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增稠劑市場：按類型、按應用分類：2024-2031 年全球機會分析與產業預測

Thickeners Market By Type , By Application : Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2031
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簡介目錄

2023年全球增稠劑市值為38億美元，預計2024年至2031年複合年成長率為5.4%，到2031年達到57億美元。

增稠劑是為了增加液體黏度而添加的物質，從而改善質地、穩定性和整體品質。它常用於食品、化妝品、製藥和製造等各個行業。增稠劑透過吸收水或形成凝膠狀結構來增稠液體。增稠劑的特性包括用途廣泛、增強口感和黏度的能力以及在各種加工條件下的穩定性。增稠劑可以是天然的，例如澱粉或樹膠，也可以是合成的，例如纖維素衍生物。

油漆和塗料行業的擴張是增稠劑需求的主要驅動力。隨著建築和汽車行業的發展，對具有增強性能（例如改進的黏度和塗布性能）的油漆和被覆劑的需求不斷成長。增稠劑透過穩定配方、防止滴落和確保光滑表面，在實現這些性能方面發揮關鍵作用。這一趨勢的基礎是新興國家的建築熱潮和對高性能汽車塗料不斷成長的需求。此外，業務擴張、產品發布和聯盟是增稠劑產業成長的關鍵驅動力。透過擴大產能、引進創新產品、結成策略聯盟，企業可以佔領新市場，加強競爭，帶動整體市場擴張。

然而，與原料價格波動相關的成本上升可能會擠壓增稠劑製造商的淨利率，並限制他們投資創新和擴大業務的能力。這可能會阻礙新增稠劑配方的開發或替代籌資策略的探索。因此，價格波動可能導致產品價格上漲和供不應求，企業在滿足客戶需求方面面臨挑戰。相反，天然和永續增稠劑的興起為增稠劑市場的成長提供了利潤豐厚的機會。隨著消費者越來越重視環保和健康的產品，各產業向天然替代品的轉變變得越來越明顯。木薯澱粉、瓊脂和果膠等天然植物來源增稠劑因其可再生和環保的特性而越來越受歡迎。例如，2021 年 12 月，嘉吉宣布將透過收購 Croda 的生物基工業部門，擴大為客戶提供基於自然的解決方案。

細分概述

增稠劑市場按類型、應用和地區細分。依類型分為無機增稠劑、纖維素醚、多醣體、多肽、合成聚合物、天然聚合物等。依用途分為油漆/塗料、纖維、紙/紙漿、清潔劑、食品和飲料等。從區域來看，分析涵蓋北美、歐洲、亞太地區和拉丁美洲/中東/非洲。

主要發現

按類型分類，多醣細分市場在 2023 年佔據最高市場。

按應用分類，食品和飲料領域在 2023 年佔據最大的市場佔有率。

按地區分類，亞太地區將在 2023 年主導增稠劑市場。

競爭場景

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  • 產品生命週期
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  • 產品消費分析
  • SWOT分析
  • 銷售市場規模及預測

目錄

第1章簡介

第 2 章執行摘要

第3章 市場狀況

  • 市場定義和範圍
  • 主要發現
    • 關鍵投資機會
    • 關鍵成功策略
  • 波特五力分析
  • 市場動態
    • 促進因素
    • 抑制因素
    • 機會

第 4 章 增稠劑市場：依類型

  • 市場概況
  • 無機增稠劑
  • 纖維素醚
  • 多醣
  • 多肽
  • 合成聚合物
  • 天然聚合物
  • 其他

第5章增稠劑市場：依應用分類

  • 市場概況
  • 油漆/塗料
  • 纖維
  • 紙/紙漿
  • 清潔劑
  • 飲食
  • 其他

第6章 增稠劑市場：依地區

  • 市場概況
  • 北美洲
    • 主要市場趨勢和機遇
    • 美國增稠劑市場
    • 加拿大增稠劑市場
    • 墨西哥增稠劑市場
  • 歐洲
    • 主要市場趨勢和機遇
    • 法國增稠劑市場
    • 德國增稠劑市場
    • 義大利增稠劑市場
    • 西班牙增稠劑市場
    • 英國增稠劑市場
    • 其他歐洲增稠劑市場
  • 亞太地區
    • 主要市場趨勢和機遇
    • 中國增稠劑市場
    • 日本增稠劑市場
    • 印度增稠劑市場
    • 韓國增稠劑市場
    • 澳洲增稠劑市場
    • 其他亞太增稠劑市場
  • 拉丁美洲/中東/非洲
    • 主要市場趨勢和機遇
    • 巴西增稠劑市場
    • 南非增稠劑市場
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯增稠劑市場
    • 其他拉丁美洲/中東/非洲增稠劑市場

第7章 競爭格局

  • 介紹
  • 關鍵成功策略
  • 10家主要企業產品圖譜
  • 競爭對手儀表板
  • 競爭熱圖
  • 主要企業定位（2023年）

第8章 公司簡介

  • BASF SE
  • CP Kelco US, Inc.
  • DuPont
  • The Lubrizol Corporation
  • Henkel Corporation
  • PPG Industries, Inc.
  • Dow Inc.
  • Elementis Plc
  • Akzo Nobel NV
  • Ashland Inc
簡介目錄
Product Code: A62422

The global thickeners market was valued at $3.8 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $5.7 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2024 to 2031.

