特殊高吸水性樹脂市場 – 2029年までの世界予測

Speciality Super Absorbent Polymers Market - Global Forecast to 2029

特殊高吸水性樹脂市場 - 種類、材料 (ポリアクリル酸ナトリウム、ポリアクリル酸塩/ポリアクリルアミド共重合体、生物由来の樹液)、最終用途産業 (農業&園芸、工業、建設)、地域別 - 2029年までの世界予測
Specialty Super Absorbent Polymer Market by Type, Material (Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylate/Polyacrylamide Copolymer, Bio-Based Sap), End-Use Industry (Agriculture & Horticulture, Industrial, Construction), & Region - Global Forecast to 2029
出版年月2024年7月
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Report Overview

The Specialty super absorbent polymers market is projected to reach USD 2.0 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 6.5% from USD 1.5 billion in 2024.

特殊高吸水性ポリマー市場は、2024 年の 15 億米ドルから 6.5% の CAGR で、2029 年までに 20 億米ドルに達すると予測されています。

SAPs are used in various industrial applications to manage water effectively. Their ability to absorb and retain large amounts of water makes them useful for applications such as water treatment, flood control, and liquid waste management. In the construction industry, SAPs are used as cement modifiers to improve soil properties and enhance water retention. This helps in stabilizing soil and reducing water runoff. They are used in the disposal of industrial aqueous waste by absorbing and retaining the liquid waste, making it easier to handle and dispose of.

特殊高吸水性樹脂市場 - 2029年までの世界予測

“Based on material, bio-based SAPs is expected to be the fastest growing market during the forecast period, in terms of value.”

Bio-based super absorbent polymers (SAPs) are the fastest growing in industrial applications due to their environmental sustainability, biodegradability, and reduced reliance on fossil fuels. As industries face increasing pressure to adopt eco-friendly practices and reduce their carbon footprints, bio-based SAPs offer a compelling alternative to traditional synthetic polymers. These biopolymers, derived from renewable resources like starch, cellulose, and other natural polymers, not only help in mitigating environmental impact but also appeal to the growing consumer demand for green products.

特殊高吸水性樹脂市場 - 2029年までの世界予測 ecosystem

“Based on end-use industry, Agriculture is the largest market during the forecast period, in terms of value.”

Agricultural superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) constitute the largest market in industrial applications due to their transformative impact on water management and crop productivity in agriculture. These polymers enhance soil moisture retention, reducing the need for frequent irrigation and mitigating the effects of drought, which is increasingly critical in regions facing water scarcity and unpredictable climate conditions. By improving water use efficiency and ensuring a stable supply of moisture to crops, SAPs contribute to higher yields and more resilient agricultural systems. This effectiveness in addressing key agricultural challenges has driven widespread adoption, making agriculture the leading sector for SAP usage.

“Based on region, Asia Pacific is the fastest growing market for specialty super absorbent polymers in 2022, in terms of value.”

The construction industry in Asia Pacific has witnessed robust growth driven by infrastructure development, urban expansion, and increasing investments in residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The agricultural sector in Asia-Pacific, crucial for food security and economic development, benefits significantly from SAPs that improve water retention in soils, enhance crop yields, and reduce irrigation needs, particularly in water-scarce areas.

In the process of determining and verifying the market size for several segments and subsegments identified through secondary research, extensive primary interviews were conducted. A breakdown of the profiles of the primary interviewees are as follows:

  • By Company Type: Tier 1 – 35%, Tier 2 – 45%, and Tier 3 – 20%
  • By Designation: C-Level – 35%, Director Level – 25%, and Others – 40%
  • By Region: North America – 30%, Europe – 20%, Asia Pacific – 40%, Middle East & Africa-5%, and Latin America-5%

特殊高吸水性樹脂市場 - 2029年までの世界予測 region

The key players in this market are Evonik (Germany), Sumitomo Seika (Japan), Nippon Shokubai (Japan), LG Chem (South Korea), Songwon Industrial Group (South Korea), Chase Corporation (US), Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan), SDP Global (Japan) SNF (France), Yixing Danson Technology (China), and Acuro Organics Ltd. (India).

Research Coverage

This report segments the specialty super absorbent polymers market based on type, material, end-use industry, and region, and provides estimations for the overall value of the market across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, products and services, key strategies, new product launches, expansions, and mergers and acquisitions associated with the specialty super absorbent polymers market.

