Cellulose Ethers and Its Derivatives Industry Report by Regional Category Spend, Price Analysis, Key Demand, and Price Indicators, and Best Buying Practices

The global Cellulose Ethers and Its Derivatives market produced a volume of about 1191 KT in 2021. The industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 4.5% in the forecast period of 2022-2027 to reach a volume of about 1551 KT by 2027.

The global Cellulose Ethers and Its Derivatives industry report gives a comprehensive analysis of the industry, including key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, the competitive landscape, and other essential market aspects. The wide range of applications of the product in various end-user industries is primarily driving the market growth. The Asia Pacific is the highest category spender by region that is driving the demand for the Cellulose Ethers and Its Derivatives industry.

Industry Definition and Segmentation

Cellulose ethers are polymers made from cellulose that has been chemically modified. It is a water-soluble polymer with a high molecular weight created from cellulose that's been chemically changed by combining organic acids, anhydrides, or acidic chlorides with natural cellulose. The Cellulose Ethers and Its Derivatives industry report comprises segments by application (Construction, Food, Paints & Coatings, Pharma, and Personal and Others) and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and South America).

The Asia Pacific Region is Driving the Growth of the Industry

The Asia Pacific holds the largest share in the industry due to the increased demand from local industries in the region. Furthermore, the market's growth is expanding due to the increased demand for mining, construction, drilling fluids in oilfields, and medicines. China is the fastest expanding cellulose ethers market.

The industry is being propelled by the product's extensive application in the pharmaceutical, personal care, food, construction, oil & gas, and other end-use sectors. It is a modifier in personal care products such as soaps, shampoos, and body lotions. These ethers are utilized in the construction, cement, textiles, and detergents, among other sectors, for stabilising, binding, water retention, film foaming, emulsion, and thickening. In addition, it is employed in culinary applications, as a thickening for canned fruit pie fillings and in frozen food manufacturing, as a stabiliser, crystallisation controller, and moisture retainer in a variety of drinks and processed food compositions. Furthermore, due to the growing awareness of green chemicals, cellulose ethers are the preferred option in the building sector. Cellulose ether and its derivatives are also used in the medicinal industry to disperse systems such as emulsions and suspensions. Because of this, the industry is observing a high-level demand.

However, substitutes like guar gum are likely to hamper the industry's expansion.

Best Procurement Practices

The global Cellulose Ethers and Its Derivatives industry report by Procurement Resource gives an in-depth analysis of the best buying practices followed by major global Cellulose Ethers and Its Derivatives regions across the globe, such as engagement models, contract terms, and buyer and supplier negotiation levers, among others.

Category Management Studies

The reaction of cellulose with aqueous sodium hydroxide and subsequently with an alkyl halide, such as methyl or ethyl chloride, produces cellulose ethers. Methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and related derivatives are cellulose ethers.

Growing Applications of the Product in Other Sectors, Further Driving the Procurement of Cellulose Ethers, and Its Derivatives

The market is aided by the increased popularity of bio-based goods among consumers. Furthermore, the demand for cellulose ether and its derivatives is unsustainable since many other goods cannot be substituted for cellulose ethers and derivatives. In addition, an increase in the number of oil drilling activities and an increase in worldwide demand for polyvinyl chloride paired with increased usage of CMC in micro flotation processes and increased expansion in end-use industries in emerging nations would provide new prospects for cellulose ether.

The regional markets for the industry can be divided into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific.

Key Industry Players Mentioned in the Cellulose Ethers and Its Derivatives Industry Report

• The Dow Chemical Company
• Akzo Nobel N.V.
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Celanese Corporation
• Georgia-Pacific LLC
• The Borregaard Group

Market Landscape

The key players seek various inorganic and organic tactics to expand their presence in the cellulose ether and derivatives sector.

Key Initiatives by Companies

• Rayonier Advanced Materials declared a strategic investment in Anomera Inc. in May 2021, which produces high-quality cellulose nanocrystals under the DextraCel, ChromaPu, and ChromAllur brands. Anomera is a novel cellulosic technology platform with a bright future. This investment should provide a new foundation for the company to develop into new markets.
• October 2021 - Rayonier Advanced Materials said today that, going ahead, it will increase costs for all of its Cellulose Specialties goods by at least 15% to 30%, depending on item grade, as long as agreements allow. This increase aims to help the company counterbalance the speeding up impacts of cost expansion throughout its whole global inventory network.