Thickeners are substances added to liquids to increase their viscosity, thereby improving texture, stability, and overall quality. They are commonly used in various industries such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. Thickeners function by absorbing water or forming a gel-like structure, which thickens the liquid. Their properties include versatility in application, ability to enhance mouthfeel and consistency, and stability under different processing conditions. Thickeners may be natural, such as starches and gums, or synthetic, such as cellulose derivatives.

The expansion in the paints and coatings industry is significantly driving the demand for thickeners. As the construction and automotive sectors grow, the need for paints and coatings with enhanced properties such as improved viscosity and application performance increases. Thickeners play a crucial role in achieving these properties by stabilizing the formulation, preventing sagging, and ensuring a smooth finish. The construction boom in emerging economies, coupled with the rising demand for high-performance automotive coatings, underpins this trend. Moreover, expansion, product launches, and partnerships are key drivers of growth in the thickeners industry. Companies expanding production capacities, introducing innovative products, and forming strategic alliances can capture new markets, enhance competitiveness, and fuel the overall market expansion.

However, rise in costs associated with fluctuating raw material prices squeeze profit margins for thickeners producers, potentially limiting their ability to invest in innovation or expand operations. This may hinder the development of new thickener formulations or the exploration of alternative sourcing strategies. Consequently, businesses face challenges in meeting customer demands, as price fluctuations could lead to higher product prices or supply shortages. On the contrary, rise of natural and sustainable thickeners presents a lucrative opportunity for the growth of the thickeners market. As consumers increasingly prioritize environmentally friendly and health-conscious products, there has been a significant shift towards natural alternatives in various industries. Natural thickeners derived from plant-based sources such as tapioca starch, agar-agar, and pectin are gaining popularity due to their renewable and eco-friendly nature. For instance, in December 2021, Cargill declared that it would expand its offering of nature-derived solutions for clients by acquiring Croda's bio-based industrial division.

Segmentation Overview

The thickeners market is segmented into type, application, and region. Depending on type, the market is classified into inorganic thickener, cellulose ether, polysaccharides, polypeptides, synthetic polymer, natural polymer, and others. By application, it is divided into paints and coatings, textile, paper and pulp, detergent, food and beverages, and others. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

Key Findings

By type, the polysaccharides segment held the highest share in the market in 2023.

Depending on the application, the food and beverages segment accounted for the largest market share in 2023.

Region wise, Asia-Pacific dominated the thickeners market in 2023.

Competitive Scenario

The major players operating in the Thickeners market include BASF SE, Ashland Inc., CP Kelco U.S., Inc., DuPont, Dow Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V, The Lubrizol Corporation, Henkel Corporation, PPG Industries, Inc., and Elementis plc. Other players in the thickeners market include Fufeng, MEIHUA HOLDINGS GROUP CO., LTD., ALTANA, and DSM. These players have adopted several strategies, including mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, and product innovation & diversification, to maintain their foothold in the market.

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Key Market Segments

By Type

  • Inorganic Thickener
  • Cellulose Ether
  • Polysaccharides
  • Polypeptides
  • Synthetic Polymer
  • Natural Polymer
  • Others

By Application

  • Paints and Coatings
  • Textile
  • Paper and Pulp
  • Detergent
  • Food and Beverages
  • Others

By Region

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • France
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • UK
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • LAMEA
    • Brazil
    • South Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Rest of LAMEA

Key Market Players:

    • BASF SE
    • CP Kelco U.S., Inc.
    • DuPont
    • The Lubrizol Corporation
    • Henkel Corporation
    • PPG Industries, Inc.
    • Dow Inc.
    • Elementis plc
    • Akzo Nobel N.V
    • Ashland Inc

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1. Report Description
  • 1.2. Key Market Segments
  • 1.3. Key Benefits
  • 1.4. Research Methodology
    • 1.4.1. Primary Research
    • 1.4.2. Secondary Research
    • 1.4.3. Analyst Tools and Models

CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • 2.1. CXO Perspective

CHAPTER 3: MARKET LANDSCAPE

  • 3.1. Market Definition and Scope
  • 3.2. Key Findings
    • 3.2.1. Top Investment Pockets
    • 3.2.2. Top Winning Strategies
  • 3.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 3.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 3.3.2. Threat of New Entrants
    • 3.3.3. Threat of Substitutes
    • 3.3.4. Competitive Rivalry
    • 3.3.5. Bargaining Power among Buyers
  • 3.4. Market Dynamics
    • 3.4.1. Drivers
    • 3.4.2. Restraints
    • 3.4.3. Opportunities

