The Cellulose Nanofibers Market in Japan 2022

1.1 The market for cellulose nanofibers
1.2 Industry developments 2020-22
1.3 Market outlook in 2022 and beyond
1.4 Global production of nanocellulose (cellulose nanofibers, microfibrillated cellulose and cellulose nanocrystals)
1.4.1 Global nanocellulose production capacities 2021, by type
1.4.2 Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) production capacities 2022, in metric tonnes by producer
1.4.3 Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) production capacities 2022
1.4.4 Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) production capacities 2022
1.5 Market challenges for cellulose nanofibers
1.6 Cellulose nanofibers commercial products
1.7 Cellulose nanofibers market by region
1.7.1 Japan
1.7.2 China
1.7.3 Malaysia
1.7.4 Western Europe
1.7.5 North America
1.8 Global government funding

3.1 Composites
3.1.1 Market overview
3.1.2 Applications
3.1.2.1 Automotive composites
3.1.2.2 Biocomposite films & packaging
3.1.2.3 Barrier packaging
3.1.2.4 Thermal insulation composites
3.1.2.5 Construction composites
3.1.3 Global market in tons to 2032
3.1.4 Product developers
3.2 Automotive
3.2.1 Market overview
3.2.2 Applications
3.2.2.1 Composites
3.2.2.2 Air intake components
3.2.2.3 Tires
3.2.3 Global market in tons to 2032
3.2.4 Product developers
3.3 Buildings and construction
3.3.1 Market overview
3.3.2 Applications
3.3.2.1 Sandwich composites
3.3.2.2 Cement additives
3.3.2.3 Pump primers
3.3.2.4 Thermal insulation and damping
3.3.3 Global market in tons to 2032
3.3.4 Product developers
3.4 Paper and board packaging
3.4.1 Market overview
3.4.2 Applications
3.4.2.1 Reinforcement and barrier
3.4.2.2 Biodegradable food packaging foil and films
3.4.2.3 Paperboard coatings
3.4.3 Global market in tons to 2032
3.4.4 Product developers
3.5 Textiles and apparel
3.5.1 Market overview
3.5.2 Applications
3.5.2.1 CNF deodorizer and odour reducer (antimicrobial) in adult and child diapers
3.5.2.2 Footwear
3.5.3 Global market in tons to 2032
3.5.4 Product developer profiles
3.6 Biomedicine and healthcare
3.6.1 Market overview
3.6.2 Applications
3.6.2.1 Wound dressings
3.6.2.2 Drug delivery stabilizers
3.6.2.3 Tissue engineering scaffolds
3.6.3 Global market in tons to 2032
3.6.4 Product developers
3.7 Hygiene and sanitary products
3.7.1 Market overview
3.7.2 Applications
3.7.3 Global market in tons to 2032
3.7.4 Product developers
3.8 Paints and coatings
3.8.1 Market overview
3.8.2 Applications
3.8.3 Global market in tons to 2032
3.8.4 Product developers
3.9 Aerogels
3.9.1 Market overview
3.9.2 Global market in tons to 2032
3.9.3 Product developers
3.10 Oil and gas
3.10.1 Market overview
3.10.2 Applications
3.10.2.1 Oil recovery applications (fracturing fluid)
3.10.2.2 CNF Membranes for separation
3.10.2.3 Oil and gas fluids additives
3.10.3 Global market in tons to 2032
3.10.4 Product developers
3.11 Filtration
3.11.1 Market overview
3.11.2 Applications
3.11.2.1 Membranes for selective absorption
3.11.3 Global market in tons to 2032
3.11.4 Product developers
3.12 Rheology modifiers
3.12.1 Market overview
3.12.2 Applications
3.12.2.1 Food additives
3.12.2.2 Pickering stabilizers
3.12.2.3 Hydrogels
3.12.3 Global market in tons to 2032
3.12.4 Product developers
3.13 Other markets
3.13.1 Printed, stretchable and flexible electronics
3.13.1.1 Market assessment
3.13.1.2 Product developers
3.13.2 3D printing
3.13.2.1 Market assessment
3.13.2.2 Product developers
3.13.3 Aerospace
3.13.3.1 Market assessment
3.13.3.2 Product developers
3.13.4 Batteries
3.13.4.1 Market assessment

5.1 Report scope
5.2 Research methodology

Table 1. Markets and applications for cellulose nanofibers and TRL
Table 2. Cellulose nanofibers market in 2020-2022-industry product and production activity
Table 3. Classification of Cellulose nanofibers applications by type of industrial product ranged in terms of their potential of consumption
Table 4. CNF production capacities (by type, wet or dry) and production process, by producer, metric tonnes
Table 5. MFC production capacities in metric tonnes and production process, by producer, metric tonnes
Table 6. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers/MFC by market in metric tonnes, 2018-2032
Table 7: Cellulose nanocrystal capacities (by type, wet or dry) and production process, by producer, metric tonnes
Table 8. Global demand for cellulose nanocrystals by market, 2018-2030
Table 9. Market and technical challenges in Cellulose nanofibers
Table 10. Cellulose nanofibers-based commercial products
Table 11. Regional demand for cellulose nanofibers, 2020, tons (total excludes MFC)
Table 12. Cellulose nanofibers producers and product developers in Japan
