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Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Growth & Trends:
The global carboxymethyl cellulose market size is expected to reach USD 2,229.8 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.4% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The increasing consumption of cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and other personal care products globally is estimated to drive the market demand over the years ahead. In addition, the growing rate of adoption among consumers regarding the use of natural and eco-friendly personal care products is likely to enhance the consumption of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) or cellulose gum, mainly as a binding and stabilizing agent, in the next couple of years.
In terms of revenue, the cosmetic & application segment accounted for an industry share of 14.7% in 2016. Changing lifestyles and improving disposable income of consumers across various countries in the Asia Pacific region including India, China, and Malaysia are expected to enhance the growth of cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries in the next couple of years. Major cosmetics manufacturers are significantly investing in R&D and focusing on the implementation of new product branding and other marketing strategies to accelerate personal care sales across the globe.
CMC is incorporated as a key ingredient in various personal care products including creams, lotions, shampoos, face creams, and cold creams. Good binding, thickening, and stabilizing properties are the key attributes of this product owing to which it is increasingly being used in the processing of cosmetic formulations. Additionally, it owing to its property to impart moisture, the product is favorably consumed in the manufacturing of personal care products such as hair care and skincare goods. The usage of cellulose gum is not only limited to topical lotions, creams, and shampoos but it is also incorporated in the manufacturing of toothpaste, as it provides a smooth texture, possesses excellent salt tolerance, and acid resistance.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Report Highlights:
- The high purity (Above 99%) segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 51.5% in 2024, primarily due to its extensive use in highly regulated sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, and personal care.
- The medium purity (90-99%) segment follows, capturing a substantial share due to its versatile end use across industrial domains, including oil & gas, textiles, and paper processing, where performance is crucial but not subject to the strict purity regulations of pharma or food use.
- The food & beverages accounted for the largest revenue share of 42.9% in 2024, driven by the growing consumption of processed, convenience, and functional foods globally.
- Other major segments such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics & personal care are experiencing steady growth, driven by the rising demand for high-purity excipients and plant-based cosmetic formulations.
- Asia Pacific carboxymethyl cellulose market captured the largest revenue share of 40.7% in 2024, driven by its robust industrial base, growing consumer markets, and strong manufacturing capabilities.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Research Methodology
- 1.2. Research Scope & Assumption
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Puritys & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. List of Data Puritys
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook, 2024 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage/Ancillary Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.2.2. Manufacturing Trends/Technological Advancements
- 3.2.3. Raw Material Trends
- 3.3. Price Trend Analysis, 2018 - 2030
- 3.3.1. Factors influencing prices
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.4.1. Analyst Perspective
- 3.4.2. Regulations & Standards
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.5.3. Industry Opportunities
- 3.5.4. Industry Challenges
- 3.6. Business Environmental Tools Analysis: Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market
- 3.6.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.6.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.6.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.6.1.3. Threat of Substitution
- 3.6.1.4. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.6.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.6.2. PESTLE Analysis
- 3.6.2.1. Political Landscape
- 3.6.2.2. Economic Landscape
- 3.6.2.3. Social Landscape
- 3.6.2.4. Technology Landscape
- 3.6.2.5. Environmental Landscape
- 3.6.2.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market: Purity Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Key Takeaways
- 4.2. Purity Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 4.3. Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.4. High Purity (Above 99%)
- 4.4.1. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, for High Purity (Above 99%), 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.5. Medium Purity (90-99%)
- 4.5.1. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Medium Purity (90-99%), 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.6. Low Purity (Below 90%)
- 4.6.1. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Low Purity (Below 90%), 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Key Takeaways
- 5.2. End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.3. Global Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4. Food & Beverages
- 5.4.1. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Food & Beverages, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Pharmaceuticals
- 5.5.1. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Pharmaceuticals, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Cosmetics & Personal Care
- 5.6.1. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Cosmetics & Personal Care, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.7. Oil & Gas
- 5.7.1. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Oil & Gas, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.8. Pulp & Paper
- 5.8.1. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Pulp & Paper, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.9. Detergents & Cleaners
- 5.9.1. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Detergents & Cleaners, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.10. Other End Uses
- 5.10.1. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, for Other End Uses, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 6. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Regional Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 6.3. North America
- 6.3.1. North America Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.2. North America Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.3. North America Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.4. U.S.
