Cellulose Derivatives Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers Global Cellulose Derivatives Manufacturers and the Market is Segmented by Product Type (Cellulose Esters, Cellulose Ethers, and Regenerated Cellulose), End-User Industry (Construction, Cosmetics & Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Paints & Coatings, Plastics, Textile and Others), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and Rest of the World).

Cellulose Derivatives Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Cellulose Derivatives Market Size

Cellulose Derivatives Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Volume (2025) 7.56 Million tons
Market Volume (2030) 10.36 Million tons
CAGR 6.50 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Cellulose Derivatives Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Cellulose Derivatives Market Analysis

The Cellulose Derivatives Market size is estimated at 7.56 million tons in 2025, and is expected to reach 10.36 million tons by 2030, at a CAGR of greater than 6.5% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The cellulose derivatives market was negatively impacted, and its growth and stability were hindered by the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide in 2020. Governments across the world imposed specific parameters and regulations, which caused the market to experience challenges such as the unavailability of raw materials, transportation limitations, and a reduced workforce. Further, as countries worldwide started to work on recovering their socioeconomic state in 2021, the market also started to witness recovery and growth due to rising investment and other business activities across the end-user industries.

Major factors driving the market studied are the increasing demands from the pharmaceutical industry and the growing use of cellulose ether in the building and construction industry.

The major hindrance to this market is the competition for regenerated cellulose fibers from synthetic fibers and other protein-based fibers. Manufacturers often prefer switching toward inexpensive synthetic materials, like polyester, to cut down their production costs. In addition, synthetic fibers possess superior characteristics of adaptability, durability, elasticity, and strength equal to that of VSF, making it a suitable choice for manufacturers.

The innovation of biofuels as a promising renewable energy source through the use of cellulose is a significant opportunity for the growth of the market.

Asia-Pacific accounted for the highest market share, and the region is also likely to dominate the market during the forecast period.

Cellulose Derivatives Industry Overview

The global cellulose derivatives market is partially fragmented, with many competitors. The major companies (not in any particular order) include Daicel Corporation, Ashland, Eastman Chemical Company, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., and Dow, among others.

Cellulose Derivatives Market Leaders

  1. Ashland

  2. Daicel Corporation

  3. Eastman Chemical Company

  4. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd

  5. Dow

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Cellulose Derivatives Market Concentration
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Cellulose Derivatives Market News

October 2023: Ashland announced the next generation of modified methyl cellulose derivatives, Culminal GAP (Green Aware Performance), for premium cement adhesives. Culminal GAP (Green Aware Performance) is a high-performing cellulose ether used in cementitious-based systems.

Cellulose Derivatives Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Increasing Demand from Pharmaceutical Industry
    • 4.1.2 Increasing Use of Cellulose Ether in Building and Construction Industry
    • 4.1.3 Other Drivers
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Competition of Regenerated Cellulose Fibers from Synthetic Fibers and Other Protein-based Fibers
    • 4.2.2 Other Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Value-Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition
  • 4.5 Technological Snapshot
  • 4.6 Feedstock Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value/Volume)

  • 5.1 Chemical Type
    • 5.1.1 Cellulose Esters
    • 5.1.2 Cellulose Ethers
    • 5.1.3 Regenerated Cellulose
  • 5.2 End-user Industry
    • 5.2.1 Construction
    • 5.2.2 Cosmetics & Pharmaceuricals
    • 5.2.3 Food & Beverage
    • 5.2.4 Paints & Coatings
    • 5.2.5 Plastics
    • 5.2.6 Textile
    • 5.2.7 Other End-user Industries
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 China
    • 5.3.1.2 India
    • 5.3.1.3 Japan
    • 5.3.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Mexico
    • 5.3.2.3 Canada
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.3 Italy
    • 5.3.3.4 France
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 Rest of the World
    • 5.3.4.1 South America
    • 5.3.4.2 Middle East & Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share/Ranking Analysis**
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Ashland
    • 6.4.2 Celanese Corporation
    • 6.4.3 Cerdia International GmbH
    • 6.4.4 Dow
    • 6.4.5 Daicel Corporation
    • 6.4.6 DuPont
    • 6.4.7 Eastman Chemical Company
    • 6.4.8 FKuR
    • 6.4.9 Futamura Chemical Co. Ltd
    • 6.4.10 Grasim (Aditya Birla Group)
    • 6.4.11 Lenzing AG
    • 6.4.12 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
    • 6.4.13 Nouryon
    • 6.4.14 Sappi Limited
    • 6.4.15 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.
    • 6.4.16 Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Biofuel innovation through cellulose
  • 7.2 Other Opportunities
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Cellulose Derivatives Industry Segmentation

Cellulose derivatives are formed from the pulp produced after the separation of cellulose fibers from fiber crops, waste paper, or wood. Cellulose is a natural polymer and the most abundant polysaccharide that can be extracted from a vast number of sources, including wood and plants, some bacteria and algae, and also tunicates. Cellulose derivatives are extensively used in various industrial sectors, such as paint and coatings, textiles, food and beverage, etc.

The market is segmented by product type (cellulose esters, cellulose ethers, and regenerated cellulose), end-user industry (construction, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, paints and coatings, plastics, and textiles), and geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and the Rest of the World). The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the market in 11 countries across the globe.

The report offers market size and forecasts for the cellulose derivatives market in volume (tons) for all the above segments.

Chemical Type Cellulose Esters
Cellulose Ethers
Regenerated Cellulose
End-user Industry Construction
Cosmetics & Pharmaceuricals
Food & Beverage
Paints & Coatings
Plastics
Textile
Other End-user Industries
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Mexico
Canada
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Rest of Europe
Rest of the World South America
Middle East & Africa
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Cellulose Derivatives Market Research FAQs

How big is the Cellulose Derivatives Market?

The Cellulose Derivatives Market size is expected to reach 7.56 million tons in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of greater than 6.5% to reach 10.36 million tons by 2030.

What is the current Cellulose Derivatives Market size?

In 2025, the Cellulose Derivatives Market size is expected to reach 7.56 million tons.

Who are the key players in Cellulose Derivatives Market?

Ashland, Daicel Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd and Dow are the major companies operating in the Cellulose Derivatives Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Cellulose Derivatives Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Cellulose Derivatives Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Cellulose Derivatives Market.

What years does this Cellulose Derivatives Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Cellulose Derivatives Market size was estimated at 7.07 million tons. The report covers the Cellulose Derivatives Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Cellulose Derivatives Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Cellulose Derivatives Industry Report

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