Key benefits of buying this report

This research report focuses on various levels of analysis, including industry analysis (industry trends), market ranking analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the specialty super absorbent polymers market, high-growth regions, and market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:

  • Analysis of key drivers (Increasing use in water treatment applications,), restraints (Fluctuating raw material prices), opportunities (Rising demand for biodegradable super absorbent polymers) and challenges (Environmental concerns).
  • Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the specialty super absorbent polymers market offered by top players in the global specialty super absorbent polymers market.
  • Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product launches in the specialty super absorbent polymers market.
  • Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets — the report analyzes the markets for specialty super absorbent polymers market across regions.
  • Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped regions, and recent developments in the global specialty super absorbent polymers market
  • Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the specialty super absorbent polymers market

Table of Contents

1            INTRODUCTION            23

1.1         STUDY OBJECTIVES      23

1.2         MARKET DEFINITION   23

1.2.1      INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS     24

1.3         STUDY SCOPE  24

1.3.1      MARKETS COVERED     24

1.3.2      REGIONS COVERED      25

1.3.3      YEARS CONSIDERED     25

1.3.4      CURRENCY CONSIDERED          26

1.3.5      UNITS CONSIDERED     26

1.4         STAKEHOLDERS            26

1.5         RECESSION IMPACT      26

2            RESEARCH METHODOLOGY     27

2.1         RESEARCH DATA           27

2.1.1      SECONDARY DATA       28

2.1.1.1   Key data from secondary sources     28

2.1.2      PRIMARY DATA 28

2.1.2.1   Key data from primary sources         29

2.1.2.2   Primary interviews – demand and supply side 29

2.1.2.3   Key industry insights          29

2.1.2.4   Breakdown of primary interviews     30

2.2         MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION       30

2.2.1      BOTTOM-UP APPROACH           30

2.2.2      TOP-DOWN APPROACH             31

2.3         FORECAST NUMBER CALCULATION     32

2.4         DATA TRIANGULATION             32

2.5         FACTOR ANALYSIS        33

2.6         ASSUMPTIONS 34

2.7         LIMITATIONS & RISKS   34

2.8         RECESSION IMPACT      35

3            EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 36

4            PREMIUM INSIGHTS      39

4.1         EMERGING ECONOMIES TO WITNESS HIGH GROWTH IN SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET  39

4.2         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL           39

4.3         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY TYPE       40

4.4         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY        40

4.5         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY REGION  41

5            MARKET OVERVIEW     42

5.1         INTRODUCTION            42

5.2         MARKET DYNAMICS     42

5.2.1      DRIVERS            43

5.2.1.1   Increasing use in water treatment applications             43

5.2.1.2   Growing use in irrigation system applications 43

5.2.1.3   Rising demand for water-resistant materials in construction       43

5.2.1.4   Stringent regulatory and sustainability mandates         44

5.2.2      RESTRAINTS     44

5.2.2.1   Fluctuation in raw material prices    44

5.2.2.2   Stringent environmental regulations 44

5.2.2.3   High manufacturing cost    44

5.2.3      OPPORTUNITIES           44

5.2.3.1   Rising demand for biodegradable SAPs          44

5.2.3.2   Technological innovations 45

5.2.4      CHALLENGES   45

5.2.4.1   Rising environmental concerns        45

5.2.4.2   Performance limitations    45

5.3         PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS         46

5.3.1      THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES         46

5.3.2      BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS     47

5.3.3      THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS    47

5.3.4      BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS           47

5.3.5      INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 47

5.4         VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS            48

5.4.1      RAW MATERIAL SOURCING       49

5.4.2      MANUFACTURING        49

5.4.3      DISTRIBUTION 49

5.4.4      END USERS       49

5.5         ECOSYSTEM     50

5.6         TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS           51

5.6.1      KEY TECHNOLOGY       51

5.6.1.1   Triggerable SAPs 51

5.6.1.2   Bio-based SAPs   51

5.6.1.3   Improved SAPs    51

5.6.2      COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGY        51

5.6.2.1   Surface hydrophilic modification     51

5.7         KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025     52

5.8         REGULATORY LANDSCAPE       53

5.8.1      REGULATIONS 53

5.8.2      NORTH AMERICA          53

5.8.3      ASIA PACIFIC    54

5.8.4      EUROPE             54

5.8.5      REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS          54

5.9         TRADE ANALYSIS          56

5.9.1      IMPORT TRADE ANALYSIS         56

5.9.2      EXPORT TRADE ANALYSIS         57

5.10       INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO            57

5.11       CASE STUDY     58

5.11.1    APROTEK SHOWCASES SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION OF THEIR SUPER ABSORBENT PRODUCT – APROMUDTM P150XL 58

5.11.2    APROTEK USED SAPS APROMUD TO CLEAN LAGOON  58

5.11.3    M2 POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES USED SAPS WITHOUT MIXING TO

SOLIDIFY B-25 BOXES AT BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY       58

