Carbomers Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 2811
  • Published Date: Sep 08, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Carbomers Market Segmentation:

Application Segment Analysis

The thickeners segment is estimated to gain largest market share by 2035. The segment growth can be attributed to growing demand for personal care products & cosmetics with stabilizing agents which are used for maintaining product quality for a prolonged time. Rheology modifying agents, such as thickeners, greatly impact the product formulation and thereby enhance the skin feel, product stability, and efficacy of the product. Thickeners are noticed to be highly utilized in the manufacturing of soup & sauces, inks, puddings, explosives, and cosmetics products. For instance, the total value of the paint and coating industry was estimated to be around USD 150 billion in 2021.

End-user Segment Analysis

The personal care & cosmetics segment is expected to garner a significant share by 2035, on the back of maximum demand for personal care & cosmetics in the global market. The personal care industry is highly regionalized and diverse. Numerous products such as hair care, dyes, fragrances, nail care, bathing, and cosmetics use various chemical ingredients. Some of the most commonly used chemical ingredients are carbomers, polymers, emulsifiers, pigments, thickeners, surfactants, and others. Therefore, continuous innovations in the formulation of various skincare products using such chemical elements are another crucial factor, which is anticipated to propel the segment expansion. The growing awareness of personal hygiene and the surge in the utilization of cosmetics by the global population is also expected to drive the growth of the segment.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

     By Product

  • Carbomer 934
  • Carbomer 940
  • Carbomer 941
  • Carbomer 980
  • Others

     By Polymer Type

  • Homopolymer
  • Copolymer
  • Interpolymer

     By Application

  • Emulsifiers
  • Thickeners
  • Dispersing Agents
  • Conditioning Agents
  • Others

     By End-User

  • Personal Care & Cosmetics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Homecare
  • Others

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of carbomers is assessed at USD 940.42 million.

The global carbomers market size was valued at over USD 891.48 million in 2025 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of around 6.1%, surpassing USD 1.61 billion revenue by 2035.

Asia Pacific carbomers market will hold around 41.6% share by 2035, driven by high production of personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and cleaning products.

Key players in the market include Anhui Newman Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, Lubrizol Corporation, Maruti Chemicals, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals CO., LTD., Surfachem Group Ltd, Tinci Materials Technology Company Limited, DX Chemical Co., Ltd, Anhui Newman Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd, Corel Pharma Chem.
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