How Big Is the Cellulose Market | Demand Trends & Forecast 2025

Q: What is the current size and forecast of the cellulose market?

The market was valued at USD 248.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 355.2 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 5.2%.

Q: Which sectors drive major demand?

Paper, packaging, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and cosmetics.

Q: What makes cellulose appealing to industries?

Biodegradability, abundance, versatility, and regulatory push for sustainability.

Q: What are the key market challenges?

Raw material availability, energy-intensive processing, and competition from synthetics.

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Publication Date: Jul 2025

How big is the Cellulose Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Global Cellulose Market was valued at approximately USD 248.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 355.2 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period.

This growth is driven by increasing demand across paper, textile, pharmaceutical, and packaging industries, along with rising focus on biodegradable and renewable materials.

Key Growth Drivers of the Cellulose Market

Expanding paper and packaging demand in developing economies
Rising adoption of cellulose-based bio-materials in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
Surge in demand for eco-friendly and recyclable packaging solutions
Innovation in nanocellulose for lightweight, high-strength industrial applications
Regulatory support for sustainable and bio-based materials over synthetics

Cellulose Market Trends

The cellulose market is witnessing a shift toward advanced applications such as drug delivery systems, food additives, and smart packaging. There is a growing use of microcrystalline and nanocellulose in composite materials. Industries are embracing eco-labeling and FSC-certified cellulose sources. The textile sector is also witnessing higher uptake of regenerated cellulose like viscose and lyocell for sustainable production.

Emerging Developments in the Cellulose Market

Some of the recent trends are application of nanocellulose in electronic equipment, in automobile components and in medical equipment’s. Firms are looking at the use of cellulose-derived hydrogels in wound treatment and bioplastics as replacement material in packages. The idea of extracting cellulose using bio-refinery models is catching up with the agricultural and industrial wastes. Cellulose derivatives are in research to enhance drug solubility and targeted drug release.