Executive Summary
The global Cellulose Acetate Propionate (CAP) market is a specialized segment within the cellulose derivatives and specialty polymers industry. CAP is a thermoplastic resin derived from cellulose, offering a balanced combination of clarity, toughness, UV resistance, and good chemical stability. These properties make it well suited for applications in nail care formulations, printing inks, specialty plastics, and coatings.
In 2025, the global CAP market is valued at US$ XX million and is projected to reach US$ XX million by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during 2026–2036. Market growth is supported by rising demand for high-performance, bio-based polymers, increasing use in personal care and cosmetics, and steady consumption in printing and specialty plastic applications.
North America and Europe represent mature but high-value markets driven by premium personal care products and specialty industrial applications. Asia-Pacific is emerging as a key growth region due to expanding manufacturing activity, rising cosmetics consumption, and improving access to cellulose-based specialty polymers. The competitive landscape is moderately concentrated, with a small number of global producers dominating supply and several regional players serving niche and customized requirements.
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type
High Plasticizer CAP
High plasticizer grades are widely used in nail care and coating applications where flexibility, adhesion, and film-forming properties are critical. This segment benefits from growth in cosmetic and personal care products and accounts for a significant share of market value.
Low Plasticizer CAP
Low plasticizer CAP offers higher hardness, improved dimensional stability, and better resistance properties. These grades are preferred in printing inks, specialty plastics, and industrial formulations where mechanical strength and durability are required.
By Application
Nail Care
The largest and fastest-growing application segment, driven by CAP’s excellent gloss, adhesion, and film-forming characteristics. Growth is supported by premium nail polish and long-lasting cosmetic formulations.
Printing Inks
CAP is used as a binder and resin modifier in printing inks, particularly for packaging and specialty printing. Demand is stable and closely linked to packaging and labeling industries.
Plastics
Used in specialty plastic components, eyewear frames, and decorative items. Growth is moderate, driven by demand for bio-based and aesthetically appealing materials.
Other Applications
Includes coatings, specialty adhesives, and niche industrial uses, contributing incremental demand.
Key Players Analysis
The Cellulose Acetate Propionate market is moderately consolidated, with global chemical companies supplying standardized grades and smaller firms focusing on customized or regional demand.
Key manufacturers include:
Competition is primarily based on product quality, formulation support, regulatory compliance, and long-term customer relationships, rather than price alone.
Regional Market Analysis
North America
North America is a high-value and innovation-driven market, led by strong demand from nail care, coatings, and specialty plastics. The United States accounts for the majority of regional consumption, supported by premium cosmetic brands and advanced manufacturing.
Europe
Europe represents a mature and regulation-driven market, with steady demand for CAP in personal care, printing inks, and specialty industrial uses. Sustainability and bio-based material trends support continued adoption.
Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing regional market, driven by expanding cosmetics consumption, growth in packaging and printing industries, and increasing local production capacity in China and India.
Central & South America
A developing market with moderate growth, supported by increasing personal care product consumption and gradual industrial expansion, particularly in Brazil and Argentina.
Middle East & Africa
Currently a small market, but offers long-term potential as personal care markets expand and specialty plastics demand increases.
Conclusion
The global Cellulose Acetate Propionate market is expected to experience steady, application-driven growth through 2036. Rising demand from nail care and personal care products, increasing preference for bio-based specialty polymers, and expanding industrial applications in Asia-Pacific will continue to support market expansion. While competition remains concentrated among a limited number of producers, opportunities exist in customized formulations, premium cosmetic applications, and emerging regional markets.
Executive Summary
The global Cellulose Acetate Propionate (CAP) market is a specialized segment of the cellulose esters and bio-based specialty polymers industry. CAP is valued for its excellent clarity, flexibility, UV resistance, film-forming capability, and compatibility with a wide range of plasticizers and solvents. These properties make it particularly suitable for nail care formulations, printing inks, specialty plastics, and coating applications.
In 2025, the global CAP market is valued at US$ XX million and is projected to reach US$ XX million by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during 2026–2036. Market growth is supported by rising consumption of premium personal care products, increasing adoption of bio-based polymers, and steady demand from printing and specialty plastics applications.
North America and Europe represent mature, value-driven markets focused on high-quality and compliant products, particularly in cosmetics and specialty industrial uses. Asia-Pacific is emerging as the fastest-growing region due to expanding cosmetics manufacturing, rising disposable income, and increasing availability of cellulose-based specialty materials. The market is moderately concentrated, with a limited number of global producers and several regional players serving niche and customized requirements.
Market Drivers
Market Restraints
Market Trends
Market Opportunities
SWOT Analysis – Key Players
Eastman
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Daicel Chemical
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Rotuba Extruders
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Triveni Chemicals
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Jiangsu Ruijia Chemistry
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Overall Market Outlook
The global Cellulose Acetate Propionate market is expected to record steady, value-driven growth through 2036. While higher costs and limited awareness constrain mass adoption, strong demand from nail care, printing inks, and specialty plastics—combined with rising interest in bio-based polymers—will continue to support market expansion. Growth will be led by Asia-Pacific, while North America and Europe remain important premium and innovation-focused markets.
