Nitrocellulose Market: By Product, By Application, and Geography

Nitrocellulose Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product (M Grade Cellulose, E Grade Cellulose, A Grade Cellulose, and Others), By Application (Printing Inks, Automotive Paints, Wood Coatings, Leather Finishes, Nail Varnishes, and Others), and Region

Nitrocellulose Market size was valued at US$ 834.1 million in 2023 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030. The nitrocellulose market is expected to witness steady growth, driven by several factors, increasing demand in end-use industries, and growing demand for automotive paints, nitrocellulose is an eco-friendly alternative to some traditional solvents used in paints and coatings. This, coupled with growing awareness of environmental regulations, is expected to increase the demand for nitrocellulose in the coming years. Despite the promising growth potential, the nitrocellulose market also faces some challenges, with an availability of substitutes, and nitrocellulose is a highly flammable and explosive material, there is a significant growth opportunity for the exploration of new application areas for nitrocellulose, in bioplastics and pharmaceuticals.

Nitrocellulose Market Recent Key Developments:

  • In December 2022, a partnership agreement was signed between the French nouvelle-AQUITAINE region and EURENCO, a company involved in the production of nitrocellulose. This partnership aims to support the development and innovation of the nitrocellulose industry in the region
  • In 2021, AkzoNobel acquired The Sherwin-Williams Company's Cellulose Esters & Ketones (CE&K) business. This acquisition strengthened AkzoNobel's position as a leading player in the nitrocellulose market and provided them with access to new technologies and expertise.

Nitrocellulose Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

5.2%

Largest Market

North America

Fastest Growing Market

Asia Pacific

Nitrocellulose Market Dynamics

The increasing demand for automotive paints for automobiles is a preferred component in automotive paints due to its quick-drying properties, good adhesion, and ease of application, and rising demand in various industries, including printing inks, paints & coatings, leather finishing, and celluloid films. The increasing demand for these products, particularly in the Asia Pacific region due to rapid industrialization, and also increase in the awareness of environmental regulations is driving the growth of the nitrocellulose market. Advancements in production technologies are leading to the development of new and improved grades of nitrocellulose with enhanced properties. This can open up new application areas for the product such as in bioplastics and pharmaceuticals, and can create significant growth opportunities. However, the market faces challenges from the highly flammable nature of the product and the availability of substitutes. Manufacturers will need to focus on developing sustainable production processes and exploring new application areas to ensure the long-term growth of the market.

Nitrocellulose Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 834.1 million

Market CAGR

5.2%

By Product

  • M Grade Cellulose
  • E Grade Cellulose
  • A Grade Cellulose
  • Others

By Application

  • Printing Inks
  • Automotive Paints
  • Wood Coatings
  • Leather Finishes
  • Nail Varnishes
  • Others

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • The Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries

 

Key Features of the Report

  • The nitrocellulose market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and key strategies.
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market.
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market.
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenarios.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The nitrocellulose market size was valued at US$ 834.1 million in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030.

Nitrocellulose Group, Hagedorn AG, DuPont de Nemours Inc, GRN Cellulose Pvt.Ltd, Eurenco, Nitro Quimica, North Sichuan Nitrocellulose Corporation, Synthesia a.s., TNC Industrial Co. Ltd, Hubei Xufei Chemical Co. Ltd., IVM Chemicals srl, Nitrex Chemicals India Ltd, Nitro Chemical Industry Ltd, Rayonier Advanced Materials, and Rheinmetall AG

Asia-Pacific is the dominant market in the nitrocellulose market.

