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Nanocellulose: Global Markets

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  • 238 Pages
  • November 2022
  • Region: Global
  • BCC Research
  • ID: 5692380

This report will cover the nanocellulose industry. Definitive and detailed estimates and forecasts of the global market are provided, followed by a detailed analysis of the regions and applications. Furthermore, the ongoing market trends, market growth drivers, and challenges impeding the market are discussed.

Market size and estimations will be provided in terms of volume and revenue considering 2021 as the base year. Market forecasts will be given from 2022-2027. The market size for different regions (regions by product, applications, and end use) will also be covered. The impact of COVID-19 was also considered when deriving market estimations.

Global markets, nanocellulose segments, and growth forecasts through 2027 are offered. Sales value estimates are based on prices in the supply chain. Market-driving forces and industry structure are examined. International aspects are analyzed for all global regions and profiles of major global manufacturers are presented.

This report considers the impact of COVID-19. In 2020, the growth rate of manufacturing industries around the world was severely affected by the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic halted progress in every regional economy. Various governments around the world are taking measures to contain the economic slowdown.

The nanocellulose market is further segmented by product type: nanofibrillated cellulose, nanocrystalline cellulose, and bacterial cellulose. By application, it is segmented into high-volume applications, low-volume applications, and emerging applications. By end use, the market is segmented into composites, paper processing, paints and coatings, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, oil and gas, and others.

The research scope of the nanocellulose market does not include the market share of microcellulose. Nanocellulose volume in the report depicts all active types and forms that are currently available on a commercial scale. We have considered actual demand instead of the potential market estimated by various organizations.

