According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Cellulose-based Plastic market size was valued at US$ 835 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 1199 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.4% during review period.
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Cellulose-based plastic is basically a type of plastic – also called cellulose acetate – produced either by cotton linters or wood pulp. Since this plastic is manufactured from biodegradable raw material, it"s safe for the environment and can be reused, recycled, and renewed.
The food packaging market is by far the largest application sector in the packaging industry, accounting for more than a third of the global packaging market. Dramatic changes in food habits and processed food preferences are driving the food packaging market. The packaged food market in North America and Western Europe has already reached an overall level, and rapid lifestyle changes and economic growth, coupled with population growth in Asia-Pacific countries (such as China and India), have caused the growth rate of food packaging in the region to soar. South America and the Middle East are also experiencing higher growth rates than developed countries. The main reason for the increased preference for processed foods is the shift in population dynamics from rural areas to urban centers. This has led to the emergence of dual-income urban households that prefer processed foods due to time constraints. Packaged foods have evolved from supermarkets to community stores in countries such as China, India, Brazil and Thailand. However, the market dynamics in North America and Europe are controlled by the branding activities of food processing companies. The materials used for packaging food can also be segmented into plastic, paper and board, metal and glass. They can also be categorized by packaging material type as rigid, semi-rigid and flexible. The preference for different packaging materials also varies with region due to region-specific food habits.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Cellulose-based Plastic market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Cellulose-based Plastic market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Cellulose-based Plastic market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Cellulose-based Plastic market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Cellulose-based Plastic market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Cellulose-based Plastic
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Cellulose-based Plastic market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Celanese, Solvay, Daicel Chemical Industries, Mitsubishi Rayon Company, Eastman Chemical Company, SK Chemicals, Rayonier Advanced Materials, Sappi, Merck Millipore, Haihang Industry, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Cellulose-based Plastic market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Cellulose Butyrate
Cellulose Acetate
Cellulose Propionate
Others
Market segment by Application
Food Packaging
Automotive
Electronics
Building and Construction
Sports and Leisure
Others
Major players covered
Celanese
Solvay
Daicel Chemical Industries
Mitsubishi Rayon Company
Eastman Chemical Company
SK Chemicals
Rayonier Advanced Materials
Sappi
Merck Millipore
Haihang Industry
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Cellulose-based Plastic product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Cellulose-based Plastic, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Cellulose-based Plastic from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Cellulose-based Plastic competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Cellulose-based Plastic breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Cellulose-based Plastic market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Cellulose-based Plastic.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Cellulose-based Plastic sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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