Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Type (Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Methyl Cellulose, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Ethyl Cellulose); By End-Use; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2024 - 2032

Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Type (Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Methyl Cellulose, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Ethyl Cellulose); By End-Use; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2024 - 2032



The global cellulose ether & derivatives market size is expected to reach USD 19.24 billion by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Type (Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Methyl Cellulose, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Ethyl Cellulose); By End-Use; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2024 - 2032” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The market is expected to experience growth during the forecast period owing to rising industrialization, increasing population, and growing environmental concerns. The rise in environmental awareness and increase in the adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly products drive the growth of the global industry.

The rise in application in construction, personal care, and pharmaceutical sectors has increased the demand for cellulose ether & derivatives in recent years. Cellulose ether & derivatives are increasingly being used in pharmaceutical and personal care products.

An increase in awareness among consumers regarding health, hygiene, and wellness, a shifting trend toward the use of natural and bio-based products, and investments in material advancements support the growth of the industry. Industry players are introducing new sustainable products in the market to cater to the growing consumer demand and strengthen their market position.

Asia Pacific region accounted for a significant revenue share in 2021. Rise in population, industrialization, and increase in awareness among consumers boosts the demand for cellulose ether & derivatives. Greater demand from the construction sector on account of increasing application in the residential sector coupled with the development of public infrastructure and construction of offices and factories have boosted the industry growth in the region.

The outbreak of COVID-19 negatively influenced the global cellulose ether & derivatives industry. The industry was affected by reduced demand from the automotive, construction, and textile industries. Lockdown restrictions were imposed across the world to restrict the movement of people and contain the virus, which led to disruptions in the supply chain and the shutting of manufacturing activities. Low availability of raw materials, operational challenges, and lack of workforce further resulted in limited industry growth during the pandemic.

Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market Report Highlights

- The methyl cellulose segment accounted for a major share owing to its application in production of paints, coatings, and adhesives

- The construction segment accounted for the largest share owing to strengthening construction sector in developing countries and growth in adoption of green buildings

- Asia Pacific accounted for a significant share on account of growth in the construction sector and increase in application in the personal care sector

- The global market is highly competitive owing to the existence of large industry players with global presence including Ashland Global Holdings, Inc, DKS Co. Ltd, Hebei Jiahua Cellulose Co., Ltd., J.M. Huber Corporation, LOTTE Fine Chemicals, Nouryon Chemical Holdings B.V, Shandong Head Co., Ltd, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd, The Dow Chemical Company, and Zibo Hailan Chemical Co., Ltd

Polaris Market Research has segmented the cellulose ether & derivatives market report based on type, end-use, and region:

Cellulose Ether & Derivatives, Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

- Carboxymethyl Cellulose

- Hydroxypropyl Cellulose

- Methyl Cellulose

- Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

- Ethyl Cellulose

Cellulose Ether & Derivatives, End-Use Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

- Pharmaceutical

- Food and Beverage

- Construction

- Personal Care

- Others

Cellulose Ether & Derivatives, Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

- North America

U.S

Canada

- Europe

Germany

UK

France

Italy

Spain

Russia

Netherlands

- Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Indonesia

Malaysia

- Latin America

Argentina

Brazil

Mexico

- Middle East & Africa

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Israel

South Africa


1. Introduction
1. Report Description
1. Objectives of the Study
2. Market Scope
3. Assumptions
2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
1. Overview
1. Data Mining
2. Data Sources
1. Primary Sources
2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market Insights
1. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Industry Snapshot
2. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market Dynamics
1. Drivers and Opportunities
1. Growing pharmaceutical industry
2. Growth in the global building and construction sector
2. Restraints and Challenges
1. Burning and explosion risk
3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4. PESTLE Analysis
5. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Industry trends
6. Value Chain Analysis
7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Global Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type
1. Key Findings
2. Introduction
1. Global Cellulose Ether & Derivatives, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
3. Carboxymethyl Cellulose
1. Global Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Carboxymethyl Cellulose, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4. Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
1. Global Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5. Methyl Cellulose
1. Global Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Methyl Cellulose, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6. Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
1. Global Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
7. Ethyl Cellulose
1. Global Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Ethyl Cellulose, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6. Global Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use
1. Key Findings
2. Introduction
1. Global Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
3. Pharmaceutical
1. Global Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Pharmaceutical, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4. Food and Beverage
1. Global Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Food and Beverage, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5. Construction
1. Global Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Construction, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6. Personal Care
1. Global Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Personal Care, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
7. Others
1. Global Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Others, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
7. Global Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Geography
1. Key findings
2. Introduction
1. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market Assessment, By Geography, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
3. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – North America
1. North America: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. North America: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
3. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – U.S.
1. U.S.: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. U.S.: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Canada
1. Canada: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Canada: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Europe
1. Europe: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Europe: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
3. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – UK
1. UK: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. UK: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – France
1. France: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. France: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Germany
1. Germany: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Germany: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Italy
1. Italy: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Italy: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
7. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Spain
1. Spain: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Spain: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
8. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Netherlands
1. Netherlands: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Netherlands: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
9. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Russia
1. Russia: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Russia: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Asia Pacific
1. Asia Pacific: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Asia Pacific: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
3. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – China
1. China: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. China: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – India
1. India: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. India: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Malaysia
1. Malaysia: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Malaysia: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Japan
1. Japan: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Japan: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
7. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Indonesia
1. Indonesia: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Indonesia: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
8. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – South Korea
1. South Korea: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. South Korea: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Middle East & Africa
1. Middle East & Africa: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Middle East & Africa: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
3. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Saudi Arabia
1. Saudi Arabia: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Saudi Arabia: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – UAE
1. UAE: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. UAE: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Israel
1. Israel: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Israel: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
6. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – South Africa
1. South Africa: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. South Africa: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
7. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Latin America
1. Latin America: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Latin America: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
3. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Mexico
1. Mexico: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Mexico: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Brazil
1. Brazil: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Brazil: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5. Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market – Argentina
1. Argentina: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by End-Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
2. Argentina: Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
8. Competitive Landscape
1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
1. Expansion
2. Acquisitions
2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
9. Company Profiles
1. Ashland Global Holdings, Inc
1. Company Overview
2. Financial Performance
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Development
2. Colorcon
1. Company Overview
2. Financial Performance
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Development
3. DKS Co. Ltd
1. Company Overview
2. Financial Performance
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Development
4. Fenchem Biotek Ltd
1. Company Overview
2. Financial Performance
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Development
5. Hebei Jiahua Cellulose Co., Ltd
1. Company Overview
2. Financial Performance
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Development
6. J.M. Huber Corporation
1. Company Overview
2. Financial Performance
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Development
7. J. RETTENMAIER SOHNE GmbH + Co KG
1. Company Overview
2. Financial Performance
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Development
8. Lamberti S.p.A
1. Company Overview
2. Financial Performance
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Development
9. LOTTE Fine Chemicals
1. Company Overview
2. Financial Performance
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Development
10. Nouryon Chemical Holdings B.V
1. Company Overview
2. Financial Performance
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Development
11. Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc
1. Company Overview
2. Financial Performance
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Development
12. Shandong Head Co., Ltd
1. Company Overview
2. Financial Performance
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Development
13. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd
1. Company Overview
2. Financial Performance
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Development
14. The Dow Chemical Company
1. Company Overview
2. Financial Performance
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Development
15. Zibo Hailan Chemical Co., Ltd
1. Company Overview
2. Financial Performance
3. Product Benchmarking
4. Recent Development

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