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NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Research Report 2025

NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Research Report 2025

NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Research Report 2025

The global nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) market was valued at approximately USD 589.8 million in 2025 and is projected to reach around USD 4.46 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of approximately 22.5% during the forecast period.

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Date: 12-2025

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Global NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Report (2025–2035)

Market Outlook

Chem Reports projects that the The global nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) market was valued at approximately USD 589.8 million in 2025 and is projected to reach around USD 4.46 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of approximately 22.5% during the forecast period.

Growth is supported by increasing demand in composites, nonwovens, paper & board, and food products, where NCC is valued for its renewable origin, biodegradability, high strength-to-weight ratio, and barrier properties.

The 2025 report provides an extensive analysis of:

  • Development drivers: rising demand for sustainable materials, lightweight composites, and eco-friendly packaging.
  • Market dynamics: demand flows, pricing trends, and supply chain shifts.
  • Forecasting methodology: historical data, current market values, and predictive modeling for 2025–2035.
  • Research approach: integration of primary and secondary sources, including government policies, competitive landscape, and technological progress.

Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains in 2020, causing delays in industrial projects and reduced demand in non-essential sectors. However, recovery trends highlight renewed investment in sustainable packaging, healthcare materials, and food products, where NCC plays a critical role as a renewable and biodegradable alternative.

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Industrial Grade: Used in large-scale applications such as composites, paper, and construction materials.
  • Technical Grade: Applied in specialty products, research, and high-performance applications.

By Application

  • Composites Materials: Lightweight, high-strength composites for automotive and construction.
  • Nonwovens Adsorbent Webs: Advanced absorbent materials for hygiene and medical applications.
  • Paper and Board: Enhanced barrier properties and durability for packaging.
  • Food Products: NCC as a stabilizer, thickener, and functional additive.
  • Others: Specialty coatings, electronics, and biomedical applications.

Regional Analysis

  • North America: United States, Canada, Mexico – strong demand from packaging and composites industries.
  • Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Russia, Spain – mature market with emphasis on sustainability and regulatory compliance.
  • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia – fastest growth due to industrial expansion and consumer demand for eco-friendly products.
  • South America: Brazil, Argentina – moderate growth, driven by packaging and food industries.
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa – emerging demand from infrastructure and sustainable materials initiatives.

Key Market Players

  • Celluforce
  • Paperlogic
  • University of Maine
  • The US Forest Service
  • Borregaard
  • Inventia
  • Oji Paper
  • American Process
  • Nippon Paper

Key Takeaways

  • Strong demand from packaging, composites, and food industries will drive growth.
  • Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region due to industrial expansion and sustainability initiatives.
  • Technological innovation in NCC production and applications enhances market opportunities.
  • Post-COVID recovery accelerates adoption in packaging, healthcare, and food sectors.

The NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market is projected to grow steadily between 2025 and 2035, driven by demand in composites, nonwovens, paper & board, and food products. NCC is valued for its renewable origin, biodegradability, high strength-to-weight ratio, and barrier properties, making it a critical material in sustainable packaging, advanced composites, and functional additives. Asia-Pacific is expected to lead growth due to industrial expansion and sustainability initiatives, while Europe and North America remain mature but innovation-driven markets.

Detailed Segmentation Analysis

By Type

  • Industrial Grade: Used in large-scale applications such as composites, paper, and construction materials.
  • Technical Grade: Applied in specialty products, research, and high-performance applications.

By Application

  • Composites Materials: Lightweight, high-strength composites for automotive and construction.
  • Nonwovens Adsorbent Webs: Advanced absorbent materials for hygiene and medical applications.
  • Paper and Board: Enhanced barrier properties and durability for packaging.
  • Food Products: NCC as a stabilizer, thickener, and functional additive.
  • Others: Specialty coatings, electronics, and biomedical applications.

By Region

  • North America: Strong demand from packaging and composites industries.
  • Europe: Mature market with emphasis on sustainability and regulatory compliance.
  • Asia-Pacific: Fastest growth, led by China, India, and Japan’s industrial expansion.
  • South America: Moderate growth, driven by packaging and food industries.
  • Middle East & Africa: Emerging demand from infrastructure and sustainable materials initiatives.

