Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)

Report Overview

Nitrocellulose for coatings is a highly specialized cellulose derivative produced by treating cellulose with nitric acid, resulting in a flammable, film-forming material widely used in coatings, inks, and adhesives. It is valued for its fast-drying properties, high gloss, and excellent adhesion, making it a key component in automotive, wood, leather, and industrial coatings. The demand for nitrocellulose is driven by its compatibility with various resins and solvents, allowing for versatile formulation adjustments to meet specific performance requirements. However, environmental and safety concerns related to its flammable nature and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions have led to increased regulatory scrutiny and the development of alternative technologies. Despite these challenges, nitrocellulose remains a critical material in high-performance coatings, particularly in emerging markets where cost-effectiveness and rapid production cycles are prioritized. The market is influenced by raw material availability, particularly cotton linter and wood pulp, as well as advancements in sustainable production methods to reduce environmental impact.

The global Nitrocellulose for Coatings market size was estimated at USD 1495.79 million in 2024, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.30% during the forecast period.

This report provides a deep insight into the global Nitrocellulose for Coatings market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview of the market to micro details of the market size, competitive landscape, development trend, niche market, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, value chain analysis, etc.

The analysis helps the reader to shape the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. Furthermore, it provides a simple framework for evaluating and accessing the position of the business organization. The report structure also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market, this report introduces in detail the market share, market performance, product situation, operation situation, etc. of the main players, which helps the readers in the industry to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.

In a word, this report is a must-read for industry players, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the Nitrocellulose for Coatings market in any manner.

Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market: Market Segmentation Analysis

The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments.

Key Company

AkzoNobel

IFF

North Chemical Industries Co.

Ltd.

Nobel NC

ExxonMobil

Cangzhou Dahua Co.

Ltd.

Nitro Química

Nitrochemie Group

Jiangsu Tailida New MATERIALS Co.

Ltd.

Hubei Xuefei Chemical Industry Co.

Ltd.

Guangdong Nuoyi Chemical Co.

Ltd.

Market Segmentation (by Type)

H Type

L Shape

Market Segmentation (by Application)

Architecture and Decoration

Cars and Traffic

Metallic Paint

Printing Ink

Others

Geographic Segmentation

North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)

Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)

The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Key Benefits of This Market Research:

Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study

Neutral perspective on the market performance

Recent industry trends and developments

Competitive landscape & strategies of key players

Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered

Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value

In-depth analysis of the Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market:

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.

Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.

Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.

Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.

Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Nitrocellulose for Coatings, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.

Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.

Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years.

Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.

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Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market

Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region

Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled

Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players

The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions

Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis

Provides insight into the market through Value Chain

Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come


1 Research Methodology and Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition and Statistical Scope of Nitrocellulose for Coatings
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 Nitrocellulose for Coatings Segment by Type
1.2.2 Nitrocellulose for Coatings Segment by Application
1.3 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.3.1 Research Methodology
1.3.2 Research Process
1.3.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
1.3.4 Base Year
1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size (M USD) Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.1.2 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size by Region
3 Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
3.2 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Life Cycle
3.3 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Sales by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.4 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.5 Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
3.6 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Average Price by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.7 Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Sites, Areas Served, and Product Types
3.8 Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Competitive Situation and Trends
3.8.1 Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Concentration Rate
3.8.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Nitrocellulose for Coatings Players Market Share by Revenue
3.8.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Nitrocellulose for Coatings Industry Chain Analysis
4.1 Nitrocellulose for Coatings Industry Chain Analysis
4.2 Market Overview of Key Raw Materials
4.3 Midstream Market Analysis
4.4 Downstream Customer Analysis
5 The Development and Dynamics of Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market
5.1 Key Development Trends
5.2 Driving Factors
5.3 Market Challenges
5.4 Industry News
5.4.1 New Product Developments
5.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
5.4.3 Expansions
5.4.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
5.5 PEST Analysis
5.5.1 Industry Policies Analysis
5.5.2 Economic Environment Analysis
5.5.3 Social Environment Analysis
5.5.4 Technological Environment Analysis
5.6 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.6.1 Global Trade Frictions
5.6.2 U.S. Tariff Policy – April 2025
5.6.3 Global Trade Frictions and Their Impacts to Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market
5.7 ESG Ratings of Leading Companies
6 Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Segmentation by Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.4 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Price by Type (2020-2025)
7 Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Segmentation by Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Sales by Application (2020-2025)
7.3 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2025)
8 Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Sales by Region
8.1 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Sales by Region
8.1.1 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Sales by Region
8.1.2 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Sales Market Share by Region
8.2 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size by Region
8.2.1 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size by Region
8.2.2 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size Market Share by Region
8.3 North America
8.3.1 North America Nitrocellulose for Coatings Sales by Country
8.3.2 North America Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size by Country
8.3.3 U.S. Market Overview
8.3.4 Canada Market Overview
8.3.5 Mexico Market Overview
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Europe Nitrocellulose for Coatings Sales by Country
8.4.2 Europe Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size by Country
8.4.3 Germany Market Overview
8.4.4 France Market Overview
8.4.5 U.K. Market Overview
8.4.6 Italy Market Overview
8.4.7 Spain Market Overview
8.5 Asia Pacific
8.5.1 Asia Pacific Nitrocellulose for Coatings Sales by Region
8.5.2 Asia Pacific Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size by Region
8.5.3 China Market Overview
8.5.4 Japan Market Overview
8.5.5 South Korea Market Overview
8.5.6 India Market Overview
8.5.7 Southeast Asia Market Overview
8.6 South America
8.6.1 South America Nitrocellulose for Coatings Sales by Country
8.6.2 South America Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size by Country
8.6.3 Brazil Market Overview
8.6.4 Argentina Market Overview
8.6.5 Columbia Market Overview
8.7 Middle East and Africa
8.7.1 Middle East and Africa Nitrocellulose for Coatings Sales by Region
8.7.2 Middle East and Africa Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size by Region
8.7.3 Saudi Arabia Market Overview
8.7.4 UAE Market Overview
8.7.5 Egypt Market Overview
8.7.6 Nigeria Market Overview
8.7.7 South Africa Market Overview
9 Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Production by Region
9.1 Global Production of Nitrocellulose for Coatings by Region(2020-2025)
9.2 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
9.3 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.4 North America Nitrocellulose for Coatings Production
9.4.1 North America Nitrocellulose for Coatings Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.4.2 North America Nitrocellulose for Coatings Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.5 Europe Nitrocellulose for Coatings Production
9.5.1 Europe Nitrocellulose for Coatings Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.5.2 Europe Nitrocellulose for Coatings Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.6 Japan Nitrocellulose for Coatings Production (2020-2025)
9.6.1 Japan Nitrocellulose for Coatings Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.6.2 Japan Nitrocellulose for Coatings Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.7 China Nitrocellulose for Coatings Production (2020-2025)
9.7.1 China Nitrocellulose for Coatings Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.7.2 China Nitrocellulose for Coatings Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