Report Includes

  • 76 data tables and 34 additional tables
  • A comprehensive overview and up-to-date analysis of the current and future global markets for nanocellulose
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with historic market revenue data for 2021, estimates for 2022, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027
  • Estimation of the actual market size for nanocellulose both in the value and volumetric terms, revenue forecasts, and corresponding market share analysis by product (nanocellulose) type, application, end use sector, and geographic region
  • Identification of trends that will affect the use of nanocellulose and major end-use applications, in particular the high-volume applications
  • In-depth information (facts and figures) concerning the major factors influencing the progress of the market (benefits, and industry-specific challenges) with respect to specific growth trends, upcoming technologies, prospects, and contributions to the overall industry
  • Assessment of the long-term outlook for the nanocellulose industry, current competitive scenario, R&D activities, and the impact of COVID-19 on the worldwide industrial sector
  • Analysis of the company competitive landscape for global nanocellulose market, and company value share analysis based on their segmental revenues
  • Review of the recent patent grants on nanocellulose technologies
  • Descriptive company profiles of the leading global players, including Asahi Kasei Corp., CelluForce Inc., GranBio, Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd., Oji Holdings Corp., and Sappi Ltd.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
1.2 Study Goals and Objectives
1.3 Reasons for Doing this Study
1.4 Scope of this Report
1.5 Information Sources
1.6 Methodology
1.7 Intended Audience
1.8 Geographic Breakdown
1.9 Analyst's Credentials
1.10 Custom Research
1.11 Related Research Reports
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
2.1 Overview of the Nanocellulose Industry
Chapter 3 Market Trends
3.1 Industry Landscape
3.2 Future Trends and Megatrends
3.2.1 Preparation of Nanocellulose from Industrial Waste by Ultrasonic Devices
3.2.2 Megatrends
3.3 Growth Drivers
3.3.1 Expanding Electronics Industry
3.3.2 Robust Growth in the Packaging Business
3.3.3 Oil and Gas Industry Growth in North America
3.3.4 Aerospace and Defense
3.3.5 Personal Care Industry Growth in the Asia-Pacific Region
3.3.6 European Manufacturing
3.3.7 Automotive Industry
3.4 Restraints
3.4.1 Limitations of Nanocellulose
3.4.2 High Cost of Materials
3.4.3 Lack of Consumer Awareness
3.5 Regulatory Trends
3.5.1 Regulations and Safety
3.6 Factors for Nanocellulose
3.6.1 Parameter Effects on Nanocellulose
3.7 Purity Characteristics
3.7.1 Cellulose Nanofibers
3.7.2 Nanocellulose Crystal
3.8 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.8.1 Supplier Power
3.8.2 Buyer Power
3.8.3 Threat of New Entrants
3.8.4 Threat of Substitutes
3.8.5 Industry Rivalry
3.9 PESTLE Analysis
3.9.1 Political
3.9.2 Economic
3.9.3 Social
3.9.4 Technological
3.9.5 Legal
3.9.6 Environmental
Chapter 4 Technology Background
4.1 Overview
4.2 Cellulose Nanoparticles (Cns)
4.2.1 Preparation of Cellulose Nanoparticles (Cns)
4.2.2 Properties of Nanocelluloses
4.3 Nanocellulose-Based Materials
4.3.1 Preparation of Nanocellulose Films
4.3.2 Preparation of Nanocomposites
4.4 Life Cycle Assessment of Nanocellulose
4.4.1 Lca of Ncc Nanocellulose
4.4.2 Lca of Mfc Nanocellulose
4.5 Production Process
4.5.1 Cellulose Nanofibers
4.5.2 Cellulose Nanocrystals
4.6 Raw Material Trends
4.6.1 Cellulose from Forests
4.6.2 Cellulose from Vegetables
4.7 Patent Analysis
Chapter 5 Other Industry Factors
5.1 Value Chain Analysis
5.2 Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic
5.2.1 Packaging
5.2.2 Paper Processing
5.2.3 Defense
5.2.4 Electronics
5.2.5 Medical and Healthcare
5.2.6 Automotive
5.2.7 Consumer Goods
5.3 Pricing Analysis
Chapter 6 Market Breakdown by Product Type
6.1 Overview
6.2 Nanofibrillated Cellulose (Nfc)
6.3 Nanocrystalline Cellulose (Ncc)
6.4 Bacterial Nanocellulose (Bnc)
6.4.1 Synthesis of Bacterial Cellulose
6.4.2 Biosynthesis Mechanism
6.4.3 Production and Purification of Bacterial Celluloses
6.4.4 Properties of Bacterial Cellulose
6.4.5 Nanocomposites of Bacterial Cellulose
Chapter 7 Market Breakdown by Application
7.1 Overview
7.2 High Volume Applications
7.2.1 Automotive-Body Components
7.2.2 Automotive-Interiors
7.2.3 Construction Cement: Pre-Stressed and Pre-Cast Concrete
7.2.4 Packaging: Fiber/Plastic Replacement
7.2.5 Packaging: Filler
7.2.6 Packaging: Coating
7.2.7 Packaging: Film
7.2.8 Paper: Filler
7.2.9 Paper: Coatings
7.2.10 Personal Care: Hygiene and Absorbent Products
7.2.11 Textiles: Clothing
7.3 Low Volume Applications
7.3.1 Aerogels: Oil and Gas Industry
7.3.2 Aerospace: Structural
7.3.3 Aerospace: Interiors
7.3.4 Construction: Air and Water Filtration
7.3.5 Construction: Gypsum Wallboard Facing
7.3.6 Construction: Insulation and Soundproofing
7.3.7 Industrial: Viscosity Modifiers
