
Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
CAGR | 4.50 % |
Fastest Growing Market | North America |
Largest Market | North America |
Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Welan Gum Market Analysis
The Welan Gum Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 4.5% during the forecast period.
- Potential growth of microbial exopolysaccharides in various applications is likely to act as an opportunity in the future.
- North America dominated the global welan gum market across the globe with the largest consumption from the United States.
Welan Gum Market Trends
Construction Segment to Dominate the Market
- Welan gum is used in cement and concrete. When used as the water retention agent, it does not require the application of dispersants like other additives need. It is widely used in selfcompacting concrete, owing to its excellent rheological properties.
- Welan gum can improve the workability, plasticity, air content, sag resistance, suspension amount, and ability of anti-subsidence, as well as flow characteristics and anti-dehydration of cement.
- Such characteristics of improvements remain unaffected with an increase in temperature. These improvements can be retained at elevated temperatures even higher than 93°C. Compared with other additives, welan gum with lower concentration can achieve a very good effect.
- Countries, such as India, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia, are receiving significant investments, both from public and private sources, which are increasing the development of the infrastructure sector and opening up newer avenues for welan gum demand.
- Such positive factors are likely to increase the demand for welan gum over the forecast period.

North America Region to Dominate the Market
- North America dominated the global welan gum market, with almost 30% of the global share, followed by Asia-Pacific with more than 25% share. The United States was the market leader, followed by China.
- The growth in the US residential sector is slower than the growth in the non-residential sector. The growing population is expected to boost the demand for housing in the country. Furthermore, about 20 million households are projected to be constructed over the next decade. The US commercial construction sector is expected to witness a higher growth rate in the next few years.
- This growth in the construction sector in the country is likely to fuel the welan gum market growth.
- Thefood and beverage industryis an essential part of the US economy. E-commerce and delivery are also growing in popularity. With such high internet penetration and increasing demand for convenience, consumers are increasingly ordering groceries and other food products online.
- The aforementioned factors are likely to open up newer avenues for the welan gum demand in the countryin specific and region in general.

Welan Gum Industry Overview
The global welan gum market is fragmented. The Asia-Pacific market is highly fragmented, with players majorly concentrated in China. The major factor being easy availability of glucose source, and low CAPEX requirements. The major companies include DSM NV, CP Kelco US, Sidere Technology Inc., Sancai Industry Co. Ltd., and Hebei Ebio Biotechnology Co. Ltd., among others.
Welan Gum Market Leaders
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DSM
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CP Kelco U.S.,
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Sidere Technology Inc
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Sancai Industry Co. Ltd
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Hebei Ebio Biotechnology Co. Ltd
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Welan Gum Industry Segmentation
The welan gum market report include:
End-user Industry | Food and Beverage | ||
Construction | |||
Oil and Gas | |||
Cosmetics and Personal Care | |||
Other End-user Industries | |||
Geography | Asia-Pacific | China | |
India | |||
Japan | |||
South Korea | |||
Rest of Asia-Pacific | |||
North America | United States | ||
Canada | |||
Mexico | |||
Europe | Germany | ||
United Kingdom | |||
France | |||
Italy | |||
Rest of Europe | |||
South America | Brazil | ||
Argentina | |||
Rest of South America | |||
Middle-East and Africa | Saudi Arabia | ||
United Arab Emirates | |||
Rest of Middle-East and Africa |
Welan Gum Market Research FAQs
What is the current Welan Gum Market size?
The Welan Gum Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 4.5% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Welan Gum Market?
DSM, CP Kelco U.S.,, Sidere Technology Inc, Sancai Industry Co. Ltd and Hebei Ebio Biotechnology Co. Ltd are the major companies operating in the Welan Gum Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Welan Gum Market?
North America is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Welan Gum Market?
In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Welan Gum Market.
What years does this Welan Gum Market cover?
The report covers the Welan Gum Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Welan Gum Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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