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Global Water Based Thickener Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)

Publisher Bosson Research
Published Jul 02, 2025
Length 146 Pages
SKU # BOSS20194231

Description

Report Overview

Water-based thickeners are additives used to increase the viscosity of liquid solutions, primarily in industries such as paints and coatings, adhesives, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food. These thickeners function by modifying rheological properties to improve stability, texture, and application performance without compromising environmental or safety standards, as they are typically free from volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Common types include cellulose derivatives (e.g., hydroxyethyl cellulose), synthetic polymers (e.g., polyacrylates), and natural gums (e.g., xanthan gum). The growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable formulations, particularly in water-based paints and personal care products, is driving market expansion. Additionally, stringent regulations on solvent-based products are accelerating adoption, with innovation focused on enhancing efficiency, biodegradability, and compatibility across diverse formulations. Competition is intensifying as manufacturers invest in R&D to address performance challenges, such as shear stability and pH sensitivity, while catering to cost-sensitive and high-performance applications.

The global Water Based Thickener market size was estimated at USD 1587.26 million in 2024, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.80% during the forecast period.

This report provides a deep insight into the global Water Based Thickener 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 Water Based Thickener 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 Water Based Thickener market in any manner.

Global Water Based Thickener 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

Arkema

Lubrizol

Akzo Nobel

Henkel

Radiant Chemicals

Dow Chemical

BASF

PPG

Evonik

Cargill

Eastman

FMC Corp

Market Segmentation (by Type)

Cellulose Type

Polyurethane Type

Acrylic Acid Type

Other

Market Segmentation (by Application)

Architecture

Machinery

Electronic

Automobile

Other

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 Water Based Thickener Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the Water Based Thickener 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 Water Based Thickener 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 Water Based Thickener, 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.

Key Reasons to Buy this Report:

Access to date statistics compiled by our researchers. These provide you with historical and forecast data, which is analyzed to tell you why your market is set to change

This enables you to anticipate market changes to remain ahead of your competitors

You will be able to copy data from the Excel spreadsheet straight into your marketing plans, business presentations, or other strategic documents

The concise analysis, clear graph, and table format will enable you to pinpoint the information you require quickly

