The global Food Grade Cellulose Market Comprehensive Study analyzes and forecasts the market size across 6 regions and 24 countries for diverse segments -By Type (Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose, Methyl Cellulose), By Application (Bakery & Confectionery, Meat & Poultry, Sauces & Dressings, Beverages, Dairy Products, Others)
In 2024, the food grade cellulose market is thriving, fueled by the demand for natural and functional ingredients used as thickeners, stabilizers, and dietary fibers. Food grade cellulose, derived from plant cell walls, is used in a variety of applications, including baked goods, dairy products, and beverages. The market benefits from advancements in cellulose extraction and processing technologies that enhance product quality and functionality. The trend towards clean label and natural ingredients is influencing product development. Increasing consumer interest in plant-based ingredients and the popularity of high-fiber foods are further supporting market growth.
The market report analyses the leading companies in the industry including Amar Cellulose Industries, Ashland, Asian Cellulose Private Ltd, Cellulose Solutions Private Ltd, CPKelco, Fooding Group Ltd, Hangzhou Sanhe USA Inc, Lamberti S.p.A, Mare SpA, Nouryon, USK Kimya Anonim Sirketi, and Others.
The most prominent trend in the Food Grade Cellulose Market is the increasing use in low-calorie and high-fiber foods. Consumers are seeking products that help manage weight and improve digestive health, and food grade cellulose, known for its fiber content and textural properties, is becoming a popular ingredient. This trend is driven by the growing interest in functional and health-promoting foods.
A key driver in the Food Grade Cellulose Market is health consciousness and the demand for dietary fiber. As more individuals focus on improving their diet and incorporating fiber-rich foods, there is a rising demand for food grade cellulose that supports digestive health and provides functional benefits in food formulations. This demand supports market growth as consumers seek functional and health-enhancing food ingredients.
One significant opportunity in the Food Grade Cellulose Market lies in innovation in food and beverage applications. Companies can develop new products that incorporate food grade cellulose into various formulations, such as baked goods, dairy products, and meat alternatives, offering consumers convenient and health-focused options. By highlighting the benefits and versatility of food grade cellulose, manufacturers can attract a broader consumer base and drive market growth.
In the Food Grade Cellulose Market, Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose (CMC) is the largest segment. CMC is widely used in the food industry due to its versatility and functional properties. It acts as a thickening agent, stabilizer, and emulsifier, which makes it essential in various food products including sauces, dressings, and baked goods. Its ability to form gels, stabilize suspensions, and retain moisture contributes to its widespread application and dominant market position. The extensive use of CMC across multiple food segments and its critical role in improving food texture and consistency underpins its status as the largest segment.
The Bakery & Confectionery application segment in the Food Grade Cellulose Market is poised to grow the fastest over the next five years. This anticipated growth is driven by the increasing demand for baked goods and confectioneries with improved texture and shelf life. Food grade cellulose, including types like Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose and Methyl Cellulose, is widely used in this sector to enhance texture, prevent staling, and retain moisture. As consumers continue to seek high-quality, texture-enhanced baked products and confectioneries, the demand for food grade cellulose in these applications is expected to rise significantly.
By Type
Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose
Methyl Cellulose
By Application
Bakery & Confectionery
Meat & Poultry
Sauces & Dressings
Beverages
Dairy Products
Others
Countries Analyzed
North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe)
Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, South East Asia, Rest of Asia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America)
Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East, South Africa, Egypt, Rest of Africa)
Amar Cellulose Industries
Ashland
Asian Cellulose Private Ltd
Cellulose Solutions Private Ltd
CPKelco
Fooding Group Ltd
Hangzhou Sanhe USA Inc
Lamberti S.p.A
Mare SpA
Nouryon
USK Kimya Anonim Sirketi
*- List Not Exhaustive
Chapter 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 2. Introduction to Food Grade Cellulose Market
2.1. Market Overview
2.2. Key Statistics and Report Highlights
2.3. Scope of the Comprehensive Study
2.3.1. Market Definition
2.3.2 Countries and Regions Covered
2.3.3 Research Objective
2.3.4 Units, Currency, and Conversions
2.3.5 Industry Value Chain
2.4. Key Market Segments
2.5. Key Companies
2.6. Study Period
Chapter 3. Strategic Analysis Review
3.1. Food Grade Cellulose Pricing Analysis and Forecast
3.2. Porter’s Five Forces
3.3. Market Ecosystem
3.4. SWOT Analysis
3.5. Regulatory Scenario
3.3. Effects of Inflation, Russia-Ukraine War, moderating economic growth, and other macroeconomic factors
Chapter 4. Competitive Landscape
4.1. Market Share Analysis
4.1.1. Global Food Grade Cellulose Market Share by Company, 2023
4.1.2. Product Offerings of Leading Food Grade Cellulose Companies
4.2. Market Entropy
4.2.1. New Product Launches in the Industry
4.2.2. Mergers, Acquisitions, Joint ventures, and Partnerships
4.3. Key Strategies and Best Practices
Chapter 5. Global Market Projections: Best, Reference, and Low Case Scenarios
5.1. Growth Analysis- Case Scenario Definitions
5.2. Low Growth Case Scenario Forecasts
5.3. Reference Growth Case Scenario Forecasts
5.4. High Growth Case Scenario Forecasts
Chapter 6. Market Dynamics
6.1. Food Grade Cellulose Market Drivers
6.2. Food Grade Cellulose Market Challenges
6.6. Food Grade Cellulose Market Opportunities
6.4. Food Grade Cellulose Market Trends
Chapter 7. Global Food Grade Cellulose Market Outlook Trends
7.1. Global Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) and CAGR (%) by Type (2021-2032)
7.2. Global Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) and CAGR (%) by Application (2021-2032)