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1. Executive Summary
2. Global Nitrocellulose Market Introduction
2.1. Global Nitrocellulose Market Taxonomy
2.2. Global Nitrocellulose Market Definitions
2.2.1. Product
2.2.2. Applications
2.2.3. Region
3. Global Nitrocellulose Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Global Nitrocellulose Market Dynamic Factors - Impact Analysis
3.6. Impact of COVID 19 on The Market
3.7. Three Forecast Scenarios - Pessimistic, Conservative and Opportunistic
3.8. Mapping Market Players Activities
3.9. Recent Key Developments
3.10. Financial Status of the Market Players
3.11. Recent Acquisitions, Collaborations and Mergers
4. Global Nitrocellulose Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%)
4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5. Global Nitrocellulose Market Forecast, By Product, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
5.1. M Grade Cellulose
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.2. E Grade Cellulose
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6. Global Nitrocellulose Market Forecast, By Applications, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
6.1. Printing inks
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.2. Automotive paints
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.3. Wood coatings
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.4. Leather finishes
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
6.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.5. Nail Varnishes
6.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
6.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.6. Others
6.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
6.6.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7. Global Nitrocellulose Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
7.1. North America
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.2. Europe
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.3. Asia-Pacific
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.4. Latin America
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
7.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.5. Middle East and Africa
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
7.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.6. Global Nitrocellulose Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product, Application and Region, 2024 - 2030
8. North America Nitrocellulose Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
8.1. Product Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
8.1.1. M Grade cellulose
8.1.2. E Grade Cellulose
8.1.3. Others
8.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
8.2.1. Printing inks
8.2.2. Automotive paints
8.2.3. Wood coatings
8.2.4. Leather finishes
8.2.5. Nail Varnishes
8.2.6. Others
8.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
8.3.1. U.S.
8.3.2. Canada
8.4. North America Nitrocellulose Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product, Application, and Country, 2024 - 2030
8.5. North America Nitrocellulose Market Dynamics Trends
9. Europe Nitrocellulose Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
9.1. Product Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
9.1.1. M Grade cellulose
9.1.2. E Grade Cellulose
9.1.3. Others
9.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
9.2.1. Printing inks
9.2.2. Automotive paints
9.2.3. Wood coatings
9.2.4. Leather finishes
9.2.5. Nail Varnishes
9.2.6. Others
9.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
9.3.1. Germany
9.3.2. UK
9.3.3. France
9.3.4. Italy
9.3.5. Spain
9.3.6. Rest of Europe
9.4. Europe Nitrocellulose Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product, Application, and Country, 2024 - 2030
9.5. Europe Nitrocellulose Market Dynamics Trends
10. Asia-Pacific Nitrocellulose Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
10.1. Product Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
10.1.1. M Grade cellulose
10.1.2. E Grade Cellulose
10.1.3. Others
10.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
10.2.1. Printing inks
10.2.2. Automotive paints
10.2.3. Wood coatings
10.2.4. Leather finishes
10.2.5. Nail Varnishes
10.2.6. Others
10.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
10.3.1. Japan
10.3.2. China
10.3.3. India
10.3.4. ASEAN
10.3.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
10.4. Asia-Pacific Nitrocellulose Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product, Application, and Country, 2024 - 2030
10.5. Asia-Pacific Nitrocellulose Market Dynamics Trends
11. Latin America Nitrocellulose Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
11.1. Product Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.1.1. M Grade cellulose
11.1.2. E Grade Cellulose
11.1.3. Others
11.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.2.1. Printing inks
11.2.2. Automotive paints
11.2.3. Wood coatings
11.2.4. Leather finishes
11.2.5. Nail Varnishes
11.2.6. Others
11.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.3.1. Brazil
11.3.2. Argentina
11.3.3. Rest of Latin America
11.4. Latin America Nitrocellulose Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product, Application, and Country, 2024 - 2030
11.5. Latin America Nitrocellulose Market Dynamics Trends
12. Middle East and Africa Nitrocellulose Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
12.1. Product Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
12.1.1. M Grade cellulose
12.1.2. E Grade Cellulose
12.1.3. Others
12.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
12.2.1. Printing inks
12.2.2. Automotive paints
12.2.3. Wood coatings
12.2.4. Leather finishes
12.2.5. Nail Varnishes
12.2.6. Others
12.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
12.3.1. Saudi Arabia
12.3.2. GCC Countries
12.3.3. South Africa
12.3.4. Rest of MEA
12.4. MEA Nitrocellulose Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product, Application, and Country, 2024 - 2030
12.5. MEA Nitrocellulose Market Dynamics Trends
13. Competition Landscape 
13.1. Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
13.2. Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis)
13.2.1. EURENCO
13.2.2. GRN Cellulose Pvt. Ltd.
13.2.3. Hagedorn NC
13.2.4. Hengshui Orient Chemical Co., Ltd.
13.2.5. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)
13.2.6. Nitrex Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd.
13.2.7. Nitrocellulose Group
13.2.8. Nitro Quimica
13.2.9. North Sichuan Nitrocellulose Corporation
13.2.10. Synthesia a.s.
13.2.11. TNC Industrial Co. Ltd
13.2.12. Others
14. Research Methodology
15. Key Assumptions and Acronyms

Key Market Players

  • Nitrocellulose Group
  • Hagedorn AG
  • GRN Cellulose Pvt. Ltd.
  • DuPont de Nemours Inc
  • Eurenco
  • Nitro Quimica
  • North Sichuan Nitrocellulose Corporation
  • Synthesia a.s.
  • TNC Industrial Co. Ltd
  • Hubei Xufei Chemical Co. Ltd.
  • IVM Chemicals srl
  • Nitrex Chemicals India Ltd.
  • Nitro Chemical Industry Ltd.
  • Rayonier Advanced Materials
  • Rheinmetall AG

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