Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028

Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028

Global Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market is forecasted to grow at an impressive CAGR during the forecast period due to its use in various applications such as pharmaceuticals. In 2021, pharmaceutical preparations manufacturing contributed the highest to the revenue of the pharmaceutical industry in China, dominating with around 30 percent.

Cellulose ether is a water-soluble polymer produced from refined cotton fibers through the chemical modification of cellulose. These chemical compounds are broadly used in building & construction, automotive, and electronic industries in the form of thickeners, binders, film-forming agents, lubricators, and many more. The demand for Cellulose ether & Its derivatives is surging at a rapid rate owing to the growth of end-user sectors, including personal care and prescription drugs, coupled with technological advancements in chemical synthesis of cellulose ether & its derivatives resulting in driving the growth of Global Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market during the forecast period.

Increasing Utilization of Carboxymethyl Cellulose

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is one of the widely used cellulose derivatives across various advanced application fields like food, paper, textile, pharmaceutical, and so on. The market scenario regarding the capacity utilization of Carboxymethyl Cellulose was evaluated, and it was found that demand for CMC is enriching year on year due to the increasing adoption of end-use products owing to the material’s mechanical strength, tunable hydrophilicity, low-cost preparation. For instance, Carboxymethyl Cellulose and its hybrid materials have gained massive industrial acceptance in biomedical fields, especially for applications like drug delivery, drug emulsification, and stabilization purposes. Based on the properties like high-viscosity and film-forming, CMC has been utilized to harness multiple purposes in the textile industry. Hence, due to miscellaneous applications of Carboxymethyl cellulose and other derivatives across many sectors, the Global Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market is expected to witness healthy growth during the forecast period.

Growing Application across Pharmaceutical and Food & Beverage Industries

Cellulose Ether and Its Derivatives are a natural long-chain polymer with versatility across many industries, including Pharmaceutical and Food & Beverage. They are extensively used in the Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics Industry due to their exceptional physicochemical and mechanical properties. These chemical substances are broadly consumed in the industrial formulation of dosage forms and healthcare products and play a significant role in different pharmaceuticals, such as osmotic drug delivery systems, bio adhesives, compression tablets, and many other end-use applications.

Recent Trends and Developments

Nouryon, which is one of the leading global suppliers to the Paints and Coatings end-market, providing cellulose ether and various other engineered polymers with multiple production units located across China and several regions of Europe like the Netherlands, Finland, Germany, and Sweden, has considered several locations in Southeast Asia for diversification of its Product Portfolio due to more significant business opportunities as compared to other regions. The start-up of the production facility is anticipated to produce at a capacity of 15-20 kilotons. It will expand Nouryon’s Bermocoll business, which delivers ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (EHEC) and other necessary ingredients to the various end-user industry.

Market Segmentation

Global Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market is segmented based on Product Type, Application, and regional distribution. Based on Product Type, the market is further segmented into Methyl Cellulose & Derivatives, Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC), Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (HPC), Ethyl Cellulose (EC), and Others. Based on Application, the market is fragmented into Construction, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, Food & Beverage, and Others. The market analysis also studies the regional segmentation divided among the North American, European, Asia-Pacific, South American, Middle East & African regions.

Market Players

The Dow Chemicals Company, Akzo Nobel N.V., Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., Ashland Global Specialty Chemicals Inc., Daicel FineChem Ltd., Lotte Fine Chemicals Company, DSK Co. Ltd., China Ruitai International Holdings Co. Ltd., Fenchem Biotek Ltd., Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V.are some of the major market players in Global Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market.

Report Scope:

In this report, Global Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

  • Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives, By Product Type:
  • Methyl Cellulose & Derivatives
  • Carboxymethyl Cellulose
  • Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)
  • Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (HPC)
  • Ethyl Cellulose (EC)
  • Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives, By Application:
  • Construction
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Personal Care
  • Food & Beverage
  • Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives, By Region:
  • North America
  • United States
  • Mexico
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • Spain
  • United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • France
  • Netherlands
  • Russia
  • Belgium
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • South Korea
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Taiwan
  • Indonesia
  • South America
  • Brazil
  • Colombia
  • Argentina
  • Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Turkey
Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in Global Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market.

