Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Growth Drivers and Challenges:
Growth Drivers
- Growing Production of Oil and Gas– Global crude oil output climbed by around 5% in 2022, much above growth in 2021 which was nearly 1.6%. Carboxymethyl cellulose is a fluid loss control compound that produces a thin, impervious filter cake in the wellbore walls, decreasing fluid loss during drilling.
- Rising Use of Paper in the Packaging Industry– In 2021, the global production of packaging paper and paperboard reached around 264 million metric tonnes. Carboxymethyl cellulose is used to improve the characteristics of paper as a coating or surface treatment in the packaging industry. These packagings are then applied in various sectors such as healthcare packaging.
- Increasing Use of Personal Care Products- Lately, usage of products such as facewashes, moisturizers, exfoliators, and scrubs has increased, around 40% of facial skincare customers across the world use these products more often. CMC is frequently used to improve the consistency and texture of moisturizers, creams, lotions, and gels.
Challenges
- Presence of Other Alternatives in the Market- Stabilizers and food additives with similar properties gives tough competition to carboxymethyl cellulose. Manufacturers and formulators sometimes also consider these alternatives or prefer the cheaper ones which impacts the market growth.
- Changing Prices of the Raw Materials
- Slow Process of Research and Development
Carboxymethyl Cellulose Market Size and Forecast:
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Base Year |
2025 |
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Forecast Period |
2026-2035 |
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CAGR |
4.2% |
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Base Year Market Size (2025) |
USD 1.65 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2035) |
USD 2.49 billion |
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Regional Scope |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
In the year 2026, the industry size of carboxymethyl cellulose is estimated at USD 1.71 billion.
The global carboxymethyl cellulose market size crossed USD 1.65 billion in 2025 and is likely to expand at a CAGR of around 4.2%, surpassing USD 2.49 billion revenue by 2035.
Asia Pacific carboxymethyl cellulose market will secure around 35% share by 2035, driven by rising dairy production and increasing expenditure on cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Key players in the market include SINOCMC CHEMICAL CO., LTD, Akzo Nobel N.V., J.M. Huber Corporation, USK KIMYA CORP, Amtex-CorpDow, DKS Co. Ltd., NIPPON PAPER INDUSTRIES CO., LTD, Daicel Corporation, Ashland, Amar Cellulose Industries.