7.3. Global Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) and CAGR (%) by Product (2021-2032)
By Type
Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose
Methyl Cellulose
By Application
Bakery & Confectionery
Meat & Poultry
Sauces & Dressings
Beverages
Dairy Products
Others
Chapter 8. Global Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.1. Global Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2021- 2032)
8.2. North America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Country (2021-2032)
8.2.1. United States Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.2.2. Canada Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.2.3. Mexico Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.3. Europe Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million), by Country (2021-2032)
8.3.1. Germany Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.3.2. France Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.3.3. United Kingdom Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.3.4. Spain Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.3.5. Italy Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.3.6. Russia Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.3.7. Rest of Europe Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.4. Asia Pacific Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Country (2021-2032)
8.4.1. China Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.4.2. Japan Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.4.3. India Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.4.4. South Korea Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.4.5. Australia Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.4.6. South East Asia Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.4.7. Rest of Asia Pacific Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.5. South America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million), by Country (2021-2032)
8.5.1. Brazil Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.5.2. Argentina Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.5.3. Rest of South America Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.6. Middle East and Africa Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Country (2021-2032)
8.6.1. Middle East Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.6.2. Africa Food Grade Cellulose Regional Analysis and Outlook
Chapter 9. North America Food Grade Cellulose Analysis and Outlook
9.1. North America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Segments (2021-2032)
9.1.1. North America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2021-2032)
9.1.2. North America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Application (2021-2032)
9.1.3. North America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Product (2021-2032)
By Type
Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose
Methyl Cellulose
By Application
Bakery & Confectionery
Meat & Poultry
Sauces & Dressings
Beverages
Dairy Products
Others
Chapter 10. Europe Food Grade Cellulose Analysis and Outlook
10.1. Europe Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million), by Segments (USD Million) (2021-2032)
10.1.1. Europe Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2021-2032)
10.1.2. Europe Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Application (2021-2032)
10.1.3. Europe Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Product (2021-2032)
By Type
Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose
Methyl Cellulose
By Application
Bakery & Confectionery
Meat & Poultry
Sauces & Dressings
Beverages
Dairy Products
Others
Chapter 11. Asia Pacific Food Grade Cellulose Analysis and Outlook
11.1. Asia Pacific Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million), and Revenue (USD Million) by Segments (2021-2032)
11.1.1. Asia Pacific Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2021-2032)
11.1.2. Asia Pacific Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Application (2021-2032)
11.1.3. Asia Pacific Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Product (2021-2032)
By Type
Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose
Methyl Cellulose
By Application
Bakery & Confectionery
Meat & Poultry
Sauces & Dressings
Beverages
Dairy Products
Others
Chapter 12. South America Food Grade Cellulose Analysis and Outlook
12.1. South America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million), by Segments (2021-2032)
12.1.1. South America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2021-2032)
12.1.2. South America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Application (2021-2032)
12.1.3. South America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Product (2021-2032)
By Type
Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose
Methyl Cellulose
By Application
Bakery & Confectionery
Meat & Poultry
Sauces & Dressings
Beverages
Dairy Products
Others
Chapter 13. Middle East and Africa Food Grade Cellulose Analysis and Outlook
13.1. Middle East and Africa Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million), by Segments (2021-2032)
13.1.1. Middle East and Africa Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2021-2032)
13.1.2. Middle East and Africa Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Application (2021-2032)
13.1.3. Middle East and Africa Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) by Product (2021-2032)
By Type
Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose
Methyl Cellulose
By Application
Bakery & Confectionery
Meat & Poultry
Sauces & Dressings
Beverages
Dairy Products
Others
Chapter 14. Food Grade Cellulose Company Profiles
14.1 Business Overview
14.2 Product Profiles
14.3 SWOT Profiles
14.5 Recent Developments
14.6 Financial Profile
List of Companies
Amar Cellulose Industries
Ashland
Asian Cellulose Private Ltd
Cellulose Solutions Private Ltd
CPKelco
Fooding Group Ltd
Hangzhou Sanhe USA Inc
Lamberti S.p.A
Mare SpA
Nouryon
USK Kimya Anonim Sirketi
15. Methodology and Data Sources
15.1 Customization Offerings
15.2 Subscription Services
15.3 Related Reports
15.4 Publisher Expertise
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Market Segmentation Analysis
Table 2 Global Food Grade Cellulose Market Share of Leading Companies, 2023
Table 3 Product Offerings of Leading Companies
Table 4 Low Growth Scenario Forecasts
Table 5 Reference Case Growth Scenario
Table 6 High Growth Case Scenario
Table 7 Global Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) And CAGR (%) By Type (2021-2032)
