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Cellulose Gum Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global cellulose gum market is worth USD 1.9 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 3.2 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Industrial and technical grade is the largest by grade segment.

USD 1.9 bnMarket size 2026
USD 3.2 bnForecast 2036
5.5%CAGR 2026-2036
ChinaLargest country

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Market overview

The global cellulose gum market is worth USD 1.9 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 3.2 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Industrial and technical grade is the largest by grade segment.

ScopeCellulose gum (sodium carboxymethyl cellulose) used as thickener, stabiliser and binder in food, pharmaceuticals, detergents, oil drilling and personal care.
IndustryFood and Beverage
Value 2025USD 1.8 bn
Value 2026USD 1.9 bn
Value 2036USD 3.2 bn
CAGR 2026-20365.5%
Volume 2026659,204 tonnes
Volume 20361,071,233 tonnes
Average price 2026USD 2,814 per tonne
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PublishedNovember 2026

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Cellulose Gum market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global cellulose gum market is forecast to grow from USD 1.9 bn in 2026 to USD 3.2 bn by 2036, a rise of 71%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 5.5%
Cellulose Gum market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 1.8 bn; 2026: USD 1.9 bn; 2027: USD 2.0 bn; 2028: USD 2.1 bn; 2029: USD 2.2 bn; 2030: USD 2.3 bn; 2031: USD 2.4 bn; 2032: USD 2.6 bn; 2033: USD 2.7 bn; 2034: USD 2.8 bn; 2035: USD 3.0 bn; 2036: USD 3.2 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 5.5%.20251.9 bn20262.4 bn20313.2 bn20365.5% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 1.9 bn
2027USD 2.0 bn
2028USD 2.1 bn
2029USD 2.2 bn
2030USD 2.3 bn
2031USD 2.4 bn
2032USD 2.6 bn
2033USD 2.7 bn
2034USD 2.8 bn
2035USD 3.0 bn
2036USD 3.2 bn

Cellulose Gum market segmentation

By grade

Exhibit 2Industrial and technical grade is the largest segment by grade, with 57.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by grade
Cellulose Gum market share by grade, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by grade. Industrial and technical grade: 57.0%; Food grade: 34.0%; Pharmaceutical grade: 9.0%.Industrial and technical grade57.0%Food grade34.0%Pharmaceutical grade9.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Food grade34.0%35.7%USD 631 mn6.0%
Pharmaceutical grade9.0%9.9%USD 167 mn6.5%
Industrial and technical grade57.0%54.4%USD 1.1 bn5.0%

By end use

Exhibit 3Food and beverage adds the most revenue by end use, growing from USD 594 mn in 2026 to USD 1.1 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by end use, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Cellulose Gum market by end use, 2026 and 2036Revenue by end use in 2026 and 2036. Food and beverage: USD 594 mn in 2026, USD 1.1 bn in 2036, change +83%; Detergents and cleaning: USD 371 mn in 2026, USD 590 mn in 2036, change +59%; Pharmaceuticals and personal care: USD 297 mn in 2026, USD 571 mn in 2036, change +92%; Paper, textile and ceramics: USD 334 mn in 2026, USD 506 mn in 2036, change +52%; Oil and gas drilling: USD 260 mn in 2026, USD 413 mn in 2036, change +59%.20262036 forecastChangeFood and beverage+83%594 mn1.1 bnDetergents and cleaning+59%371 mn590 mnPharmaceuticals and personal care+92%297 mn571 mnPaper, textile and ceramics+52%334 mn506 mnOil and gas drilling+59%260 mn413 mn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Food and beverage32.0%34.4%USD 594 mn6.2%
Detergents and cleaning20.0%18.6%USD 371 mn4.8%
Oil and gas drilling14.0%13.0%USD 260 mn4.8%
Pharmaceuticals and personal care16.0%18.0%USD 297 mn6.8%
Paper, textile and ceramics18.0%16.0%USD 334 mn4.2%

By form

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Powder62.0%59.0%USD 1.2 bn5.0%
Granular25.0%26.0%USD 464 mn5.9%
Liquid and solution13.0%15.0%USD 241 mn7.0%

By viscosity

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Low viscosity30.0%27.0%USD 556 mn4.4%
Medium viscosity40.0%39.0%USD 742 mn5.2%
High viscosity30.0%34.0%USD 556 mn6.8%

By purity level

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Technical (below 65%)28.0%25.0%USD 519 mn4.3%
Semi-purified (80 to 90%)30.0%28.0%USD 556 mn4.8%
Purified (above 98%)42.0%47.0%USD 779 mn6.7%

Top 25 countries for cellulose gum by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 75.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 93.7%.

