Global Folder Gluer Machine Market Growth 2025-2031
Description
The global Thickener market size is predicted to grow from US$ 6961 million in 2025 to US$ 8468 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2025 to 2031.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Thickeners are substances used to increase the viscosity of a liquid without substantially altering its taste, color, or other fundamental properties. Their primary function is to modify the texture and flow behavior of liquids across various applications. Depending on the end-use, the type and concentration of thickener can vary significantly. Thickeners are typically categorized into food-grade and non-food grade types. Food-grade thickeners are commonly used in sauces, dairy products, and beverages to enhance mouthfeel and consistency. Non-food grade thickeners are employed in industrial applications such as paints, coatings, detergents, and paper manufacturing. From a materials perspective, thickeners are broadly classified into mineral-based and hydrocolloid-based. Hydrocolloid thickeners—often derived from polysaccharides or proteins—are more prevalent in food and pharmaceutical uses, while mineral thickeners like clay and silica are more common in industrial formulations.
Market Overview and Key Players
The global thickener market is dominated by a few leading multinational corporations. Key players in the industry include Ingredion, CP Kelco, Ashland, Akzo Nobel, and DuPont. Collectively, the top five companies hold over 20% of the market share, indicating a moderately concentrated competitive landscape. Cellulose ether-based thickeners are the most prominent product segment, accounting for more than 40% of the market due to their versatility, stability, and compatibility with a range of formulations. The Asia-Pacific region is currently the largest market for thickeners, holding a share of over 35%, driven by rapid growth in food processing, construction, and consumer goods sectors in countries like China and India. Europe and North America follow closely behind, each contributing about 40% of the global consumption when combined. The presence of well-established industries and rising demand for functional ingredients are supporting the market in these regions.
Trends and Future Outlook
The thickener market is expected to witness steady growth in the coming years, driven by rising demand in both food and industrial applications. In the food and beverage segment—currently the largest application area—consumers are increasingly seeking clean-label and plant-based ingredients, fueling innovation in natural and hydrocolloid-based thickeners such as pectin, guar gum, and xanthan gum. In the industrial segment, particularly in paints, coatings, and detergents, there is a growing preference for multifunctional thickeners that not only modify viscosity but also offer improved stability, environmental compliance, and cost-efficiency. Furthermore, regulatory shifts and sustainability goals are encouraging companies to invest in bio-based and biodegradable thickening agents. Technological advancements, particularly in polymer chemistry and nanotechnology, are also expected to open new possibilities for customized rheological solutions. Overall, the thickener market is poised for resilient, innovation-driven expansion with a strong emphasis on performance, safety, and sustainability.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Thickener Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Thickener sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Thickener sales for 2025 through 2031. With Thickener sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Thickener industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Thickener landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Thickener portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Thickener market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Thickener and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Thickener.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Thickener market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Inorganic Thickener
Cellulose Ether
Synthetic Polymer
Natural Polymer and Its Derivatives
Others
Segmentation by Application:
Food and Beverages
Paints and Coatings
Papermaking
Textile
Medicine
Detergent
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Ashland
ADM
Tate & Lyle
IFF
Cargill
BASF
Kao
Dow
Ingredion
Nouryon
Celanese
Eastman
Lion Chemical
Lubrizol
Evonik
Shin-Etsu
Grace
PQ Corp
SNF
dsm-firmenich
BYK
Elementis
Fufeng
Meihua
Weiyi
Lihong
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Thickener market?
What factors are driving Thickener market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Thickener market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Thickener break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Thickeners are substances used to increase the viscosity of a liquid without substantially altering its taste, color, or other fundamental properties. Their primary function is to modify the texture and flow behavior of liquids across various applications. Depending on the end-use, the type and concentration of thickener can vary significantly. Thickeners are typically categorized into food-grade and non-food grade types. Food-grade thickeners are commonly used in sauces, dairy products, and beverages to enhance mouthfeel and consistency. Non-food grade thickeners are employed in industrial applications such as paints, coatings, detergents, and paper manufacturing. From a materials perspective, thickeners are broadly classified into mineral-based and hydrocolloid-based. Hydrocolloid thickeners—often derived from polysaccharides or proteins—are more prevalent in food and pharmaceutical uses, while mineral thickeners like clay and silica are more common in industrial formulations.
Market Overview and Key Players
The global thickener market is dominated by a few leading multinational corporations. Key players in the industry include Ingredion, CP Kelco, Ashland, Akzo Nobel, and DuPont. Collectively, the top five companies hold over 20% of the market share, indicating a moderately concentrated competitive landscape. Cellulose ether-based thickeners are the most prominent product segment, accounting for more than 40% of the market due to their versatility, stability, and compatibility with a range of formulations. The Asia-Pacific region is currently the largest market for thickeners, holding a share of over 35%, driven by rapid growth in food processing, construction, and consumer goods sectors in countries like China and India. Europe and North America follow closely behind, each contributing about 40% of the global consumption when combined. The presence of well-established industries and rising demand for functional ingredients are supporting the market in these regions.
Trends and Future Outlook
The thickener market is expected to witness steady growth in the coming years, driven by rising demand in both food and industrial applications. In the food and beverage segment—currently the largest application area—consumers are increasingly seeking clean-label and plant-based ingredients, fueling innovation in natural and hydrocolloid-based thickeners such as pectin, guar gum, and xanthan gum. In the industrial segment, particularly in paints, coatings, and detergents, there is a growing preference for multifunctional thickeners that not only modify viscosity but also offer improved stability, environmental compliance, and cost-efficiency. Furthermore, regulatory shifts and sustainability goals are encouraging companies to invest in bio-based and biodegradable thickening agents. Technological advancements, particularly in polymer chemistry and nanotechnology, are also expected to open new possibilities for customized rheological solutions. Overall, the thickener market is poised for resilient, innovation-driven expansion with a strong emphasis on performance, safety, and sustainability.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Thickener Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Thickener sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Thickener sales for 2025 through 2031. With Thickener sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Thickener industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Thickener landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Thickener portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Thickener market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Thickener and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Thickener.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Thickener market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Inorganic Thickener
Cellulose Ether
Synthetic Polymer
Natural Polymer and Its Derivatives
Others
Segmentation by Application:
Food and Beverages
Paints and Coatings
Papermaking
Textile
Medicine
Detergent
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Ashland
ADM
Tate & Lyle
IFF
Cargill
BASF
Kao
Dow
Ingredion
Nouryon
Celanese
Eastman
Lion Chemical
Lubrizol
Evonik
Shin-Etsu
Grace
PQ Corp
SNF
dsm-firmenich
BYK
Elementis
Fufeng
Meihua
Weiyi
Lihong
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Thickener market?
What factors are driving Thickener market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Thickener market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Thickener break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
171 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Folder Gluer Machine by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Folder Gluer Machine by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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