Table 8 Global Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) And CAGR (%) By Application (2021-2032)
Table 9 Global Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) And CAGR (%) By Product (2021-2032)
Table 10 Global Food Grade Cellulose Market Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2021-2032)
Table 11 Global Food Grade Cellulose Market Share (%) By Regions (2021-2032)
Table 12 North America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Table 13 Europe Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Table 14 Asia Pacific Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Table 15 South America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Table 16 Middle East and Africa Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2021-2032)
Table 17 North America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Table 18 North America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Table 19 North America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
Table 20 Europe Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Table 21 Europe Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Table 22 Europe Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
Table 23 Asia Pacific Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Table 24 Asia Pacific Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Table 25 Asia Pacific Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
Table 26 South America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Table 27 South America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Table 28 South America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
Table 29 Middle East and Africa Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Table 30 Middle East and Africa Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Table 31 Middle East and Africa Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Market Scope
Figure 2. Pricing Forecasts Per Unit, 2023- 2032
Figure 3. Porter’s Five Forces
Figure 4. Global Food Grade Cellulose Market Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2021-2032)
Figure 5. Global Food Grade Cellulose Market Share (%) By Regions (2023)
Figure 6. North America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 7. United States Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 8. Canada Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 9. Mexico Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 10. Europe Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 11. Germany Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 12. France Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 13. United Kingdom Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 14. Spain Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 15. Italy Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 16. Russia Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 17. Rest of Europe Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 11. Asia Pacific Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 12. China Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 13. Japan Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 14. India Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 15. South Korea Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 16. Australia Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 17. South East Asia Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 18. South America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 19. Brazil Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 20. Argentina Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 21. Rest of Asia Pacific Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 22. Middle East and Africa Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2021-2032)
Figure 23. Saudi Arabia Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2021-2032)
Figure 24. The UAE Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2021-2032)
Figure 25. Rest of Middle East Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2021-2032)
Figure 26. South Africa Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2021-2032)
Figure 27. Africa Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2021-2032)
Figure 28. North America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Figure 29. North America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Figure 30. North America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
Figure 31. Europe Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Figure 32. Europe Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Figure 33. Europe Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
Figure 34. Asia Pacific Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Figure 35. Asia Pacific Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Figure 36. Asia Pacific Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
Figure 37. South America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Figure 38. South America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Figure 39. South America Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
Figure 40. Middle East and Africa Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Figure 41. Middle East and Africa Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Figure 42. Middle East and Africa Food Grade Cellulose Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
By Type
Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose
Methyl Cellulose
By Application
Bakery & Confectionery
Meat & Poultry
Sauces & Dressings
Beverages
Dairy Products
Others
Countries Analyzed
North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe)
Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, South East Asia, Rest of Asia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America)
Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East, South Africa, Egypt, Rest of Africa)
Global Food Grade Cellulose Market Size is valued at $488.6 Million in 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% to reach $700.2 Million by 2032.
Emerging Markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and Americas present robust growth prospects.
Amar Cellulose Industries, Ashland, Asian Cellulose Private Ltd, Cellulose Solutions Private Ltd, CPKelco, Fooding Group Ltd, Hangzhou Sanhe USA Inc, Lamberti S.p.A, Mare SpA, Nouryon, USK Kimya Anonim Sirketi
Base Year- 2023; Estimated Year- 2024; Historic Period- 2018-2023; Forecast period- 2024 to 2032; Currency: Revenue (USD); Volume