Provision of market value data for each segment and sub-segment

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

Table of Contents

146 Pages
1 Research Methodology and Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition and Statistical Scope of Water Based Thickener
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 Water Based Thickener Segment by Type
1.2.2 Water Based Thickener 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 Water Based Thickener Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Water Based Thickener Market Size (M USD) Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.1.2 Global Water Based Thickener Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size by Region
3 Water Based Thickener Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
3.2 Global Water Based Thickener Product Life Cycle
3.3 Global Water Based Thickener Sales by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.4 Global Water Based Thickener Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.5 Water Based Thickener Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
3.6 Global Water Based Thickener Average Price by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.7 Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Sites, Areas Served, and Product Types
3.8 Water Based Thickener Market Competitive Situation and Trends
3.8.1 Water Based Thickener Market Concentration Rate
3.8.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Water Based Thickener Players Market Share by Revenue
3.8.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Water Based Thickener Industry Chain Analysis
4.1 Water Based Thickener 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 Water Based Thickener 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 Water Based Thickener 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 Water Based Thickener Market
5.7 ESG Ratings of Leading Companies
6 Water Based Thickener Market Segmentation by Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global Water Based Thickener Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 Global Water Based Thickener Market Size Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.4 Global Water Based Thickener Price by Type (2020-2025)
7 Water Based Thickener Market Segmentation by Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global Water Based Thickener Market Sales by Application (2020-2025)
7.3 Global Water Based Thickener Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Global Water Based Thickener Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2025)
8 Water Based Thickener Market Sales by Region
8.1 Global Water Based Thickener Sales by Region
8.1.1 Global Water Based Thickener Sales by Region
8.1.2 Global Water Based Thickener Sales Market Share by Region
8.2 Global Water Based Thickener Market Size by Region
8.2.1 Global Water Based Thickener Market Size by Region
8.2.2 Global Water Based Thickener Market Size Market Share by Region
8.3 North America
8.3.1 North America Water Based Thickener Sales by Country
8.3.2 North America Water Based Thickener 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 Water Based Thickener Sales by Country
8.4.2 Europe Water Based Thickener 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 Water Based Thickener Sales by Region
8.5.2 Asia Pacific Water Based Thickener 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 Water Based Thickener Sales by Country
8.6.2 South America Water Based Thickener 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 Water Based Thickener Sales by Region
8.7.2 Middle East and Africa Water Based Thickener 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 Water Based Thickener Market Production by Region
9.1 Global Production of Water Based Thickener by Region(2020-2025)
9.2 Global Water Based Thickener Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
9.3 Global Water Based Thickener Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.4 North America Water Based Thickener Production
9.4.1 North America Water Based Thickener Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.4.2 North America Water Based Thickener Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.5 Europe Water Based Thickener Production
9.5.1 Europe Water Based Thickener Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.5.2 Europe Water Based Thickener Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.6 Japan Water Based Thickener Production (2020-2025)
9.6.1 Japan Water Based Thickener Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.6.2 Japan Water Based Thickener Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.7 China Water Based Thickener Production (2020-2025)
9.7.1 China Water Based Thickener Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.7.2 China Water Based Thickener Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
10 Key Companies Profile
10.1 Arkema
10.1.1 Arkema Basic Information
10.1.2 Arkema Water Based Thickener Product Overview
10.1.3 Arkema Water Based Thickener Product Market Performance
10.1.4 Arkema Business Overview
10.1.5 Arkema SWOT Analysis
10.1.6 Arkema Recent Developments
10.2 Lubrizol
10.2.1 Lubrizol Basic Information
10.2.2 Lubrizol Water Based Thickener Product Overview
10.2.3 Lubrizol Water Based Thickener Product Market Performance
10.2.4 Lubrizol Business Overview
10.2.5 Lubrizol SWOT Analysis
10.2.6 Lubrizol Recent Developments
10.3 Akzo Nobel
10.3.1 Akzo Nobel Basic Information
10.3.2 Akzo Nobel Water Based Thickener Product Overview
10.3.3 Akzo Nobel Water Based Thickener Product Market Performance
10.3.4 Akzo Nobel Business Overview
10.3.5 Akzo Nobel SWOT Analysis
10.3.6 Akzo Nobel Recent Developments
10.4 Henkel
10.4.1 Henkel Basic Information
10.4.2 Henkel Water Based Thickener Product Overview
10.4.3 Henkel Water Based Thickener Product Market Performance
10.4.4 Henkel Business Overview
10.4.5 Henkel Recent Developments
10.5 Radiant Chemicals
10.5.1 Radiant Chemicals Basic Information
10.5.2 Radiant Chemicals Water Based Thickener Product Overview
10.5.3 Radiant Chemicals Water Based Thickener Product Market Performance
10.5.4 Radiant Chemicals Business Overview
10.5.5 Radiant Chemicals Recent Developments
10.6 Dow Chemical
10.6.1 Dow Chemical Basic Information
10.6.2 Dow Chemical Water Based Thickener Product Overview
10.6.3 Dow Chemical Water Based Thickener Product Market Performance
10.6.4 Dow Chemical Business Overview
10.6.5 Dow Chemical Recent Developments
10.7 BASF
10.7.1 BASF Basic Information
10.7.2 BASF Water Based Thickener Product Overview
10.7.3 BASF Water Based Thickener Product Market Performance
10.7.4 BASF Business Overview
10.7.5 BASF Recent Developments
10.8 PPG
10.8.1 PPG Basic Information
10.8.2 PPG Water Based Thickener Product Overview
10.8.3 PPG Water Based Thickener Product Market Performance
10.8.4 PPG Business Overview
10.8.5 PPG Recent Developments
10.9 Evonik
10.9.1 Evonik Basic Information
10.9.2 Evonik Water Based Thickener Product Overview
10.9.3 Evonik Water Based Thickener Product Market Performance
10.9.4 Evonik Business Overview
10.9.5 Evonik Recent Developments
10.10 Cargill
10.10.1 Cargill Basic Information
10.10.2 Cargill Water Based Thickener Product Overview
10.10.3 Cargill Water Based Thickener Product Market Performance
10.10.4 Cargill Business Overview
10.10.5 Cargill Recent Developments
10.11 Eastman
10.11.1 Eastman Basic Information
10.11.2 Eastman Water Based Thickener Product Overview
10.11.3 Eastman Water Based Thickener Product Market Performance
10.11.4 Eastman Business Overview
10.11.5 Eastman Recent Developments
10.12 FMC Corp
10.12.1 FMC Corp Basic Information
10.12.2 FMC Corp Water Based Thickener Product Overview
10.12.3 FMC Corp Water Based Thickener Product Market Performance
10.12.4 FMC Corp Business Overview
10.12.5 FMC Corp Recent Developments
11 Water Based Thickener Market Forecast by Region
11.1 Global Water Based Thickener Market Size Forecast
11.2 Global Water Based Thickener Market Forecast by Region
11.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.2 Europe Water Based Thickener Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.3 Asia Pacific Water Based Thickener Market Size Forecast by Region
11.2.4 South America Water Based Thickener Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.5 Middle East and Africa Forecasted Sales of Water Based Thickener by Country
12 Forecast Market by Type and by Application (2026-2033)
12.1 Global Water Based Thickener Market Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales of Water Based Thickener by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.2 Global Water Based Thickener Market Size Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.3 Global Forecasted Price of Water Based Thickener by Type (2026-2033)
12.2 Global Water Based Thickener Market Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
12.2.1 Global Water Based Thickener Sales (K Units) Forecast by Application
12.2.2 Global Water Based Thickener Market Size (M USD) Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
13 Conclusion and Key Findings
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