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.
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.
