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Global Thickeners Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

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1 Market Overview

  • 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
  • 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
  • 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
    • 1.3.1 Overview: Global Thickeners Consumption Value by Type: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
    • 1.3.2 Inorganic Thickener
    • 1.3.3 Cellulose Ether
    • 1.3.4 Synthetic Polymer
    • 1.3.5 Natural Polymer and Its Derivatives
  • 1.4 Market Analysis by Application
    • 1.4.1 Overview: Global Thickeners Consumption Value by Application: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
    • 1.4.2 Food & Beverages
    • 1.4.3 Paints & Coatings
    • 1.4.4 Cosmetics
    • 1.4.5 Medicine
    • 1.4.6 Detergent
  • 1.5 Global Thickeners Market Size & Forecast
    • 1.5.1 Global Thickeners Consumption Value (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
    • 1.5.2 Global Thickeners Sales Quantity (2020-2031)
    • 1.5.3 Global Thickeners Average Price (2020-2031)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

  • 2.1 Ashland
    • 2.1.1 Ashland Details
    • 2.1.2 Ashland Major Business
    • 2.1.3 Ashland Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.1.4 Ashland Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.1.5 Ashland Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.2 ADM
    • 2.2.1 ADM Details
    • 2.2.2 ADM Major Business
    • 2.2.3 ADM Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.2.4 ADM Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.2.5 ADM Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.3 CP Kelco
    • 2.3.1 CP Kelco Details
    • 2.3.2 CP Kelco Major Business
    • 2.3.3 CP Kelco Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.3.4 CP Kelco Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.3.5 CP Kelco Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.4 FMC Corp
    • 2.4.1 FMC Corp Details
    • 2.4.2 FMC Corp Major Business
    • 2.4.3 FMC Corp Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.4.4 FMC Corp Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.4.5 FMC Corp Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.5 Cargill
    • 2.5.1 Cargill Details
    • 2.5.2 Cargill Major Business
    • 2.5.3 Cargill Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.5.4 Cargill Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.5.5 Cargill Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.6 BASF
    • 2.6.1 BASF Details
    • 2.6.2 BASF Major Business
    • 2.6.3 BASF Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.6.4 BASF Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.6.5 BASF Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.7 DuPont
    • 2.7.1 DuPont Details
    • 2.7.2 DuPont Major Business
    • 2.7.3 DuPont Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.7.4 DuPont Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.7.5 DuPont Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.8 Dow
    • 2.8.1 Dow Details
    • 2.8.2 Dow Major Business
    • 2.8.3 Dow Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.8.4 Dow Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.8.5 Dow Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.9 Ingredion
    • 2.9.1 Ingredion Details
    • 2.9.2 Ingredion Major Business
    • 2.9.3 Ingredion Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.9.4 Ingredion Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.9.5 Ingredion Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.10 Akzo Nobel
    • 2.10.1 Akzo Nobel Details
    • 2.10.2 Akzo Nobel Major Business
    • 2.10.3 Akzo Nobel Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.10.4 Akzo Nobel Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.10.5 Akzo Nobel Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.11 Celanese
    • 2.11.1 Celanese Details
    • 2.11.2 Celanese Major Business
    • 2.11.3 Celanese Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.11.4 Celanese Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.11.5 Celanese Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.12 Eastman
    • 2.12.1 Eastman Details
    • 2.12.2 Eastman Major Business
    • 2.12.3 Eastman Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.12.4 Eastman Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.12.5 Eastman Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.13 PPG
    • 2.13.1 PPG Details
    • 2.13.2 PPG Major Business
    • 2.13.3 PPG Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.13.4 PPG Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.13.5 PPG Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.14 Lubrizol
    • 2.14.1 Lubrizol Details
    • 2.14.2 Lubrizol Major Business
    • 2.14.3 Lubrizol Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.14.4 Lubrizol Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.14.5 Lubrizol Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.15 Henkel
    • 2.15.1 Henkel Details
    • 2.15.2 Henkel Major Business
    • 2.15.3 Henkel Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.15.4 Henkel Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.15.5 Henkel Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.16 Tate & Lyle
    • 2.16.1 Tate & Lyle Details
    • 2.16.2 Tate & Lyle Major Business
    • 2.16.3 Tate & Lyle Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.16.4 Tate & Lyle Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.16.5 Tate & Lyle Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.17 Grace
    • 2.17.1 Grace Details
    • 2.17.2 Grace Major Business
    • 2.17.3 Grace Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.17.4 Grace Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.17.5 Grace Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.18 PQ Corp
    • 2.18.1 PQ Corp Details
    • 2.18.2 PQ Corp Major Business
    • 2.18.3 PQ Corp Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.18.4 PQ Corp Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.18.5 PQ Corp Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.19 BYK
    • 2.19.1 BYK Details
    • 2.19.2 BYK Major Business
    • 2.19.3 BYK Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.19.4 BYK Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.19.5 BYK Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.20 Elementis
    • 2.20.1 Elementis Details
    • 2.20.2 Elementis Major Business
    • 2.20.3 Elementis Thickeners Product and Services
    • 2.20.4 Elementis Thickeners Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.20.5 Elementis Recent Developments/Updates

