Thickeners Market 2025 : Rapid Growth Dynamics and In-Depth Industry Outlook Through 2031

Market Summary -

The global market for Thickeners was estimated to be worth US$ 6917 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 8597 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.2% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

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Thickeners serve the purpose of increasing the viscosity of liquids while maintaining their essential properties such as taste, appearance, and chemical stability. By adjusting texture and flow behavior, thickeners enhance the performance or user experience of various products. Thickeners are commonly divided into food-grade and industrial-grade categories based on end-use. Additionally, they can be grouped by source material into mineral thickeners-such as clays and silicates-and hydrocolloids, which include polysaccharides like cellulose, starch derivatives, and gums. In food systems, thickeners play a key role in providing consistency and mouthfeel, while in non-food industries, they are critical for improving product performance in formulations like paints, adhesives, and personal care products.

Recent Developments -

The authors of the report have put forward recent developments by key participants. Other strategic activities by manufacturers such as M&A, joint ventures, collaborations, innovation, product offerings, and research and development activities are highlighted in this research study. This will keep the users up-to-date about the undertakings and give the users a crystal-clear understanding of the key advancements emerging in the business.

Global Market Landscape -

Thickeners have become essential additives across a broad range of industries, resulting in a highly diversified global market. Thickeners from companies such as Ingredion and Ashland are widely adopted, with the top manufacturers jointly accounting for over 20% of the global share. Thickeners based on cellulose ethers have gained the largest market share, exceeding 40%, due to their compatibility with both aqueous and non-aqueous systems. In terms of geography, thickeners are most in demand in Asia Pacific, which leads the market with over 35% share thanks to growing industrial output and food manufacturing. Europe and North America also remain key regions, backed by mature applications in packaged foods, coatings, and hygiene products.

Development Trends and Outlook -

Thickeners are increasingly influenced by shifts toward cleaner formulations and sustainable sourcing. In the food sector, thickeners are evolving to meet demands for natural, allergen-free, and label-friendly ingredients. Meanwhile, in industrial settings, thickeners are being optimized for improved performance under diverse processing conditions-such as shear-thinning behavior, thermal stability, and compatibility with eco-friendly solvents. Thickeners are also benefiting from advancements in bioengineering, enabling tailored molecular structures for specific functions. As environmental regulations tighten and consumer awareness grows, thickeners derived from renewable and biodegradable sources are gaining traction. Looking forward, thickeners are set to play a more strategic role not only in product functionality but also in supporting sustainable development goals across industries.

Market Segmentation and Regional -

By Type

Inorganic Thickener
Cellulose Ether
Synthetic Polymer
Natural Polymer and Its Derivatives
Others

By Application

Food and Beverages
Paints and Coatings
Papermaking
Textile
Medicine
Detergent
Other

Regional Analysis -

✔ North America (U.S., Canada, China)
✔ Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Rest of Europe)
✔ Asia-Pacific (Japan, South Korea, China Taiwan, Southeast Asia, India)
✔ Middle East, Africa, Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Israel, GCC Countries)

The analysis spans from 2024 (base year) to 2031 (forecast period).

Major Company Included: -

Ashland
ADM
Tate & Lyle
IFF
Cargill
BASF
Kao
Dow
Ingredion
Nouryon
Celanese
Eastman
Lion Chemical
Lubrizol
Evonik
Shin-Etsu
Grace
PQ Corp
SNF
dsm-firmenich
BYK
Elementis
Fufeng
Meihua
Weiyi
Lihong

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Key Questions Answered in the Report -

✔ What is the size and estimated growth rate of the global and regional Thickeners market?
✔ Which countries are expected to display the strongest growth?
✔ Which region will dominate the market throughout the forecast period?
✔ What are the main factors driving or restraining market expansion?
✔ What technological advancements are shaping future demand?
✔ Where are the key opportunities for new entrants and established players?
✔ Which companies currently hold the highest market share?
✔ How will market dynamics evolve from 2025 to 2031?

Table of Contents - Major Key Points:

