| Product Code: ETC4505605 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
India`s super absorbent polymers (SAP) import market continues to see robust growth, with key exporters in 2024 being China, Japan, Germany, South Korea, and Singapore. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates low concentration in the market, fostering healthy competition. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stands at an impressive 16.5%, demonstrating the increasing demand for SAP in India. Moreover, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 is 8.39%, underscoring the sustained momentum in the import shipments of SAP into the country.

Super absorbent polymers (SAP) are used in various applications, including diapers and personal hygiene products. With changing lifestyles and increased hygiene awareness, the SAP market in India is expanding.
Super Absorbent Polymers are in demand in India due to their use in diapers, sanitary products, and agriculture for water retention. As the country`s population grows and consumer awareness regarding hygiene products increases, the SAP market is expected to expand further.
One of the primary challenges in the SAP market is sustainability. SAPs are widely used in hygiene products and agriculture, but their environmental impact and disposal issues are a growing concern. Developing SAPs that are biodegradable or more eco-friendly poses a challenge. Balancing cost-effectiveness and performance is another challenge in this competitive market.
The super absorbent polymers market in India faced challenges during the pandemic due to disruptions in the hygiene and personal care industry, which is a significant consumer of SAP. With consumers prioritizing essential items, demand for products like diapers and feminine hygiene products initially declined. However, SAP is a crucial component in medical and hygiene products like masks and wound care, which saw increased demand. The market showed resilience, and post-pandemic, the SAP market in India is expected to recover and grow with the resurgence of consumer demand.
Key players in the India super absorbent polymers (SAP) market include Nippon Shokubai, BASF India, and Yixing Danson Technology. They produce SAP materials used in diapers, hygiene products, and agriculture.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for disposable hygiene products in India |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about water conservation and agriculture practices |
4.2.3 Rise in geriatric population leading to higher demand for adult incontinence products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns related to disposal of super absorbent polymers |
4.3.3 Lack of proper waste management infrastructure in India |
5 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Trends |
6 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market, By Types |
6.1 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Sodium Polyacrylate, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide, Copolymers, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Hygiene, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Water absorption rate of super absorbent polymers in different applications |
8.2 Adoption rate of super absorbent polymers in agriculture for water retention |
8.3 Percentage of companies in India using sustainable practices in super absorbent polymer production |
9 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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