Global Mobile Printers Market Growth 2025-2031
Description
The global Thickeners 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 serve the purpose of increasing the viscosity of liquids while maintaining their essential properties such as taste, appearance, and chemical stability. By adjusting texture and flow behavior, thickeners enhance the performance or user experience of various products. Thickeners are commonly divided into food-grade and industrial-grade categories based on end-use. Additionally, they can be grouped by source material into mineral thickeners—such as clays and silicates—and hydrocolloids, which include polysaccharides like cellulose, starch derivatives, and gums. In food systems, thickeners play a key role in providing consistency and mouthfeel, while in non-food industries, they are critical for improving product performance in formulations like paints, adhesives, and personal care products.
Global Market Landscape
Thickeners have become essential additives across a broad range of industries, resulting in a highly diversified global market. Thickeners from companies such as Ingredion and Ashland are widely adopted, with the top manufacturers jointly accounting for over 20% of the global share. Thickeners based on cellulose ethers have gained the largest market share, exceeding 40%, due to their compatibility with both aqueous and non-aqueous systems. In terms of geography, thickeners are most in demand in Asia Pacific, which leads the market with over 35% share thanks to growing industrial output and food manufacturing. Europe and North America also remain key regions, backed by mature applications in packaged foods, coatings, and hygiene products.
Development Trends and Outlook
Thickeners are increasingly influenced by shifts toward cleaner formulations and sustainable sourcing. In the food sector, thickeners are evolving to meet demands for natural, allergen-free, and label-friendly ingredients. Meanwhile, in industrial settings, thickeners are being optimized for improved performance under diverse processing conditions—such as shear-thinning behavior, thermal stability, and compatibility with eco-friendly solvents. Thickeners are also benefiting from advancements in bioengineering, enabling tailored molecular structures for specific functions. As environmental regulations tighten and consumer awareness grows, thickeners derived from renewable and biodegradable sources are gaining traction. Looking forward, thickeners are set to play a more strategic role not only in product functionality but also in supporting sustainable development goals across industries.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Thickeners Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Thickeners sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Thickeners sales for 2025 through 2031. With Thickeners sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Thickeners industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Thickeners 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 Thickeners portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Thickeners market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Thickeners 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 Thickeners.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Thickeners 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
Segmentation by Application:
Food & Beverages
Paints & Coatings
Cosmetics
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 Thickeners market?
What factors are driving Thickeners market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Thickeners market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Thickeners 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 serve the purpose of increasing the viscosity of liquids while maintaining their essential properties such as taste, appearance, and chemical stability. By adjusting texture and flow behavior, thickeners enhance the performance or user experience of various products. Thickeners are commonly divided into food-grade and industrial-grade categories based on end-use. Additionally, they can be grouped by source material into mineral thickeners—such as clays and silicates—and hydrocolloids, which include polysaccharides like cellulose, starch derivatives, and gums. In food systems, thickeners play a key role in providing consistency and mouthfeel, while in non-food industries, they are critical for improving product performance in formulations like paints, adhesives, and personal care products.
Global Market Landscape
Thickeners have become essential additives across a broad range of industries, resulting in a highly diversified global market. Thickeners from companies such as Ingredion and Ashland are widely adopted, with the top manufacturers jointly accounting for over 20% of the global share. Thickeners based on cellulose ethers have gained the largest market share, exceeding 40%, due to their compatibility with both aqueous and non-aqueous systems. In terms of geography, thickeners are most in demand in Asia Pacific, which leads the market with over 35% share thanks to growing industrial output and food manufacturing. Europe and North America also remain key regions, backed by mature applications in packaged foods, coatings, and hygiene products.
Development Trends and Outlook
Thickeners are increasingly influenced by shifts toward cleaner formulations and sustainable sourcing. In the food sector, thickeners are evolving to meet demands for natural, allergen-free, and label-friendly ingredients. Meanwhile, in industrial settings, thickeners are being optimized for improved performance under diverse processing conditions—such as shear-thinning behavior, thermal stability, and compatibility with eco-friendly solvents. Thickeners are also benefiting from advancements in bioengineering, enabling tailored molecular structures for specific functions. As environmental regulations tighten and consumer awareness grows, thickeners derived from renewable and biodegradable sources are gaining traction. Looking forward, thickeners are set to play a more strategic role not only in product functionality but also in supporting sustainable development goals across industries.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Thickeners Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Thickeners sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Thickeners sales for 2025 through 2031. With Thickeners sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Thickeners industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Thickeners 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 Thickeners portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Thickeners market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Thickeners 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 Thickeners.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Thickeners 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
Segmentation by Application:
Food & Beverages
Paints & Coatings
Cosmetics
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 Thickeners market?
What factors are driving Thickeners market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Thickeners market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Thickeners break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
184 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 Mobile Printers 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 Mobile Printers by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
Pricing
Currency Rates
Questions or Comments?
Our team has the ability to search within reports to verify it suits your needs. We can also help maximize your budget by finding sections of reports you can purchase.