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Table of Contents
Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Professional Survey Report
1 Industry Overview of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
1.1 Definition and Specifications of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
1.1.1 Definition of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
1.1.2 Specifications of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
1.2 Classification of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
1.2.1 High Plasticizer CAP
1.2.2 Low Plasticizer CAP
1.3 Applications of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
1.3.1 Nail Care
1.3.2 Printing Inks
1.3.3 Plastics
1.3.4 Other
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
1.4.1 North America
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 Southeast Asia
1.4.6 India
2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Major Manufacturers
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Major Manufacturers
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Major Manufacturers
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Major Manufacturers
4 Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Overall Market Overview
4.1 2013-E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
4.2.1 2013-E Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
4.2.2 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
4.3.1 2013-E Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
4.3.2 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
4.4.1 2013-E Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price
4.4.2 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)
5 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Regional Market Analysis
5.1 North America Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Analysis
5.1.1 North America Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Overview
5.1.2 North America 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.1.3 North America 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price Analysis
5.1.4 North America 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Analysis
5.2.1 Europe Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Overview
5.2.2 Europe 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.2.3 Europe 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price Analysis
5.2.4 Europe 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Share Analysis
5.3 China Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Analysis
5.3.1 China Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Overview
5.3.2 China 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.3.3 China 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price Analysis
5.3.4 China 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Analysis
5.4.1 Japan Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Overview
5.4.2 Japan 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.4.3 Japan 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price Analysis
5.4.4 Japan 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Analysis
5.5.1 Southeast Asia Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Overview
5.5.2 Southeast Asia 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.5.3 Southeast Asia 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price Analysis
5.5.4 Southeast Asia 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Analysis
5.6.1 India Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Overview
5.6.2 India 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.6.3 India 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price Analysis
5.6.4 India 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Share Analysis
6 Global 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
6.1 Global 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Cellulose Acetate Propionate Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Cellulose Acetate Propionate Product Driving Factors Analysis
6.3.1 High Plasticizer CAP Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.2 Low Plasticizer CAP Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7 Global 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
7.1 Global 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Cellulose Acetate Propionate Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Cellulose Acetate Propionate Product Driving Factors Analysis
7.3.1 Nail Care of Cellulose Acetate Propionate Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.2 Printing Inks of Cellulose Acetate Propionate Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.3 Plastics of Cellulose Acetate Propionate Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.4 Other of Cellulose Acetate Propionate Growth Driving Factor Analysis
8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
8.1 Eastman
8.1.1 Company Profile
8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.1.2.1 Product A
8.1.2.2 Product B
8.1.3 Eastman 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.1.4 Eastman 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 Rotuba Extruders
8.2.1 Company Profile
8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.2.2.1 Product A
8.2.2.2 Product B
8.2.3 Rotuba Extruders 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.2.4 Rotuba Extruders 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Daicel Chemical
8.3.1 Company Profile
8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.3.2.1 Product A
8.3.2.2 Product B
8.3.3 Daicel Chemical 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.3.4 Daicel Chemical 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 Polymer Plastics Company
8.4.1 Company Profile
8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.4.2.1 Product A
8.4.2.2 Product B
8.4.3 Polymer Plastics Company 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.4.4 Polymer Plastics Company 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 Triveni Chemicals
8.5.1 Company Profile
8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.5.2.1 Product A
8.5.2.2 Product B
8.5.3 Triveni Chemicals 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.5.4 Triveni Chemicals 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 Jiangsu Ruijia Chemistry
8.6.1 Company Profile
8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.6.2.1 Product A
8.6.2.2 Product B
8.6.3 Jiangsu Ruijia Chemistry 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.6.4 Jiangsu Ruijia Chemistry 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 Emco Industrial Plastics
8.7.1 Company Profile
8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.7.2.1 Product A
8.7.2.2 Product B
8.7.3 Emco Industrial Plastics 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.7.4 Emco Industrial Plastics 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 HARKE Group
8.8.1 Company Profile
8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.8.2.1 Product A
8.8.2.2 Product B
8.8.3 HARKE Group 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.8.4 HARKE Group 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.9 CarboMer
8.9.1 Company Profile
8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.9.2.1 Product A
8.9.2.2 Product B
8.9.3 CarboMer 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.9.4 CarboMer 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution Analysis
9 Development Trend of Analysis of Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market
9.1 Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Trend Analysis
9.1.1 Global -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
9.1.2 Global -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Regional Market Trend
9.2.1 North America -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Consumption Forecast
9.2.2 Europe -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Consumption Forecast
9.2.3 China -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Consumption Forecast
9.2.4 Japan -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Consumption Forecast
9.2.5 Southeast Asia -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Consumption Forecast
9.2.6 India -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Consumption Forecast
9.3 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Trend (Application)
10 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Marketing Type Analysis
10.1 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Cellulose Acetate Propionate International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Cellulose Acetate Propionate by Region