7.3.8 Industrial: Water Purification
7.3.9 Paint
7.3.10 Personal Care: Cosmetics
7.3.11 Pharmaceuticals: Excipients
7.3.12 Sensors
7.4 Emerging/Novel Applications
7.4.1 Electronics: Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (Oleds)
7.4.2 Photonic Structures: Films
7.4.3 Industrial and Medical: Additive Manufacturing
Chapter 8 Market Breakdown by End Use
8.1 Overview
8.2 Composites
8.3 Paper Processing
8.4 Paints and Coatings
8.5 Food and Beverages
8.6 Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
8.6.1 Medical Applications of Bnc
8.7 Oil and Gas
8.8 Others
Chapter 9 Market Breakdown by Region
9.1 Global Market for Nanocellulose
9.1.1 North America
9.1.2 Europe
9.1.3 Asia-Pacific
9.1.4 Latin America
9.1.5 Middle East and Africa
Chapter 10 Competitive Landscape
10.1 Overview
10.2 Company Market Share Analysis of Nanocellulose
10.3 Major Mergers, Acquisitions, and New Product Developments
Chapter 11 Company Profiles
  • Axcelon Biopolymers Corp.
  • Asahi Kasei Corp.
  • Borregaard
  • Blue Goose Biorefineries Inc.
  • Bowil Biotech
  • Celluforce
  • Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.
  • Cellucomp Ltd.
  • Daicel Corp.
  • Fpinnovations
  • Granbio
  • J. Rettenmaier & Sohne GmbH & Co.
  • Kruger Inc.
  • Melodea Ltd.
  • Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.
  • Oji Holdings Corp.
  • Sappi Ltd.
  • Stora Enso Oyj
  • Upm-Kymmene Oyj
Chapter 12 Appendix: Acronyms
List of Tables
Summary Table: Global Market for Nanocellulose, by Region, Through 2027
Table 1: Desalination Technologies with Pressures and Membrane Pore Size
Table 2: Global Military Expenditures, Top 10 Countries, 2020
Table 3: U.S. Laws Governing Nanomaterials and Products
Table 4: Toxicological Evaluation of Nanocellulose
Table 5: Parameter Effects on Product Price/Application
Table 6: NCC Impurities
Table 7: Nanocellulose Content
Table 8: Geometrical Dimensions of NC Obtained from Different Sources
Table 9: Crystallinity of Various NC
Table 10: Mechanical Properties of Various NC Compared to Wood
Table 11: Comparison of Physical Properties of Nanocellulose Versus Other Common Materials
Table 12: Cumulative Energy Demand (CED) and Global Warming Potential (GWP) for 10 Grams of Nanocellulose Production
Table 13: CNF Production Processes
Table 14: CNC Production Processes
Table 15: Nanocellulose Patents, 2017-2022
Table 16: Global Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, Through 2027
Table 17: Global Market for Nanocellulose, by Product Type, Through 2027
Table 18: Global Market Volumes of Nanofibrillated Cellulose, by Region, Through 2027
Table 19: Global Market for Nanofibrillated Cellulose, by Region, Through 2027
Table 20: Global Market Volumes of Nanocrystalline Cellulose, by Region, Through 2027
Table 21: Global Market for Nanocrystalline Cellulose, by Region, Through 2027
Table 22: Global Market Volumes of Bacterial Nanocellulose, by Region, Through 2027
Table 23: Global Market for Bacterial Nanocellulose, by Region, Through 2027
Table 24: Global Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by Application, Through 2027
Table 25: Global Market for Nanocellulose, by Application, Through 2027
Table 26: Global Market Volumes of Nanocellulose in High Volume Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 27: Global Market for Nanocellulose in High Volume Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 28: Global Market Volumes of Nanocellulose in Low Volume Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 29: Global Market for Nanocellulose in Low Volume Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 30: Global Market Volumes of Nanocellulose in Emerging Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 31: Global Market for Nanocellulose in Emerging Applications, by Region, Through 2027
Table 32: Global Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by End Use, Through 2027
Table 33: Global Market for Nanocellulose, by End Use, Through 2027
Table 34: Global Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, Composites End Use, by Region, Through 2027
Table 35: Global Market for Nanocellulose, Composites End Use, by Region, Through 2027
Table 36: Global Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, Paper Processing End Use, by Region, Through 2027
Table 37: Global Market for Nanocellulose, Paper Processing End Use, by Region, Through 2027
Table 38: Benefits of Nanocellulose as an Additive for Varnishes and Paints
Table 39: Global Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, Paints and Coatings End Use, by Region, Through 2027
Table 40: Global Market for Nanocellulose, Paints and Coatings End Use, by Region, Through 2027
Table 41: Global Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, Food and Beverages End Use, by Region, Through 2027
Table 42: Global Market for Nanocellulose, Food and Beverages End Use, by Region, Through 2027
Table 43: Global Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics End Use, by Region, Through 2027
