MEA Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market

Middle East and Africa Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Size (2023-2028)

The Middle East and Africa Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market accounts for less than 25% of the total market and lags behind the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North American regions. Due to this small market share, these regions allow for fast growth in the upcoming years. The MEA super absorbent polymers business is estimated to record a steady growth rate in the foreseen years with an increasing focus on personal hygiene products.

Drivers and Restraints of the Middle East and Africa Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market

There are very few drivers in the Middle East and African regions for the superabsorbent polymers industry, but awareness of personal hygiene in this pandemic has been one of the main reasons that create immense growth in this locale. Growth in the demineralization industry is also another factor that has triggered growth in recent years. Advancement in the packaging industry has further driven the market towards positive growth in this vicinity.

Although Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) are gaining ground across the MEA nations, there are some limiting factors that have to be seriously concerned, such as the expenses related to these products. This cost ineffectiveness is a significant challenge in the regional market. The industry also is expected to invest a lot in research and development to keep improving the quality of the polymers to meet the standard demands which are in line with the safe environment regulations. The local market can also be constrained by the volatile raw material costs and scarcity related to availability. In addition to these factors, the lack of agricultural activities in the Middle East and African regions further hinders business growth.

The Middle East and Africa Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market has been segmented into the following categories

On the basis of Type

1. Synthetic

2. Natural

On the basis of the Application
 
1. Personal Care

2. Healthcare

3. Agriculture & Horticulture

Based on the type, the synthetic segment is likely to account for a dominant portion of the Middle East and Africa super absorbent polymers market in the coming years, owing to their high absorption and easy maintenance.

Depending on the application, the personal care segment accounted for a significant portion of the MEA Super Absorbent Polymer market. The surge in the birth rate and usage of sanitary napkins in the area has promoted the call for these polymers within the MEA. Also, the packaging sector is supposed to expand with a considerable CAGR in the foreseen period with the increasing consumer preference for packaged goods in this locale.

Processes such as desalination of water have gained momentum in the Middle East nations, owing to lack of freshwater present in these regions. This comes with a huge demand from the superabsorbent polymer industry in the vicinity.

Geographical overview and regional presence:

In the Middle East region, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE are a few countries that are undergoing rapid urbanization. Huge projects are being undertaken mostly in the construction sector. Advancement in technology has also allowed the growth of the Middle East and Africa Super Absorbent Polymer market.

In African nations, South Africa has been one of the countries which have gone through rapid urbanization. Personal hygiene is being promoted to a very large extent and sectors such as diapers are flourishing.

Key Market Players listed in the MEA report are

1. BASF SE

2. Wanhua Chemical Group

3. Archer Daniels Midland Company

4. LG Chem

5. Kao Corporation

Impact of COVID-19 on the Middle East and African Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market:

COVID-19 has exposed severe challenges for the superabsorbent polymers market by affecting sectors like architecture, industrial, and others. Major economies of Middle East and Africa are affected due to the ongoing pandemic; however, the superabsorbent polymer market has grown in this period due to the people buying personal care products in bulk amidst the pandemic. The demand skyrocketed during this period and people grew more aware of personal hygiene. Being one of the smallest markets in the world, these regions are expected to grow at a very fast rate post the pandemic.