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生物降解超吸收性材料市场－全球产业规模、份额、趋势、机会、预测：按产品、应用、地区和竞争对手划分，2021-2031年

Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, & Forecast, Segmented By Product, By Application, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F
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简介目录

全球可生物降解超吸收性聚合物市场预计将从 2025 年的 1.7673 亿美元成长到 2031 年的 2.7017 亿美元，复合年增长率为 7.33%。

这些可生物降解材料是源自可再生资源（例如多醣、多肽或生物基合成树脂）的亲水性聚合物，旨在吸收并保留大量水性液体，之后自然分解。市场扩张的关键驱动因素是政府强制减少塑胶废弃物的严格法规，以及企业对循环经济目标的日益重视，这需要寻找传统石油化学原料的替代品。欧洲生质塑胶协会的报告显示，全球生质塑胶产能将在2024年达到约247万吨，这印证了这项产业转型。

市场概览
预测期 2027-2031
市场规模：2025年 1.7673亿美元
市场规模：2031年 2.7017亿美元
复合年增长率：2026-2031年 7.33%
成长最快的细分市场 聚乙烯醇
最大的市场 亚太地区

儘管前景乐观，但这些永续替代品在成本竞争力方面仍面临许多挑战。生产高性能可生物降解超吸收性聚合物所需的复杂萃取和加工工艺，导致其製造成本高于现有的石油基聚丙烯酸钠产品。因此，这种价格差异限制了其在价格敏感型大众市场的广泛应用。

市场驱动因素

消费者对环保个人卫生用品日益增长的偏好正在深刻地改变市场格局。随着环保意识日益增强的消费者逐渐摒弃传统的石油化学吸收剂，各大製造商被迫重新思考其产品线，转而采用可生物降解的超吸收性聚合物，以减少对环境的影响并达到严格的永续性目标。金佰利在2024年6月发布的《2023年永续发展报告》中引用数据佐证了这一行业转变，指出塑胶使用量较2019年下降了16.4%。这项成就主要归功于植物来源和可生物降解产品的推广。为了满足日益增长的可再生原料需求，欧洲生质塑胶协会于2024年12月宣布，到2029年，全球生质塑胶产能将激增至约573万吨。

同时，可生物降解水凝胶在节水农业中的应用日益广泛，尤其是在严重缺水地区，这成为推动其发展的关键因素。这些生物基聚合物能够提高土壤保水性和肥料利用率，且不会留下微塑胶残留，从而解决粮食安全和土壤健康的难题。 EF Polymers, Inc. 等农业技术公司充分展现了这项技术的商业性潜力。该公司在2024年8月报告称，其有机超吸水性水凝胶的全球累计销售量已达400吨，显示越来越多的农民正在寻求永续的灌溉方式，并开始采用这种水凝胶。

市场挑战

全球可生物降解超吸收材料市场成长的主要障碍是生物基超吸收聚合物与其合成同类产品之间存在显着的价格差异。高性能可生物降解聚合物的生产涉及有机原料的复杂製作流程。因此，与用于生产石化衍生聚丙烯酸钠的成熟且高效的供应链相比，其营运成本和原料成本更高。这种额外的成本在对价格高度敏感的个人卫生用品行业中尤为突出。儘管利润率较低且环境效益有限，但该行业的製造商往往愿意接受环保原材料高成本。

此外，市场在实现降低单价所需的规模经济方面也面临许多困难。由于可生物降解材料仅占全球塑胶总产量的一小部分，製造商无法像成熟的合成塑胶产业那样享受批量采购价格和效率优势。根据欧洲生质塑胶协会预测，到2023年，生质塑胶的年产量仅占塑胶总产量的约0.5%，即超过4亿吨。如此巨大的产量差距造成了恶性循环：高价格阻碍了市场准入，而小市场规模又限制了生产扩张，最终导致成本难以降低，商业性推广停滞不前。

市场趋势

为了克服第一代水凝胶的环境缺陷，海洋可降解聚合物和聚羟基脂肪酸酯（PHA）基聚合物的研发正在加速推进。传统吸收剂可能会残留微塑料，而聚羟基烷酯（PHA）在包括海水在内的多种环境中均表现出完全的生物降解性。这推动了产能的快速扩张，以满足工业需求。为了支持这种规模化生产的趋势，丹尼玛科学公司在其2024年8月发布的《2023年环境、社会和管治报告》中指出，公司维持着每年约6500万磅的Nodax®基成品额定产能，以满足全球对生物基树脂日益增长的需求。