Exhibit 4China is the largest country market at USD 482 mn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 47.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Cellulose Gum market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. China: USD 482 mn, 26.0%; United States: USD 241 mn, 13.0%; India: USD 148 mn, 8.0%; Germany: USD 111 mn, 6.0%; Japan: USD 93 mn, 5.0%; Brazil: USD 74 mn, 4.0%; Indonesia: USD 74 mn, 4.0%; Russia: USD 56 mn, 3.0%; Mexico: USD 56 mn, 3.0%; France: USD 56 mn, 3.0%.China482 mn 26.0%United States241 mn 13.0%India148 mn 8.0%Germany111 mn 6.0%Japan93 mn 5.0%Brazil74 mn 4.0%Indonesia74 mn 4.0%Russia56 mn 3.0%Mexico56 mn 3.0%France56 mn 3.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1ChinaUSD 482 mn26.0%USD 862 mn6.0%
2United StatesUSD 241 mn13.0%USD 374 mn4.5%
3IndiaUSD 148 mn8.0%USD 304 mn7.4%
4GermanyUSD 111 mn6.0%USD 165 mn4.0%
5JapanUSD 93 mn5.0%USD 136 mn3.9%
6BrazilUSD 74 mn4.0%USD 127 mn5.5%
7IndonesiaUSD 74 mn4.0%USD 146 mn7.0%
8RussiaUSD 56 mn3.0%USD 86 mn4.4%
9MexicoUSD 56 mn3.0%USD 95 mn5.5%
10FranceUSD 56 mn3.0%USD 82 mn4.0%
11South KoreaUSD 44 mn2.4%USD 73 mn5.2%
12ItalyUSD 40 mn2.1%USD 66 mn5.2%
13NetherlandsUSD 35 mn1.9%USD 59 mn5.2%
14ThailandUSD 32 mn1.7%USD 59 mn6.4%
15TurkeyUSD 29 mn1.6%USD 48 mn5.2%
16VietnamUSD 26 mn1.4%USD 54 mn7.6%
17CanadaUSD 23 mn1.2%USD 39 mn5.2%
18SpainUSD 21 mn1.1%USD 35 mn5.2%
19PolandUSD 19 mn1.0%USD 31 mn5.2%
20EgyptUSD 17 mn0.9%USD 31 mn6.4%
21Saudi ArabiaUSD 15 mn0.8%USD 25 mn5.2%
22ArgentinaUSD 14 mn0.7%USD 23 mn5.2%
23MalaysiaUSD 12 mn0.7%USD 21 mn5.2%
24BelgiumUSD 11 mn0.6%USD 18 mn5.1%
25PakistanUSD 10 mn0.5%USD 19 mn6.4%
Rest of worldUSD 116 mn6.3%USD 192 mn5.2%
Exhibit 5China and India account for 41% of the USD 1.3 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Cellulose Gum market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 1.9 bn. China: +USD 380 mn; India: +USD 156 mn; United States: +USD 133 mn; Indonesia: +USD 72 mn; Germany: +USD 53 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 444 mn; Rest of world: +USD 76 mn. Market value 2036: USD 3.2 bn.Market value 20261.9 bnChina+380 mnIndia+156 mnUnited States+133 mnIndonesia+72 mnGermany+53 mn20 other countries+444 mnRest of world+76 mnMarket value 20363.2 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Ashland
  • CP Kelco
  • Nouryon
  • Dow
  • Daicel

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Lamberti
  • Nippon Paper Industries
  • Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku
  • Ugur Seluloz Kimya
  • Sidley Chemical
  • Shandong Head

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Amtex Cellulose
  • Anxin Cellulose

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the cellulose gum market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.5% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by grade, by end use, by form, by viscosity, by purity level. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the cellulose gum market?

The global cellulose gum market is estimated at USD 1.8 bn in 2025 and USD 1.9 bn in 2026.

How fast will the cellulose gum market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 3.2 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 1.3 bn.

Which country is the largest market for cellulose gum?

China is the largest market by revenue at USD 482 mn in 2026, 26.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 47.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 7.4% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which cellulose gum segment is largest?

In the by grade split, Industrial and technical grade is the largest segment with 57.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading cellulose gum companies?

Global leaders include Ashland, CP Kelco, Nouryon, Dow.

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