The growth of absorbent pads market is driven by factors such as, benefits offered by absorbent pads, growing environmental concerns with respect to chemical and oil spills are likely to boost the market over the years. In addition, the risk of diseases caused with the use of absorbent pads is likely to hinder the growth of the absorbent pads testing market in the coming years.
In 2018, North America accounted for the highest share in the global Absorbent Pads Market. The growth of the absorbent pads market in this region is primarily attributed to the growing awareness about the benefits offered by absorbent pads. Different types of absorbent pads for oil spills, chemical spills have also favored the rise of the absorbent pads market in North America. The easy availability of absorbent pads and presence of major market players expands the absorbent pads market in North America.
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Absorbent Pads Market: Strategic Insights
Spills and leaks of oil, chemicals and other liquids are inevitable in almost all the workplaces, where fuels are used. The conventional and historic ways for taking action over these spills prevailed only after they occurred. With the new advancements in industrial sectors, absorbent pads now help to change the conceptions. These absorbent pads offer numerous advantages across multiple industrial sectors that include automotive, medical, biotechnology, food and beverages, agriculture and others. The absorbent pads are one of the most cost-efficient and economical solution for usage and waste disposal of liquid-containing materials. These pads are commercially available with varying absorption capacities that caters to the specific demands of the end products. The development in textiles have led to making use of materials used in absorbent pads that causes no health risks and are environment friendly. For instance, polypropylene and polyester absorbents offer several advantages over messy, labor-intensive, first-generation absorbents. Typical industrial use is to simply place a pad below a leaky piece of equipment or on top of a spill, where they absorb the oil and prevent the oil from migrating on the shop floor to create a “slip-and-fall” hazard. On the other hand, Polypropylene pads are readily available and relatively inexpensive. These pads are clean and easy to store. Moreover, polypropylene is very resistant to absorbing moisture, which makes them ideal for use spills on the water. In case of absorbent pads designed for food packaging, liquids and moisture released from food materials is sealed inside the pads for a prolonged period of time that helps to increase the shelf life of the foods. Thus, the numerous advantages offered by absorbent pads is likely to increase their use across industries bolstering the market growth.
The absorbent pads market based on material has been segmented into fiber, paper, polyethylene, polypropylene and others. In 2018, the fiber segment accounted for the largest share in the global absorbent pads market. The absorbent pads are composed of fibers that are capable of absorbing gas or liquid components. The fiber absorbent pads are used to clean up the spills in automotive sector. The growing automotive sector across the world is likely to enhance the fiber segment during the forecast period..
The absorbent pads market based on product type is segmented into chemical absorbent pads, hazmat absorbent pads, oil absorbent pads and universal absorbent pads. In 2018, the universal absorbent pads segment accounted for the largest share in the global absorbent pads market. Universal absorbent pads are used to clear oils, water, or any other liquid. These are used in various setups like factories, laboratories, garages, and others. Thus the wide range of application of universal absorbent pads plays a vital role in the global expansion of growth of the absorbent pads market.
The absorbent pads market based on product type is segmented into food & agriculture, oil & gas, medical and others. In 2018, the food & agriculture segment accounted for the largest share in the global absorbent pads market. Food and agriculture use absorbent pads in food packaging as the absorbent pad absorbs the water dripping from the food stuff which thereby maintains hygiene and prevents food spoilage. Furthermore, the growing food and agriculture industry is expected to drive the absorbent pad market during the forecast period..
The regional trends and factors influencing the Absorbent Pads Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Absorbent Pads Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2018 | US$ 1.98 Billion |
| Market Size by 2027 | US$ 3 Billion |
| Global CAGR (2018 - 2027) | 4.9% |
| Historical Data | 2016-2017 |
| Forecast period | 2019-2027 |
| Segments Covered |
By Material
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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| Market leaders and key company profiles |
The Absorbent Pads Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.
Major Companies operating in the Absorbent Pads Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
3M Company; Brady Corporation; Gelok International; Novipax LLC and Pactiv LLC, are amongst others are the key players present in the global absorbent pads market. These companies are implementing new product development and mergers and acquisition strategies to enlarge the customer base and gain significant market share across the world, which, in turn permit the players to maintain their brand name globally.
The List of Companies
The Medical segment emerged as the fastest growing end-user segment. Surgical, operation and medical absorbent pads are very useful in the healthcare industry. These pads are composed of sustainable fibers, polyethylene and other material. These technologically advanced pads are more absorbent than the commonly available absorbent pads. These pads possess high liquid retention capacity and plays important role in infection control in hospitals or medical facility. These are available in multiple sizes depending on the requirement. Hospitals use absorbent bed pads to protect mattresses from urinary incontinence and other liquid accidents and thereby prevent infections. Thus the increasing use of absorbent pads in medical facilities to control infections is likely to enhance the market growth during the forecast period.
Universal pads accounted for the largest share in the global absorbent pads market. These pads are used to clean up both oil as well as water-based liquids. These pads are dimpled which enhances their absorption capacity. These pads are excellent for machine, industrial plants, and maintenance shops. Sonic bonded for strength and quick absorbency. These pads are lint-free, all-purpose absorbent are used for all applications. The favorite for industrial applications. Use these universal absorbent pads where aggressive and non-aggressive fluids are present. These pads are usually used in factories, laboratories, garages, or any place where chemicals need to be absorbed. These universal absorbent pads are available in a wide range of options ranging from cost-effective basic solutions like wipes, drips and leaks to highly durable, low-linting products designed for high wear resistance.
Based on material, the fiber’s segment is anticipated to account for the largest share in the global absorbent pads market. Fiber has been the most highly used material for construction of absorbent pads, which still accounts for a significant volume of wound care products around the world. The fiber absorbent pads are used to clean up the spills in automotive sector. The pads made from fibers are capable of absorbing gas or liquid components. The fiber absorbent pads also find their applications in the test kit of immune chromatography that comprises of cellulose fibers, glass fibers, cotton made of a fiber such as pulp, nonwoven fabric, filter paper, etc.
Extra heavy duty led the market for absorbent pads in 2020. Extra heavy duty absorbent pads consist of multiple layers of fabric which include as a central layer. These pads are used for moderate to heavy protection. Some of them have absorption capacity of 15oz and above depending on the purpose and application of the pad. The extra heavy-duty oil and fuel absorbent pads and mats have an approximate absorbent capacity of 1.68 liters per sheet and above. Moreover, the extra heavy duty absorption pads are also used in sorbent waste bags to handle the weight of sorbents.
The major players operating in the global absorbent pads market are Companies such as 3M, Brady Corporation, Oil-Dri Corporation of America, Cellcomb, Gelok international, Novipax LLC.
During the forecast period, North America is anticipated to account for the largest share in the global absorbent pads market. The dominance of North America in the absorbent pads market is attributed by the high consumption and trade of meat and poultry that uses absorbent packaging, launch of new and innovative products and presence of high technology automotive and medical industry in the region that are among the significant consumers of absorbent pads.