Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Cellulose Esters and Ethers Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The market size of cellulose esters and ethers has been expanding robustly over the years. From 2024 to 2025, it is anticipated to rise from $6.69 billion to $7.16 billion, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%.
The market for cellulose esters and ethers is projected to reach a value of $10.02 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% predicted for the period.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key Drivers in the cellulose esters and ethers market are:
• The expansion of the personal care industry
• The use of cellulose esters and ethers in personal care products due to their beneficial properties
• The surge in revenue generation by the beauty market
• Predicted annual growth of the beauty market
The cellulose esters and ethersmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Cellulose Acetate, Cellulose Nitrate, Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Methyl Cellulose, Ethyl Cellulose, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
2) By Process: Kraft Process, Sulphite Process
3) By End User Industry: Food And Beverages, Oil And Gas, Paper And Board, Paints And Adhesive, Detergents, Other End Users
The key trends in the cellulose esters and ethers market are:
• The cellulose esters and ethers market is being shaped by the creation of novel products.
• The growth of cellulose esters and ethers technology is an emerging market trend driven by technological progress.
• Emphasizing sustainability in product development is a growing trend in the market.
• Performance-enhancing cellulose esters and ethers, especially those meant for specific applications, are becoming increasingly popular.
The key players in the cellulose esters and ethers market are:
• Borregaard Group
• Rayonier Advanced Materials
• Celanese Corporation
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Nouryon
• Ashland Inc.
• Daicel Corporation
• Dow Inc.
• Sappi Limited
• Lamberti S.p.A
• Asha Cellulose pvt ltd.
• Sichuan Push Acetati Co.Ltd.
• J.M. Huber Corporation
• Georgia-Pacific LLC
• Akzo Nobel N.V.
• Rhodia Acetow International GmbH
• Shandong Head Group Co Ltd.
• Lotte Group
• Mikem Chemical
• ChemPoint inc.
• CP Kelco U.S. Inc.
• Sichem LLC
• Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
• Solvay SA
• China Ruitai International Holdings Co Ltd.
• Huzhou Zhanwang Pharmaceutical Co Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the cellulose esters and ethers market in 2024