Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a versatile and widely used polysaccharide derivative derived from cellulose, a natural polymer found in plant cell walls. CMC is produced through the chemical modification of cellulose by introducing carboxymethyl groups (-CH2-COOH) onto its structure. The addition of these functional groups enhances the solubility and water-holding capacity of cellulose, resulting in a water-soluble, thickening agent with excellent rheological properties. CMC has various applications across industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and industrial processes. In the food industry, CMC is used as a stabilizer, thickener, and texturizer in a wide range of products, including sauces, dressings, ice cream, and baked goods. In pharmaceuticals, it serves as a binder, disintegrant, and film-forming agent in tablet formulations. CMC is also utilized in personal care products, such as lotions and creams, for its viscosity control and emulsion stabilization properties. Additionally, CMC finds application in the paper industry as a coating and binding agent, as well as in oil drilling fluids and textiles. Its versatility, water-solubility, and ability to modify rheological properties make CMC a valuable ingredient in various formulations and processes.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Carboxymethyl Cellulose market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Carboxymethyl Cellulose include CP Kelco, Lihong, Ashland, Akzo Nobel, Wealthy, ShenGuang, Yingte, Lude Chemical, Quimica Amtex, Ugur Seluloz Kimya AS, Anqiu Eagle Cellulose, DKS, Xuzhou Liyuan, Dow, Maoyuan, Nippon Paper Industries, Daicel, Lamberti, Acıselsan etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Carboxymethyl Cellulose. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Carboxymethyl Cellulose market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Carboxymethyl Cellulose market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Carboxymethyl Cellulose industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Carboxymethyl Cellulose Include:

CP Kelco

Lihong

Ashland

Akzo Nobel

Wealthy

ShenGuang

Yingte

Lude Chemical

Quimica Amtex

Ugur Seluloz Kimya AS

Anqiu Eagle Cellulose

DKS

Xuzhou Liyuan

Dow

Maoyuan

Nippon Paper Industries

Daicel

Lamberti

Acıselsan

Carboxymethyl Cellulose Product Segment Include:

99.5 %+

90%-99.5%

50%-90%

Carboxymethyl Cellulose Product Application Include:

Food Industry

Paper Industry

Textile Industry

Detergent Industry

Cosmetics Industry

Pharmaceutical Industry

Oil Drilling Industry

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Capacity and Production Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 6: Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 7: North America Carboxymethyl Cellulose Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: Europe Carboxymethyl Cellulose Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: China Carboxymethyl Cellulose Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: APAC (Excl. China) Carboxymethyl Cellulose Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Latin America Carboxymethyl Cellulose Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Middle East and Africa Carboxymethyl Cellulose Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 13: Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 14: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 15: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 16: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 17: Methodology and Data Sources