同时，市场正经历策略性收购和高价值伙伴关係的激增，产业领导企业纷纷收购或投资利基生物技术公司，以加速其商业化进程。这一趋势旨在利用现有企业的资本和技术优势，弥合从试验计画到大规模生产的差距，从而满足扩大发酵生产基础设施的迫切需求。一个显着的例子是Lumas Technologies在2024年6月发布的新闻稿《Lumas加强对生物聚合物PHA商业化的承诺》，该公司在新闻稿中成为RWDC Industries可转换债券发行轮的主导投方，表明其有意加速建设全球首个商业规模的PHA工厂。这标誌着下一代吸收剂供应链的日益成熟。

目录

第一章概述

第二章：调查方法

第三章执行摘要

第四章：客户心声

第五章：全球可生物分解超吸收材料市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
    • 按金额
  • 市占率及预测
    • 副产物（聚乙烯醇、聚衣康酸、聚丙烯酰胺、多醣）
    • 依应用领域（一次性尿布、成人失禁用品、女性用卫生用品、农业、医疗、其他）
    • 按地区
    • 按公司（2025 年）
  • 市场地图

第六章：北美可生物降解超吸收材料市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 北美洲：国别分析
    • 我们
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥

第七章：欧洲可生物降解超吸收材料市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 欧洲：国别分析
    • 德国
    • 法国
    • 英国
    • 义大利
    • 西班牙

第八章：亚太地区可生物降解超吸收材料市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 亚太地区：国别分析
    • 中国
    • 印度
    • 日本
    • 韩国
    • 澳洲

第九章：中东和非洲可生物降解超吸收性材料市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 中东与非洲：国别分析
    • 沙乌地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公国
    • 南非

第十章：南美洲可生物降解超吸收材料市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 南美洲：国别分析
    • 巴西
    • 哥伦比亚
    • 阿根廷

第十一章 市场动态

  • 促进因素
  • 任务

第十二章 市场趋势与发展

  • 併购
  • 产品发布
  • 近期趋势

第十三章 全球可生物分解超吸收材料市场：SWOT分析

第十四章：波特五力分析

  • 产业竞争
  • 新进入者的潜力
  • 供应商的议价能力
  • 顾客权力
  • 替代品的威胁

第十五章 竞争格局

  • The Lubrizol Corporation
  • BASF SE
  • Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
  • Amereq, Inc.
  • Itaconix Corporation
  • NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.
  • Nuoer Chemical Australia Pty Ltd
  • JRM Chemical, Inc.
  • CHINAFLOC Chemical Co. Ltd.

第十六章 策略建议

第十七章：关于研究公司及免责声明

简介目录
Product Code: 23699

The Global Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market is projected to expand from USD 176.73 Million in 2025 to USD 270.17 Million by 2031, reflecting a CAGR of 7.33%. These biodegradable materials are hydrophilic polymers derived from renewable sources like polysaccharides, polypeptides, or bio-based synthetics, designed to absorb and hold significant amounts of aqueous fluids before decomposing naturally. Market expansion is chiefly driven by strict government regulations mandating plastic waste reduction and growing corporate dedication to circular economy objectives, which require substituting traditional petrochemical inputs. As evidence of this industrial shift, European Bioplastics reported that global bioplastics production capacity reached roughly 2.47 million tonnes in 2024.

Market Overview
Forecast Period2027-2031
Market Size 2025USD 176.73 Million
Market Size 2031USD 270.17 Million
CAGR 2026-20317.33%
Fastest Growing SegmentPolyvinyl Alcohol
Largest MarketAsia Pacific

Despite this positive outlook, the market encounters a major hurdle regarding the cost competitiveness of these sustainable alternatives. The intricate extraction and processing methods needed to produce high-performance biodegradable superabsorbents lead to higher manufacturing costs than those of established petroleum-based sodium polyacrylate options. Consequently, this price disparity restricts broad adoption in mass markets where price sensitivity is high.