Porter’s Five Forces

  1. Threat of New Entrants: Moderate – specialized production and certification requirements create barriers, but demand growth attracts entrants.
  2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Moderate – raw material availability (wood pulp, cellulose) influences costs, but multiple suppliers exist.
  3. Bargaining Power of Buyers: High – packaging, food, and composites companies demand cost efficiency and innovation.
  4. Threat of Substitutes: Moderate – conventional fillers and synthetic polymers compete, but NCC’s renewable and biodegradable properties sustain demand.
  5. Industry Rivalry: High – global players compete on innovation, cost, and sustainability.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Renewable, biodegradable, and sustainable material
  • Superior mechanical and barrier properties
  • Wide application across packaging, composites, and food industries

Weaknesses

  • High production costs compared to conventional materials
  • Limited large-scale commercialization outside pilot projects
  • Complex manufacturing processes requiring specialized expertise

Opportunities

  • Rising demand for sustainable packaging and eco-friendly materials
  • Expansion in Asia-Pacific food and packaging sectors
  • Innovation in NCC composites for automotive and construction

Threats

  • Raw material supply chain disruptions
  • Stringent environmental and safety regulations
  • Competition from alternative bio-based and synthetic materials

Trend Analysis

  • Sustainable Packaging: Increasing demand for renewable and biodegradable packaging materials.
  • Food Industry Expansion: NCC as a stabilizer and additive in food products.
  • Composites Growth: Rising use in automotive and construction for lightweight, high-strength materials.
  • Healthcare & Hygiene: NCC-based nonwovens for medical and hygiene applications.
  • Post-COVID Recovery: Renewed investment in packaging, food, and healthcare sectors.

Drivers and Challenges

Drivers

  • Rising demand in packaging and food industries
  • Growth in composites and automotive applications
  • Expansion of emerging markets in Asia-Pacific
  • Technological advancements in NCC production

Challenges

  • High production and compliance costs
  • Volatility in raw material prices
  • Stringent regulatory frameworks
  • Intense competition among global players

Value Chain Analysis

  1. Raw Material Supply: Wood pulp and cellulose sourced globally; price volatility impacts margins.
  2. Manufacturing: NCC production requiring advanced technology and quality control.
  3. Distribution: Global supply chains with regional hubs; logistics critical for timely delivery.
  4. End-Use Industries: Packaging, food, composites, and healthcare drive demand.
  5. Aftermarket Services: Technical support, formulation assistance, and regulatory compliance add recurring value.

 