5.12       MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS           59

5.12.1    GDP TRENDS AND FORECASTS 59

5.12.2    INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION BY GDP      61

5.13       TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER’S BUSINESS     61

5.14       KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA    62

5.14.1    KEY STAKEHOLDER IN BUYING PROCESS           62

5.14.2    QUALITY           62

5.14.3    SERVICE            62

5.15       PATENT ANALYSIS        64

5.15.1    INTRODUCTION            64

5.15.2    PATENT TYPES 64

5.15.3    PUBLICATION TRENDS IN LAST 10 YEARS          65

5.15.4    INSIGHTS          65

5.15.5    LEGAL STATUS OF PATENTS    65

5.15.6    JURISDICTION ANALYSIS           66

5.15.7    TOP APPLICANTS          66

5.16       PRICING ANALYSIS        68

5.16.1    AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION  68

5.16.2    AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY MATERIAL            69

5.16.3    AVERAGE SELLING PRICE OF KEY PLAYERS, BY END-USE INDUSTRY              69

5.17       FUNDING, BY USE/APPLICATION           70

6            SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL           71

6.1         INTRODUCTION            72

6.2         SODIUM/POTASSIUM POLYACRYLATE 74

6.2.1      HIGH WATER ABSORPTION CAPACITY 74

6.3         POLYACRYLATE /POLYACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER       74

6.3.1      WATER RETENTION PROPERTIES TO DRIVE ADOPTION IN AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE SEGMENT    74

6.4         BIO-BASED SAPS            75

6.4.1      GROWING DEMAND FOR BIODEGRADABLE & SUSTAINABLE RAW MATERIALS      75

6.4.2      STARCH-BASED SAPS    75

6.4.3      CELLULOSE-BASED SAPS           75

6.4.4      SOY PROTEIN-BASED SAPS        75

6.4.5      CHITOSAN-BASED SAPS             76

6.5         OTHER MATERIALS      76

7            SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY TYPE       77

7.1         INTRODUCTION            78

7.2         HIGH-ABSORBENCY SAPS          79

7.2.1      HIGH WATER ABSORPTION CAPACITY 79

7.3         ENCAPSULATING SAPS 79

7.3.1      EXTENSIVE USE IN SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS            79

7.4         HYDROPHOBIC SAPS    80

7.4.1      GROWING APPLICATION IN OIL & GAS INDUSTRY         80

7.5         FLAME-RETARDANT SAPS         80

7.5.1      IMPROVE SAFETY STANDARDS RESISTING IGNITION AND

SLOWING SPREAD OF FIRE        80

7.6         OTHER TYPES  80

8            SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY        81

8.1         INTRODUCTION            82

8.2         AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE         85

8.2.1      WATER RETENTION PROPERTY TO INCREASE DEMAND            85

8.2.2      SOIL MOISTURE RETENTION    85

8.2.3      CONTROLLED FERTILIZER RELEASE     86

8.2.4      REVEGETATION AND LAND RECLAMATION      86

8.2.5      HORTICULTURE            86

8.2.6      OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES  86

8.3         INDUSTRIAL     87

8.3.1      EXCELLENT SUPER ABSORPTION OF TARGETED SUBSTANCES 87

8.3.2      WASTEWATER TREATMENT     87

8.3.3      OIL SPILL CLEANUP      87

8.3.4      WIRES & CABLES            87

8.3.5      OTHERS             87

8.4         CONSTRUCTION            88

8.4.1      HIGH WATER RETENTION PROPERTY INCREASING STRENGTH

AND DURABILITY OF STRUCTURES       88

8.4.2      CONCRETE ADDITIVES 88

8.4.3      GROUTING & SEALING 88

8.5         PACKAGING     89

8.5.1      HIGH MOISTURE ABSORPTION TO ENSURE FRESHNESS AND

SAFETY IN PACKAGING 89

8.5.2      FOOD PACKAGING       89

8.5.3      MEDICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING    89

8.6         OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES  89

9            SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY REGION  90

9.1         INTRODUCTION            91

9.2         NORTH AMERICA          93

9.2.1      RECESSION IMPACT      93

9.2.2      US         99

9.2.2.1   Increasing construction projects to drive market          99

9.2.3      CANADA            101

9.2.3.1   Significant investments in infrastructure and packaging industries           101

9.2.4      MEXICO             103

9.2.4.1   Packaging application to increase demand     103

9.3         ASIA PACIFIC    104

9.3.1      RECESSION IMPACT      105

9.3.2      CHINA  112

9.3.2.1   Rising population and industrialization to drive market              112

9.3.3      JAPAN  114

9.3.3.1   Increasing demand for sustainable products in agricultural applications   114

9.3.4      INDIA   116

9.3.4.1   Large agriculture sector propelling demand   116

9.3.5      SOUTH KOREA 117

9.3.5.1   Innovative technologies in agriculture industry            117

9.3.6      REST OF ASIA PACIFIC  119

9.4         EUROPE             120

9.4.1      RECESSION IMPACT      121

9.4.2      GERMANY         128

9.4.2.1   Growing agribusiness boosting demand         128

9.4.3      FRANCE             130

9.4.3.1   Growing agricultural and construction industries         130

9.4.4      UK         132

9.4.4.1   Increasing demand from domestic market and strong competition between companies           132

9.4.5      ITALY   133

9.4.5.1   Increasing demand from agricultural and construction industries             133

9.4.6      SPAIN   135

9.4.6.1   Increasing demand from domestic market      135

9.4.7      REST OF EUROPE           136

9.5         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA             138

