Global Cellulose Esters And Ethers Market Size & Outlook

The cellulose esters and ethers industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 15,404.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 10.1% is expected of the worldwide cellulose esters and ethers industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$7,839.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$15,404.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
10.1%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global cellulose esters and ethers market highlights

  • The global cellulose esters and ethers market generated a revenue of USD 7,839.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 15,404.1 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 10.1% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, cellulose acetate accounted for a revenue of USD 3,590.5 million in 2023.
  • Cellulose Nitrate is the most lucrative process by applications segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 7,839.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 15,404.1 million
Growth rate10.1% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentCellulose acetate
Fastest growing segmentCellulose Nitrate
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCellulose Acetate, Cellulose Nitrate, Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Methyl Cellulose, Ethyl Cellulose, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC)

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 16.5% of the global cellulose esters and ethers market in 2023.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, U.S. is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,302.6 million by 2030.

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Cellulose acetate was the largest segment with a revenue share of 45.8% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global cellulose esters and ethers market based on cellulose acetate, cellulose nitrate, carboxymethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose (hpc) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Cellulose Esters And Ethers Process by Applications Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Cellulose Acetate
      • Cigarette Filters
      • Textiles & Apparel
      • Photographic Films
      • Tapes & Labels
    • Cellulose Nitrate
      • Printing Inks
      • Automotive Paints
      • Wood Coatings
      • Leather Finishes
      • Nail Varnishes
      • Other Application
    • Carboxymethyl Cellulose
      • Cosmetics & Pharmaceuticals
      • Food & Beverages
      • Oil & Gas
      • Paper & Board
      • Paints & Adhesives
      • Detergents
      • Other Applications
    • Methyl Cellulose
      • Building Industry
      • Dispersion Paints
      • Wall Paper Paints
      • Cosmetics
      • Polymerization
      • Detergents
      • Other Application
    • Ethyl Cellulose
      • Personal Care
      • Inks
      • Specialty Coatings
      • Other Applications
    • Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
      • Building Materials
      • Oil Production
      • Inks
      • Cosmetics & Detergents
      • Special Agent
      • Other Application
    • Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC)
      • Adhesives
      • Cosmetics
      • Pharmaceuticals
      • Foods
      • Other Applications
  • Global Cellulose Esters And Ethers Process Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
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    • Sulfite

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