Table 44: Global Market for Nanocellulose, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics End Use, by Region, Through 2027
Table 45: Global Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, Oil and Gas End Use, by Region, Through 2027
Table 46: Global Market for Nanocellulose, Oil and Gas End Use, by Region, Through 2027
Table 47: Global Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, Other End Uses, by Region, Through 2027
Table 48: Global Market for Nanocellulose, Other End Uses, by Region, Through 2027
Table 49: Global Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by Region, Through 2027
Table 50: Global Market for Nanocellulose, by Region, Through 2027
Table 51: North American Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, Through 2027
Table 52: North American Market for Nanocellulose, by Product Type, Through 2027
Table 53: North American Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by Application, Through 2027
Table 54: North American Market for Nanocellulose, by Application, Through 2027
Table 55: North American Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by End Use, Through 2027
Table 56: North American Market for Nanocellulose, by End Use, Through 2027
Table 57: European Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, Through 2027
Table 58: European Market for Nanocellulose, by Product Type, Through 2027
Table 59: European Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by Application, Through 2027
Table 60: European Market for Nanocellulose, by Application, Through 2027
Table 61: European Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by End Use, Through 2027
Table 62: European Market for Nanocellulose, by End Use, Through 2027
Table 63: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, Through 2027
Table 64: Asia-Pacific Market for Nanocellulose, by Product Type, Through 2027
Table 65: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by Application, Through 2027
Table 66: Asia-Pacific Market for Nanocellulose, by Application, Through 2027
Table 67: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by End Use, Through 2027
Table 68: Asia-Pacific Market for Nanocellulose, by End Use, Through 2027
Table 69: Latin American Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, Through 2027
Table 70: Latin American Market for Nanocellulose, by Product Type, Through 2027
Table 71: Latin American Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by Application, Through 2027
Table 72: Latin American Market for Nanocellulose, by Application, Through 2027
Table 73: Latin American Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by End Use, Through 2027
Table 74: Latin American Market for Nanocellulose, by End Use, Through 2027
Table 75: Middle East and African Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, Through 2027
Table 76: Middle East and African Market for Nanocellulose, by Product Type, Through 2027
Table 77: Middle East and African Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by Application, Through 2027
Table 78: Middle East and African Market for Nanocellulose, by Application, Through 2027
Table 79: Middle East and African Market Volumes of Nanocellulose, by End Use, Through 2027
Table 80: Middle East and African Market for Nanocellulose, by End Use, Through 2027
Table 81: Strategy Dashboard: Global Nanocellulose Market, 2019-2022
Table 82: Axcelon Biopolymers Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 83: Asahi Kasei Corp.: Company Financial Highlights, 2020-2022
Table 84: Asahi Kasei Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 85: Borregaard: Company Financial Highlights, 2019-2021
Table 86: Borregaard: Product Portfolio
Table 87: Blue Goose Biorefineries Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 88: Bowil Biotech: Product Portfolio
Table 89: CelluForce Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 90: Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.: Company Financial Highlights, 2020-2022
Table 91: Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 92: CelluComp: Product Portfolio
Table 93: Daicel Corp.: Company Financial Highlights, 2020-2022
Table 94: Daicel Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 95: GranBio: Product Portfolio
Table 96: J. Rettenmaier & Sohne GmbH & Co.: Product Portfolio
Table 97: Kruger Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 98: Melodea Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 99: Nippon Paper Industries: Company Financial Highlights, 2020-2022
Table 100: Nippon Paper Industries: Product Portfolio
Table 101: Oji Holdings Corp.: Company Financial Highlights, 2020-2022
Table 102: Oji Holdings Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 103: Sappi Ltd.: Company Financial Highlights, 2019-2021
Table 104: Sappi Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 105: Stora Enso Oyj: Company Financial Highlights, 2019-2021
Table 106: Stora Enso Oyj: Product Portfolio
Table 107: UPM: Company Financial Highlights, 2019-2021
Table 108: UPM: Product Portfolio
Table 109: Acronyms Used in This Report