10.4 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Supply Chain Analysis
11 Consumers Analysis of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis
12 Conclusion of the Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Professional Survey Report 2017
Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Picture of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
Table Product Specifications of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
Table Classification of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
Figure Global Production Market Share of Cellulose Acetate Propionate by Type
Figure High Plasticizer CAP Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of High Plasticizer CAP
Figure Low Plasticizer CAP Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Low Plasticizer CAP
Table Applications of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Cellulose Acetate Propionate by Application
Figure Nail Care Examples
Table Major Consumers in Nail Care
Figure Printing Inks Examples
Table Major Consumers in Printing Inks
Figure Plastics Examples
Table Major Consumers in Plastics
Figure Other Examples
Table Major Consumers in Other
Figure Market Share of Cellulose Acetate Propionate by Regions
Figure North America Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Europe Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure China Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Japan Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Southeast Asia Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure India Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Table Cellulose Acetate Propionate Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Cellulose Acetate Propionate
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Major Manufacturers
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Major Manufacturers
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Major Manufacturers
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Major Manufacturers
Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Cellulose Acetate Propionate 2013-E
Figure Global 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table 2013-E Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Capacity and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Capacity (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price (USD/MT)
Table 2017 Global Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price (USD/MT) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Cellulose Acetate Propionate 2013-E
Figure North America 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure North America 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Cellulose Acetate Propionate 2013-E
Figure Europe 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Europe 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Cellulose Acetate Propionate 2013-E
Figure China 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure China 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Cellulose Acetate Propionate 2013-E
Figure Japan 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Japan 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Cellulose Acetate Propionate 2013-E
Figure Southeast Asia 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Southeast Asia 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Cellulose Acetate Propionate 2013-E
Figure India 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure India 2017 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Market Share
Table Global 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales (K MT) by Type
Table Different Types Cellulose Acetate Propionate Product Interview Price
Table Global 2013-E Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales (K MT) by Application
Table Different Application Cellulose Acetate Propionate Product Interview Price
Table Eastman Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Eastman Cellulose Acetate Propionate Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Eastman Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution
Table Rotuba Extruders Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Rotuba Extruders Cellulose Acetate Propionate Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Rotuba Extruders Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution
Table Daicel Chemical Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Daicel Chemical Cellulose Acetate Propionate Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Daicel Chemical Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution
Table Polymer Plastics Company Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Polymer Plastics Company Cellulose Acetate Propionate Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Polymer Plastics Company Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution
Table Triveni Chemicals Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Triveni Chemicals Cellulose Acetate Propionate Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Triveni Chemicals Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution
Table Jiangsu Ruijia Chemistry Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Jiangsu Ruijia Chemistry Cellulose Acetate Propionate Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Jiangsu Ruijia Chemistry Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution
Table Emco Industrial Plastics Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Emco Industrial Plastics Cellulose Acetate Propionate Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Emco Industrial Plastics Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution
Table HARKE Group Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 HARKE Group Cellulose Acetate Propionate Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 HARKE Group Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution
Table CarboMer Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 CarboMer Cellulose Acetate Propionate Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 CarboMer Cellulose Acetate Propionate Business Region Distribution
Figure Global -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Size (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Sales Price (USD/MT) Forecast
Figure North America -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India -2025 Cellulose Acetate Propionate Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (K MT) of Cellulose Acetate Propionate by Type -2025
Table Global Consumption Volume (K MT) of Cellulose Acetate Propionate by Application -2025
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Cellulose Acetate Propionate by Region
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type
High Plasticizer CAP
High plasticizer grades are widely used in nail care and coating applications where flexibility, adhesion, and film-forming properties are critical. This segment benefits from growth in cosmetic and personal care products and accounts for a significant share of market value.
Low Plasticizer CAP
Low plasticizer CAP offers higher hardness, improved dimensional stability, and better resistance properties. These grades are preferred in printing inks, specialty plastics, and industrial formulations where mechanical strength and durability are required.
By Application
Nail Care
The largest and fastest-growing application segment, driven by CAP’s excellent gloss, adhesion, and film-forming characteristics. Growth is supported by premium nail polish and long-lasting cosmetic formulations.
Printing Inks
CAP is used as a binder and resin modifier in printing inks, particularly for packaging and specialty printing. Demand is stable and closely linked to packaging and labeling industries.
Plastics
Used in specialty plastic components, eyewear frames, and decorative items. Growth is moderate, driven by demand for bio-based and aesthetically appealing materials.
Other Applications
Includes coatings, specialty adhesives, and niche industrial uses, contributing incremental demand.
Key Players Analysis
The Cellulose Acetate Propionate market is moderately consolidated, with global chemical companies supplying standardized grades and smaller firms focusing on customized or regional demand.
Key manufacturers include:
Competition is primarily based on product quality, formulation support, regulatory compliance, and long-term customer relationships, rather than price alone.
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