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生物分解超吸收性材料市場－全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會、預測：按產品、應用、地區和競爭對手分類，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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簡介目錄

全球可生物分解超吸收性聚合物市場預計將從 2025 年的 1.7673 億美元成長到 2031 年的 2.7017 億美元，複合年成長率為 7.33%。

這些可生物分解材料是源自可再生資源（例如多醣、多肽或生物基合成樹脂）的親水性聚合物，旨在吸收並保留大量水性液體，之後自然分解。市場擴張的關鍵促進因素是政府強制減少塑膠廢棄物的嚴格法規，以及企業對循環經濟目標的日益重視，這需要尋找傳統石油化學原料的替代品。歐洲生質塑膠協會的報告顯示，全球生質塑膠產能將在2024年達到約247萬噸，這印證了這項產業轉型。

市場概覽
預測期 2027-2031
市場規模：2025年 1.7673億美元
市場規模：2031年 2.7017億美元
複合年成長率：2026-2031年 7.33%
成長最快的細分市場 聚乙烯醇
最大的市場 亞太地區

儘管前景樂觀，但這些永續替代品在成本競爭力方面仍面臨許多挑戰。生產高性能可生物分解超吸收性聚合物所需的複雜萃取和加工工藝，導致其製造成本高於現有的石油基聚丙烯酸鈉產品。因此，這種價格差異限制了其在價格敏感型大眾市場的廣泛應用。

市場促進因素

消費者對環保個人衛生用品日益成長的偏好正在深刻地改變市場格局。隨著環保意識日益增強的消費者逐漸摒棄傳統的石油化學吸收劑，各大製造商被迫重新思考其產品線，轉而採用可生物分解的超吸收性聚合物，以減少對環境的影響並達到嚴格的永續性目標。金佰利在2024年6月發布的《2023年永續發展報告》中引用數據佐證了這一行業轉變，指出塑膠使用量較2019年下降了16.4%。這項成就主要歸功於植物來源和可生物分解產品的推廣。為了滿足日益成長的可再生原料需求，歐洲生質塑膠協會於2024年12月宣布，到2029年，全球生質塑膠產能將激增至約573萬噸。

同時，可生物分解水凝膠在節水農業中的應用日益廣泛，尤其是在嚴重缺水地區，這成為推動其發展的關鍵因素。這些生物基聚合物能夠提高土壤保水性和肥料利用率，且不會留下微塑膠殘留，從而解決糧食安全和土壤健康的難題。 EF Polymers, Inc. 等農業技術公司充分展現了這項技術的商業性潛力。該公司在2024年8月報告稱，其有機超吸水性水凝膠的全球累計銷售量已達400噸，顯示越來越多的農民正在尋求永續的灌溉方式，並開始採用這種水凝膠。

市場挑戰

全球可生物分解超吸收材料市場成長的主要障礙是生物基超吸收聚合物與其合成同類產品之間存在顯著的價格差異。高性能可生物分解聚合物的生產涉及有機原料的複雜製作流程。因此，與用於生產石化衍生聚丙烯酸鈉的成熟且高效的供應鏈相比，其營運成本和原料成本更高。這種額外的成本在對價格高度敏感的個人衛生用品行業中尤為突出。儘管利潤率較低且環境效益有限，但該行業的製造商往往願意接受環保原料高成本。

此外，市場在實現降低單價所需的規模經濟方面也面臨許多困難。由於可生物分解材料僅佔全球塑膠總產量的一小部分，製造商無法像成熟的合成塑膠產業那樣享受批量採購價格和效率優勢。根據歐洲生質塑膠協會預測，到2023年，生質塑膠的年產量僅佔塑膠總產量的約0.5%，即超過4億噸。如此巨大的產量差距造成了惡性循環：高價格阻礙了市場准入，而小市場規模又限制了生產擴張，最終導致成本難以降低，商業性推廣停滯不前。

市場趨勢

為了克服第一代水凝膠的環境缺陷，海洋可分解聚合物和聚羥基脂肪酸酯（PHA）基聚合物的研發正在加速推進。傳統吸收劑可能會殘留微塑膠，而聚羥基烷酯（PHA）在包括海水在內的多種環境中均表現出完全的生物分解性。這推動了產能的快速擴張，以滿足工業需求。為了支持這種規模化生產的趨勢，丹尼瑪科學公司在其2024年8月發布的《2023年環境、社會和管治報告》中指出，公司維持著每年約6500萬磅的Nodax®基成品額定產能，以滿足全球對生物基樹脂日益成長的需求。

同時，市場正經歷策略性收購和高價值夥伴關係的激增，產業領導企業紛紛收購或投資利基生物技術公司，以加速其商業化進程。這一趨勢旨在利用現有企業的資本和技術優勢，彌合從試驗計畫到大規模生產的差距，從而滿足擴大發酵生產基礎設施的迫切需求。一個顯著的例子是Lumas Technologies在2024年6月發布的新聞稿《Lumas加強對生物聚合物PHA商業化的承諾》，該公司在新聞稿中成為RWDC Industries可轉換債券發行輪的主導投方，表明其有意加速建設全球首個商業規模的PHA工廠。這標誌著下一代吸收劑供應鏈的日益成熟。

目錄

第1章概述

第2章：調查方法

第3章執行摘要

第4章：客戶心聲

第5章：全球可生物分解超吸收材料市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
    • 按金額
  • 市佔率及預測
    • 副產物（聚乙烯醇、聚衣康酸、聚丙烯醯胺、多醣）
    • 依應用領域（一次性尿布、成人失禁用品、女性用衛生用品、農業、醫療、其他）
    • 按地區
    • 按公司（2025 年）
  • 市場地圖

第6章：北美可生物分解超吸收材料市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 北美洲：國別分析
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥

第7章：歐洲可生物分解超吸收材料市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 歐洲：國別分析
    • 德國
    • 法國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 西班牙

第8章：亞太地區可生物分解超吸收材料市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 亞太地區：國別分析
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 日本
    • 韓國
    • 澳洲

第9章：中東和非洲可生物分解超吸收性材料市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 中東與非洲：國別分析
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 南非

第10章：南美洲可生物分解超吸收材料市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 南美洲：國別分析
    • 巴西
    • 哥倫比亞
    • 阿根廷

第11章 市場動態

  • 促進因素
  • 任務

第12章 市場趨勢與發展

  • 併購
  • 產品發布
  • 近期趨勢

第13章 全球可生物分解超吸收材料市場：SWOT分析

第14章：波特五力分析

  • 產業競爭
  • 新進入者的潛力
  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 顧客權力
  • 替代品的威脅

第15章 競爭格局

  • 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16章 策略建議

第17章：關於研究公司及免責聲明

簡介目錄
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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