Product Code: PM1043
The global polymer gel market size is expected to reach USD 97.41 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Polymer Gel Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Material Type (Natural, Synthetic, and Hybrid), Composition, End-Use Industry, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Polymer gel is a material composed of a network of polymer chains cross-linked to form a three-dimensional structure. These gels can be synthesized using a variety of polymers, including synthetic polymers, natural polymers, and biopolymers. Polymer gels are unique materials that possess a combination of solid and liquid properties, making them suitable for a wide range of applications in various industries.
The applications of polymer gels across diverse industries, including agriculture, healthcare, and personal care, primarily drive the polymer gel market growth. Polymer gels are widely used in the healthcare industry, especially in wound care and drug delivery systems, owing to their ability to accelerate the healing process and deliver drugs in a controlled manner.
In the personal care industry, polymer gels are used in products such as anti-aging creams and lotions as they provide a smooth and soft texture and can enhance the product's overall sensory experience. These gels find applications in the agriculture industry as soil conditioners to enhance soil quality and improve water retention. Further, polymer gels are used in the food industry as emulsifiers, thickeners, and stabilizers to enhance the texture and shelf life of food products.
The shift towards the use of biodegradable and eco-friendly products is anticipated to drive the development of biodegradable polymer gels in the coming years. Advancements in polymerization techniques are anticipated to provide several polymer gel market opportunities during the forecast period.
Key Highlights of Polymer Gel Market Report
Based on material type, the synthetic segment is projected to witness the fastest growth from 2025 to 2034, as synthetic gels are widely used in various industries, such as construction, automotive, and aerospace.
Based on end-use industry, the healthcare segment accounted for a larger market share in 2024, owing to the wide use of polymer gels in wound care and drug delivery systems.
North America accounted for a significant share of the global market in 2024 due to the growing incidence of chronic wounds and the increasing aging population in the region.
The Asia Pacific polymer gel market is also expected to witness significant growth from 2025 to 2034, driven by the increasing awareness about wound care and the growing demand for personal care products.
LG Chemicals Ltd.; Chemtex Specialty Limited; BASF Corporation; Evonik Industries; FIMA Group Ltd; Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.; SDP Global Co., Ltd.; Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd; and Ma's Group Inc are a few of the key players in the market.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the polymer gel market research report on the basis of material type, composition, end-use industry, and region:
By Material Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)
By Composition Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)
- Polyacrylamide
- Polyacrylate
- Silicone Modified Hydrogels (Si-H)
- Others
By End-Use Industry Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)
- Personal Care
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Healthcare
- Others
By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Italy
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Malaysia
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Israel
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Polymer Gel Market Insights
- 4.1. Polymer Gel Market - Market Snapshot
- 4.2. Polymer Gel Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Applications Across Diverse Industries
- 4.2.1.2. Rising Usage in Delivering Growth Factors
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. High Cost of Production
- 4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrant: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry Among Existing Firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.5. Polymer Gel Market Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
- 4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Material
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.3. Natural
- 5.3.1. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Natural, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Synthetic
- 5.4.1. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Synthetic, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.5. Hybrid
- 5.5.1. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Hybrid, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Composition
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.3. Polyacrylamide
- 6.3.1. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Polyacrylamide, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Polyacrylate
- 6.4.1. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Polyacrylate, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.5. Silicone Modified Hydrogels (Si-H)
- 6.5.1. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Silicone Modified Hydrogels (Si-H), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.6. Others
- 6.6.1. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7. Global Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Personal Care
- 7.3.1. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Personal Care, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Agriculture
- 7.4.1. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Agriculture, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5. Construction
- 7.5.1. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Construction, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6. Healthcare
- 7.6.1. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Healthcare, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7. Others
- 7.7.1. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8. Global Polymer Gel Market, by Geography
- 8.1. Key Findings
- 8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Polymer Gel Market Assessment, by Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3. Polymer Gel Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Polymer Gel Market - US
- 8.3.4.1. US: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.2. US: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.3. US: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Polymer Gel Market - Canada
- 8.3.5.1. Canada: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.2. Canada: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.3. Canada: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4. Polymer Gel Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Polymer Gel Market - UK
- 8.4.4.1. UK: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.2. UK: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.3. UK: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Polymer Gel Market - France
- 8.4.5.1. France: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.2. France: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.3. France: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Polymer Gel Market - Germany
- 8.4.6.1. Germany: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.2. Germany: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.3. Germany: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Polymer Gel Market - Italy
- 8.4.7.1. Italy: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.2. Italy: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.3. Italy: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Polymer Gel Market - Spain
- 8.4.8.1. Spain: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.2. Spain: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.3. Spain: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Polymer Gel Market - Netherlands
- 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Polymer Gel Market - Russia
- 8.4.10.1. Russia: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.2. Russia: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.3. Russia: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11. Polymer Gel Market - Rest of Europe
- 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5. Polymer Gel Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Polymer Gel Market - China
- 8.5.4.1. China: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.2. China: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.3. China: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Polymer Gel Market - India
- 8.5.5.1. India: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.2. India: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.3. India: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Polymer Gel Market - Malaysia
- 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Polymer Gel Market - Japan
- 8.5.7.1. Japan: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.2. Japan: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.3. Japan: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Polymer Gel Market - Indonesia
- 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Polymer Gel Market - South Korea
- 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10. Polymer Gel Market - Australia
- 8.5.10.1. Australia: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10.2. Australia: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10.3. Australia: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11. Polymer Gel Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
- 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6. Polymer Gel Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Polymer Gel Market - Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Polymer Gel Market - UAE
- 8.6.5.1. UAE: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.2. UAE: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.3. UAE: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Polymer Gel Market - Israel
- 8.6.6.1. Israel: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.2. Israel: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.3. Israel: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Polymer Gel Market - South Africa
- 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8. Polymer Gel Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7. Polymer Gel Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Polymer Gel Market - Mexico
- 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Polymer Gel Market - Brazil
- 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Polymer Gel Market - Argentina
- 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7. Polymer Gel Market - Rest of Latin America
- 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Polymer Gel Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Polymer Gel Market, by Composition, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Polymer Gel Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
- 9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
- 10.1. LG Chemicals Ltd.
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
- 10.2. Chemtex Specialty Limited
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
- 10.3. BASF Corporation
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
- 10.4. Evonik Industries
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
- 10.5. FIMA Group Ltd
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
- 10.6. Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
- 10.7. SDP Global Co., Ltd.
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
- 10.8. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
- 10.9. Ma's Group Inc.
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development