Cellulosic Polymers Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2023-2030 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)

Cellulosic Polymers Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2023-2030 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)


Cellulose, an abundant organic polymer found in plants, algae, and bacteria, exhibits biodegradable and biocompatible properties. Cellulosic polymers find extensive applications across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, textiles, food and beverages, oil and gas, construction, and pulp and paper. The global cellulosic polymers market is experiencing significant growth due to the diverse range of applications and desirable properties offered by these polymers.

Growing Usage in Ophthalmic Drug Development Drives Market Momentum:


Cellulosic polymers are widely used in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, particularly in ophthalmic formulations. Research and development initiatives have demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of cellulose polymers in ocular drug delivery for both animals and humans. The nanocomposites derived from cellulose have shown superior results compared to other polymers, making them a promising platform for ocular drug discovery. This application in the pharmaceutical industry is expected to drive strong growth in the global cellulosic polymers market.

Thriving Textile Industry Boosts Market Growth:


Cellulosic polymers possess functional properties that make them an excellent raw material for the textile industry. Clothing products made from regenerated cellulosic polymers exhibit exceptional washability, absorbency, smoothness, softness, and comfort. These properties have expanded the application range of regenerated cellulosic polymers in various textile products, including apparel, home textiles, and knitted wear. The growing demand for specific types of regenerated cellulosic polymers like cupro and lyocell further contributes to the sustained growth of the cellulosic polymers market.

Asia Pacific Leads the Cellulosic Polymers Market:


Asia Pacific holds a prominent position in the global cellulosic polymers market due to favorable macroeconomic factors and the presence of major end-use industries. The region benefits from sustained economic growth, a significant customer base, and the concentration of key companies in various sectors. Additionally, the cigarette manufacturing industry in China and India, which utilizes cellulose esters, has contributed to Asia Pacific's leading market position. Factors such as rising GDP per capita and population growth further drive the demand for cellulosic polymers in the region.

Leading Market Players:
Key players in the global cellulosic polymers market include Daicel Corporation, DuPont, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, Celanese Corporation, Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd., Eastman Chemical Corporation, Celotech Chemical Co., Ashland, Nouryon, J. M. Huber Corporation, LENZING AG, Grasim, Sappi, China National Tobacco Corporation, and Acordis Cellulosic Polymers. These companies actively contribute to the market's growth through innovation and product development in the field of cellulosic polymers.

