Sizing and Thickening Agents Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Type (Sizing Agents, Thickening Agents), By Application (Food and Beverages, Painting and Coatings, Paper and Paperboards, Others), 2018-2032

Sizing and Thickening Agents Market Outlook

Sizing and Thickening Agents Market Size is forecast to reach $36.7 Billion in 2032 from $25.1 Billion in 2025, at an optimistic growth rate of 5.5% from 2025 to 2032. The robust Sizing and Thickening Agents Market growth presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.

The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Sizing and Thickening Agents Market segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Type (Sizing Agents, Thickening Agents), By Application (Food and Beverages, Painting and Coatings, Paper and Paperboards, Others). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Sizing and Thickening Agents Markets.

Sizing and Thickening Agents Market Insights, 2025: Sizing and Thickening Agents: Key Drivers and Opportunities

The sizing and thickening agents market is experiencing steady growth due to rising demand in textiles, paper manufacturing, food processing, and cosmetics. These agents enhance fiber strength, viscosity, and texture, making them essential in papermaking for better printability, textile coatings for fabric durability, and food formulations for improved mouthfeel. The increasing use of hydrocolloids, natural gums, and bio-based thickeners in food and personal care industries is a major driver, fueled by consumer preference for clean-label and plant-derived ingredients.

A significant opportunity lies in the development of multifunctional and biodegradable sizing agents for eco-friendly textile processing and sustainable paper production. Additionally, the growth of vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-free food formulations is driving demand for modified starches, pectins, and agar-based thickening agents. Companies investing in high-performance, water-soluble, and low-shear viscosity modifiers will gain a competitive edge in diverse end-use sectors, including pharmaceuticals, coatings, and construction adhesives.

Five Trends that will define global Sizing and Thickening Agents Market in 2025 and Beyond

A closer look at the multi-million global market for Sizing and Thickening Agents Market identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Sizing and Thickening Agents Companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.

What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Sizing and Thickening Agents Industry?

The Sizing and Thickening Agents Market sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2032. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.

Sizing and Thickening Agents Market Segment Insights

The Sizing and Thickening Agents Industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Sizing and Thickening Agents Industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Type (Sizing Agents, Thickening Agents), By Application (Food and Beverages, Painting and Coatings, Paper and Paperboards, Others). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.

Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Sizing and Thickening Agents Market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Sizing and Thickening Agents Industry Value Chain

The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Sizing and Thickening Agents Industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Sizing and Thickening Agents Market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts

Strategic decision-making in the Sizing and Thickening Agents Industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.

Asia Pacific Sizing and Thickening Agents Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion

As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

The State of Europe Sizing and Thickening Agents Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness

As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Sizing and Thickening Agents Market with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Sizing and Thickening Agents Market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

The US Sizing and Thickening Agents Market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Sizing and Thickening Agents Industry.

Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Sizing and Thickening Agents Companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Sizing and Thickening Agents Market.

Latin American Sizing and Thickening Agents Market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.

Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Sizing and Thickening Agents Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity

Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Sizing and Thickening Agents Markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Sizing and Thickening Agents Markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Sizing and Thickening Agents Companies outcompete in 2025 and Beyond?

The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include ADM (Archer Daniels Midland Company), Ashland Global Holdings Inc, BASF SE, Cargill Inc, CP Kelco, Dow Inc, DuPont de Nemours Inc, Harmony Additives Pvt. Ltd, Ingredion Inc, Tiny Chempro.

Sizing and Thickening Agents Market Scope and Segmentation

By Type

Sizing Agents

Thickening Agents

By Application

Food and Beverages

Painting and Coatings

Paper and Paperboards

Others

Countries Included-

North America- US, Canada, Mexico

Europe- Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Benelux, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific- China, India, Japan, South Korea, South East Asia, Australia, Rest of APAC

South and Central America- Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of SCA

Middle East and Africa- Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel, South Africa, Algeria, Nigeria, Rest of Middle East, Rest of Africa

Companies Included in the Sizing and Thickening Agents Market Research-

ADM (Archer Daniels Midland Company)

Ashland Global Holdings Inc

BASF SE

Cargill Inc

CP Kelco

Dow Inc

DuPont de Nemours Inc

Harmony Additives Pvt. Ltd

Ingredion Inc

Tiny Chempro

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