Table 13. Cellulose nanofibers research centres, universities and companies in China
Table 14. Cellulose nanofibers producers and product developers in Europe
Table 15. Cellulose nanofibers producers and product developers in North America
Table 16. Product/price/application matrix of cellulose nanofiber producers
Table 17. Market overview for nanocellulose in composites
Table 18. Comparative properties of polymer composites reinforcing materials
Table 19. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in composites
Table 20. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in composites-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global composites OEMs
Table 21. Global market demand for cellulose nanofibers in composites, 2018-2032 (metric tonnes)
Table 22. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers composites
Table 23. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in automotive
Table 24. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in automotive
Table 25. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in automotive-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global automotive OEMs
Table 26. Components featured in the NCV
Table 27. Global market demand for cellulose nanofibers in the automotive sector 2018-2032 (tons)
Table 28. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in the automotive industry
Table 29. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in construction
Table 30. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in construction
Table 31. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in construction-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global construction OEMs
Table 32: Market demand for cellulose nanofibers in construction, 2018-2032 (tons)
Table 33. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers in construction
Table 34. Oxygen permeability of nanocellulose films compared to those made form commercially available petroleum-based materials and other polymers
Table 35. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in paper and board packaging
Table 36. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in paper and board packaging-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global paper and board packaging OEMs
Table 37. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in paper & board packaging, 2018-2032 (tons)
Table 38. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in paper and board
Table 39. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in textiles and apparel
Table 40. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in textiles and apparel
Table 41. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in textiles and apparel-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global textiles and apparel OEMs
Table 42. Demand for cellulose nanofibers in textiles, 2018-2032 (tons)
Table 43. Companies developing nanocellulose products in textiles and apparel
Table 44. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in medicine and healthcare
Table 45. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in medicine and healthcare
Table 46. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in medicine and healthcare-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global medicine and healthcare OEMs
Table 47. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in medical and healthcare, 2018-2032 (tons)
Table 48. Cellulose nanofibers product developers in medicine and healthcare
Table 49. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in the hygiene and sanitary products market
Table 50. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in hygiene, 2018-2032 (tons)
Table 51. Cellulose nanofibers product developers in hygiene and sanitary products
Table 52. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings
Table 53. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings
Table 54. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global paints and coatings OEMs
Table 55. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in paint and coatings, 2018-2032 (tons)
Table 56. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in paints and coatings, applications targeted and stage of commercialization
Table 57. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels
Table 58. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels
Table 59. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global aerogels OEMs
Table 60. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels, 2018-2032 (tons)
Table 61. Cellulose nanofibers product developers in aerogels
Table 62. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in oil and gas
Table 63. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in oil and gas