- 6.3.4.1. U.S. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.4.2. U.S. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.4.3. U.S. Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.5. Canada
- 6.3.5.1. Canada Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.5.2. Canada Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.5.3. Canada Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.6. Mexico
- 6.3.6.1. Mexico Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.6.2. Mexico Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.3.6.3. Mexico Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4. Europe
- 6.4.1. Europe Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.2. Europe Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.3. Europe Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.4. Germany
- 6.4.4.1. Germany Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.4.2. Germany Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.4.3. Germany Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.5. UK
- 6.4.5.1. UK Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.5.2. UK Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.5.3. UK Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.6. Italy
- 6.4.6.1. Italy Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.6.2. Italy Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.6.3. Italy Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.7. Spain
- 6.4.7.1. Spain Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.7.2. Spain Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.7.3. Spain Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.8. France
- 6.4.8.1. France Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.8.2. France Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.4.8.3. France Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5. Asia Pacific
- 6.5.1. Asia Pacific Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.2. Asia Pacific Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.3. Asia Pacific Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.4. China
- 6.5.4.1. China Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.4.2. China Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.4.3. China Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.5. Japan
- 6.5.5.1. Japan Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.5.2. Japan Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.5.3. Japan Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.6. India
- 6.5.6.1. India Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.6.2. India Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.6.3. India Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.7. South Korea
- 6.5.7.1. South Korea Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.7.2. South Korea Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.5.7.3. South Korea Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.6. Middle East & Africa
- 6.6.1. Middle East & Africa Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.6.2. Middle East & Africa Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.6.3. Middle East & Africa Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.6.4. Saudi Arabia
- 6.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.6.5. South Africa
- 6.6.5.1. South Africa Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.6.5.2. South Africa Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.6.5.3. South Africa Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.7. Latin America
- 6.7.1. Latin America Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.7.2. Latin America Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.7.3. Latin America Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Key Players, their Recent Developments, and their Impact on Industry
- 7.2. Competition Categorization
- 7.3. Company Market Position Analysis
- 7.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 7.5. Strategy Mapping, 2024
- 7.6. Company Listing
- 7.6.1. Ashland Inc.
- 7.6.1.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.1.3. Product Type Benchmarking
- 7.6.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.2. Dow Chemical Company
- 7.6.2.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.2.3. Product Type Benchmarking
- 7.6.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.3. CP Kelco
- 7.6.3.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.3.3. Product Type Benchmarking
- 7.6.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.4. Sevasa Industries Pvt Ltd
- 7.6.4.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.4.3. Product Type Benchmarking
- 7.6.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.5. Nouryon
- 7.6.5.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.5.3. Product Type Benchmarking
- 7.6.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.6. Lotte Fine Chemical Co.
- 7.6.6.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.6.3. Product Type Benchmarking
- 7.6.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.7. Sudal Industries
- 7.6.7.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.7.3. Product Type Benchmarking
- 7.6.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.8. Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
- 7.6.8.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.8.3. Product Type Benchmarking
- 7.6.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.9. Shandong Head Co., Ltd.
- 7.6.9.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.9.3. Product Type Benchmarking
- 7.6.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.10. Zhejiang Tianyu Chemical
- 7.6.10.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.10.3. Product Type Benchmarking
- 7.6.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.11. Shaanxi Jinye Biochemical
- 7.6.11.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.11.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.11.3. Product Type Benchmarking
- 7.6.11.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.12. AkzoNobel (now Nouryon)
- 7.6.12.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.12.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.12.3. Product Type Benchmarking
- 7.6.12.4. Strategic Initiatives