9.5.1      RECESSION IMPACT      138

9.5.2      GCC COUNTRIES           144

9.5.2.1   Saudi Arabia        144

9.5.2.1.1 Increasing use of SAPs in agriculture industry to mitigate water scarcity  144

9.5.2.2   Other GCC Countries        146

9.5.3      SOUTH AFRICA 147

9.5.3.1   Increasing population and growing agriculture industry t           147

9.5.4      REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA           149

9.6         SOUTH AMERICA           150

9.6.1      RECESSION IMPACT      150

9.6.2      BRAZIL 156

9.6.2.1   Increase in agricultural exports to boost market           156

9.6.3      ARGENTINA      158

9.6.3.1   Scarcity of fresh water for agricultural applications to drive demand         158

9.6.4      REST OF SOUTH AMERICA         160

10          COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE       162

10.1       OVERVIEW        162

10.2       KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN          163

10.3       REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2021–2023 164

10.4       MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS         165

10.5       COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS        167

10.6       COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS 2023    168

10.6.1    STARS  168

10.6.2    EMERGING LEADERS    168

10.6.3    PERVASIVE PLAYERS     168

10.6.4    PARTICIPANTS 169

10.6.5    COMPANY FOOTPRINT 170

10.7       COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: START-UPS AND SMES 2023  175

10.7.1    PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES       175

10.7.2    RESPONSIVE COMPANIES          175

10.7.3    DYNAMIC COMPANIES 175

10.7.4    STARTING BLOCKS       175

10.7.5    COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING            177

10.8       COMPETITIVE SCENARIO AND TRENDS             179

10.8.1    PRODUCT LAUNCHES  179

10.8.2    DEALS  180

10.8.3    EXPANSIONS    181

10.8.4    OTHERS             182

11          COMPANY PROFILES    183

11.1       KEY PLAYERS   183

11.1.1    EVONIK INDUSTRIES    183

11.1.1.1 Business overview 183

11.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 184

11.1.1.3 Recent developments         185

11.1.1.3.1            Others   185

11.1.1.4 MnM view           185

11.1.1.4.1            Key strengths       185

11.1.1.4.2            Strategic choices  185

11.1.1.4.3            Weaknesses and competitive threats 185

11.1.2    SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO. LTD             186

11.1.2.1 Business overview 186

11.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 187

11.1.2.3 Recent developments         187

11.1.2.3.1            Deals     187

11.1.2.4 MnM view           187

11.1.2.4.1            Key strengths       187

11.1.2.4.2            Strategic choices  187

11.1.2.4.3            Weaknesses and competitive threats 188

11.1.3    NIPPON SHOKUBAI       189

11.1.3.1 Business overview 189

11.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 190

11.1.3.3 Recent developments         190

11.1.3.3.1            Expansions          190

11.1.3.4 MnM view           190

11.1.3.4.1            Key strengths       190

11.1.3.4.2            Strategic choices  190

11.1.3.4.3            Weaknesses and competitive threats 191

11.1.4    LG CHEM           192

11.1.4.1 Business overview 192

11.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 193

11.1.4.3 Recent developments         193

11.1.4.3.1            Product launches 193

11.1.4.4 MnM view           193

11.1.4.4.1            Key strengths       193

11.1.4.4.2            Strategic choices  193

11.1.4.4.3            Weaknesses and competitive threats 194

11.1.5    SONGWON INDUSTRIAL GROUP            195

11.1.5.1 Business overview 195

11.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 196

11.1.5.3 MnM view           196

11.1.5.3.1            Key strengths       196

11.1.5.3.2            Strategic choices  196

11.1.5.3.3            Weaknesses and competitive threats 196

11.1.6    CHASE CORPORATION 197

11.1.6.1 Business overview 197

11.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 198

11.1.6.3 Recent developments         200

11.1.6.3.1            Deals     200

11.1.6.4 MnM view           200

11.1.6.4.1            Key strengths       200

11.1.6.4.2            Strategic choices  200

11.1.6.4.3            Weaknesses and competitive threats 200

11.1.7    FORMOSA PLASTIC CORPORATION      201

11.1.7.1 Business overview 201

11.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 202

11.1.7.3 MnM view           202

11.1.8    SDP GLOBAL (SANYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES) 203

11.1.8.1 Business overview 203

11.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 203

11.1.8.3 Recent developments         203

11.1.8.3.1            Product launches 203

11.1.8.4 MnM view           204

11.1.9    SNF       205

11.1.9.1 Business overview 205

11.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 205

11.1.9.3 MnM view           206

11.1.10  BASF     207

11.1.10.1             Business overview 207

11.1.10.2             Products/Solutions/Services offered 207

11.1.10.3             Recent developments         209

11.1.10.3.1          Expansions          209

11.1.10.4             MnM view           209

11.1.11  YIXING DANSON TECHNOLOGY            210

11.1.11.1             Business overview 210

11.1.11.2             Products/Solutions/Services offered 210

11.1.11.3             MnM view           210

11.1.12  ACURO ORGANICS LTD 211

11.1.12.1             Business overview 211

11.1.12.2             Products/Solutions/Services offered 211

11.1.12.3             MnM view           211

11.2       OTHER PLAYERS           212

11.2.1    APROTEK          212

11.2.2    CHEMTEX SPECIALITY LIMITED            212

11.2.3    CHINAFLOC      213

11.2.4    GARG CHEMICAL COMPANY     213

11.2.5    GEL FROST PACKS KALYANI ENTERPRISES        214

11.2.6    M2 POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.      214

11.2.7    MAPLE BIOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED      215

11.2.8    QINGDAO SOCO NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.       215

11.2.9    SHANDONG HAOYUE NEW MATERIALS CO., LTD.          216

11.2.10  XITAO POLYMER CO, LTD.        216

