Middle East & Africa Cellulose Esters And Ethers Market Size & Outlook

The cellulose esters and ethers market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 575.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.7% is expected of Middle East & Africa cellulose esters and ethers market from 2024 to 2030.

Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$320.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$575.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
8.7%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA cellulose esters and ethers market highlights

  • The MEA cellulose esters and ethers market generated a revenue of USD 320.2 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, cellulose acetate was the largest revenue generating process by applications in 2023.
  • Cellulose Nitrate is the most lucrative process by applications segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 320.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 575.6 million
Growth rate8.7% (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)
Key market players worldwideDow Inc, Daicel Corp, Ashland Inc, Akzo Nobel NV, Eastman Chemical Co, Celanese Corp Class A, Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc, Borregaard ASA, Lamberti, J.M. Huber Corporation, Georgia-Pacific, Rhodia

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 4.1% of the global cellulose esters and ethers market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 8,502.3 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa cellulose esters and ethers market outlook

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Cellulose acetate was the largest segment with a revenue share of 46.35% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa 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.


  • Middle East & Africa 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
  • Middle East & Africa Cellulose Esters And Ethers Process Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Kraft
    • Sulfite

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