Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 5100
  • Published Date: May 09, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Segmentation:

Application Segment Analysis

The food & beverage segment in the carboxymethyl cellulose market is estimated to gain the largest revenue share of about 35% in the year 2035. The growth of the segment can be attributed growing consumption of packaged food, ready-to-cook meals, and instant noodles. The average American consumes 31% more packaged food than fresh food. Carboxymethyl cellulose is commonly used in food items as a thickening and stabilizer. It aids in the creation of a constant texture and the prevention of ingredient separation in sauces, gravies, and dressings.

Grade Segment Analysis

The high-purity grade segment is expected to hold nearly 45% share of the global carboxymethyl cellulose market in the year 2035.  The growing use of high-purity grades in various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and food & beverage industries is to boost the segment’s growth. Owing to its excellent purity and higher dependency, the high purity percentage of carboxymethyl cellulose is increasing. The efficiency of the end products, such as viscosity, particle size, solubility, and other properties are dependent on the degree of polymerization, purity, uniformity, and degree of substitution of the carboxymethyl cellulose. Therefore, its usage will continue to rise over the years.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

          Grade

  • Technical Grade
  • Industrial Grade
  • High Purity Grade

           Property

  • Stabilizer
  • Binder
  • Thickening Agent
  • Emulsifier
  • Lubricator
  • Anti-Repository Agent

           Application

  • Detergent
  • Food & Beverage
  • Paper & Pulp
  • Cosmetic
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Paint & Coating
  • Oil Field Drilling Fluid

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of carboxymethyl cellulose is estimated at USD 1.71 billion.

The global carboxymethyl cellulose market size crossed USD 1.65 billion in 2025 and is likely to expand at a CAGR of around 4.2%, surpassing USD 2.49 billion revenue by 2035.

Asia Pacific carboxymethyl cellulose market will secure around 35% share by 2035, driven by rising dairy production and increasing expenditure on cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Key players in the market include SINOCMC CHEMICAL CO., LTD, Akzo Nobel N.V., J.M. Huber Corporation, USK KIMYA CORP, Amtex-CorpDow, DKS Co. Ltd., NIPPON PAPER INDUSTRIES CO., LTD, Daicel Corporation, Ashland, Amar Cellulose Industries.
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