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1. Executive Summary
1.1. Global Cellulosic Polymers Market Snapshot
1.2. Key Market Trends
1.3. Future Projections
1.4. Analyst Recommendations
2. Market Overview
2.1. Market Definitions and Segmentations
2.2. Market Dynamics
2.2.1. Drivers
2.2.1.1. Driver A
2.2.1.2. Driver B
2.2.1.3. Driver C
2.2.2. Restraints
2.2.2.1. Restraint 1
2.2.2.2. Restraint 2
2.2.3. Market Opportunities Matrix
2.3. Value Chain Analysis
2.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
2.5. Covid-19 Impact Analysis
2.5.1. Pre-covid and Post-covid Scenario
2.5.2. Supply Impact
2.5.3. Demand Impact
2.6. Technology Landscape
2.7. Key Regulations
2.7.1. FDA Regulations
2.7.2. Import/Export Regulations
2.8. Economic Analysis
2.9. PESTLE
3. Global Cellulosic Polymers Market, Production Statistics
3.1. Key Highlights
3.2. Production Output Analysis, by region
3.2.1. North America
3.2.2. Europe
3.2.3. Asia Pacific
3.2.4. Rest of the World
4. Cellulosic Polymers Price Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2030
4.1. Key Highlights
4.2. Key Factors Affecting the Price
4.3. Price by Product
4.4. Prices by Region
5. Global Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030
5.1. Global Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Product, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
5.1.1. Key Highlights
5.1.1.1. Cellulose Esters
5.1.1.1.1. Cellulose Acetate
5.1.1.1.2. Cellulose Acetate-Propionate
5.1.1.1.3. Cellulose Acetate-Butyrate
5.1.1.1.4. Misc.
5.1.1.2. Cellulose Ethers
5.1.1.2.1. Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
5.1.1.2.2. Methyl Cellulose & Derivatives
5.1.1.2.3. Hydroxyethyl Cellulose & Derivatives
5.1.1.2.4. Ethyl Cellulose
5.1.1.2.5. Misc.
5.1.1.3. Nitrocellulose
5.1.1.4. Regenerated Cellulose
5.1.1.5. Misc.
5.2. Global Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
5.2.1. Key Highlights
5.2.1.1. Food & Beverage
5.2.1.2. Building Materials
5.2.1.3. Oilfield
5.2.1.4. Pharmaceuticals
5.2.1.5. Personal Care
5.2.1.6. Pulp & Paper
5.2.1.7. Textiles
5.2.1.8. Cigarette Filter Tow
5.2.1.9. Paints & Coatings
5.2.1.10. Misc. (Consumer Goods, etc.)
5.3. Global Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Region, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
5.3.1. Key Highlights
5.3.1.1. North America
5.3.1.2. Europe
5.3.1.3. Asia Pacific
5.3.1.4. Latin America
5.3.1.5. Middle East & Africa
5.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6. North America Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030
6.1. North America Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Product, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
6.1.1. Key Highlights
6.1.1.1. Cellulose Esters
6.1.1.1.1. Cellulose Acetate
6.1.1.1.2. Cellulose Acetate-Propionate
6.1.1.1.3. Cellulose Acetate-Butyrate
6.1.1.1.4. Misc.
6.1.1.2. Cellulose Ethers
6.1.1.2.1. Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
6.1.1.2.2. Methyl Cellulose & Derivatives
6.1.1.2.3. Hydroxyethyl Cellulose & Derivatives
6.1.1.2.4. Ethyl Cellulose
6.1.1.2.5. Misc.
6.1.1.3. Nitrocellulose
6.1.1.4. Regenerated Cellulose
6.1.1.5. Misc.
6.2. North America Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
6.2.1. Key Highlights
6.2.1.1. Food & Beverage
6.2.1.2. Building Materials
6.2.1.3. Oilfield
6.2.1.4. Pharmaceuticals
6.2.1.5. Personal Care
6.2.1.6. Pulp & Paper
6.2.1.7. Textiles
6.2.1.8. Cigarette Filter Tow
6.2.1.9. Paints & Coatings
6.2.1.10. Misc. (Consumer Goods, etc.)
6.3. North America Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
6.3.1. Key Highlights
6.3.1.1. U.S.
6.3.1.2. Canada
6.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7. Europe Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030
7.1. Europe Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Product, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
7.1.1. Key Highlights
7.1.1.1. Cellulose Esters
7.1.1.1.1. Cellulose Acetate
7.1.1.1.2. Cellulose Acetate-Propionate
7.1.1.1.3. Cellulose Acetate-Butyrate
7.1.1.1.4. Misc.
7.1.1.2. Cellulose Ethers
7.1.1.2.1. Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
7.1.1.2.2. Methyl Cellulose & Derivatives
7.1.1.2.3. Hydroxyethyl Cellulose & Derivatives
7.1.1.2.4. Ethyl Cellulose
7.1.1.2.5. Misc.
7.1.1.3. Nitrocellulose
7.1.1.4. Regenerated Cellulose
7.1.1.5. Misc.
7.2. Europe Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
7.2.1. Key Highlights
7.2.1.1. Food & Beverage
7.2.1.2. Building Materials
7.2.1.3. Oilfield
7.2.1.4. Pharmaceuticals
7.2.1.5. Personal Care
7.2.1.6. Pulp & Paper
7.2.1.7. Textiles
7.2.1.8. Cigarette Filter Tow
7.2.1.9. Paints & Coatings
7.2.1.10. Misc. (Consumer Goods, etc.)
7.3. Europe Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
7.3.1. Key Highlights
7.3.1.1. Germany
7.3.1.2. France
7.3.1.3. U.K.
7.3.1.4. Italy
7.3.1.5. Spain