11.2.11  ZHEJIANG WEILONG POLYMER MATERIAL CO., LTD.    217

11.2.12  DEMI CO., LTD. 217

11.2.13  REDOX INDUSTRIES LTD           218

11.2.14  QUAN ZHOU BANGLIDA TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY CO., LTD    218

11.2.15  INNOVA CORPORATE   219

11.2.16  ECOVIA RENEWABLES  219

11.2.17  NAGASE & CO., LTD      220

12          APPENDIX         221

12.1       DISCUSSION GUIDE      221

12.2       KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL             224

12.3       RELATED REPORTS       226

12.4       AUTHOR DETAILS         227

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1             COUNTRYWISE CONTRIBUTION OF AGRICULTURAL SECTOR TO GDP             43

TABLE 2             SPECIALTY SAPS: PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS      48

TABLE 3             SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: VALUE CHAIN STAKEHOLDERS              49

TABLE 4             SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025          52

TABLE 5             LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,

AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 55

TABLE 6             PROJECTED REAL GDP GROWTH (ANNUAL PERCENT CHANGE) OF

KEY COUNTRIES, 2018–2025       59

TABLE 7             GDP GROWTH ESTIMATE AND PROJECTION OF KEY COUNTRIES, 2024–2027 60

TABLE 8             INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2023    61

TABLE 9             INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS 62

TABLE 10           KEY BUYING CRITERIA FOR TOP 3 END-USE INDUSTRIES              63

TABLE 11           LIST OF PATENTS BY LG CHEM LTD.     67

TABLE 12           LIST OF PATENTS BY PROCTER AND GAMBLE  67

TABLE 13           LIST OF PATENTS BY KCI LICENSING INC           67

TABLE 14           TOP 10 PATENT OWNERS IN LAST 10 YEARS      67

TABLE 15           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)       72

TABLE 16           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)       73

TABLE 17           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          73

TABLE 18           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          74

TABLE 19           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)              78

TABLE 20           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)              78

TABLE 21           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)              79

TABLE 22           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)              79

TABLE 23           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)       82

TABLE 24           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)       83

TABLE 25           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION) 84

TABLE 26           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION) 85

TABLE 27           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY REGION, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)              91

TABLE 28           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY REGION, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)              92

TABLE 29           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY REGION, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          92

TABLE 30           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY REGION, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          92

TABLE 31           NORTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)   94

TABLE 32           NORTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)   94

TABLE 33           NORTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          94

TABLE 34           NORTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          94

TABLE 35           NORTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)   95

TABLE 36           NORTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)   95

TABLE 37           NORTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          95

TABLE 38           NORTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          96

TABLE 39           NORTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   96

TABLE 40           NORTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   97

TABLE 41           NORTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          98

TABLE 42           NORTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          99

TABLE 43           US: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)             100

TABLE 44           US: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)             100

TABLE 45           US: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          100

TABLE 46           US: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          101

TABLE 47           CANADA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   101

TABLE 48           CANADA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   102

TABLE 49           CANADA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          102

TABLE 50           CANADA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          102

TABLE 51           MEXICO: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   103

TABLE 52           MEXICO: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   103

TABLE 53           MEXICO: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          104

TABLE 54           MEXICO: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          104

TABLE 55           ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)             106

TABLE 56           ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)             106

TABLE 57           ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)     106

TABLE 58           ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)     107

TABLE 59           ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)             107

TABLE 60           ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)             107

TABLE 61           ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          108

TABLE 62           ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          108

