Asia Pacific Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market worth $7.03 billion by 2030
The report "Asia Pacific Cellulose Ether & Derivatives Market by Product Type (Methyl Cellulose & Derivatives, Carboxymethyl Cellulose, HEC, HPC, EC), Application (Construction, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, Food & Beverage, Others), and Country - Forecast to 2030" is projected to grow from USD 3.77 billion in 2024 and to reach USD 7.03 billion by 2030, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.9% during the forecast period.
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The demand for cellulose ether and derivatives in Asia Pacific is expected to grow steadily in the coming years. This growth will be fueled by expanding sectors like construction, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and personal care. Rapid urbanization and continuous infrastructure investments in countries like China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam will increase the use of cellulose ethers in cement-based products, mortars, tile adhesives, and coatings. At the same time, more pharmaceutical production and the rising need for high-purity grades for tablet coatings, controlled-release formulations, and ophthalmic products will further drive the demand. The trend toward processed foods and premium personal care products in emerging Asian markets will also lead to higher use of cellulose ethers as stabilizers, emulsifiers, and thickeners.
The methyl cellulose & derivatives segment has the largest share in Asia Pacific cellulose ether & derivatives market, in terms of value and volume.
Methyl cellulose and its derivatives lead the Asia Pacific cellulose ether & derivatives market because of their widespread use in the region's fast-growing construction industry. As an important additive in cement-based products, tile adhesives, plasters, wall putty, and ready-mix mortars, methyl cellulose provides good water retention, better workability, stronger adhesion, and improved setting control. These properties are particularly important in the hot, humid climate found in many areas of Asia Pacific. These advantages make methyl cellulose the top pick for builders, contractors, and material manufacturers in China, India, and Southeast Asia.
Industrial application accounted for the largest share in the Asia Pacific carboxymethyl cellulose market in 2024.
The industrial segment is the largest application of the carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) market in Asia Pacific. This is due to the compound's wide range of functions and strong demand in several heavy-use sectors. CMC is widely used in oil and gas drilling fluids for controlling viscosity and reducing fluid loss. This makes it essential for exploration activities in China, India, and Southeast Asia. The paper & pulp industry is another major consumer. Here, CMC helps bond fibers, improves print quality, and increases paper strength, which supports the region's large packaging and printing markets. In detergents and household cleaning products, CMC works as an effective soil-suspending and anti-redeposition agent.
India is projected to be the second-fastest growing cellulose ether & derivatives market in Asia Pacific.
India is projected to be the second-fastest growing market for cellulose ether & derivatives in the Asia Pacific region. This growth is driven by rapid industrial expansion and greater use in key sectors. The booming construction industry, supported by government infrastructure projects and growing urbanization, is significantly increasing the demand for cellulose ethers used in cement, mortars, and gypsum-based products. These materials improve workability and water retention. Additionally, India's pharmaceutical and personal care sectors are growing strongly, fueled by increased domestic consumption and rising exports. This growth is boosting the use of cellulose derivatives like HPMC, CMC, and MC as stabilizers, binders, and viscosity modifiers.
Key Players
The key players in the market are The Dow Chemical Company (US), Ashland Global Holdings, Inc. (US), Rayonier Advanced Materials (US), Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan), LOTTE Fine Chemicals (South Korea), DKS Co. Ltd. (Japan), Nouryon Chemical Holdings B.V. (Netherlands), J.M. Huber Corporation (US), Shandong Head Co., Ltd. (China), Colorcon (US), FENCHEM (China), Lamberti S.p.A. (US), J. RETTENMAIER & SÖHNE GmbH + Co KG (Germany), and Hebei JiaHua Cellulose Co., Ltd. (China), among others.
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