7.3.1.6. Russia
7.3.1.7. Rest of Europe
7.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8. Asia Pacific Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030
8.1. Asia Pacific Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Product, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
8.1.1. Key Highlights
8.1.1.1. Cellulose Esters
8.1.1.1.1. Cellulose Acetate
8.1.1.1.2. Cellulose Acetate-Propionate
8.1.1.1.3. Cellulose Acetate-Butyrate
8.1.1.1.4. Misc.
8.1.1.2. Cellulose Ethers
8.1.1.2.1. Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
8.1.1.2.2. Methyl Cellulose & Derivatives
8.1.1.2.3. Hydroxyethyl Cellulose & Derivatives
8.1.1.2.4. Ethyl Cellulose
8.1.1.2.5. Misc.
8.1.1.3. Nitrocellulose
8.1.1.4. Regenerated Cellulose
8.1.1.5. Misc.
8.2. Asia Pacific Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
8.2.1. Key Highlights
8.2.1.1. Food & Beverage
8.2.1.2. Building Materials
8.2.1.3. Oilfield
8.2.1.4. Pharmaceuticals
8.2.1.5. Personal Care
8.2.1.6. Pulp & Paper
8.2.1.7. Textiles
8.2.1.8. Cigarette Filter Tow
8.2.1.9. Paints & Coatings
8.2.1.10. Misc. (Consumer Goods, etc.)
8.3. Asia Pacific Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
8.3.1. Key Highlights
8.3.1.1. China
8.3.1.2. Japan
8.3.1.3. South Korea
8.3.1.4. India
8.3.1.5. Southeast Asia
8.3.1.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
8.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
9. Latin America Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030
9.1. Latin America Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Product, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
9.1.1. Key Highlights
9.1.1.1. Cellulose Esters
9.1.1.1.1. Cellulose Acetate
9.1.1.1.2. Cellulose Acetate-Propionate
9.1.1.1.3. Cellulose Acetate-Butyrate
9.1.1.1.4. Misc.
9.1.1.2. Cellulose Ethers
9.1.1.2.1. Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
9.1.1.2.2. Methyl Cellulose & Derivatives
9.1.1.2.3. Hydroxyethyl Cellulose & Derivatives
9.1.1.2.4. Ethyl Cellulose
9.1.1.2.5. Misc.
9.1.1.3. Nitrocellulose
9.1.1.4. Regenerated Cellulose
9.1.1.5. Misc.
9.2. Latin America Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
9.2.1. Key Highlights
9.2.1.1. Food & Beverage
9.2.1.2. Building Materials
9.2.1.3. Oilfield
9.2.1.4. Pharmaceuticals
9.2.1.5. Personal Care
9.2.1.6. Pulp & Paper
9.2.1.7. Textiles
9.2.1.8. Cigarette Filter Tow
9.2.1.9. Paints & Coatings
9.2.1.10. Misc. (Consumer Goods, etc.)
9.3. Latin America Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
9.3.1. Key Highlights
9.3.1.1. Brazil
9.3.1.2. Mexico
9.3.1.3. Rest of Latin America
9.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
10. Middle East & Africa Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030
10.1. Middle East & Africa Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Product, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
10.1.1. Key Highlights
10.1.1.1. Cellulose Esters
10.1.1.1.1. Cellulose Acetate
10.1.1.1.2. Cellulose Acetate-Propionate
10.1.1.1.3. Cellulose Acetate-Butyrate
10.1.1.1.4. Misc.
10.1.1.2. Cellulose Ethers
10.1.1.2.1. Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
10.1.1.2.2. Methyl Cellulose & Derivatives
10.1.1.2.3. Hydroxyethyl Cellulose & Derivatives
10.1.1.2.4. Ethyl Cellulose
10.1.1.2.5. Misc.
10.1.1.3. Nitrocellulose
10.1.1.4. Regenerated Cellulose
10.1.1.5. Misc.
10.2. Middle East & Africa Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
10.2.1. Key Highlights
10.2.1.1. Food & Beverage
10.2.1.2. Building Materials
10.2.1.3. Oilfield
10.2.1.4. Pharmaceuticals
10.2.1.5. Personal Care
10.2.1.6. Pulp & Paper
10.2.1.7. Textiles
10.2.1.8. Cigarette Filter Tow
10.2.1.9. Paints & Coatings
10.2.1.10. Misc. (Consumer Goods, etc.)
10.3. Middle East & Africa Cellulosic Polymers Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
10.3.1. Key Highlights
10.3.1.1. GCC
10.3.1.2. South Africa
10.3.1.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa
10.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
11. Competitive Landscape
11.1. Company Market Share Analysis, 2022
11.2. Competitive Dashboard
11.3. Company Profiles
11.3.1. Nouryon
11.3.1.1. Company Overview
11.3.1.2. Product Portfolio
11.3.1.3. Financial Overview
11.3.1.4. Business Strategies and Development
11.3.2. CP Kelco
11.3.3. Ashland Inc.
11.3.4. Shin-Etsu Chemical
11.3.5. Celanese
11.3.6. The Dow Chemical Company
11.3.7. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
11.3.8. Lotte Fine Chemical
11.3.9. Eastman Chemical
11.3.10. Daicel Corporation
11.3.11. Nagase & CO., LTD.
11.3.12. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
11.3.13. Celotech Chemical Co., Ltd.
11.3.14. Rotuba
12. Appendix
12.1. Research Methodology
12.2. Report Assumptions
12.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

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