According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether market size was valued at US$ 3239 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 4594 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 5.2% during review period.
In 2025, global Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether production reached approximately 520,330 Tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 6,050 per ton. Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether is a type of chemically modified cellulose derivative that is nonionic in nature (i.e., it has no net electrical charge in solution) and is soluble in water. These compounds are widely used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, construction, food, cosmetics, and paints due to their excellent thickening, binding, film-forming, and stabilizing properties.
Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ethers include HPMC, HEMC, HEC, MC, HPC, and EC. HPMC, HEMC, and HEC are the most widely used, serving as film-forming agents, adhesives, dispersants, water-retention agents, thickeners, emulsifiers, and stabilizers.
With increasing global demand for sustainable development and environmental protection, Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ethers, due to their biodegradable, non-toxic, and renewable properties, have become an ideal alternative to traditional synthetic thickeners, particularly in architectural coatings, pharmaceuticals, and food packaging.
In the construction industry, HPMC and HEC are key additives in cement mortars and tile adhesives, improving water retention, bond strength, and workability. With the promotion of green buildings and energy-saving building materials, demand for cellulose ethers continues to grow.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether 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 Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
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 Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether
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 Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether 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 Dow, Shin-Etsu, Nouryon, LOTTE Fine, Ashland, Shandong Head Group, LANDU, Shandong Guangda Technology, Yongfeng Cellulose, KIMA Chemical, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, 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
HPMC
HEMC
HEC
Others
Market segment by Viscosity
High Viscosity
Low Viscosity
Others
Market segment by Thermal Gelation
Low Gelation Temperature
Medium Gelation Temperature
High Gelation Temperature
Market segment by Application
Construction
Food
Textile
Oilfield
Coating
Others
Major players covered
Dow
Shin-Etsu
Nouryon
LOTTE Fine
Ashland
Shandong Head Group
LANDU
Shandong Guangda Technology
Yongfeng Cellulose
KIMA Chemical
Kemox
Celix
Shengda
Celotech
Sidley Chemical
Hebei Haoshuo Chemical
Hebei Ansen Cellulose
GDFCL
SINOCMC
Jiangsu Licheng
Kundu Chemicals
Kingsun Chemicals
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 Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
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 2021 to 2032.
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 2021 to 2026.and Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
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 Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Non-ionic Water-soluble Cellulose Ether sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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