US SAP Prices Drop 13.1% in June Amid Ample Imports and Weak Buying

The US Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP) market experienced a significant decline in June 2026 as increased import availability, lower feedstock costs, and cautious purchasing activity from converters pressured prices. Suppliers from China, South Korea, and Japan expanded SAP shipments to the US Gulf Coast, resulting in greater market competition and higher inventory availability. Softer acrylamide and Acrylic Acid prices reduced production costs and encouraged exporters to offer competitive pricing despite elevated freight expenses. The SAP Price Trend remained bearish as hygiene-sector manufacturers, including diaper and adult incontinence product producers, relied on existing inventories rather than increasing spot purchases. According to ChemAnalyst data, SAP prices declined by around 13.1% month-on-month during the period. The SAP Market Forecast indicates further weakness in the short term, with prices expected to remain under pressure before a gradual recovery later in the year. Key factors influencing the SAP Demand Outlook include inventory normalization, seasonal procurement, import trends, and movements in Acrylic Acid and acrylamide costs.