United States Cellulose Gel Market Poised for 7.12% CAGR Through 2031 Driven by Pharma, Food & Clean-Label Demand

The global cellulose gel market is projected to reach at a CAGR of 7.12% from 2024 to 2031., according to DataM Intelligence.

United States: Recent Industry Developments

✅ In October 2025, Cargill Inc. launched a new line of clean-label food-grade cellulose gel derived from sustainable U.S. cotton sources, optimized for low-calorie bakery stabilizers amid rising demand for processed foods.

✅ In September 2025, DuPont de Nemours expanded its pharmaceutical-grade cellulose gel production in Delaware, focusing on MCC variants for tablet binding in orphan drug formulations.

✅ In August 2025, Ingredion Incorporated introduced a bio-based cellulose gel emulsifier for U.S. cosmetics, certified for biodegradability to meet EPA sustainability guidelines.

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Japan: Recent Industry Developments

✅ In October 2025, Asahi Kasei Corporation ramped up production at its Mizushima Works for Coelus MCC (microcrystalline cellulose gel), targeting enhanced applications in functional foods and dietary supplements.

✅ In September 2025, Daicel Corporation unveiled a high-purity pharmaceutical cellulose gel variant for controlled-release drug delivery, approved by PMDA for advanced therapeutics.

✅ In August 2025, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. launched an industrial-grade cellulose gel for eco-friendly textile coatings, supporting Japan's green manufacturing initiatives.

Asia-Pacific: Recent Industry Developments

✅ In October 2025, Sigachi Industries Pvt. Ltd. commissioned a new MCC gel plant in India, boosting capacity for food and pharma exports amid rising clean-label demand.

✅ In September 2025, Roquette Frères expanded polyol-blended cellulose gel production in China, tailored for nutraceutical beverages and dairy alternatives.

✅ In August 2025, Accent Microcell Pvt. Ltd. partnered with Southeast Asian firms to develop non-wood sourced cellulose gel for sustainable cosmetics,
aligning with ASEAN eco-regulations.

Market Trends & Drivers

The Global Cellulose Gel Market is expanding steadily driven by surging demand for clean-label additives in processed foods, advancements in pharmaceutical excipients like MCC for drug stability, and rising adoption in sustainable cosmetics. Key trends include the shift toward bio-based, non-wood sources for eco-friendly formulations, growth in functional foods for low-calorie texturizing, and innovations in controlled-release gels for personalized medicine. The boom in Asia-Pacific's food processing, stringent FDA/PMDA approvals for GRAS ingredients, and consumer shift to plant-derived stabilizers are significantly accelerating market growth amid sustainability pressures.

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Competitive Landscape

The market features strong competition among chemical and agribusiness leaders, emphasizing sustainable sourcing, capacity expansions, and R&D for high-purity cellulose gel grades across pharmaceuticals, food, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics.

» E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont) leads the market with 14.8% share, backed by a comprehensive MCC and cellulose gel portfolio dominating pharmaceutical binding and food stabilization applications across global supply chains.

» JRS Pharma GmbH + Co KG holds an 11.6% share, specializing in pharma-grade cellulose gels for controlled-release and sustained-release formulations across Europe and North America.

» Ashland Global Specialty Chemicals Inc. accounts for 10.3% share, excelling in high-performance industrial and cosmetic cellulose gels, leveraging global logistics and biodegradability-focused solutions.

» Mingtai Chemical Co., Ltd. secures 9.4% share, driving APAC leadership in cellulose gels for tablets, nutraceuticals, and dietary supplements.

» Sigachi Industries Limited holds 8.7% share, fueling strong Indian market penetration with cost-effective food-grade cellulose gels for dairy, bakery, and plant-based categories.

» Somaiya Group captures 7.9% share, expanding through vertically integrated pulp-to-excipient production serving pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers.

» Cellulose Solutions Private Limited has 6.8% share, strengthening its position with customized cellulose gel polymers for food coatings, texturizing, and stabilizing functions.

» J.M. Huber Corporation represents 6.4% share, focusing on cellulose gel innovation for cosmetics and personal care emulsions.

» Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. commands 5.3% share, supplying USP-grade cellulose gels for laboratory, R&D, and small-batch pharmaceutical production.

» Libraw Pharma maintains 5.0% share, building growth momentum across the Middle East and India with oral solid dosage cellulose gel excipients.

✦ Upcoming Key Players - Emerging Market Contributors

» Accent Microcell Pvt. Ltd. is gaining traction with an estimated 2.3% share, introducing non-wood source cellulose gels for clean-label food and nutraceutical applications across APAC.

» Lotte Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. holds an estimated 1.8% share, deploying cellulose gel solutions for texture enhancement in Korean and Japanese cosmetics and personal care categories.

» Avantor, Inc. enters the market with an estimated 1.5% share, scaling high-purity cellulose gels for U.S. pharmaceutical and orphan drug formulation requirements.

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Segmentation

☛ By Source

The cellulose gel market is segmented into Wood Cellulose and Cotton Cellulose.

Wood Cellulose dominates the global market with ~72.4% share, owing to its strong availability, high structural consistency, and wide adoption in pharmaceutical tablet binding and food texturizing.
Meanwhile, Cotton Cellulose holds ~27.6% share and is rapidly gaining traction for high-purity cosmetic and nutraceutical formulations requiring clean-label compliance and low contamination risk.

☛ By Application

Applications of cellulose gel span Food and Beverages, Cosmetics/Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, and Others.

The Food and Beverages segment leads with ~39.7% share, driven by increasing usage in bakery, dairy, beverages, and low-fat product stabilization.
The Pharmaceuticals sector follows with ~32.1% share, propelled by high demand for cellulose gel in tablets, supplements, controlled-release formulations, and excipients.

Cosmetics and Personal Care accounts for ~19.4% share, supported by rising adoption in lotions, creams, emulsions, and texture-enhancement applications.
The Others category represents ~8.8% share, including usage in animal nutrition, industrial formulations, and specialized biopolymer R&D.

Regional Analysis:

» North America leads the global cellulose gel market with ~34.8% share, driven by strong pharmaceutical manufacturing in the U.S. and high adoption in processed foods, low-fat dairy, and nutraceutical products. Expansion of excipient-grade MCC and R&D in controlled-release drug formulations continues to reinforce regional dominance.

» Europe holds ~28.6% share, supported by mature cosmetics and personal care markets in Germany, France, and the U.K., combined with stringent clean-label food standards that accelerate cellulose gel usage as a stabilizer and emulsifier. Growth in vegan and gluten-free bakery products further boosts demand.

» Asia Pacific captures ~24.9% share, emerging as the fastest-growing region due to large-scale food production in China and India, expanding pharmaceutical outsourcing (especially generics), and rising personal care consumption across Japan and South Korea. Affordable MCC-based gels fuel adoption across mid-tier FMCG brands.

» South America accounts for ~5.4% share, with rising industrialization of food manufacturing in Brazil, particularly bakery, dairy, and flavored beverages. Increasing OTC supplement consumption also supports gradual pharmaceutical penetration.

» Middle East holds ~3.5% share, driven by the expansion of premium cosmetics and imported nutraceuticals across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Food manufacturers are increasingly shifting to cellulose gel to maintain texture and stability in high-temperature storage environments.

» Africa represents ~2.8% share, supported by rising demand for cost-effective food thickeners, particularly in dairy substitutes and bakery applications across South Africa. Pharmaceutical and personal care segments remain emerging but show strong long-term growth potential.

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