TABLE 63           ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   109

TABLE 64           ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   110

TABLE 65           ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          111

TABLE 66           ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          112

TABLE 67           CHINA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)   113

TABLE 68           CHINA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)   113

TABLE 69           CHINA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          113

TABLE 70           CHINA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          114

TABLE 71           JAPAN: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)   114

TABLE 72           JAPAN: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)   115

TABLE 73           JAPAN: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          115

TABLE 74           JAPAN: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          115

TABLE 75           INDIA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)   116

TABLE 76           INDIA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)   116

TABLE 77           INDIA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          117

TABLE 78           INDIA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          117

TABLE 79           SOUTH KOREA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   118

TABLE 80           SOUTH KOREA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   118

TABLE 81           SOUTH KOREA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          118

TABLE 82           SOUTH KOREA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          119

TABLE 83           REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   119

TABLE 84           REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   119

TABLE 85           REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          120

TABLE 86           REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          120

TABLE 87           EUROPE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)       122

TABLE 88           EUROPE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)       122

TABLE 89           EUROPE SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION) 122

TABLE 90           EUROPE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION) 123

TABLE 91           EUROPE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)       123

TABLE 92           EUROPE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)       123

TABLE 93           EUROPE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION) 124

TABLE 94           EUROPE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION) 124

TABLE 95           EUROPE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   125

TABLE 96           EUROPE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   126

TABLE 97           EUROPE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          127

TABLE 98           EUROPE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          128

TABLE 99           GERMANY: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   129

TABLE 100         GERMANY: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   129

TABLE 101         GERMANY: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          129

TABLE 102         GERMANY: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          130

TABLE 103         FRANCE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   130

TABLE 104         FRANCE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   131

TABLE 105         FRANCE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          131

TABLE 106         FRANCE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          131

TABLE 107         UK: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)             132

TABLE 108         UK: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)             132

TABLE 109         UK: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          133

TABLE 110         UK: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          133

TABLE 111         ITALY: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)   134

TABLE 112         ITALY: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)   134

TABLE 113         ITALY: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          134

TABLE 114         ITALY: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          135

TABLE 115         SPAIN: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)   135

TABLE 116         SPAIN: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)   135

TABLE 117         SPAIN: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          136

TABLE 118         SPAIN: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          136

TABLE 119         REST OF EUROPE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   136

TABLE 120         REST OF EUROPE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   137

TABLE 121         REST OF EUROPE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          137

TABLE 122         REST OF EUROPE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          137

TABLE 123         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   138

TABLE 124         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   138

TABLE 125         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          139

TABLE 126         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          139

TABLE 127         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   139

TABLE 128         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   140

TABLE 129         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          140

TABLE 130         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          141

TABLE 131         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)  141

TABLE 132         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)  142

TABLE 133         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)         143

TABLE 134         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)         144

TABLE 135         SAUDI ARABIA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   145

TABLE 136         SAUDI ARABIA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   145

TABLE 137         SAUDI ARABIA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          145

TABLE 138         SAUDI ARABIA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          146

TABLE 139         OTHER GCC COUNTRIES: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)  146

TABLE 140         OTHER GCC COUNTRIES: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)  146

TABLE 141         OTHER GCC COUNTRIES: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)         147

TABLE 142         OTHER GCC COUNTRIES: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)         147

TABLE 143         SOUTH AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   148

TABLE 144         SOUTH AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   148

TABLE 145         SOUTH AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          148

TABLE 146         SOUTH AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          149

TABLE 147         REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (KILOTON) 149

TABLE 148         REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (KILOTON) 149

TABLE 149         REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)        150

TABLE 150         REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)        150

TABLE 151         SOUTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)   151

TABLE 152         SOUTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)   151

TABLE 153         SOUTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          151

TABLE 154         SOUTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          151

TABLE 155         SOUTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)   152

TABLE 156         SOUTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)   152

TABLE 157         SOUTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          152

TABLE 158         SOUTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY MATERIAL,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          153

TABLE 159         SOUTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   153

TABLE 160         SOUTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   154

TABLE 161         SOUTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          155

TABLE 162         SOUTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          156

TABLE 163         BRAZIL: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   157

TABLE 164         BRAZIL: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   157

TABLE 165         BRAZIL: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          157

TABLE 166         BRAZIL: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          158

TABLE 167         ARGENTINA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (KILOTON)   158

TABLE 168         ARGENTINA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (KILOTON)   159

TABLE 169         ARGENTINA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          159

TABLE 170         ARGENTINA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          159

TABLE 171         REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (KILOTON)  160

TABLE 172         REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (KILOTON)  160

TABLE 173         REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)         160

TABLE 174         REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)         161

TABLE 175         REVENUE ANALYSIS OF KEY COMPANIES IN SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET,

2021–2023          164

TABLE 176         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: DEGREE OF COMPETITION 165

