Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Size - By Property, By Purity Level, By Application - Regional Outlook, Competitive Strategies and Segment Forecasts to 2032

Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Size - By Property, By Purity Level, By Application - Regional Outlook, Competitive Strategies and Segment Forecasts to 2032


Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Overview:

According to SPER Market Research, the Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market is estimated to reach USD 2.46 billion by 2032 with a CAGR of 4.57%.

By chemically combining naturally occurring cellulose with chloroacetic acid, cellulose, commonly known as cellulose gum, is produced. This product is advantageous for use as a key intermediary or ingredient in many applications due to its multifunctional properties. Additionally, Carboxymethyl cellulose has excellent viscosity, is non-toxic, and is hypoallergenic. The three main raw materials used in the production of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) are monochloroacetic acid, caustic soda, and cellulose extracted from plants. In a wide range of applications, including those involving food and drinks, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, detergents, oil and gas, paper processing, and others, CMC is frequently employed as a thickener, stabiliser, binder, and dispersant. By giving the completed product a smooth texture and altering the viscosity of certain meals, personal care items, and pharmaceutical formulations, cellulose gum improves its aesthetic appeal.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market

A number of global industries have experienced a significant decline as a result of the spread of one of the deadliest pandemics of the century. An infectious illness called COVID-19 impacts The global coronavirus epidemic has caused considerable challenges for exporters in both developing and wealthy nations. Supply chain breakdowns and a labour shortage in many sectors have had a big influence on the market. Around the world, lockdowns and curfews were implemented in order to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, which had an impact on people's way of life, health, and livelihoods in the manufacturing sector. Exporters are experiencing substantial disruption because to the pandemic, including import and export restrictions on certain items and government-enforced quarantine and lockdown rules.

Scope of the Report:

Report Metric Details
Market size available for years 2019-2032
Base year considered 2021
Forecast period 2022-2032

Segments covered By Property, By Purity Level, By Application

Regions covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa

Companies Covered Alfa Chemicals, Amar Cellulose, Amtex, Ashland Inc., CP Kelco, Daicel Miraizu, DKS Co. Ltd., Dow Chemical, Huber, KA Malle Pharmaceuticals, Lamberti S.P.A, Nilkanth Organics, Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd., Nouryon Chemicals Holding, Patel Industries, Qingdao Sinocmc Chemical, Química Amtex S.A., Ugur Seluloz Kimya, USK Kimya.

Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Segmentation:

By Property: Based on the Property, Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market is segmented as; Anti-Repository Agent, Binder, Emulsifier, Excipient, Lubricator, Stabilizer, Thickening Agent.

By Purity Level: Based on the Purity Level, Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market is segmented as; Industrial Grade, Highly Purified, Technical Grade.

By Application: Based on the Application, Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market is segmented as; Cosmetics and Personal Care, Food and Beverages, Oil and Refining, Paint and Textile, Paper Coating and Household Care, Pharmaceutical, Others.

By Region: North America owns the prime share of this market; The major factors of the market's growth in the region are huge oil reserves, that provide a substantial production base for oil drilling fluids, are anticipated to increase demand for carboxymethyl cellulose, a crucial thickening agent used in oilfield chemicals. The demand for food-grade Carboxymethyl cellulose is also growing as customers become more aware of the health advantages of gluten-free products.


