U.S. Cellulose Esters And Ethers Market Size & Outlook

The cellulose esters and ethers market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,302.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.3% is expected of the United States cellulose esters and ethers market from 2024 to 2030.

Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$972.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,302.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.3%
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U.S. cellulose esters and ethers market highlights

  • The U.S. cellulose esters and ethers market generated a revenue of USD 972.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,302.6 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% 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.

Cellulose esters and ethers market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 972.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,302.6 million
Growth rate4.3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentCellulose acetate
Fastest growing segmentCellulose Nitrate
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 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, U.S. accounted for 12.4% of the global cellulose esters and ethers market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. cellulose esters and ethers market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Canada is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 165.1 million by 2030.

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Cellulose acetate was the largest segment with a revenue share of 45.75% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. 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.


  • U.S. 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
  • U.S. Cellulose Esters And Ethers Process Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Kraft
    • Sulfite

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