Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Carboxymethyl Cellulose market size is expected to reach $ 3031 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 2.7% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC), also known as Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, is an anionic, water-soluble polymer derived from natural cellulose. Through a chemical process called etherification, carboxymethyl groups replace some of the hydroxyl groups in the cellulose chain, resulting in a versatile compound with excellent solubility and stability. CMC functions as a binder, thickener, suspension agent, and bulking agent, making it integral to industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and oil drilling. Its ability to modify rheology and enhance product consistency has cemented its role in numerous applications, from stabilizing food emulsions to improving the texture of pharmaceutical formulations.
Market Overview of Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
The global market for CMC is substantial, driven by its widespread applications and increasing demand across industries. However, the market is characterized by moderate concentration, with several regional and global players contributing to the supply chain. Major producers include Nouryon, Ashland, Richo Fine Chemicals, Shanghai Shenguang, and Changshu WeiYi Technology, which lead the market with diverse portfolios and robust production capabilities. Asia, particularly China, dominates the production landscape, followed by Europe. North America and other regions are heavily reliant on imports, further underscoring Asia's significance in the global CMC supply chain. The growing need for sustainable and high-performance additives is driving further market expansion.
Trends in the Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) Market
The CMC market is witnessing notable trends driven by rising demand in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. As industries shift towards clean-label and sustainable solutions, CMC's plant-based origin and biodegradability make it a preferred choice. Technological advancements in production processes are enhancing product quality and reducing environmental impacts, meeting both consumer and regulatory demands. Moreover, increasing adoption of CMC in emerging applications like personal care and battery technologies further expands its potential. With growing reliance on Asian production hubs and the ongoing globalization of supply chains, the market for CMC is set to grow steadily, supported by innovation and a focus on high-performance products.
This report studies the global Carboxymethyl Cellulose production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Carboxymethyl Cellulose and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Carboxymethyl Cellulose that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K MT)
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT), (based on production site)
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K MT)
U.S. VS China: Carboxymethyl Cellulose domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose production by Purity, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
This report profiles key players in the global Carboxymethyl Cellulose market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Nouryon, Ashland, Daicel, Quimica Amtex, DKS, IFF, Nippon Paper Industries, Lamberti, Acıselsan, Lihong Fine Chemicals, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Carboxymethyl Cellulose market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K MT) and average price (USD/MT) by manufacturer, by Purity, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market, Segmentation by Purity:
99.5 %+
90%-99.5%
50%-90%
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market, Segmentation by Application:
Food
Paper
Textile
Detergent
Cosmetics
Pharmaceutical
Oil Drilling
Others
Companies Profiled:
Nouryon
Ashland
Daicel
Quimica Amtex
DKS
IFF
Nippon Paper Industries
Lamberti
Acıselsan
Lihong Fine Chemicals
Shanghai Changguang
Changshu Weiyi Technology
Yingte Chemicals
Lude Chemicals
Xiongying Cellulose
Liyuan Cellulose Technology
Changzhou Guoyu Environmental Protection Technology
Shandong Yulong Cellulose
Jiangyin Hengda New Materials
Hebi Fangrui Chemicals
Kaimaoxing Factory
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Carboxymethyl Cellulose market?
2. What is the demand of the global Carboxymethyl Cellulose market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Carboxymethyl Cellulose market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Carboxymethyl Cellulose market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Carboxymethyl Cellulose market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC), also known as Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, is an anionic, water-soluble polymer derived from natural cellulose. Through a chemical process called etherification, carboxymethyl groups replace some of the hydroxyl groups in the cellulose chain, resulting in a versatile compound with excellent solubility and stability. CMC functions as a binder, thickener, suspension agent, and bulking agent, making it integral to industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and oil drilling. Its ability to modify rheology and enhance product consistency has cemented its role in numerous applications, from stabilizing food emulsions to improving the texture of pharmaceutical formulations.
Market Overview of Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
The global market for CMC is substantial, driven by its widespread applications and increasing demand across industries. However, the market is characterized by moderate concentration, with several regional and global players contributing to the supply chain. Major producers include Nouryon, Ashland, Richo Fine Chemicals, Shanghai Shenguang, and Changshu WeiYi Technology, which lead the market with diverse portfolios and robust production capabilities. Asia, particularly China, dominates the production landscape, followed by Europe. North America and other regions are heavily reliant on imports, further underscoring Asia's significance in the global CMC supply chain. The growing need for sustainable and high-performance additives is driving further market expansion.
Trends in the Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) Market
The CMC market is witnessing notable trends driven by rising demand in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. As industries shift towards clean-label and sustainable solutions, CMC's plant-based origin and biodegradability make it a preferred choice. Technological advancements in production processes are enhancing product quality and reducing environmental impacts, meeting both consumer and regulatory demands. Moreover, increasing adoption of CMC in emerging applications like personal care and battery technologies further expands its potential. With growing reliance on Asian production hubs and the ongoing globalization of supply chains, the market for CMC is set to grow steadily, supported by innovation and a focus on high-performance products.
This report studies the global Carboxymethyl Cellulose production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Carboxymethyl Cellulose and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Carboxymethyl Cellulose that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K MT)
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT), (based on production site)
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K MT)
U.S. VS China: Carboxymethyl Cellulose domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose production by Purity, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
This report profiles key players in the global Carboxymethyl Cellulose market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Nouryon, Ashland, Daicel, Quimica Amtex, DKS, IFF, Nippon Paper Industries, Lamberti, Acıselsan, Lihong Fine Chemicals, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Carboxymethyl Cellulose market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K MT) and average price (USD/MT) by manufacturer, by Purity, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market, Segmentation by Purity:
99.5 %+
90%-99.5%
50%-90%
Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market, Segmentation by Application:
Food
Paper
Textile
Detergent
Cosmetics
Pharmaceutical
Oil Drilling
Others
Companies Profiled:
Nouryon
Ashland
Daicel
Quimica Amtex
DKS
IFF
Nippon Paper Industries
Lamberti
Acıselsan
Lihong Fine Chemicals
Shanghai Changguang
Changshu Weiyi Technology
Yingte Chemicals
Lude Chemicals
Xiongying Cellulose
Liyuan Cellulose Technology
Changzhou Guoyu Environmental Protection Technology
Shandong Yulong Cellulose
Jiangyin Hengda New Materials
Hebi Fangrui Chemicals
Kaimaoxing Factory
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Carboxymethyl Cellulose market?
2. What is the demand of the global Carboxymethyl Cellulose market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Carboxymethyl Cellulose market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Carboxymethyl Cellulose market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Carboxymethyl Cellulose market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
166 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Purity
- 6 Market Analysis by Application
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
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