TABLE 177         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: COMPANY TYPE FOOTPRINT              170

TABLE 178         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: COMPANY MATERIAL FOOTPRINT              171

TABLE 179         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: COMPANY APPLICATION FOOTPRINT      172

TABLE 180         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: COMPANY REGION FOOTPRINT              173

TABLE 181         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: COMPANY OVERALL FOOTPRINT              174

TABLE 182         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: LIST OF KEY START-UPS/SMES              177

TABLE 183         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING OF START-UPS/SMES          178

TABLE 184         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: PRODUCT LAUNCHES, JANUARY 2019–MAY 2024 179

TABLE 185         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: DEALS, JANUARY 2019–MAY 2024              180

TABLE 186         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: EXPANSIONS, JANUARY 2019–MAY 2024      181

TABLE 187         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: OTHERS, JANUARY 2019–MAY 2024              182

TABLE 188         EVONIK INDUSTRIES: COMPANY OVERVIEW     183

TABLE 189         EVONIK INDUSTRIES: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED          184

TABLE 190         EVONIK INDUSTRIES: OTHERS, JANUARY 2019–MAY 2024              185

TABLE 191         SUMITOMO SEIKA: COMPANY OVERVIEW          186

TABLE 192         SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO. LTD: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/

SERVICES OFFERED      187

TABLE 193         SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO. LTD: DEALS, JANUARY 2019–MAY 2024 187

TABLE 194         NIPPON SHOKUBAI: COMPANY OVERVIEW        189

TABLE 195         NIPPON SHOKUBAI: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED          190

TABLE 196         NIPPON SHOKUBAI: EXPANSIONS, JANUARY 2019–MAY 2024              190

TABLE 197         LG CHEMS: COMPANY OVERVIEW         192

TABLE 198         LG CHEM: PRODUCT OFFERINGS          193

TABLE 199         LG CHEM: PRODUCT LAUNCHES, JANUARY 2019–MAY 2024              193

TABLE 200         SONGWON INDUSTRIAL GROUP: COMPANY OVERVIEW              195

TABLE 201         SONGWON: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED              196

TABLE 202         CHASE CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW 197

TABLE 203         CHASE CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED          198

TABLE 204         CHASE CORPORATION: DEALS, JANUARY 2019–MAY 2024              200

TABLE 205         FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW              201

TABLE 206         FORMOSA PLASTIC CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED   202

TABLE 207         SDP GLOBAL: COMPANY OVERVIEW     203

TABLE 208         SDP GLOBAL: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED              203

TABLE 209         SDP GLOBAL: PRODUCT LAUNCHES, JANUARY 2019–MAY 2024              203

TABLE 210         SNF: COMPANY OVERVIEW       205

TABLE 211         SNF GLOBAL: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED              205

TABLE 212         BASF: COMPANY OVERVIEW     207

TABLE 213         BASF: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED      207

TABLE 214         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: EXPANSIONS, JANUARY 2019–MAY 2024      209

TABLE 215         YIXING DANSON TECHNOLOGY: COMPANY OVERVIEW              210

TABLE 216         YIXING DANSON TECHNOLOGY: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED   210

TABLE 217         ACURO ORGANICS LTD: COMPANY OVERVIEW 211

TABLE 218         ACURO ORGANICS LTD: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED          211

TABLE 219         APROTEK: COMPANY OVERVIEW           212

TABLE 220         CHEMTEX SPECIALITY LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW              212

TABLE 221         CHINAFLOC: COMPANY OVERVIEW      213

TABLE 222         GARG CHEMICAL COMPANY: COMPANY OVERVIEW     213

TABLE 223         GEL FROST PACKS KALYANI ENTERPRISES: COMPANY OVERVIEW        214

TABLE 224         M2 POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.: COMPANY OVERVIEW              214

TABLE 225         MAPLE BIOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW              215

TABLE 226         QINGDAO SOCO NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW        215

TABLE 227         SHANDONG HAOYUE NEW MATERIALS CO., LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW        216

TABLE 228         XITAO POLYMER CO, LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW         216

TABLE 229         ZHEJIANG WEILONG POLYMER MATERIAL CO., LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW  217

TABLE 230         DEMI CO., LTD: COMPANY OVERVIEW 217

TABLE 231         REDOX INDUSTRIES LTD: COMPANY OVERVIEW            218

TABLE 232         QUAN ZHOU BANGLIDA TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY CO., LTD: COMPANY OVERVIEW  218

TABLE 233         INNOVA CORPORATE: COMPANY OVERVIEW    219

TABLE 234         ECOVIA RENEWABLES COMPANY OVERVIEW    219

TABLE 235         NAGASE & CO., LTD COMPANY OVERVIEW        220

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1           SPECIALTY SAPS: RESEARCH DESIGN    27

FIGURE 2           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: TOP-DOWN APPROACH       31