List of Figures
Figure A: Nanocellulose Properties
Figure B: Data Source
Figure C: Nanocellulose Segments
Figure D: Nanocellulose Product Types
Figure E: Cellulose Nanofiber
Summary Figure: Global Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by Region, 2021
Figure 1: Reversible Interaction Networks of Nanocellulose
Figure 2: Global Nanocellulose Market Trends, 2021-2027
Figure 3: Nanocellulose Megatrends
Figure 4: Market Dynamics: Global Nanocellulose Industry
Figure 5: Global Market for Consumer Electronics, 2019 and 2026
Figure 6: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Flexible Packaging, 2013-2024
Figure 7: New Airplane Demand, Market Distribution by Region, 2014-2033
Figure 8: Nanocellulose Regulations
Figure 9: Porter's Five Forces Model: Global Nanocellulose Market
Figure 10: Extracting CNC from Trees
Figure 11: Nanocellulose Production Process through Enzymatic Hydrolysis
Figure 12: Sources for Production of Cellulose Fibers
Figure 13: Nanocellulose Market: Industry Value Chain Analysis
Figure 14: Regional Price Trends of Nanocellulose Products, 2021-2027
Figure 15: Biomass to Nanocellulose
Figure 16: Global Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, 2021
Figure 17: Global Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, 2021
Figure 18: Hierarchical Structure of Wood Cellulose
Figure 19: CNF Obtained by Mechanical Homogenization
Figure 20: Global Market Volume Shares of Nanofibrillated Cellulose, by Region, 2021
Figure 21: Global Market Shares of Nanofibrillated Cellulose, by Region, 2021
Figure 22: Controlling Factors in Acid Hydrolysis Process and Affecting Responses
Figure 23: Global Market Volume Shares of Nanocrystalline Cellulose, by Region, 2021
Figure 24: Global Market Shares of Nanocrystalline Cellulose, by Region, 2021
Figure 25: Biosynthesis Pathways of Bacterial Nanocellulose Production
Figure 26: Global Market Volume Shares of Bacterial Nanocellulose, by Region, 2021
Figure 27: Global Market Shares of Bacterial Nanocellulose, by Region, 2021
Figure 28: Nanocellulose Applications
Figure 29: Global Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by Application, 2021
Figure 30: Global Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by Application, 2021
Figure 31: Global Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose in High Volume Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 32: Global Market Shares of Nanocellulose in High Volume Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 33: Global Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose in Low Volume Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 34: Global Market Shares of Nanocellulose in Low Volume Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 35: Global Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose in Emerging Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 36: Global Market Shares of Nanocellulose in Emerging Applications, by Region, 2021
Figure 37: Potential Nanocellulose End Uses
Figure 38: Global Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by End Use, 2021
Figure 39: Global Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by End Use, 2021
Figure 40: Global Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, Composites End Use, by Region, 2021
Figure 41: Global Market Shares of Nanocellulose, Composites End Use, by Region, 2021
Figure 42: Nanocellulose in Papermaking
Figure 43: Global Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, Paper Processing End Use, by Region, 2021
Figure 44: Global Market Shares of Nanocellulose, Paper Processing End Use, by Region, 2021
Figure 45: Global Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, Paints and Coatings End Use, by Region, 2021
Figure 46: Global Market Shares of Nanocellulose, Paints and Coatings End Use, by Region, 2021
Figure 47: Nanocellulose Food Applications
Figure 48: Global Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, Food and Beverages End Use, by Region, 2021
Figure 49: Global Market Shares of Nanocellulose, Food and Beverages End Use, by Region, 2021
Figure 50: Nanocellulose Medical Applications
Figure 51: Global Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics End Use, by Region, 2021
Figure 52: Global Market Shares of Nanocellulose, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics End Use, by Region, 2021
Figure 53: Global Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, Oil and Gas End Use, by Region, 2021
Figure 54: Global Market Shares of Nanocellulose, Oil and Gas End Use, by Region, 2021
Figure 55: Global Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, Other End Uses, by Region, 2021
Figure 56: Global Market Shares of Nanocellulose, Other End Uses, by Region, 2021
Figure 57: Global Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by Region, 2021
Figure 58: Global Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by Region, 2021
Figure 59: North American Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, 2021
Figure 60: North American Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, 2021
Figure 61: North American Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by Application, 2021
Figure 62: North American Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by Application, 2021
Figure 63: North American Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by End Use, 2021
Figure 64: North American Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by End Use, 2021
Figure 65: European Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, 2021
Figure 66: European Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, 2021
Figure 67: European Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by Application, 2021
Figure 68: European Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by Application, 2021
Figure 69: European Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by End Use, 2021
Figure 70: European Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by End Use, 2021
Figure 71: Asia-Pacific Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, 2021
Figure 72: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, 2021
Figure 73: Asia-Pacific Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by Application, 2021
Figure 74: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by Application, 2021
Figure 75: Asia-Pacific Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by End Use, 2021
Figure 76: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by End Use, 2021
Figure 77: Latin American Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, 2021
Figure 78: Latin American Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, 2021
Figure 79: Latin American Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by Application, 2021
Figure 80: Latin American Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by Application, 2021
Figure 81: Latin American Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by End Use, 2021
Figure 82: Latin American Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by End Use, 2021
Figure 83: Middle East and African Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, 2021
Figure 84: Middle East and African Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by Product Type, 2021
Figure 85: Middle East and African Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by Application, 2021
Figure 86: Middle East and African Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by Application, 2021
Figure 87: Middle East and African Market Volume Shares of Nanocellulose, by End Use, 2021
Figure 88: Middle East and African Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by End Use, 2021
Figure 89: Global Market Shares of Nanocellulose, by Company, 2021
Figure 90: Asahi Kasei Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 91: Asahi Kasei Corp.: Revenue Share, by Region, 2021
Figure 92: Borregaard: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 93: Borregaard: Revenue Share, by Region, 2021
Figure 94: FPInnovations: Consolidated Revenue Share, by Funding Source, 2022
Figure 95: Nippon Paper Industries: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 96: Nippon Paper Industries: Revenue Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 97: Oji Holdings Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 98: Sappi Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 99: Sappi Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Region, 2021
Figure 100: Stora Enso Oyj: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 101: Stora Enso Oyj: Revenue Share, by Region, 2021
Figure 102: UPM-Kymmene Oyj: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 103: UPM-Kymmene Oyj: Revenue Share, by Region, 2021