Table 64. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in oil and gas-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global oil and gas OEMs
Table 65. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the oil and gas market, 2018-2032 (tons)
Table 66. Cellulose nanofibers product developers in oil and gas exploration
Table 67. CNF membranes
Table 68. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in filtration
Table 69. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in filtration
Table 70. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in filtration-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global filtration OEMs
Table 71: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the filtration market, 2018-2032 (tons)
Table 72. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in filtration
Table 73. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers
Table 74. Scorecard for cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers
Table 75. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global rheology modifier OEMs
Table 76. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the rheology modifiers market, 2018-2032 (tons)
Table 77. Commercial activity in cellulose nanofibers rheology modifiers
Table 78. Properties of flexible electronics-cellulose nanofiber film (nanopaper)
Table 79. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in printed, stretchable and flexible electronics-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global printed, flexible and stretchable electronics OEMs
Table 80. Companies developing cellulose nanofiber products in printed, stretchable and flexible electronics
Table 81. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in 3D priniting-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global 3D printing OEMs
Table 82. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers 3D printing products
Table 83. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in aerospace-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading
Table 84: Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in aircraft and aerospace
Table 85. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in Batteries-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks
Table 86. Nippon Paper commercial CNF products
Table 87. Oji Holdings CNF products

Figure 1. Market segmentation by type of nanocellulose, capacities and demand 2021, metric tonnes
Figure 2. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers/MFC in metric tonnes by market, 2018-2032
Figure 3. Global demand for cellulose nanocrystals by market, 2018-2032
Figure 4. Dorayaki
Figure 5. ENASAVE NEXT
Figure 6. GEL-KAYANO™
Figure 7. Kirekira! toilet wipes
Figure 8. "Poise" series Super strong deodorant sheet
Figure 9. SC-3 (B) speakers
Figure 10. SE-MONITOR5 headphones
Figure 11. "Skin Care Acty" series Adult diapers
Figure 12. "SURISURI" Lotion
Figure 13. Regional demand for cellulose nanofibers, 2020
Figure 14. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in composites
Figure 15. Global market demand for cellulose nanofibers in composites, 2018-2032 (metric tonnes)
Figure 16. CNF mixed PLA (Poly Lactic Acid)
Figure 17. CNF resin products
Figure 18. Interior of NCV concept car
Figure 19. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in automotive
Figure 20. Interior of the NCV prototype
Figure 21. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the automotive sector, 2018-2032 (tons)
Figure 22: Daio Paper's cellulose nanofiber material in doors and hood of race car
Figure 23: CNF composite
Figure 24: Engine cover utilizing Kao CNF composite resins
Figure 25. CNF car engine cover developed in Japan Ministry of the Environment’s (MOE) Nano Cellulose Vehicle (NCV) Project
Figure 26. Comparison of nanofillers with supplementary cementitious materials and aggregates in concrete
Figure 27. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in construction
Figure 28. Demand for cellulose nanofibers in construction, 2018-2032 (tons)
Figure 29. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in paper and board packaging
Figure 30. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the paper & board/packaging, 2018-2032 (tons)
Figure 31. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in textiles and apparel
Figure 32. Asics GEL-KAYANO™ 25 running shoe
Figure 33. Demand for cellulose nanofibers in the textiles, 2018-2032 (tons)
Figure 34. CNF deodorant products
Figure 35. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in medicine and healthcare
Figure 36. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in medical and healthcare, 2018-2032 (tons)
Figure 37. Fibnano
Figure 38. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in hygiene, 2018-2032 (tons)
