Global Methyl Cellulose Market Size to Exceed USD 3020 Million by 2035 | CAGR of 4.58%
Category: Chemicals & MaterialsGlobal Methyl Cellulose Market Size to Exceed USD 3020 Million by 2035
According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Global Methyl Cellulose Market Size was worth around USD 1846 Million in 2024, Growing to 1930 Million in 2025, and is predicted to Grow to around USD 3020 Million by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.58% from 2025 to 2035.
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Browse 210 Market Data Tables And 45 Figures Spread Through 190 Pages and In-Depth TOC On the "Global Methyl Cellulose Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Ethyl Cellulose, Ethyl Methyl Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, and Others), By Application (Food and Beverages, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics, Detergents, Oil and Carboxymethyl cellulose, Paper Processing, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035." Get Detailed Report Description Here: https://www.sphericalinsights.com/reports/methyl-cellulose-market
The global industry that produces, distributes, and uses methyl cellulose, a water-soluble polymer made from cellulose, is known as the "methyl cellulose market." It is used in tablet formulations as a controlled-release agent and binder in the pharmaceutical sector. The market includes a wide range of operations, including sourcing raw materials, product innovation research and development, distribution channels, and regulatory compliance. The market for methyl cellulose is expanding due to rising demand from a variety of industries, such as personal care, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and construction. In the construction sector, its high water retention, binding, and thickening capabilities boost product performance in applications such as tile adhesives and cement-based mortars. The market is further boosted by technological developments and rising awareness of sustainable materials. However, high production costs, limited raw material availability, and competition from low-cost synthetic alternatives restrain the methyl cellulose market.
The carboxymethyl cellulose segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.
Based on the type, the methyl cellulose market is divided into carboxymethyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, ethyl methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, and others. Among these, the carboxymethyl cellulose segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The broad use of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) in a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, construction, and personal care, is the reason for this market segment.
The food and beverages segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.
Based on the application, the methyl cellulose market is divided into food and beverages, pharmaceutical and cosmetics, detergents, oil and carboxymethyl cellulose, paper processing, and others. Among these, the food and beverages segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The growing need for methyl cellulose as an emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer in a variety of food products, such as doughnuts, dairy substitutes, and gluten-free formulations, is driving the food and beverage market.
Asia Pacific is expected to hold the majority share of the global methyl cellulose market during the forecast period.
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Asia Pacific is expected to hold the majority share of the global methyl cellulose market during the forecast period. The region's market position has been boosted by the availability of affordable labor and raw resources, as well as advantageous government measures that assist industry and infrastructure development. To meet the growing demand in the region, both domestic and foreign companies are expanding their manufacturing capabilities and making investments in R&D. Asia Pacific is therefore anticipated to continue to dominate the methyl cellulose market.
North America is anticipated to grow at the fastest pace in the global methyl cellulose market during the forecast period. Methyl cellulose's superior stabilizing and thickening qualities have led to its growing use in North American processed and gluten-free food products. Additionally, contributing to the market's growing trend is consumer preference for plant-based and clean-label ingredients. Additionally, the region's innovation and product quality are enhanced by robust R&D efforts and the presence of top international firms.
Major vendors in the global methyl cellulose market are BASF SE, Patel Industries, LOTTE Fine Chemical, Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC, Dow Chemical Company, Barzaghi Srl, Daicel Corp, Ashland Global Holdings Inc, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd, Reliance Cellulose Products Ltd., Zhejiang Kehong Chemical Co. Ltd., J. RETTENMAIER & SÖHNE GmbH + Co KG, and others.
Key Target Audience
- Market Players
- Investors
- End-users
- Government Authorities
- Consulting and Research Firm
- Venture capitalists
- Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
Recent Development
- In May 2025, the largest cellulose ether manufacturer in the world, Shandong Head Group Co., Ltd., and Univar Solutions LLC ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a top global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, have announced a strategic agreement to extend their current distribution partnership for specialty ingredients into a few European pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets.
Market Segment
This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the methyl cellulose market based on the below-mentioned segments:
Global Methyl Cellulose Market, By Type
- Carboxymethyl Cellulose
- Ethyl Cellulose
- Ethyl Methyl Cellulose
- Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
- Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
- Others
Global Methyl Cellulose Market, By Application
- Food and Beverages
- Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics
- Detergents
- Oil and Carboxymethyl cellulose
- Paper Processing
- Others
Global Methyl Cellulose Market, By Regional Analysis
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
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