Market Driver

Rising consumer preference for environmentally friendly personal hygiene products is significantly transforming the market, as eco-conscious buyers increasingly turn away from standard petrochemical-based absorbents. This trend is forcing major manufacturers to overhaul their product lines using biodegradable superabsorbent materials to lower environmental impact and satisfy strict sustainability goals. Kimberly-Clark validated this industry shift in its '2023 Sustainability Report' released in June 2024, noting a 16.4% decrease in its plastics footprint compared to 2019, a result largely attributed to increased plant-based and biodegradable offerings. To meet this escalating demand for renewable inputs, European Bioplastics announced in December 2024 that global production capacity for bioplastics is expected to jump to approximately 5.73 million tonnes by 2029.

At the same time, the increasing application of biodegradable hydrogels in water-smart agriculture serves as a crucial growth driver, especially in areas struggling with severe water scarcity. These bio-based polymers are utilized to boost soil moisture retention and fertilizer efficiency without depositing microplastic residues, thereby addressing concerns regarding both food security and soil health. The commercial traction of this technology is highlighted by agritech companies such as EF Polymer K.K., which reported in August 2024 that it had achieved cumulative global sales of 400 tons of its organic superabsorbent hydrogel, demonstrating growing adoption by farmers in search of sustainable irrigation methods.

Market Challenge

A major barrier hindering the growth of the Global Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market is the significant price difference between bio-based superabsorbents and their synthetic equivalents. Manufacturing high-performance biodegradable polymers involves complicated processing of organic feedstocks, resulting in higher operational and raw material costs than the mature, highly efficient supply chains used for petrochemical-derived sodium polyacrylate. This additional cost is particularly problematic in the price-sensitive personal hygiene industry, where manufacturers operate on narrow margins and are frequently hesitant to accept the higher expenses of eco-friendly raw materials despite their environmental advantages.

Additionally, the market faces difficulties in attaining the economies of scale needed to lower unit costs. Since the production volume of biodegradable materials is only a small fraction of total global plastic output, manufacturers are unable to utilize the bulk pricing and efficiency benefits available to the established synthetic industry. European Bioplastics noted that in 2023, bioplastics accounted for approximately 0.5 percent of the over 400 million tonnes of plastic produced annually. This massive volume disparity creates a cycle where high prices restrict market entry, and limited market presence prevents the production scaling necessary to cut costs, effectively stalling widespread commercial acceptance.

Market Trends

The creation of marine-degradable and PHA-based polymer variants is gaining momentum as manufacturers aim to overcome the environmental shortcomings of first-generation hydrogels. Unlike conventional absorbents that may leave behind persistent microplastics, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) provide complete biodegradability in various settings, including seawater, leading to aggressive expansions in production capacity to satisfy industrial demand. Confirming this move toward scalable manufacturing, Danimer Scientific stated in its 'Environmental, Social, and Governance Report 2023', released in August 2024, that it maintained an annual nameplate capacity of roughly 65 million pounds for its Nodax-based finished product to meet the rising global need for bio-based resins.

Concurrently, the market is experiencing a surge in strategic acquisitions and high-value partnerships, with established industry leaders acquiring or funding niche biotechnology companies to speed up commercialization. This trend tackles the urgent need for infrastructure to scale fermentation-based production by utilizing the capital and engineering capabilities of incumbents to bridge the gap between pilot programs and mass manufacturing. A notable instance of this occurred in June 2024, when Lummus Technology announced in its press release, 'Lummus Reinforces Commitment to Biopolymer PHA Commercialization', that it became a lead investor in RWDC Industries' convertible bond round to expedite the development of the first commercial-scale PHA facility, indicating a maturing supply chain for next-generation absorbents.

Key Market Players

  • The Lubrizol Corporation
  • BASF SE
  • Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
  • Amereq, Inc.
  • Itaconix Corporation
  • NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.
  • Nuoer Chemical Australia Pty Ltd
  • JRM Chemical, Inc.
  • CHINAFLOC Chemical Co. Ltd.

