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Carbomers Market Size and Forecast, by Product (Carbomer 934, Carbomer 940, Carbomer 941, Carbomer 980); Polymer Type (Homopolymer, Copolymer, Interpolymer); Application (Emulsifiers, Thickeners, Dispersing Agents, Conditioning Agents); End-user (Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Homecare) - Growth Trends, Key Players, Regional Analysis 2026-2035

  • Report ID: 2811
  • Published Date: Sep 08, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Carbomers Market Outlook:

Carbomers Market size was valued at USD 891.48 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1.61 billion by 2035, expanding at around 6.1% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of carbomers is assessed at USD 940.42 million.

Carbomers Market Size
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The market growth is driven by increasing demand for the skin care segment across the globe. It is well known that owing to their liquid form, carbomers are highly used in skin care products. For instance, it was estimated that in 2023, the skin care segment of the cosmetic industry was projected to reach approximately USD 150 billion.

The growing demand for pharmaceuticals and skincare products owing to the products stability and efficiency have stimulated the carbomers market providing it long-term shelf stability. Furthermore, growth of the market can be ascribed to increasing selling rate of various skin care products such as hair removal creams, color cosmetics, facial care, gels, body lotions, and sun care products. Carbomer 934 is a cross-linked polyacrylate polymer that exhibits stability at high temperatures and viscosity along with short-flow rheology characteristics. These are among the most commonly used polymers wherein acrylic acid is crosslinked with allyl ethers of polyalcohol.
 

Key Carbomers Market Insights Summary:

  • Regional Highlights:

    • Asia Pacific carbomers market will hold around 41.6% share by 2035, driven by high production of personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and cleaning products.
    • Europe market will exhibit significant growth during the forecast timeline, driven by high consumption of personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products.

  • Segment Insights:

    • The personal care & cosmetics segment in the carbomers market is expected to capture a significant share by 2035, fueled by continuous innovations in skincare product formulations and rising global hygiene awareness.
    • The thickeners segment in the carbomers market is projected to capture the largest share by 2035, driven by the growing demand for personal care products and cosmetics with stabilizing agents.

  • Key Growth Trends:

    • Growing Demand for Carbomers in Personal Care Products
    • Rising Utilization of Carbomers in Pharmaceutical

  • Major Challenges:

    • Price Volatility of Raw Materials and Stringent Regulations
    • High Possibility of Side-Effect such as Skin Irritation

  • Key Players: Anhui Newman Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, Lubrizol Corporation, Maruti Chemicals, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals CO., LTD., Surfachem Group Ltd, Tinci Materials Technology Company Limited, DX Chemical Co., Ltd, Anhui Newman Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd, Corel Pharma Chem.

Global Carbomers Market Forecast and Regional Outlook:

  • Market Size & Growth Projections:

    • 2025 Market Size: USD 891.48 million
    • 2026 Market Size: USD 940.42 million
    • Projected Market Size: USD 1.61 billion by 2035
    • Growth Forecasts: 6.1% CAGR (2026-2035)

  • Key Regional Dynamics:

    • Largest Region: Asia Pacific (41.6% Share by 2035)
    • Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific
    • Dominating Countries: United States, China, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom
    • Emerging Countries: China, India, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico

    • Last updated on : 8 September, 2025

Growth Drivers

  • Growing Demand for Carbomers in Personal Care Products - Carbomers are actively used in personal care products and cosmetics for maintaining the stability of the product. Rapid increases in the demand for sunscreen, exfoliators, masks, skin-tone correctors, anti-aging and skin-lightning creams are the major key factors that are expected to uplift the carbomers market depending on the consumption, globally. Rapidly increasing consumer demand for anti-aging and skin-lightening or brightening skincare products on the back of the rising aging population is among the key factors for higher carbomers' consumption. This has led to the development and formulation of innovative products with active ingredients, which cater to consumers' specific skin requirements. Carbomers are widely used in such preparations. Some skincare products where carbomers are used are skin-lightening and brightening formulations, anti-aging, and exfoliation formulations, masks, skin-tone correctors, sunscreens, and UV protection formulations. For instance, the total sales volume of skin care products was estimated teach approximately USD 200 million across the globe in 2018.

  • Rising Utilization of Carbomers in Pharmaceutical - Pharmaceutical sector is another major end-use industry wherein carbomers are used in substantial quantities. These acrylic acid polymers provide the functionality of pharmaceutical ingredients. The pharmaceutical industry has upgraded its standard in the global market on the back of rising demand for hand sanitizers, vitamin capsules, and other major medicines being prescribed for daily use. Carbomers are used for rheology modification, bio-adhesion, controlled release of solid dosage forms, and emulsification, among others. For instance, the global pharma industry was anticipated to generate around USD 1.5 trillion in 2021.

  • Increasing Demand for Polymers – as of 2021, approximately 12 million metric tons of polymers were produced in India. Polymers are highly used in a wide range of industries and such a higher requirement is estimated to boost the market growth over the forecast period.

