profile | 111855 | Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 | https://www.basf.com |
UK super absorbent polymer market size, by type, 2018-2030 (US$M)
UK Super Absorbent Polymer Market Outlook Share, 2023 & 2030 (US$M)
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