The Cellulosic Polymers Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of cellulosic polymers has been expanding quickly in the past few years. It is expected to rise from $10.17 billion in 2024 to $11.19 billion in 2025, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%.
The cellulosic polymers market is predicted to reach a value of $16.23 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Cellulosic Polymers Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the cellulosic polymers market are:
• Growing consumer preference for eco-friendly and biodegradable products.
• Expansion in the construction industry which demands sustainable materials.
• Increased consumer awareness of environmental issues which influences purchasing decisions.
• Rising demand for health and wellness products necessitating safer packaging solutions.
The cellulosic polymers market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Cellulose Esters, Cellulose Ethers
2) By Application: Paints And Coatings, Flexible Packaging, Skin Care, Print Laminations, Other Applications
3) By End User: Food And Beverage, Building And Construction, Personal And Cosmetic Care, Medical And Pharmaceutical, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Cellulose Esters: Cellulose Acetate, Cellulose Propionate, Cellulose Butyrate, Cellulose Acetate Propionate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
2) By Cellulose Ethers: Methyl Cellulose (MC), Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC), Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC), Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC), Ethyl Cellulose (EC)
The key trends in the cellulosic polymers market are:
• Technological advancements are enabling the production of specialty cellulose products.
• The focus on circular economy practices is promoting recycling and reusability in the sector.
• Heightened consumer interest in sustainable and natural materials is impacting the market.
• Innovative applications in the pharmaceutical sector and inter-industry collaborations promote bio-based alternatives.
Major players in the cellulosic polymers market are:
• Dow Inc.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.
• Asahi Kasei Corporation
• Grasim Industries Limited
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Celanese Corporation
• Nippon Paper Industries
• Borregaard ASA
• Sappi Limited
• Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V.
• Daicel Corporation
• Lenzing AG
• Rayonier Advanced Materials
• CP Kelco ApS
• Blanver Farmoquimica e Farmaceutica S.A.
• J. Rettenmaier & Söhne GmbH
• Viscose Group
• JNC Corporation
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the cellulosic polymers market in 2024