Gum and Wood Chemicals Market Report 2025

This Gum and Wood Chemicals market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The gum and wood chemicals market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $445.08 billion in 2024 to $496.15 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to forestry industry, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, adhesives and resins.

The gum and wood chemicals market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $731.05 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to renewable and sustainable materials, biopolymers and bio-based products, food ingredient innovation, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical growth. Major trends in the forecast period include plant-based binders and stabilizers, sustainable extraction practices, natural and organic product claimsbiodegradable materials.

The increasing activities in construction are expected to drive the growth of the gum and wood chemicals market. This rise in construction activity can be attributed to factors such as increased government spending on infrastructure development, urbanization trends fueling housing demand, and the post-pandemic recovery of the real estate market. Gum and wood chemicals are essential in construction as they serve as effective binders, stabilizers, and additives, improving the performance and durability of materials like adhesives, sealants, and coatings. For example, in March 2023, a report by Oxford Economics, a UK-based economic information services company, projected the value of global construction work to increase from $9.7 trillion in 2022 to $13.9 trillion by 2037. As a result, the growing construction activities are driving the expansion of the gum and wood chemicals market.

The growing use of personal care products is expected to drive the growth of the gum and wood chemicals market. Personal care products, including soaps, shampoos, lotions, and cosmetics, are designed to maintain hygiene and enhance appearance. The increasing demand for these products is driven by factors such as heightened hygiene awareness, lifestyle changes, a greater variety of products, higher disposable incomes, effective marketing, and technological innovations. As gum and wood chemicals are key ingredients in the production of personal care items, their usage is rising in parallel. For instance, in September 2023, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a US-based government agency, reported that the average consumer expenditure on personal care products increased by 12.3%, rising from $771 in 2021 to $866 in 2022. This growing demand for personal care products is consequently fueling the expansion of the gum and wood chemicals market.

Companies operating in the gum and wood chemicals market are actively focused on introducing new products as a strategy to enrich their product portfolios and reinforce their market positions. The introduction of innovative products allows these companies to offer wood protection and enhance its natural appearance. For example, in January 2023, The Heubach Group, a Germany-based provider of comprehensive color solutions, launched Hostatint SA, an advanced pigment preparation designed for premium wood finishes. These Hostatint SA preparations do not require special labeling, making them a suitable alternative to traditional dyes. The re-formulated Hostatint UV 100 product range represents the next generation of high-performance colorants for UV-cured wood coatings. This approach enables companies to stay competitive and meet the evolving demands of the market.

In January 2022, Arxada AG, a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, merged with Troy Corporation for an undisclosed sum. This merger resulted in the formation of a well-rounded and state-of-the-art portfolio within Arxada's Microbial Control Solutions division. It allowed the combined entity to provide innovative solutions and value-added services to its customers. Troy Corporation, a US-based company, specializes in the development and manufacturing of performance materials for various industrial applications. This merger likely strengthened their market presence and capabilities.

In December 2022, the Sherwin-Williams Company, a US-based manufacturer of paint and coatings, acquired Industria Chimica Adriatica S.p.A. for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition was aimed at bolstering Sherwin-Williams' portfolio of wood coatings. It allowed them to leverage their strong market presence and focus on delivering innovative, high-quality, and environmentally friendly solutions within the wood coatings segment. Industria Chimica Adriatica S.p.A., based in Italy, is a chemical company known for manufacturing industrial wood coatings used in applications such as flooring, building materials, furniture, and other specialized areas. This acquisition likely contributed to Sherwin-Williams' expansion and competitiveness in the wood coatings market.

Gum and wood chemicals are adhesive substances utilized for binding and protecting wood materials. These chemicals are typically derived from various sources such as wood scraps, tree gum, and byproducts generated in wood pulp mills.

Key products in the gum and wood chemicals category encompass gum arabic, guar gum, wood chemicals, charcoal, and tannic acid. Charcoal is a dense black material that resembles coal and is utilized as a fuel source. It is created by heating wood or other organic substances in the absence of air. Gum and wood chemicals cater to a diverse array of end-user industries, including commercial, industrial, and household applications. The primary distribution channels for these products involve direct sales and distributor networks.

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Major companies operating in the gum and wood chemicals market include Royal Oak Enterprises LLC, Abbey Color Inc., Borregaard AS, Braai Star Charcoal, E & C Charcoal (Pty) Ltd., Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC, Kraton Corporation, WestRock Company, International Paper Company, Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., Weyerhaeuser Company, Mercer International Inc., Domtar Corporation, Resolute Forest Products Inc., Sappi Limited, UPM-Kymmene Oyj, Mondi PLC, Stora Enso Oyj, Suzano SA, Fibria Celulose SA, Klabin SA, Arauco North America Inc., Empresas CMPC SA, Eldorado Brasil Celulose SA, Asia Symbol (Shandong) Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd., Nine Dragons Paper Limited, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Limited, Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings Limited, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA, Metsä Group, Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd., Oji Holdings Corporation, Rengo Co. Ltd., Daio Paper Corporation, Hokuetsu Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the gum and wood chemicals market in 2024. North America was the second-largest region in the global gum and wood chemicals market. The regions covered in the gum and wood chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the gum and wood chemicals market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The gum and wood chemicals market consists of the sales of hardwood and softwood distillation products, wood and naval stores, charcoal, natural dyestuffs, and natural tanning materials. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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