Asia Pacific Cellulose Acetate Market Size and Share
| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2023 |
| CAGR | 3.65% |
| Market Concentration | High |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Asia Pacific Cellulose Acetate Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The Asia Pacific Cellulose Acetate Market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.65% during the forecast period.
The market was negatively impacted by COVID-19 due to nationwide lockdowns in several countries in the region, which led to supply chain disruptions. Production declined as several responsible factories were shut down during the pandemic. However, the market started recovering and returning to pre-COVID levels in 2021.
- Growing demand for cellulose acetate from the textile industry and high tobacco usage in some countries are the major driving factors that stimulate market demand.
- However, the market's growth is hindered by stringent government regulations on tobacco usage along with the declining demand for cellulose acetate in photographic films.
- Increasing the use of cellulose acetate for water treatment due to the low cost of these membranes, biodegradability, and non-toxicity are likely to create opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region over the coming years.
- China is expected to dominate the Asia-Pacifc cellulose acetate market as it is the largest manufacturer of cigarettes and the largest exporter of textiles in the world.
Asia Pacific Cellulose Acetate Market Trends and Insights
Growing Demand from Textile Industry
- Cellulose acetate fiber is used to make textile fabrics for clothing. In the textile industry, these fabrics can be used to make knitwear, wedding attires, formal shirts, suits, coats, sweaters, sportswear, hats, blouses, and undergarments. They can also be used in umbrellas, drapes, curtains, carpets, and other home décor such as soft and luxurious fabrics.
- China is the leading global manufacturer and exporter of textile products. In 2022, China experienced a 2.53% increase in its exports of textiles and apparel, when compared to the previous year, reaching a total value of USD 323.3 billion.
- Further, by 2025, it is projected by the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC), the regulatory authority overseeing China's textile and apparel sector, that the annual retail sales of clothing in China could surpass USD 415 billion.
- India is the second-largest textile manufacturer after China. Active government support and investments in the form of PLI schemes have prominently aided the country in the growth of the textile sector.
- The Indian textile industry is also attractive due to its skilled workforce and lower production costs. Furthermore, raw materials such as cotton, wool, silk, and jute are abundant.
- All these factors have been influencing the growth of textile sector and thereby the demand for cellulose acetate.
China to Dominate Cellulose Acetate Market
- Cigarettes are made of four major components: filter tobacco, additives, and cigarette wrappers. Cigarette filters are designed to absorb the vapors and accumulate the particulate smoke components. Filters also prevent tobacco from entering a smoker's mouth and provide a mouthpiece that will not collapse as the cigarette is smoked.
- China is the world's largest producer and consumer of tobacco. China has more than 350 million smokers. China's production of cigarettes has witnessed a consistent increase in recent years indicating positive demand sentiments.
- As per the data from the National Bureau of Statistics, in 2022, China produced 2.43 trillion units of cigarettes showcasing a marginal rise of 1% compared to the previous year.
- Cellulose acetate is also consumed in a wide range of plastic applications such as films, packaging, and others. There are more than 12,000 state-owned, local government-owned, private, and foreign-funded producers of plastics and related products in China. Continuous investments in the plastic industry in China are expected to keep the demand for cellulose acetate substantial from the industry in the coming years.
- In 2022, BASF SE inaugurated its first plant of 60 kilotons of engineering plastic compounds per year for customers in China. The plant aims to cater to the demand for engineered plastics from the automotive and construction industry.
- All these factors are expected to keep China ahead of other Asian countries in the cellulose acetate market in the coming years.
Competitive Landscape
The Asia-Pacific cellulose acetate market is consolidated by nature. Some of the major players in the market (in no particular order) include Sichuan Push Cellulose Acetate Co., Ltd., Daicel Corporation, RYAM, Eastman Chemical Company, and China National Tobacco Corporation, among others.
Asia Pacific Cellulose Acetate Industry Leaders
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Sichuan Push Cellulose Acetate Co., Ltd.
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Daicel Corporation
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RYAM
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Eastman Chemical Company
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China National Tobacco Corporation
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Recent Industry Developments
Recent developments pertaining to the major players in the market are covered in the complete study.
Asia Pacific Cellulose Acetate Market Report Scope
Cellulose Acetate is a biodegradable polymer obtained by the acetylation of cellulose. There has been no direct production process for the production of cellulose acetate to date. Cellulose acetate is manufactured using a two-step synthesis process.
The Asia-Pacific Cellulose Acetate market is segmented by type, application, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into fiber and plastics. By application, the market is segmented into cigarette filters, photographic films, plastics, textiles, and other applications (cosmetics, healthcare, etc.). The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the cellulose acetate market across 5 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on volume (tons).
| Fiber |
| Plastics |
| Cigarette Filters |
| Photographic Films |
| Plastics |
| Textiles |
| Other Applications (Cosmetics, Healthcare, etc.) |
| China |
| India |
| Japan |
| South Korea |
| ASEAN Countries |
| Rest of Asia-Pacific |
| Type | Fiber |
| Plastics | |
| Application | Cigarette Filters |
| Photographic Films | |
| Plastics | |
| Textiles | |
| Other Applications (Cosmetics, Healthcare, etc.) | |
| Geography | China |
| India | |
| Japan | |
| South Korea | |
| ASEAN Countries | |
| Rest of Asia-Pacific |
Key Questions Answered in the Report
What is the current undefined size?
The undefined is projected to register a CAGR of 3.65% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in undefined?
Sichuan Push Cellulose Acetate Co., Ltd., Daicel Corporation, RYAM, Eastman Chemical Company and China National Tobacco Corporation are the major companies operating in the undefined.
What years does this undefined cover?
The report covers the undefined historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the undefined size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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Asia Pacific Cellulose Acetate Market Report
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