3 Competitive Environment: Thickeners by Manufacturer

  • 3.1 Global Thickeners Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.2 Global Thickeners Revenue by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.3 Global Thickeners Average Price by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2024)
    • 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Thickeners by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2024
    • 3.4.2 Top 3 Thickeners Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
    • 3.4.3 Top 6 Thickeners Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
  • 3.5 Thickeners Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
    • 3.5.1 Thickeners Market: Region Footprint
    • 3.5.2 Thickeners Market: Company Product Type Footprint
    • 3.5.3 Thickeners Market: Company Product Application Footprint
  • 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
  • 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

  • 4.1 Global Thickeners Market Size by Region
    • 4.1.1 Global Thickeners Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
    • 4.1.2 Global Thickeners Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
    • 4.1.3 Global Thickeners Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
  • 4.2 North America Thickeners Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.3 Europe Thickeners Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.4 Asia-Pacific Thickeners Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.5 South America Thickeners Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.6 Middle East & Africa Thickeners Consumption Value (2020-2031)

5 Market Segment by Type

  • 5.1 Global Thickeners Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 5.2 Global Thickeners Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
  • 5.3 Global Thickeners Average Price by Type (2020-2031)

6 Market Segment by Application

  • 6.1 Global Thickeners Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 6.2 Global Thickeners Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
  • 6.3 Global Thickeners Average Price by Application (2020-2031)

7 North America

  • 7.1 North America Thickeners Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 7.2 North America Thickeners Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 7.3 North America Thickeners Market Size by Country
    • 7.3.1 North America Thickeners Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.2 North America Thickeners Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

8 Europe

  • 8.1 Europe Thickeners Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 8.2 Europe Thickeners Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 8.3 Europe Thickeners Market Size by Country
    • 8.3.1 Europe Thickeners Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.2 Europe Thickeners Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

9 Asia-Pacific

  • 9.1 Asia-Pacific Thickeners Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 9.2 Asia-Pacific Thickeners Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 9.3 Asia-Pacific Thickeners Market Size by Region
    • 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Thickeners Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Thickeners Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

10 South America

  • 10.1 South America Thickeners Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 10.2 South America Thickeners Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 10.3 South America Thickeners Market Size by Country
    • 10.3.1 South America Thickeners Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.2 South America Thickeners Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

11 Middle East & Africa

  • 11.1 Middle East & Africa Thickeners Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 11.2 Middle East & Africa Thickeners Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 11.3 Middle East & Africa Thickeners Market Size by Country
    • 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Thickeners Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Thickeners Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

12 Market Dynamics

  • 12.1 Thickeners Market Drivers
  • 12.2 Thickeners Market Restraints
  • 12.3 Thickeners Trends Analysis
  • 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

  • 13.1 Raw Material of Thickeners and Key Manufacturers
  • 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Thickeners
  • 13.3 Thickeners Production Process
  • 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

  • 14.1 Sales Channel
    • 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
    • 14.1.2 Distributors
  • 14.2 Thickeners Typical Distributors
  • 14.3 Thickeners Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

    16 Appendix

    • 16.1 Methodology
    • 16.2 Research Process and Data Source

    According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Thickeners market size was valued at US$ 7117 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 8807 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.1% during review period.
    Thickeners are substances added to solutions to increase the viscosity of the liquid without significantly affecting its taste and other properties. The type and quantity of thickener depends on the nature of the final product. Thickeners are usually grouped as food-grade thickeners and non-food grade thickeners. They are further segmented on the basis of raw material into mineral thickeners and hydrocolloid thickeners. Mineral thickeners such as clay and silica and hydrocolloid thickeners such as starches, gums, cellulose, gelatin, pectin, and carrageenan are covered in this report.
    The production of thickener distributed in North America, Europe and China. North America account for 30% of global production, while Europe took for about 21% of total production. China took for 18%. However, Japan and South America thickener production is relatively low. Ashland, ADM, CP Kelco, MC Corp, Cargill and BASF are the famous manufacturers in this field.
    As an important additive, thickener is widely used in Food & Beverages, Paints & Coatings，Detergent, etc.. Food & Beverages is the largest downstream of thickeners, taking 30% of the world thickener consumption, while Paints & Coatings and Detergent industry taking for 18% and 14%, respectively.
    This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Thickeners 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 Thickeners market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
    Global Thickeners market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
    Global Thickeners market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
    Global Thickeners market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 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 Thickeners
    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 Thickeners 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 Ashland, ADM, CP Kelco, FMC Corp, Cargill, BASF, DuPont, Dow, Ingredion, Akzo Nobel, etc.
    This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
    Market Segmentation
    Thickeners 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
    Inorganic Thickener
    Cellulose Ether
    Synthetic Polymer
    Natural Polymer and Its Derivatives
    Market segment by Application
    Food & Beverages
    Paints & Coatings
    Cosmetics
    Medicine
    Detergent
    Major players covered
    Ashland
    ADM
    CP Kelco
    FMC Corp
    Cargill
    BASF
    DuPont
    Dow
    Ingredion
    Akzo Nobel
    Celanese
    Eastman
    PPG
    Lubrizol
    Henkel
    Tate & Lyle
    Grace
    PQ Corp
    BYK
    Elementis
    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 Thickeners product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
    Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Thickeners, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Thickeners from 2020 to 2025.
    Chapter 3, the Thickeners competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
    Chapter 4, the Thickeners 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 Thickeners 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 Thickeners.
    Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Thickeners sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

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