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Market Overview

Quarterly Update on Global Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP) Market

For the Quarter Ending December 2020

Asia

The Asian SAP market outlook for Q4 2020 was shrouded with acute volatility due to upstream supply crunch. A leading SAP manufacturer in South Korea reported double digit decrease in its SAP sales during the fourth quarter owing to acute shortage of upstream materials. Scheduled turnaround at LG Chem’s Yeosu NCC plant significantly affected the feedstock availability in the region. Since SAP is majorly imported in India, the shortage of containers and soaring ocean freight directly affected the prices of SAP in the Indian markets. Due to increase in the shipping charges and upstream price pressure, the CFR JNPT price of SAP increased from USD 1603.2/tonne in October 2020 to USD 1680.2/tonne in December 2020.

North America

USA dominates the North American super absorbent polymers market in terms of demand. During the final quarter of 2020, the demand of upstream Acrylic Acid increased, which led to increase in Sodium Polyacrylate prices. In addition, the price of upstream Propylene witnessed sharp increase during this period, due to acute shortage of supply across the region. This shortage was led by the reduced functioning of refineries at several locations due to seasonal hurricanes hitting the gulf region. The demand from consumer durables segment was on rise along with recovery of domestic activities from the pandemic-induced slowdown.

Europe

The European SAP market seemed grappling with tight supply of raw materials during the 4th quarter including upstream Acrylic Acid. The overall demand for Acrylic Acid was strong during Q4 2020 but the supply was pressured due to shortage of upstream Propylene which seemed not to ease at least in the first half of 2021. A series of plant turnarounds exacerbated the product tightness. Pushed by a number of factors, price of SAP witnessed sharp increases between Nov. and Dec.

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Market Analysis

Company-wise installed capacity, production volume and plant operating efficiency is captured directly from manufacturers. Import and Export volume is captured from government sources and demand for Superabsorbent Polymer is calculated considering the production, import, export and inventory-levels on the country and regional level markets.

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Pricing Analysis

The product price is correlated with the price trend of crude oil, demand-supply gap, fluctuations in the feedstock and with the market movement of the downstream sectors.

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Company Profile

Basic details and information on financial performance of leading global players in the Superabsorbent Polymer market is presented in a visually captivating manner. Expansion plans and the company’s strategy is also captured to understand the vision and mission of the company to help understand the areas where companies need to focus more.

News & Deals

Daily updates on industry-specific and product-specific news, exclusive primary-based news capturing plant shutdowns/outages/closures, capacity expansions, operating rates, insights on demand-supply situation, awarding of technology licenses, new product launch and deals specifying mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments and disinvestments, to help players capitalize on market opportunity.

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Methodology

ChemAnalyst gathers information through primary research surveys conducted with various Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) manufacturers, spread across the domestic and international market, suppliers and dealers/distributors to gain insights into value-chains and demand-supply scenario to assess the market situation. Thorough study of company’s annual reports and secondary sources such as exhaustive search on credible paid databases, including our internal database is done to verify the information. All the collected information is analyzed, evaluated and presented in chronological order to depict a meaningful and clear picture of the concerned market.

Our dedicated team of industry experts comprehensively monitors and analyzes various aspects of the Global Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) market. The team analyzes various industrial segments, strategic viewpoints and provides an analysis of the industry’s performance in the long run. This would enable our clients in efficiently plan their future investments, mitigate risk, understand the cost dynamics and strike out a balance amidst market volatility.

Critical examination of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the global supply chains and shift in demand patterns with change in buying behavior of consumers across the globe.

Several ongoing development projects across industries are tracked, followed by the details of major projects in the development stage, which can positively or negatively influence Global Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) market.

Pricing is captured through exhaustive primary interviews with domestic and international manufacturers, traders and importers and customers on monthly and yearly basis.

Finally, region-specific markets for Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) are analyzed and region-wise demand pattern is tracked.

About

Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP) are the polymers known for their amazing liquid absorbing and water holding capability. Superabsorbent polymers can absorb and hold water up-to 300 times of their original weight. This amazing absorption quality make this material perfectly suitable for usage in baby diapers, female sanitary pad, napkin and liner. Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) is usually made of Sodium Polyacrylate. Sodium polyacrylate accounts for more than 70% share in the global super absorbent polymers market. In addition, Polyacrylamide co-polymer based super absorbent polymers are used to control soil erosion due to high absorption capacity and accounts for nearly 20% share in the global super absorbent polymers market.

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