1 Market Overview
1.1 Thickener Product Introduction
1.2 Global Thickener Market Size Forecast
1.2.1 Global Thickener Sales Value (2020-2031)
1.2.2 Global Thickener Sales Volume (2020-2031)
1.2.3 Global Thickener Sales Price (2020-2031)
1.3 Thickener Market Trends & Drivers
1.3.1 Thickener Industry Trends
1.3.2 Thickener Market Drivers & Opportunity
1.3.3 Thickener Market Challenges
1.3.4 Thickener Market Restraints
1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
1.5 Study Objectives
1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
2.1 Global Thickener Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
2.2 Global Thickener Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
2.3 Global Thickener Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
2.4 Global Thickener Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
2.5 Global Thickener Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
2.6 Key Manufacturers Thickener Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
2.7 Key Manufacturers Thickener Product Offered
2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Thickener
2.9 Thickener Market Competitive Analysis
2.9.1 Thickener Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Thickener Revenue in 2024
2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Thickener as of 2024)
2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
3.1 Introduction by Type
3.1.1 Inorganic Thickener
3.1.2 Cellulose Ether
3.1.3 Synthetic Polymer
3.1.4 Natural Polymer and Its Derivatives
3.1.5 Others
3.2 Global Thickener Sales Value by Type
3.2.1 Global Thickener Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
3.2.2 Global Thickener Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
3.2.3 Global Thickener Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
3.3 Global Thickener Sales Volume by Type
3.3.1 Global Thickener Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
3.3.2 Global Thickener Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
3.3.3 Global Thickener Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
3.4 Global Thickener Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
4.1 Introduction by Application
4.1.1 Food and Beverages
4.1.2 Paints and Coatings
4.1.3 Papermaking
4.1.4 Textile
4.1.5 Medicine
4.1.6 Detergent
4.1.7 Other
4.2 Global Thickener Sales Value by Application
4.2.1 Global Thickener Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
4.2.2 Global Thickener Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
4.2.3 Global Thickener Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
4.3 Global Thickener Sales Volume by Application
4.3.1 Global Thickener Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
4.3.2 Global Thickener Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
4.3.3 Global Thickener Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
4.4 Global Thickener Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
5.1 Global Thickener Sales Value by Region
5.1.1 Global Thickener Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
5.1.2 Global Thickener Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
5.1.3 Global Thickener Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
5.1.4 Global Thickener Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
5.2 Global Thickener Sales Volume by Region
5.2.1 Global Thickener Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
5.2.2 Global Thickener Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
5.2.3 Global Thickener Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
5.2.4 Global Thickener Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
5.3 Global Thickener Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
5.4 North America
5.4.1 North America Thickener Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.4.2 North America Thickener Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
5.5 Europe
5.5.1 Europe Thickener Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.5.2 Europe Thickener Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
5.6 Asia Pacific
5.6.1 Asia Pacific Thickener Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.6.2 Asia Pacific Thickener Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
5.7 South America
5.7.1 South America Thickener Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.7.2 South America Thickener Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
5.8 Middle East & Africa
5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Thickener Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Thickener Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
6.1 Key Countries/Regions Thickener Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
6.2 Key Countries/Regions Thickener Sales Value and Sales Volume
6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Thickener Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Thickener Sales Volume, 2020-2031
6.3 United States
6.3.1 United States Thickener Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.3.2 United States Thickener Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.3.3 United States Thickener Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.4 Europe
6.4.1 Europe Thickener Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.4.2 Europe Thickener Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.4.3 Europe Thickener Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.5 China
6.5.1 China Thickener Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.5.2 China Thickener Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.5.3 China Thickener Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.6 Japan
6.6.1 Japan Thickener Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.6.2 Japan Thickener Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.6.3 Japan Thickener Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.7 South Korea
6.7.1 South Korea Thickener Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.7.2 South Korea Thickener Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.7.3 South Korea Thickener Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.8 Southeast Asia
6.8.1 Southeast Asia Thickener Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.8.2 Southeast Asia Thickener Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.8.3 Southeast Asia Thickener Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.9 India
6.9.1 India Thickener Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.9.2 India Thickener Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.9.3 India Thickener Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
7.1 Ashland
7.1.1 Ashland Company Information