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market, By Product

  • Polyvinyl Alcohol
  • Polyitaconic Acid
  • Polyacrylamide
  • Polysaccharides

Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market, By Application

  • Disposable diapers
  • Adult incontinence products
  • Female hygiene
  • Agriculture
  • Medical
  • Others

Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market, By Region

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Germany
    • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • South Korea
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Colombia
  • Middle East & Africa
    • South Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE

Competitive Landscape

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

  • 1.1. Market Definition
  • 1.2. Scope of the Market
    • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
    • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
    • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

  • 2.1. Objective of the Study
  • 2.2. Baseline Methodology
  • 2.3. Key Industry Partners
  • 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
  • 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
  • 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
  • 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

  • 3.1. Overview of the Market
  • 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
  • 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
  • 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
  • 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook

  • 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 5.1.1. By Value
  • 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 5.2.1. By Product (Polyvinyl Alcohol, Polyitaconic Acid, Polyacrylamide, Polysaccharides)
    • 5.2.2. By Application (Disposable diapers, Adult incontinence products, Female hygiene, Agriculture, Medical, Others)
    • 5.2.3. By Region
    • 5.2.4. By Company (2025)
  • 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook

  • 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 6.1.1. By Value
  • 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 6.2.1. By Product
    • 6.2.2. By Application
    • 6.2.3. By Country
  • 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
    • 6.3.1. United States Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.2.1. By Product
        • 6.3.1.2.2. By Application
    • 6.3.2. Canada Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.2.1. By Product
        • 6.3.2.2.2. By Application
    • 6.3.3. Mexico Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.2.1. By Product
        • 6.3.3.2.2. By Application

7. Europe Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook

  • 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 7.1.1. By Value
  • 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 7.2.1. By Product
    • 7.2.2. By Application
    • 7.2.3. By Country
  • 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
    • 7.3.1. Germany Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.2.1. By Product
        • 7.3.1.2.2. By Application
    • 7.3.2. France Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.2.1. By Product
        • 7.3.2.2.2. By Application
    • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.2.1. By Product
        • 7.3.3.2.2. By Application
    • 7.3.4. Italy Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.2.1. By Product
        • 7.3.4.2.2. By Application
    • 7.3.5. Spain Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.2.1. By Product
        • 7.3.5.2.2. By Application

8. Asia Pacific Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook

  • 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 8.1.1. By Value
  • 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 8.2.1. By Product
    • 8.2.2. By Application
    • 8.2.3. By Country
  • 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
    • 8.3.1. China Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.2.1. By Product
        • 8.3.1.2.2. By Application
    • 8.3.2. India Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.2.1. By Product
        • 8.3.2.2.2. By Application
    • 8.3.3. Japan Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.2.1. By Product
        • 8.3.3.2.2. By Application
    • 8.3.4. South Korea Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.2.1. By Product
        • 8.3.4.2.2. By Application
    • 8.3.5. Australia Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.2.1. By Product
        • 8.3.5.2.2. By Application

9. Middle East & Africa Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook

  • 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 9.1.1. By Value
  • 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 9.2.1. By Product
    • 9.2.2. By Application
    • 9.2.3. By Country
  • 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
    • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.2.1. By Product
        • 9.3.1.2.2. By Application
    • 9.3.2. UAE Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.2.1. By Product
        • 9.3.2.2.2. By Application
    • 9.3.3. South Africa Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.2.1. By Product
        • 9.3.3.2.2. By Application

10. South America Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook

  • 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 10.1.1. By Value
  • 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 10.2.1. By Product
    • 10.2.2. By Application
    • 10.2.3. By Country
  • 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
    • 10.3.1. Brazil Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.2.1. By Product
        • 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
    • 10.3.2. Colombia Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.2.1. By Product
        • 10.3.2.2.2. By Application
    • 10.3.3. Argentina Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market Outlook
      • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.2.1. By Product
        • 10.3.3.2.2. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

  • 11.1. Drivers
  • 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

  • 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
  • 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
  • 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Biodegradable Superabsorbent Materials Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

  • 14.1. Competition in the Industry
  • 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
  • 14.3. Power of Suppliers
  • 14.4. Power of Customers
  • 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

  • 15.1. The Lubrizol Corporation
    • 15.1.1. Business Overview
    • 15.1.2. Products & Services
    • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
    • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
    • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
  • 15.2. BASF SE
  • 15.3. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
  • 15.4. Amereq, Inc.
  • 15.5. Itaconix Corporation
  • 15.6. NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.
  • 15.7. Nuoer Chemical Australia Pty Ltd
  • 15.8. JRM Chemical, Inc.
  • 15.9. CHINAFLOC Chemical Co. Ltd.

16. Strategic Recommendations

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