Executive Summary

Given the current state of ecological consciousness, it is challenging to disregard dangerous emissions from any industrial process or human activity due to their negative effects on the environment. Recently, several academics have expressed concern about the need to replace input materials with less- or non-toxic, environmentally friendly, or renewable raw materials. In the nanotechnology world, nanocellulose, a subset of nanomaterials made from cellulose, one of nature’s most plentiful resources, has the potential to offer ecologically friendly, and creates renewable and sustainable building blocks with enhanced properties for a variety of applications.

Nanocellulose has emerged as a renewable, robust, stretchable, and economical material of the future. Due to the ongoing commercialization of nanotechnologies, the material is of immense significance. Researchers and industrialists are analyzing and exploring new manufacturing processes and applications for nanocellulose. The rising packaging sector along with the persistent need for sustainable packaging materials is likely to boost the nanocellulose market size over the projected timeframe. Stringent regulations imposed by regulatory bodies have prohibited non-biodegradable packaging material, particularly for the food and pharma industries, which is likely to drive demand for sustainable lightweight packaging material in the coming years.

Common interest in biomaterials to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and provide friendly end-of-life disposal and product enhancement is escalating the consumption of nanocellulose. The supply chain for nanocellulose can be practically inexhaustible, and this is creating a lucrative opportunity to convert these agricultural wastes into advanced materials.

Nanocellulose possesses the potential to replace numerous petrochemical-based products and has been cost-effective compared to other nanoscale high-performance materials. Nanocellulose results in a substantial reduction of carbon footprints. Increasing environmental concerns about global warming and regulations for environmental conservation will fuel the market in the coming years.

Nanocellulose (NC) comes in different forms, such as crystals or fibrils, and can be manufactured via different processes and from different raw materials like wood pulp. NC possesses some remarkable mechanical and chemical properties, for which it has gained much popularity in the past few years. For example, crystalline NC has high tensile strength and very high stiffness, comparable to that of Kevlar, the popular synthetic fiber used in personal armor. Some forms of NC are also gas and moisture impermeable and can therefore work as a barrier. Because of these outstanding properties, rapidly decreasing manufacturing costs, and a positive toxicological profile, NC is currently being employed in nearly unlimited applications and sectors, including paper products, packaging, auto and airplane parts, paints, electronics, biomedical devices, and many more.

Nanofibrillated cellulose held the highest share in the overall nanocellulose market in 2021. They possess exceptional properties including light weight, superior strength, rigidity, and transparency, which makes them viable for numerous commercial applications across composites, oil and gas, food and beverage, automotive, aerospace, and personal care industries. Owing to its low oxygen permeability, nanofibrillated cellulose could also be a future replacement for plastic films in composite packaging.

Companies Mentioned

  • Asahi Kasei Corp.
  • Axcelon Biopolymers Corp.
  • Blue Goose Biorefineries Inc.
  • Borregaard
  • Bowil Biotech
  • Cellucomp Ltd.
  • Celluforce
  • Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.
  • Daicel Corp.
  • Fpinnovations
  • Granbio
  • J. Rettenmaier & Sohne GmbH & Co.
  • Kruger Inc.
  • Melodea Ltd.
  • Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.
  • Oji Holdings Corp.
  • Sappi Ltd.
  • Stora Enso Oyj
  • Upm-Kymmene Oyj

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