Specialty cellulose is a high-purity form of cellulose (dissolving pulp) derived from wood or cotton linters, distinguished by its minimal impurities and customizable properties such as solubility, viscosity, and reactivity. This environmentally friendly, biodegradable polymer is transformed into various cellulose derivatives, such as cellulose acetate used in filtration, sustainable plastics, and textiles, and cellulose ethers used in food and pharmaceutical applications, each tailored for specific high-performance applications.
According to this new report, Asia-Pacific is the world's largest volume market for Specialty Cellulose, with an estimated share of 44% in 2024; the region is also likely to record the fastest 2024-2030 CAGR of 3.2%.
This world market compendium, analyzes the market for Specialty Cellulose at a high level across all major geographic regions by grade. The market is studied for historical/current trends and future forecast in terms of volume in metric tons and value in US$ for 2021, 2024 and 2029.
Grade
- Cellulose Acetate
- Cellulose Ether
- Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC)
- Nitrocellulose
- Casings & Sponges
- Other
Geographic Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- South America
- Rest of World
This report provides the estimates and forecast for the global Specialty Cellulose market. The study also provides the key market developments and a list of major players in this market that are cited.
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Companies Mentioned
- Aditya Birla Management Corp. Pvt. Ltd.
- AustroCel Hallein GmbH
- Borregaard AS
- Bracell SP Celulose Ltda.
- Georgia-Pacific LLC
- International Paper Company
- Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.
- Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.
- Sappi Limited
