Methyl Cellulose Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 6827
  • Published Date: Aug 13, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Methyl Cellulose Market Segmentation:

Application (Construction Material, Cosmetic & Personal Care, Paints & Coatings, Pharmaceutical)

Construction material segment is set to dominate around 36.4% methyl cellulose market share by the end of 2035. The market growth can be attributed to the growing use of methyl cellulose as a performance enhancer in construction materials. It is added to dry mortar mixtures to enhance the mortar's workability, water retention, viscosity, adherence to surfaces, and open and adjustment times, among other qualities. Both gypsum and cement can be used as building materials. Tile adhesives, EIFS, insulating plasters, hand-trowelled and machine-sprayed plaster, stucco, self-leveling flooring, extruded cement panels, skim coatings, joint & crack fillers, and tile grouts are notable instances of dry mixed mortars that use methyl cellulose.

Methyl cellulose helps reduce material wastage by improving adhesion, workability, and shelf-life, making it a cost-effective choice for manufacturing and contractors. Moreover, rapid urbanization and infrastructure development are driving the demand for construction materials. Large-scale residential, commercial and industrial projects require high-performance construction additives, boosting the use of methyl cellulose.

Derivation (Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose, Hydroxybutyl Methyl Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose)

The hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) segment in methyl cellulose market is poised to garner a notable share in the forecast period. The segment is growing owing to its excellent film-forming properties, which makes it suitable for various applications such as tablet coatings, encapsulation, and controlled-release formulations. Both aqueous and nonaqueous solvents can be used since HPMC is soluble in polar organic solvents. It is soluble in hot and cold organic solvents, with special solubility characteristics. Due to its thermoplasticity and organo-solubility, HPMC is superior to its counterparts in methyl cellulose. Moreover, HPMC is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory bodies, making it a preferred choice for use in diverse industries.

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

Derivation

  • Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose
  • Hydroxybutyl Methyl Cellulose
  • Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose

Application

  • Construction Material
  • Cosmetic & Personal Care
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Others

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of methyl cellulose is evaluated at USD 484.43 billion.

Methyl Cellulose Market size was valued at USD 466.79 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 704.37 billion by 2035, registering around 4.2% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035.

Asia Pacific leads the Methyl Cellulose Market with a 42.2% share, fueled by industrial and residential construction expansion, raw material availability, and cost-effective labor, driving sustained growth through 2035.

Key players in the market include The Dow Chemical Company, Ashland Inc., Signa-Aldrich Co., LLC, Zhejiang Kehong Chemical Co., Ltd., BASF SE, LOTTE Fine Chemical, Reliance Cellulose Products Ltd., SE-Tylose GmbH & Co., Hercules Tianpu Chemicals Company Limited, Celotech Chemical Co., Ltd.
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