7.1.2 Ashland Introduction and Business Overview
7.1.3 Ashland Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.1.4 Ashland Thickener Product Offerings
7.1.5 Ashland Recent Development
7.2 ADM
7.2.1 ADM Company Information
7.2.2 ADM Introduction and Business Overview
7.2.3 ADM Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.2.4 ADM Thickener Product Offerings
7.2.5 ADM Recent Development
7.3 Tate & Lyle
7.3.1 Tate & Lyle Company Information
7.3.2 Tate & Lyle Introduction and Business Overview
7.3.3 Tate & Lyle Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.3.4 Tate & Lyle Thickener Product Offerings
7.3.5 Tate & Lyle Recent Development
7.4 IFF
7.4.1 IFF Company Information
7.4.2 IFF Introduction and Business Overview
7.4.3 IFF Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.4.4 IFF Thickener Product Offerings
7.4.5 IFF Recent Development
7.5 Cargill
7.5.1 Cargill Company Information
7.5.2 Cargill Introduction and Business Overview
7.5.3 Cargill Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.5.4 Cargill Thickener Product Offerings
7.5.5 Cargill Recent Development
7.6 BASF
7.6.1 BASF Company Information
7.6.2 BASF Introduction and Business Overview
7.6.3 BASF Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.6.4 BASF Thickener Product Offerings
7.6.5 BASF Recent Development
7.7 Kao
7.7.1 Kao Company Information
7.7.2 Kao Introduction and Business Overview
7.7.3 Kao Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.7.4 Kao Thickener Product Offerings
7.7.5 Kao Recent Development
7.8 Dow
7.8.1 Dow Company Information
7.8.2 Dow Introduction and Business Overview
7.8.3 Dow Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.8.4 Dow Thickener Product Offerings
7.8.5 Dow Recent Development
7.9 Ingredion
7.9.1 Ingredion Company Information
7.9.2 Ingredion Introduction and Business Overview
7.9.3 Ingredion Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.9.4 Ingredion Thickener Product Offerings
7.9.5 Ingredion Recent Development
7.10 Nouryon
7.10.1 Nouryon Company Information
7.10.2 Nouryon Introduction and Business Overview
7.10.3 Nouryon Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.10.4 Nouryon Thickener Product Offerings
7.10.5 Nouryon Recent Development
7.11 Celanese
7.11.1 Celanese Company Information
7.11.2 Celanese Introduction and Business Overview
7.11.3 Celanese Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.11.4 Celanese Thickener Product Offerings
7.11.5 Celanese Recent Development
7.12 Eastman
7.12.1 Eastman Company Information
7.12.2 Eastman Introduction and Business Overview
7.12.3 Eastman Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.12.4 Eastman Thickener Product Offerings
7.12.5 Eastman Recent Development
7.13 Lion Chemical
7.13.1 Lion Chemical Company Information
7.13.2 Lion Chemical Introduction and Business Overview
7.13.3 Lion Chemical Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.13.4 Lion Chemical Thickener Product Offerings
7.13.5 Lion Chemical Recent Development
7.14 Lubrizol
7.14.1 Lubrizol Company Information
7.14.2 Lubrizol Introduction and Business Overview
7.14.3 Lubrizol Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.14.4 Lubrizol Thickener Product Offerings
7.14.5 Lubrizol Recent Development
7.15 Evonik
7.15.1 Evonik Company Information
7.15.2 Evonik Introduction and Business Overview
7.15.3 Evonik Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.15.4 Evonik Thickener Product Offerings
7.15.5 Evonik Recent Development
7.16 Shin-Etsu
7.16.1 Shin-Etsu Company Information
7.16.2 Shin-Etsu Introduction and Business Overview
7.16.3 Shin-Etsu Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.16.4 Shin-Etsu Thickener Product Offerings
7.16.5 Shin-Etsu Recent Development
7.17 Grace
7.17.1 Grace Company Information
7.17.2 Grace Introduction and Business Overview
7.17.3 Grace Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.17.4 Grace Thickener Product Offerings
7.17.5 Grace Recent Development
7.18 PQ Corp
7.18.1 PQ Corp Company Information
7.18.2 PQ Corp Introduction and Business Overview
7.18.3 PQ Corp Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.18.4 PQ Corp Thickener Product Offerings
7.18.5 PQ Corp Recent Development
7.19 SNF
7.19.1 SNF Company Information
7.19.2 SNF Introduction and Business Overview
7.19.3 SNF Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.19.4 SNF Thickener Product Offerings
7.19.5 SNF Recent Development
7.20 dsm-firmenich
7.20.1 dsm-firmenich Company Information
7.20.2 dsm-firmenich Introduction and Business Overview
7.20.3 dsm-firmenich Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.20.4 dsm-firmenich Thickener Product Offerings
7.20.5 dsm-firmenich Recent Development
7.21 BYK
7.21.1 BYK Company Information
7.21.2 BYK Introduction and Business Overview
7.21.3 BYK Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.21.4 BYK Thickener Product Offerings
7.21.5 BYK Recent Development
7.22 Elementis
7.22.1 Elementis Company Information
7.22.2 Elementis Introduction and Business Overview
7.22.3 Elementis Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.22.4 Elementis Thickener Product Offerings
7.22.5 Elementis Recent Development
7.23 Fufeng
7.23.1 Fufeng Company Information
7.23.2 Fufeng Introduction and Business Overview
7.23.3 Fufeng Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.23.4 Fufeng Thickener Product Offerings
7.23.5 Fufeng Recent Development
7.24 Meihua
7.24.1 Meihua Company Information
7.24.2 Meihua Introduction and Business Overview
7.24.3 Meihua Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.24.4 Meihua Thickener Product Offerings
7.24.5 Meihua Recent Development
7.25 Weiyi
7.25.1 Weiyi Company Information
7.25.2 Weiyi Introduction and Business Overview
7.25.3 Weiyi Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.25.4 Weiyi Thickener Product Offerings
7.25.5 Weiyi Recent Development
7.26 Lihong
7.26.1 Lihong Company Information
7.26.2 Lihong Introduction and Business Overview
7.26.3 Lihong Thickener Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.26.4 Lihong Thickener Product Offerings
7.26.5 Lihong Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
8.1 Thickener Industrial Chain
8.2 Thickener Upstream Analysis
8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
8.3 Midstream Analysis
8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
8.5.1 Thickener Sales Model
8.5.2 Sales Channel
8.5.3 Thickener Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
10.1 Research Methodology
10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
10.1.2 Data Source
10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
10.2 Author Details
10.3 Disclaimer

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