1. Introduction
1.1. Scope of the report
1.2. Market segment analysis
2. Research Methodology
2.1 Research data source
2.1.1 Secondary data
2.1.2 Primary data
2.1.3 SPER’s internal database
2.1.4 Premium insight from KOL’s
2.2 Market size estimation
2.2.1 Top-down and Bottom-up approach
2.3 Data triangulation
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Driver, Restraint, Opportunity and Challenges analysis
4.1.1 Drivers
4.1.2 Restraints
4.1.3 Opportunities
4.1.4 Challenges
4.2. COVID-19 Impacts of the Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market
5. Market variables and outlook
5.1. SWOT analysis
5.1.1 Strengths
5.1.2 Weaknesses
5.1.3 Opportunities
5.1.4 Threats
5.2. PESTEL analysis
5.2.1 Political landscape
5.2.2 Economic landscape
5.2.3 Social landscape
5.2.4 Technological landscape
5.2.5 Environmental landscape
5.2.6 Legal landscape
5.3. PORTER’S five forces analysis
5.3.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
5.3.2 Bargaining power of Buyers
5.3.3 Threat of Substitute
5.3.4 Threat of new entrant
5.3.5 Competitive rivalry
5.4. Heat map analysis
6. Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market, By Property, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
6.1. Anti-Repository Agent
6.2. Binder
6.3. Emulsifier
6.4. Excipient
6.5. Lubricator
6.6. Stabilizer
6.7. Thickening Agent
7. Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market, By Purity Level, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
7.1. Industrial Grade
7.2. Highly Purified
7.3. Technical Grade
8. Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market, By Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
8.1. Cosmetics and Personal Care
8.2. Food and Beverages
8.3. Oil and Refining
8.4. Paint and Textile
8.5. Paper Coating and Household Care
8.6. Pharmaceutical
8.7. Others
9. Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.1 North America
9.1.1 United States
9.1.2 Canada
9.1.3 Mexico
9.2 Europe
9.2.1 Germany
9.2.2 United Kingdom
9.2.3 France
9.2.4 Italy
9.2.5 Spain
9.2.6 Rest of Europe
9.3 Asia-Pacific
9.3.1 China
9.3.2 Japan
9.3.3 India
9.3.4 Australia
9.3.5 South Korea
9.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
9.4 South America
9.4.1 Brazil
9.4.2 Argentina
9.4.3 Rest of South America
9.5 Middle East & Africa
9.5.1 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
9.5.2 United Arab Emirates
9.5.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa
10. Company Profiles
10.1 Alfa Chemicals
10.1.1 Company details
10.1.2 Financial outlook
10.1.3 Product summary
10.1.4 Recent developments
10.2 Amar Cellulose
10.2.1 Company details
10.2.2 Financial outlook
10.2.3 Product summary
10.2.4 Recent developments
10.3 Amtex
10.3.1 Company details
10.3.2 Financial outlook
10.3.3 Product summary
10.3.4 Recent developments
10.4 Ashland Inc.
10.4.1 Company details
10.4.2 Financial outlook
10.4.3 Product summary
10.4.4 Recent developments
10.5 CP Kelco
10.5.1 Company details
10.5.2 Financial outlook
10.5.3 Product summary
10.5.4 Recent developments
10.6 Daicel Miraizu
10.6.1 Company details
10.6.2 Financial outlook
10.6.3 Product summary
10.6.4 Recent developments
10.7 DKS Co. Ltd.
10.7.1 Company details
10.7.2 Financial outlook
10.7.3 Product summary
10.7.4 Recent developments
10.8 Dow Chemical
10.8.1 Company details
10.8.2 Financial outlook
10.8.3 Product summary
10.8.4 Recent developments
10.9 Huber
10.9.1 Company details
10.9.2 Financial outlook
10.9.3 Product summary
10.9.4 Recent developments
10.10 KA Malle Pharmaceuticals
10.10.1 Company details
10.10.2 Financial outlook
10.10.3 Product summary
10.10.4 Recent developments
10.11 Lamberti S.P.A
10.11.1 Company details
10.11.2 Financial outlook
10.11.3 Product summary
10.11.4 Recent developments
10.12 Nilkanth Organics
10.12.1 Company details
10.12.2 Financial outlook
10.12.3 Product summary
10.12.4 Recent developments
10.13 Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.
10.13.1 Company details
10.13.2 Financial outlook
10.13.3 Product summary
10.13.4 Recent developments
10.14 Nouryon Chemicals Holding
10.14.1 Company details
10.14.2 Financial outlook
10.14.3 Product summary
10.14.4 Recent developments
10.15 Patel Industries
10.15.1 Company details
10.15.2 Financial outlook
10.15.3 Product summary
10.15.4 Recent developments
10.16 Qingdao Sincocmc Chemical
10.16.1 Company details
10.16.2 Financial outlook
10.16.3 Product summary
10.16.4 Recent developments
10.17 Quimica Amtex S.A.
10.17.1 Company details
10.17.2 Financial outlook
10.17.3 Product summary
10.17.4 Recent developments

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