Figure 39. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings
Figure 40. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in paint and coatings, 2018-2032 (tons)
Figure 41. Hefcel-coated wood (left) and untreated wood (right) after 30 seconds flame test
Figure 42: Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in aerogels, 2018-2032 (tons)
Figure 43. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the oil and gas market, 2018-2032 (tons)
Figure 44. Nanocellulose sponge developed by EMPA for potential applications in oil recovery
Figure 45. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in filtration
Figure 46. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the filtration market, 2018-2032 (tons)
Figure 47. Multi-layered cross section of CNF-nw
Figure 48. Applications of cellulose nanofibers in rheology modifiers
Figure 49. Global demand for cellulose nanofibers in the rheology modifiers market, 2018-2032 (tons)
Figure 50. "SURISURI" products
Figure 51. Foldable nanopaper antenna
Figure 52: Flexible electronic substrate made from CNF
Figure 53. Oji CNF transparent sheets
Figure 54. Electronic components using NFC as insulating materials
Figure 55: Anpoly cellulose nanofiber hydrogel
Figure 56. MEDICELLU™
Figure 57: Ashai Kasei CNF production process
Figure 58: Asahi Kasei CNF fabric sheet
Figure 59: Properties of Asahi Kasei cellulose nanofiber nonwoven fabric
Figure 60. CNF nonwoven fabric
Figure 61. nanoforest products
Figure 62. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper CNF production process
Figure 63. nanoforest-S
Figure 64. nanoforest-PDP
Figure 65. nanoforest-MB
Figure 66. Daicel Corporation CNF production process
Figure 67. Celish
Figure 68: Trunk lid incorporating CNF
Figure 69. Daio Paper CNF production process
Figure 70. ELLEX products
Figure 71. CNF-reinforced PP compounds
Figure 72. Kirekira! toilet wipes
Figure 73. Color CNF
Figure 74. DIC Products CNF production process
Figure 75. DKS Co. Ltd. CNF production process
Figure 76: Rheocrysta spray
Figure 77. DKS CNF products
Figure 78: CNF based on citrus peel
Figure 79. Citrus cellulose nanofiber
Figure 80. Filler Bank CNC products
Figure 81: Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) composite with polyethylene (PE)
Figure 82: CNF products from Furukawa Electric
Figure 83: Cutlery samples (spoon, knife, fork) made of nano cellulose and biodegradable plastic composite materials
Figure 84. Non-aqueous CNF dispersion "Senaf" (Photo shows 5% of plasticizer)
Figure 85: CNF gel
Figure 86: Block nanocellulose material
Figure 87: CNF products developed by Hokuetsu
Figure 88. Kami Shoji CNF products
Figure 89. Dual Graft System
Figure 90: Engine cover utilizing Kao CNF composite resins
Figure 91. Acrylic resin blended with modified CNF (fluid) and its molded product (transparent film), and image obtained with AFM (CNF 10wt% blended)
Figure 92: 0.3% aqueous dispersion of sulfated esterified CNF and dried transparent film (front side)
Figure 93. CNF deodorant
Figure 94. Chitin nanofiber product
Figure 95. Marusumi Paper cellulose nanofiber products
Figure 96. FibriMa cellulose nanofiber powder
Figure 97. Cellulomix production process
Figure 98. Nanobase versus conventional products
Figure 99. Uni-ball Signo UMN-307
Figure 100: CNF slurries
Figure 101. Range of CNF products
Figure 102: Hydrophobization facilities for raw pulp
Figure 103: Mixing facilities for CNF-reinforced plastic
Figure 104. Nippon Paper CNF production process
Figure 105: Nippon Paper Industries’ adult diapers
Figure 106. All-resin forceps incorporating CNF
Figure 107. CNF paint product
Figure 108. CNF wet powder
Figure 109. CNF transparent film
Figure 110. Transparent CNF sheets
Figure 111. Oji Paper CNF production process
Figure 112. CNF clear sheets
Figure 113. Oji Holdings CNF polycarbonate product
Figure 114. Fluorene cellulose ® powder
Figure 115. A vacuum cleaner part made of cellulose fiber (left) and the assembled vacuum cleaner
Figure 116. XCNF
Figure 117. CNF insulation flat plates
Figure 118. Seiko PMC CNF production process
Figure 119. Manufacturing process for STARCEL
Figure 120. Rubber soles incorporating CNF
Figure 121. CNF dispersion and powder from Starlite
Figure 122. Sugino Machine CNF production process
Figure 123. High Pressure Water Jet Process
Figure 124. 2 wt.% CNF suspension
Figure 125. BiNFi-s Dry Powder
Figure 126. BiNFi-s Dry Powder and Propylene (PP) Complex Pellet
Figure 127. Silk nanofiber (right) and cocoon of raw material
Figure 128. Silver / CNF composite dispersions
Figure 129. CNF/nanosilver powder
Figure 130: Comparison of weight reduction effect using CNF
Figure 131. Kyoto process
Figure 132: CNF resin products
Figure 133. S-CNF in powder form