U.S. Nitrocellulose Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The nitrocellulose market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 178.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.1% is expected of the United States nitrocellulose market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$117.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$178.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.1%
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U.S. nitrocellulose market highlights

  • The U.S. nitrocellulose market generated a revenue of USD 117.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 178.4 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, printing inks was the largest revenue generating application in 2023.
  • Automotive Paints is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Nitrocellulose market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 117.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 178.4 million
Growth rate6.1% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPrinting inks
Fastest growing segmentAutomotive Paints
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPrinting Inks, Automotive Paints, Wood Coatings, Leather Finishes, Nail Varnishes, Other Applications
Key market players worldwideTennant Co, Noble Corp PLC Class A, Nitro, Hubei Aging Chemical Co., Sichuan Nitrocell, Nitrex, Synthesia, IVM Chemicals


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 14.3% of the global nitrocellulose market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. nitrocellulose market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • U.S. is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 178.4 million by 2030.

Printing inks was the largest segment with a revenue share of 27.19% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. nitrocellulose market based on printing inks, automotive paints, wood coatings, leather finishes, nail varnishes, other applications covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Through the above figure, it can be understood that over half of the capital costs/investment is accounted for machinery & equipment purchases, while building & land/site cost accounts for nearly 20.40%, and the remaining share is distributed among the labor (working capital), and miscellaneous installation cost.

When entrepreneurs set up a plant, they need laborers to work on their machinery & equipment for manufacturing the final product, hence, the wages paid to the workers are accounted and considered under the initial cost. The working capital accounts for almost 24.20% of the total production cost due to the technical knowledge and education of the workers.

Other costs that come into play, other than the capital/fixed investment, include pre-operational costs and working capital. Pre-operating costs include installation, setup, capitalized interests, project engineering & management, and commissioning costs. The figure given below provides a breakdown of the overall initial investment required for a plant to be operational at full capacity.

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