Global Cellulose Gel Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Source (Wood Cellulose and Cotton Cellulose), By Application (Food and Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Paper and Pulp, Textile, and Automobile), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Cellulose Gel Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Cellulose Gel Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1.29 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.04% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Cellulose Gel Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2.46 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is Expected to Grow the Fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Cellulose Gel Market size was Worth around USD 1.29 Billion in 2024 and is Predicted to Grow to around USD 2.46 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.04% from 2025 to 2035. There is an increasing demand for cellulose gel from the food & beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Versatile properties of cellulose gel, health benefits awareness, and demand for sustainable alternatives to traditional products are driving the cellulose gel market globally.

Market Overview

The cellulose gel market is the industry and business activity associated with cellulose gels, which a versatile, natural polymer derived from cellulose. Cellulose gel is a plant-based substance used as a food additive and in other applications. There a diverse applications and increasing demand for cellulose gel across industries, including pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, and cosmetics. Further, it is often referred to as a type of fiber, and is essentially a purified and partially depolymerized form of cellulose. There is increased adoption of cellulose gel in the food & beverages industry for manufacturing as a thickening agent and stabilizer in products including ice-creams, milk, and baked food. An increased preference for packaged food & beverages among the millennial population results in driving the cellulose gel market demand. The increasing demand for natural and sustainable ingredients is owing to the industry seeking eco-friendly alternatives for texture and stabilization is creating new market growth opportunities.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the cellulose gel market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the cellulose gel market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the cellulose gel market.

Driving Factors

A significant role of cellulose gel in the food & beverage as well as pharmaceutical industries is driving the cellulose gel market. Cellulose gel is used as a stabilizer, thickener, bulking agent, emulsifier, texturant, suspending agent, and even a fat substitute. The diverse application of cellulose gel due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and sustainability is contributing to propel the market growth. Further, cellulose gel is used as dietary fiber supplements or in food products, providing health benefits including promoting healthy bacteria in the gut, aiding in digestion & regular bowel movement, weight management, and reducing the risk of metabolic disorders. An increasing demand for cellulose gel as a sustainable alternative, along with the increasing interest in plant-based and sustainable solutions, is promoting the market growth.

Restraining Factors

Regulatory hurdles, supply chain disruptions, and economic uncertainty are certain factors that are challenging the market growth. Further, the fluctuation in raw material prices and the emergence of substitute materials are negatively influencing the cellulose gel market.

Market Segmentation

The cellulose gel market share is classified into source and application.

• The wood cellulose segment dominated the market with a major market share in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the source, the cellulose gel market is divided into wood cellulose and cotton cellulose. Among these, the wood cellulose segment dominated the market with a major market share in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Wood cellulose gel includes the extraction of cellulose gel from wood pulp, used in the food and pharmaceutical industries as a texturizer, bulking agent, emulsifier, and binder. The ease of accessibility and cost-effectiveness of wood cellulose are responsible for driving market growth.

• The food and beverages segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the cellulose gel market is divided into food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, paper and pulp, textile, and automobile. Among these, the food and beverages segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Cellulose gel is used in the food & beverage sector, including processed foods, baked goods, dairy alternatives, and beverages. An increasing demand for low-calorie and fat-reduced products across the food & beverage industry is promoting the market demand for cellulose gel.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Cellulose Gel Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the cellulose gel market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the cellulose gel market over the predicted timeframe. An increasing consumer need for natural food additives, the adoption of MCC in pharmaceuticals, and strong demand for cellulose-based stabilizers in dairy products, baked goods, and nutraceuticals are driving the market demand. Further, an increase in lifestyle diseases is driving the need for weight management, thereby propelling the market demand.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the cellulose gel market during the forecast period. An increasing demand for cellulose gel across food, construction, and chemical industries is propelling the market demand. A rising investment in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and an increasing eco-awareness of plant-derived ingredients are significantly contributing to driving the market for cellulose gel. Demand for processed and convenient foods across countries such as China and India is responsible for driving regional market demand.

Europe is anticipated to hold a significant share of the global cellulose gel market during the projected timeframe. In the majority of European countries, like Germany, France, the UK, and Italy, sustainable food storage products, clean label food formulations, as well as new drug development within the pharmaceutical breakthrough technology, are key factors driving the cellulose gel market. Further, industries such as pharmaceutical, food, and personal care in the region are responsible for propelling the market for cellulose gel.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the cellulose gel market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• DowDuPont
• DFE Pharma GmbH and Co.KG
• JRS Pharma GmbH and Co.KG
• Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation
• Roquette
• Avantor Performance Materials Inc
• Rayonier Advanced Materials
• Accent Microcell Pvt. Ltd.
• Sigachi Industrial Pvt. Ltd.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In February 2023, Asahi Kasei, a diversified Japanese multinational company, has completed the construction of its second plant for Coelus microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) at its Mizushima Works in Japan.
• In September 2022, Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical excipients, announced its complete acquisition of India-based excipient manufacturer, Crest Cellulose.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the cellulose gel market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Cellulose Gel Market, By Source

• Wood Cellulose
• Cotton Cellulose

Global Cellulose Gel Market, By Application

• Food and Beverages
• Pharmaceuticals
• Paper and Pulp
• Textile
• Automobile

Global Cellulose Gel 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