FIGURE 3           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: TOP-DOWN APPROACH       31

FIGURE 4           DEMAND-SIDE FORECAST PROJECTION            32

FIGURE 5           SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: DATA TRIANGULATION       33

FIGURE 6           SODIUM/POTASSIUM POLYACRYLATE TO BE LARGEST MATERIAL SEGMENT

OF SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD        36

FIGURE 7           HIGH-ABSORBENCY SAPS TO LEAD MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD       37

FIGURE 8           AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE INDUSTRY TO LEAD OVERALL MARKET

DURING FORECAST PERIOD     37

FIGURE 9           ASIA PACIFIC TO BE FASTEST-GROWING MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD       38

FIGURE 10         ASIA PACIFIC TO LEAD SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD       39

FIGURE 11         SODIUM/POTASSIUM POLYACRYLATE TO BE LARGEST MARKET DURING

FORECAST PERIOD       39

FIGURE 12         HIGH-ABSORBENCY SAPS TO LEAD OVERALL MARKET BY 2029              40

FIGURE 13         AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE TO BE LARGEST END-USE INDUSTRY         40

FIGURE 14         ASIA PACIFIC TO REGISTER HIGHEST CAGR IN SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET  41

FIGURE 15         DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES

IN SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET    42

FIGURE 16         PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS OF SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET            46

FIGURE 17         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS      48

FIGURE 18         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: ECOSYSTEM             50

FIGURE 19         COUNTRY-WISE IMPORT TRADE DATA (USD THOUSAND)              56

FIGURE 20         COUNTRY-WISE EXPORT TRADE DATA (USD THOUSAND)              57

FIGURE 21         INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO, 2019–2023 (USD MILLION)          57

FIGURE 22         REVENUE SHIFT AND NEW REVENUE POCKETS IN SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET  61

FIGURE 23         INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS FOR TOP 3

END-USE INDUSTRIES  62

FIGURE 24         SUPPLIER SELECTION CRITERIA            63

FIGURE 25         PATENTS REGISTERED (2013–2023)        64

FIGURE 26         NUMBER OF PATENTS IN LAST 10 YEARS            65

FIGURE 27         TOP JURISDICTIONS     66

FIGURE 28         TOP APPLICANTS’ ANALYSIS    66

FIGURE 29         AVERAGE SELLING PRICE, BY REGION (USD/KG)           68

FIGURE 30         AVERAGE SELLING PRICE, BY MATERIAL (USD/KG)       69

FIGURE 31         AVERAGE SELLING PRICE, BY KEY MARKET PLAYERS (USD/KG)              69

FIGURE 32         FUNDING, BY USE/APPLICATION           70

FIGURE 33         SODIUM/POTASSIUM POLYACRYLATE TO BE LARGEST MATERIAL OF

SPECIALTY SAPS DURING FORECAST PERIOD   72

FIGURE 34         HIGH-ABSORBENCY SAPS TO BE LARGEST MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD       78

FIGURE 35         AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE TO REMAIN LARGEST SEGMENT

THROUGH FORECAST PERIOD 82

FIGURE 36         ASIA PACIFIC TO LEAD SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET          91

FIGURE 37         NORTH AMERICA: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET SNAPSHOT              93

FIGURE 38         ASIA PACIFIC: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET SNAPSHOT     105

FIGURE 39         EUROPE: SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET SNAPSHOT 121

FIGURE 40         OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS IN SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET BETWEEN JANUARY 2019 AND MAY 2024        163

FIGURE 41         REVENUE ANALYSIS OF KEY COMPANIES IN SPECIALTY SAPS

MARKET, 2021–2023       164

FIGURE 42         SHARES OF LEADING COMPANIES IN SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, 2023  165

FIGURE 43         COMPANY VALUATION OF LEADING COMPANIES IN SPECIALTY

SAPS MARKET, 2023       167

FIGURE 44         FINANCIAL METRICS OF LEADING COMPANIES IN SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET, 2023       167

FIGURE 45         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON              168

FIGURE 46         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX, KEY PLAYERS, 2023        169

FIGURE 47         SPECIALTY SAPS MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX,

START-UPS/SMES, 2023 176

FIGURE 48         EVONIK INDUSTRIES: COMPANY SNAPSHOT     184

FIGURE 49         SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO. LTD: COMPANY SNAPSHOT        186

FIGURE 50         NIPPON SHOKUBAI: COMPANY SNAPSHOT       189

FIGURE 51         LG CHEM: COMPANY SNAPSHOT           192

FIGURE 52         SONGWON: COMPANY SNAPSHOT        195

FIGURE 53         CHASE CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 198

FIGURE 54         FORMOSA PLASTIC CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT              201

FIGURE 55         SNF: COMPANY SNAPSHOT       206

FIGURE 56         BASF: COMPANY SNAPSHOT     208