Company Information
  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).
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1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value & Volume
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Product Type (Methyl Cellulose & Derivatives, Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC), Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (HPC), Ethyl Cellulose (EC), and Others)
5.2.2. By Application (Construction, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, Food & Beverage, and Others)
5.2.3. By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa)
5.2.4. By Company (2022)
5.3. Market Map
5.3.1. By Product Type
5.3.2. By Application
5.3.3. By Region
6. North America Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Product Type
6.2.2. By Application
6.2.3. By Country
6.3. Pricing Analysis
6.4. North America: Country Analysis
6.4.1. United States Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
6.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.1.2.1. By Product Type
6.4.1.2.2. By Application
6.4.2. Mexico Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
6.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.2.2.1. By Product Type
6.4.2.2.2. By Application
6.4.3. Canada Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
6.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.3.2.1. By Product Type
6.4.3.2.2. By Application
7. Europe Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Product Type
7.2.2. By Application
7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Pricing Analysis
7.4. Europe: Country Analysis
7.4.1. Spain Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
7.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.1.2.1. By Product Type
7.4.1.2.2. By Application
7.4.2. United Kingdom Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
7.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.2.2.1. By Product Type
7.4.2.2.2. By Application
7.4.3. Germany Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
7.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.3.2.1. By Product Type
7.4.3.2.2. By Application
7.4.4. Italy Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
7.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.4.2.1. By Product Type
7.4.4.2.2. By Application
7.4.5. France Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
7.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.5.2.1. By Product Type
7.4.5.2.2. By Application
7.4.6. Netherlands Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
7.4.6.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.6.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.6.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.6.2.1. By Product Type
7.4.6.2.2. By Application
7.4.7. Russia Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
7.4.7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.7.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.7.2.1. By Product Type
7.4.8. By Application
7.4.9. Belgium Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
7.4.9.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.9.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.9.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.9.2.1. By Product Type
7.4.10. By Application
8. Asia-Pacific Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Product Type
8.2.2. By Application
8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Pricing Analysis
8.4. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
8.4.1. China Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
8.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.1.2.1. By Product Type
8.4.1.2.2. By Application
8.4.2. South Korea Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
8.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.2.2.1. By Product Type
8.4.2.2.2. By Application
8.4.3. India Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
8.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.3.2.1. By Product Type
8.4.3.2.2. By Application
8.4.4. Japan Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
8.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.4.2.1. By Product Type
8.4.4.2.2. By Application
8.4.5. Australia Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
8.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.5.2.1. By Product Type
8.4.5.2.2. By Application
8.4.6. Taiwan Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
8.4.6.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.6.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.6.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.6.2.1. By Product Type
8.4.6.2.2. By Application
8.4.7. Indonesia Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
8.4.7.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.7.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.7.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.7.2.1. By Product Type
8.4.7.2.2. By Application
9. South America Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Grade
9.2.2. By Product Type
9.2.3. By Application
9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Pricing Analysis
9.4. South America: Country Analysis
9.4.1. Brazil Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
9.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.4.1.2.1. By Product Type
9.4.1.2.2. By Application
9.4.2. Colombia Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
9.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.4.2.2.1. By Product Type
9.4.2.2.2. By Application
9.4.3. Argentina Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
9.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.4.3.2.1. By Product Type
9.4.3.2.2. By Application
10. Middle East and Africa Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Product Type
10.2.2. By Application
10.2.3. By Country
10.3. Pricing Analysis
10.4. MEA: Country Analysis
10.4.1. South Africa Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
10.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.1.2.1. By Product Type
10.4.1.2.2. By Application
10.4.2. Saudi Arabia Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
10.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.2.2.1. By Product Type
10.4.2.2.2. By Application
10.4.3. UAE Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
10.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.3.2.1. By Product Type
10.4.3.2.2. By Application
10.4.4. Turkey Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market Outlook
10.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.4.2.1. By Product Type
10.4.4.2.2. By Application
11. Market Dynamics
11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
12.1. Merger & Acquisition
12.2. Recent Development
12.3. Product Launches
13. Global Cellulose Ether & Its Derivatives Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
15.1. Business Overview
15.2. Product Offerings
15.3. Recent Developments
15.4. Financials (In Case of Listed Companies)
15.5. Key Personnel
15.6. SWOT Analysis
15.6.1. The Dow Chemicals Company
15.6.2. Akzo Nobel N.V.
15.6.3. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
15.6.4. Ashland Global Specialty Chemicals Inc.
15.6.5. Daicel FineChem Ltd.
15.6.6. Lotte Fine Chemicals Company
15.6.7. DSK Co. Ltd.
15.6.8. China Ruitai International Holdings Co. Ltd.
15.6.9. Fenchem Biotek Ltd.
15.6.10. Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V.
16. Strategic Recommendations

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