The global microcrystalline cellulose market size reached USD 1,339 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,952 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% during 2025-2033.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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USD 1,339 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033
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USD 1,952 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 4.3% |
Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) refers to purified and depolymerized cellulose with shorter crystalline polymer chains. It is commonly used as a filler, disintegrant and bulking, binding, lubricating agent in drug formulations. MCC is manufactured through controlled partial hydrolysis, purification and drying of high purity wood cellulose and other fibrous plant material. It can also be commercially synthesized using reactive extrusion, enzyme-mediated synthesis, steam explosion and acid hydrolysis. It acts as a stability enhancer and auxiliary suspending agent. It is added to tablets, oral fluids, medicinal gels and chewable and mouth dissolving tablets and nutraceuticals for prolonged drug and nutrient release.
Significant growth in the pharmaceutical industry across the globe is one of the key factors creating a positive outlook for the market. Moreover, the widespread adoption of MCC in the manufacturing of food and beverage products is providing a thrust to the market growth. MCC is a chemically inert and tasteless compound, which is used to produce low-fat dairy products, such as frozen yogurt, whipped cream and ice cream. It is extensively used as an anti-caking and suspending agent, stabilizer and a substitute for unhealthy fats and oils to achieve the desired consistency and texture in baked products. Additionally, the increasing utilization of degradable bio-composites and reinforced polylactic acid for 3D printing is acting as another growth-inducing factor. MCC acts as an additive for the 3D fabrication of building and construction components with enhanced tensile and thermal strength and minimal waste and power consumption. Other factors, including the increasing demand for non-wood-based MCC manufactured using agricultural waste, along with extensive research and development (R&D) activities, are anticipated to drive the market toward growth.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global microcrystalline cellulose market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on source type, route of synthesis and end user.
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The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Accent Microcell Pvt. Ltd., Asahi Kasei Corporation, Chemfield Cellulose, DFE Pharma GmbH & Co. KG (Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.), DuPont de Nemours Inc, Huzhou City Linghu Xinwang Chemical Co., Ltd, JRS PHARMA GmbH & Co. KG, Mingtai Chemical Co Ltd., Rayonier Advanced Materials, Roquette Frères and Sigachi Industries.
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Segment Coverage | Source Type, Route of Synthesis, End User, Region |
Region Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered | Accent Microcell Pvt. Ltd., Asahi Kasei Corporation, Chemfield Cellulose, DFE Pharma GmbH & Co. KG (Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.), DuPont de Nemours Inc, Huzhou City Linghu Xinwang Chemical Co., Ltd, JRS PHARMA GmbH & Co. KG, Mingtai Chemical Co Ltd., Rayonier Advanced Materials, Roquette Frères and Sigachi Industries |
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The global microcrystalline cellulose market was valued at USD 1,339 Million in 2024.
We expect the global microcrystalline cellulose market to exhibit a CAGR of 4.3% during 2025-2033.
The rising utilization of microcrystalline cellulose across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage (F&B), personal care, etc., as fillers, stability enhancers, fat substitute, extender, disintegrant, and a bulking agent, is primarily driving the global microcrystalline cellulose market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations, resulting in the temporary halt in numerous production activities for microcrystalline cellulose.
Based on the source type, the global microcrystalline cellulose market can be categorized into wood-based and non-wood based. Currently, wood-based accounts for the majority of the global market share.
Based on the route of synthesis, the global microcrystalline cellulose market has been segregated into reactive extrusion, enzyme mediated, steam explosion, acid hydrolysis, mechanical grinding, and ultrasonication. Among these, acid hydrolysis currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
Based on the end user, the global microcrystalline cellulose market can be bifurcated into pharmaceutical, food and beverages, cosmetics and personal care, and others. Currently, pharmaceutical holds the largest market share.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where North America currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global microcrystalline cellulose market include Accent Microcell Pvt. Ltd., Asahi Kasei Corporation, Chemfield Cellulose, DFE Pharma GmbH & Co. KG (Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.), DuPont de Nemours Inc, Huzhou City Linghu Xinwang Chemical Co., Ltd, JRS PHARMA GmbH & Co. KG, Mingtai Chemical Co Ltd., Rayonier Advanced Materials, Roquette Frères, and Sigachi Industries.