1. Market Overview of NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC)
    1.1 NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Overview
        1.1.1 NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Product Scope
        1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
    1.2 NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Regions:
    1.3 NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Historic Market Size by Regions
    1.4 NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Forecasted Market Size by Regions
    1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
        1.5.1 North America
        1.5.2 East Asia
        1.5.3 Europe
        1.5.4 South Asia
        1.5.5 Southeast Asia
        1.5.6 Middle East
        1.5.7 Africa
        1.5.8 Oceania
        1.5.9 South America
        1.5.10 Rest of the World
    1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
        1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth,  Projections
        1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
        1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Sales Market by Type
    2.1 Global NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Historic Market Size by Type
    2.2 Global NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Forecasted Market Size by Type
    2.3 Industrial Grade
    2.4 Technical Grade
3. Covid-19 Impact NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Sales Market by Application
    3.1 Global NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Historic Market Size by Application
    3.2 Global NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Forecasted Market Size by Application
    3.3 Composites Materials
    3.4 Nonwovens Adsorbent Webs
    3.5 Paper and Board
    3.6 Food Products
    3.7 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
    4.1 Global NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.2 Global NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.3 Global NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Business
    5.1 Celluforce
        5.1.1 Celluforce Company Profile
        5.1.2 Celluforce NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Product Specification
        5.1.3 Celluforce NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.2 Paperlogic
        5.2.1 Paperlogic Company Profile
        5.2.2 Paperlogic NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Product Specification
        5.2.3 Paperlogic NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.3 University of Maine
        5.3.1 University of Maine Company Profile
        5.3.2 University of Maine NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Product Specification
        5.3.3 University of Maine NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.4 The US Forest Service
        5.4.1 The US Forest Service Company Profile
        5.4.2 The US Forest Service NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Product Specification
        5.4.3 The US Forest Service NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.5 Borregaard
        5.5.1 Borregaard Company Profile
        5.5.2 Borregaard NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Product Specification
        5.5.3 Borregaard NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.6 Inventia
        5.6.1 Inventia Company Profile
        5.6.2 Inventia NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Product Specification
        5.6.3 Inventia NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.7 Oji Paper
        5.7.1 Oji Paper Company Profile
        5.7.2 Oji Paper NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Product Specification
        5.7.3 Oji Paper NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.8 American Process
        5.8.1 American Process Company Profile
        5.8.2 American Process NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Product Specification
        5.8.3 American Process NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.9 Nippon Paper
        5.9.1 Nippon Paper Company Profile
        5.9.2 Nippon Paper NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Product Specification
        5.9.3 Nippon Paper NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
    6.1 North America NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size
    6.2 North America NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Key Players in North America
    6.3 North America NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Type
    6.4 North America NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
    7.1 East Asia NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size
    7.2 East Asia NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Key Players in North America
    7.3 East Asia NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Type
    7.4 East Asia NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Application
8. Europe
    8.1 Europe NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size
    8.2 Europe NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Key Players in North America
    8.3 Europe NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Type
    8.4 Europe NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
    9.1 South Asia NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size
    9.2 South Asia NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Key Players in North America
    9.3 South Asia NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Type
    9.4 South Asia NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
    10.1 Southeast Asia NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size
    10.2 Southeast Asia NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Key Players in North America
    10.3 Southeast Asia NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Type
    10.4 Southeast Asia NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
    11.1 Middle East NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size
    11.2 Middle East NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Key Players in North America
    11.3 Middle East NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Type
    11.4 Middle East NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Application
12. Africa
    12.1 Africa NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size
    12.2 Africa NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Key Players in North America
    12.3 Africa NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Type
    12.4 Africa NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
    13.1 Oceania NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size
    13.2 Oceania NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Key Players in North America
    13.3 Oceania NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Type
    13.4 Oceania NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Application
14. South America
    14.1 South America NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size
    14.2 South America NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Key Players in North America
    14.3 South America NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Type
    14.4 South America NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
    15.1 Rest of the World NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size
    15.2 Rest of the World NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Key Players in North America
    15.3 Rest of the World NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Type
    15.4 Rest of the World NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Size by Application
16 NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) Market Dynamics
    16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
    16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
    16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
    16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
    18.1 Research Methodology
        18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
        18.1.2 Data Source
    18.2 Disclaimer

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Industrial Grade: Used in large-scale applications such as composites, paper, and construction materials.
  • Technical Grade: Applied in specialty products, research, and high-performance applications.

By Application

  • Composites Materials: Lightweight, high-strength composites for automotive and construction.
  • Nonwovens Adsorbent Webs: Advanced absorbent materials for hygiene and medical applications.
  • Paper and Board: Enhanced barrier properties and durability for packaging.
  • Food Products: NCC as a stabilizer, thickener, and functional additive.
  • Others: Specialty coatings, electronics, and biomedical applications.

Regional Analysis

  • North America: United States, Canada, Mexico – strong demand from packaging and composites industries.
  • Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Russia, Spain – mature market with emphasis on sustainability and regulatory compliance.
  • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia – fastest growth due to industrial expansion and consumer demand for eco-friendly products.
  • South America: Brazil, Argentina – moderate growth, driven by packaging and food industries.
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa – emerging demand from infrastructure and sustainable materials initiatives.

Key Market Players

  • Celluforce
  • Paperlogic
  • University of Maine
  • The US Forest Service
  • Borregaard
  • Inventia
  • Oji Paper
  • American Process
  • Nippon Paper

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