10 Key Companies Profile
10.1 AkzoNobel
10.1.1 AkzoNobel Basic Information
10.1.2 AkzoNobel Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Overview
10.1.3 AkzoNobel Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Market Performance
10.1.4 AkzoNobel Business Overview
10.1.5 AkzoNobel SWOT Analysis
10.1.6 AkzoNobel Recent Developments
10.2 IFF
10.2.1 IFF Basic Information
10.2.2 IFF Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Overview
10.2.3 IFF Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Market Performance
10.2.4 IFF Business Overview
10.2.5 IFF SWOT Analysis
10.2.6 IFF Recent Developments
10.3 North Chemical Industries Co.
10.3.1 North Chemical Industries Co. Basic Information
10.3.2 North Chemical Industries Co. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Overview
10.3.3 North Chemical Industries Co. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Market Performance
10.3.4 North Chemical Industries Co. Business Overview
10.3.5 North Chemical Industries Co. SWOT Analysis
10.3.6 North Chemical Industries Co. Recent Developments
10.4 Ltd.
10.4.1 Ltd. Basic Information
10.4.2 Ltd. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Overview
10.4.3 Ltd. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Market Performance
10.4.4 Ltd. Business Overview
10.4.5 Ltd. Recent Developments
10.5 Nobel NC
10.5.1 Nobel NC Basic Information
10.5.2 Nobel NC Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Overview
10.5.3 Nobel NC Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Market Performance
10.5.4 Nobel NC Business Overview
10.5.5 Nobel NC Recent Developments
10.6 ExxonMobil
10.6.1 ExxonMobil Basic Information
10.6.2 ExxonMobil Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Overview
10.6.3 ExxonMobil Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Market Performance
10.6.4 ExxonMobil Business Overview
10.6.5 ExxonMobil Recent Developments
10.7 Cangzhou Dahua Co.
10.7.1 Cangzhou Dahua Co. Basic Information
10.7.2 Cangzhou Dahua Co. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Overview
10.7.3 Cangzhou Dahua Co. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Market Performance
10.7.4 Cangzhou Dahua Co. Business Overview
10.7.5 Cangzhou Dahua Co. Recent Developments
10.8 Ltd.
10.8.1 Ltd. Basic Information
10.8.2 Ltd. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Overview
10.8.3 Ltd. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Market Performance
10.8.4 Ltd. Business Overview
10.8.5 Ltd. Recent Developments
10.9 Nitro Química
10.9.1 Nitro Química Basic Information
10.9.2 Nitro Química Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Overview
10.9.3 Nitro Química Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Market Performance
10.9.4 Nitro Química Business Overview
10.9.5 Nitro Química Recent Developments
10.10 Nitrochemie Group
10.10.1 Nitrochemie Group Basic Information
10.10.2 Nitrochemie Group Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Overview
10.10.3 Nitrochemie Group Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Market Performance
10.10.4 Nitrochemie Group Business Overview
10.10.5 Nitrochemie Group Recent Developments
10.11 Jiangsu Tailida New MATERIALS Co.
10.11.1 Jiangsu Tailida New MATERIALS Co. Basic Information
10.11.2 Jiangsu Tailida New MATERIALS Co. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Overview
10.11.3 Jiangsu Tailida New MATERIALS Co. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Market Performance
10.11.4 Jiangsu Tailida New MATERIALS Co. Business Overview
10.11.5 Jiangsu Tailida New MATERIALS Co. Recent Developments
10.12 Ltd.
10.12.1 Ltd. Basic Information
10.12.2 Ltd. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Overview
10.12.3 Ltd. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Market Performance
10.12.4 Ltd. Business Overview
10.12.5 Ltd. Recent Developments
10.13 Hubei Xuefei Chemical Industry Co.
10.13.1 Hubei Xuefei Chemical Industry Co. Basic Information
10.13.2 Hubei Xuefei Chemical Industry Co. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Overview
10.13.3 Hubei Xuefei Chemical Industry Co. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Market Performance
10.13.4 Hubei Xuefei Chemical Industry Co. Business Overview
10.13.5 Hubei Xuefei Chemical Industry Co. Recent Developments
10.14 Ltd.
10.14.1 Ltd. Basic Information
10.14.2 Ltd. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Overview
10.14.3 Ltd. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Market Performance
10.14.4 Ltd. Business Overview
10.14.5 Ltd. Recent Developments
10.15 Guangdong Nuoyi Chemical Co.
10.15.1 Guangdong Nuoyi Chemical Co. Basic Information
10.15.2 Guangdong Nuoyi Chemical Co. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Overview
10.15.3 Guangdong Nuoyi Chemical Co. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Market Performance
10.15.4 Guangdong Nuoyi Chemical Co. Business Overview
10.15.5 Guangdong Nuoyi Chemical Co. Recent Developments
10.16 Ltd.
10.16.1 Ltd. Basic Information
10.16.2 Ltd. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Overview
10.16.3 Ltd. Nitrocellulose for Coatings Product Market Performance
10.16.4 Ltd. Business Overview
10.16.5 Ltd. Recent Developments
11 Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Forecast by Region
11.1 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size Forecast
11.2 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Forecast by Region
11.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.2 Europe Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.3 Asia Pacific Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size Forecast by Region
11.2.4 South America Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.5 Middle East and Africa Forecasted Sales of Nitrocellulose for Coatings by Country
12 Forecast Market by Type and by Application (2026-2033)
12.1 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales of Nitrocellulose for Coatings by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.2 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.3 Global Forecasted Price of Nitrocellulose for Coatings by Type (2026-2033)
12.2 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
12.2.1 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Sales (K Units) Forecast by Application
12.2.2 Global Nitrocellulose for Coatings Market Size (M USD) Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
13 Conclusion and Key Findings

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