Carbomers Market Size

Carbomers Market size was over USD 737.43 million in 2024 and is projected to cross USD 1.62 billion by the end of 2037, growing at more than 6.4% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of carbomers is estimated at USD 774.6 million. The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing demand for the skin care segment across the globe. It is well known that owing to their liquid form, carbomers are highly used in skin care products. For instance, it was estimated that in 2023, the skin care segment of the cosmetic industry was projected to reach approximately USD 150 billion.

The growing demand for pharmaceuticals and skincare products owing to the product’s stability and efficiency have stimulated the carbomers market providing it long-term shelf stability. Furthermore, the growth of the market can also be ascribed to the increasing selling rate of various skin care products such as hair removal creams, color cosmetics, facial care, gels, body lotions, and sun care products. Carbomer 934 is a cross-linked polyacrylate polymer that exhibits stability at high temperatures and viscosity along with short-flow rheology characteristics. These are among the most commonly used polymers wherein acrylic acid is crosslinked with allyl ethers of polyalcohol. Hence, all these factors are estimated to influence the growth of the market positively over the forecast period.