  • Growing Incidences of Eye Disease – carbomers are highly used in preparing eye gel since they are runny and function as liquid eye drops. Hence,  the higher prevalence of eye disease is expected to expand the market size over the forecast period. For instance, Worldwide the cataract incidence rises with age, varying from 3.9% among those aged 55-64 to 92.6% among those aged 80 and or over.

Challenges

  • Price Volatility of Raw Materials and Stringent Regulations - A large number of raw materials, which are used for the production of carbomers are sourced from crude oil and petrochemicals. Some of these raw materials include acrylic acid, propylene, and acetylene. As a result, price volatility among such raw materials is a major limiting factor expected to restrain the market growth over the forecast period. Also, a stringent regulatory framework about the concentration of carbomers in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products has significantly impacted the overall market growth resulting in the limited adoption of carbomers by various manufacturers.
  • High Possibility of Side-Effect such as Skin Irritation
  • Decline in the Supply-Chain Owing to COVID-19

Carbomers Market Size and Forecast:

Report Attribute Details

Base Year

2025

Forecast Period

2026-2035

CAGR

6.1%

Base Year Market Size (2025)

USD 891.48 million

Forecast Year Market Size (2035)

USD 1.61 billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S. and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Australia, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)
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Carbomers Market Segmentation:

Application Segment Analysis

The thickeners segment is estimated to gain largest market share by 2035. The segment growth can be attributed to growing demand for personal care products & cosmetics with stabilizing agents which are used for maintaining product quality for a prolonged time. Rheology modifying agents, such as thickeners, greatly impact the product formulation and thereby enhance the skin feel, product stability, and efficacy of the product. Thickeners are noticed to be highly utilized in the manufacturing of soup & sauces, inks, puddings, explosives, and cosmetics products. For instance, the total value of the paint and coating industry was estimated to be around USD 150 billion in 2021.

End-user Segment Analysis

The personal care & cosmetics segment is expected to garner a significant share by 2035, on the back of maximum demand for personal care & cosmetics in the global market. The personal care industry is highly regionalized and diverse. Numerous products such as hair care, dyes, fragrances, nail care, bathing, and cosmetics use various chemical ingredients. Some of the most commonly used chemical ingredients are carbomers, polymers, emulsifiers, pigments, thickeners, surfactants, and others. Therefore, continuous innovations in the formulation of various skincare products using such chemical elements are another crucial factor, which is anticipated to propel the segment expansion. The growing awareness of personal hygiene and the surge in the utilization of cosmetics by the global population is also expected to drive the growth of the segment.

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

     By Product
  • Carbomer 934
  • Carbomer 940
  • Carbomer 941
  • Carbomer 980
  • Others

     By Polymer Type
  • Homopolymer
  • Copolymer
  • Interpolymer

     By Application
  • Emulsifiers
  • Thickeners
  • Dispersing Agents
  • Conditioning Agents
  • Others

     By End-User
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Homecare
  • Others
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Carbomers Market Regional Analysis:

APAC Market Insights

Asia Pacific region is set to dominate around 41.6% market share by 2035. The market growth is impelled by high production base of personal care and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and HI&I cleaning products backed by growth in the regional population with the increasing spending capacity. The Asia Pacific region has a higher demand for cosmetics products, hence, the production is also high which is estimated to be the major growth factor of the regional market. For instance, China became the second largest country to spend money on cosmetics products where spent nearly USD 60 billion on cosmetics in 2022.

Europe Market Insights

The European carbomers market is estimated to observe significant CAGR during the forecast period, propelled by region's high consumption of personal care and cosmetic products, top pharmaceutical manufacturing base, high adoption of carbomers in the region's household, Industrial, or Institutional (HI&I) cleaning products, and many others. Europe has the world's best healthcare facilities and robust healthcare infrastructure which is further driven by countries such as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. For instance, around 7% of the European healthcare expenditure was estimated to be spent on medical technology in 2021.

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Carbomers Market Players:

    • Anhui Newman Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd.
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    • Evonik Industries AG
    • Lubrizol Corporation
    • Maruti Chemicals
    • Sumitomo Seika Chemicals CO., LTD.
    • Surfachem Group Ltd
    • Tinci Materials Technology Company Limited
    • DX Chemical Co., Ltd
    • Anhui Newman Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd
    • Corel Pharma Chem 

Recent Developments

  • Corel Pharma Chem launched a faster film coating, Colorcoat Rapid based on PVA. This film coating is developed to reduce the total cost of coating operations by saving energy and money.

  • Anhui Newman Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd. launched a new series of carbomers such as Carbomer 20, Carbomer 21, Carbomer 2020, Carbomer 1342, and Carbomer 940 to be used in hand sanitizing gels

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In the year 2026, the industry size of carbomers is assessed at USD 940.42 million.

The global carbomers market size was valued at over USD 891.48 million in 2025 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of around 6.1%, surpassing USD 1.61 billion revenue by 2035.

Asia Pacific carbomers market will hold around 41.6% share by 2035, driven by high production of personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and cleaning products.

Key players in the market include Anhui Newman Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, Lubrizol Corporation, Maruti Chemicals, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals CO., LTD., Surfachem Group Ltd, Tinci Materials Technology Company Limited, DX Chemical Co., Ltd, Anhui Newman Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd, Corel Pharma Chem.

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