CHAPTER 4: THICKENERS MARKET, BY TYPE

  • 4.1. Market Overview
    • 4.1.1 Market Size and Forecast, By Type
  • 4.2. Inorganic Thickener
    • 4.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
    • 4.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    • 4.2.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
  • 4.3. Cellulose Ether
    • 4.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
    • 4.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    • 4.3.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
  • 4.4. Polysaccharides
    • 4.4.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
    • 4.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    • 4.4.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
  • 4.5. Polypeptides
    • 4.5.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
    • 4.5.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    • 4.5.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
  • 4.6. Synthetic Polymer
    • 4.6.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
    • 4.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    • 4.6.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
  • 4.7. Natural Polymer
    • 4.7.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
    • 4.7.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    • 4.7.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
  • 4.8. Others
    • 4.8.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
    • 4.8.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    • 4.8.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country

CHAPTER 5: THICKENERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION

  • 5.1. Market Overview
    • 5.1.1 Market Size and Forecast, By Application
  • 5.2. Paints And Coatings
    • 5.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
    • 5.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    • 5.2.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
  • 5.3. Textile
    • 5.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
    • 5.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    • 5.3.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
  • 5.4. Paper And Pulp
    • 5.4.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
    • 5.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    • 5.4.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
  • 5.5. Detergent
    • 5.5.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
    • 5.5.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    • 5.5.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
  • 5.6. Food And Beverages
    • 5.6.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
    • 5.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    • 5.6.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
  • 5.7. Others
    • 5.7.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
    • 5.7.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    • 5.7.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country

CHAPTER 6: THICKENERS MARKET, BY REGION

  • 6.1. Market Overview
    • 6.1.1 Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  • 6.2. North America
    • 6.2.1. Key Market Trends and Opportunities
    • 6.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
    • 6.2.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.2.4. Market Size and Forecast, By Country
    • 6.2.5. U.S. Thickeners Market
      • 6.2.5.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.2.5.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.2.6. Canada Thickeners Market
      • 6.2.6.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.2.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.2.7. Mexico Thickeners Market
      • 6.2.7.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.2.7.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
  • 6.3. Europe
    • 6.3.1. Key Market Trends and Opportunities
    • 6.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
    • 6.3.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.3.4. Market Size and Forecast, By Country
    • 6.3.5. France Thickeners Market
      • 6.3.5.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.3.5.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.3.6. Germany Thickeners Market
      • 6.3.6.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.3.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.3.7. Italy Thickeners Market
      • 6.3.7.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.3.7.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.3.8. Spain Thickeners Market
      • 6.3.8.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.3.8.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.3.9. UK Thickeners Market
      • 6.3.9.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.3.9.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.3.10. Rest of Europe Thickeners Market
      • 6.3.10.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.3.10.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
  • 6.4. Asia-Pacific
    • 6.4.1. Key Market Trends and Opportunities
    • 6.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
    • 6.4.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.4.4. Market Size and Forecast, By Country
    • 6.4.5. China Thickeners Market
      • 6.4.5.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.4.5.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.4.6. Japan Thickeners Market
      • 6.4.6.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.4.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.4.7. India Thickeners Market
      • 6.4.7.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.4.7.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.4.8. South Korea Thickeners Market
      • 6.4.8.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.4.8.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.4.9. Australia Thickeners Market
      • 6.4.9.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.4.9.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.4.10. Rest of Asia-Pacific Thickeners Market
      • 6.4.10.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.4.10.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
  • 6.5. LAMEA
    • 6.5.1. Key Market Trends and Opportunities
    • 6.5.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
    • 6.5.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.5.4. Market Size and Forecast, By Country
    • 6.5.5. Brazil Thickeners Market
      • 6.5.5.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.5.5.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.5.6. South Africa Thickeners Market
      • 6.5.6.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.5.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.5.7. Saudi Arabia Thickeners Market
      • 6.5.7.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.5.7.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    • 6.5.8. Rest of LAMEA Thickeners Market
      • 6.5.8.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
      • 6.5.8.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Application

CHAPTER 7: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.2. Top Winning Strategies
  • 7.3. Product Mapping of Top 10 Player
  • 7.4. Competitive Dashboard
  • 7.5. Competitive Heatmap
  • 7.6. Top Player Positioning, 2023

CHAPTER 8: COMPANY PROFILES

  • 8.1. BASF SE
    • 8.1.1. Company Overview
    • 8.1.2. Key Executives
    • 8.1.3. Company Snapshot
    • 8.1.4. Operating Business Segments
    • 8.1.5. Product Portfolio
    • 8.1.6. Business Performance
    • 8.1.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
  • 8.2. CP Kelco U.S., Inc.
    • 8.2.1. Company Overview
    • 8.2.2. Key Executives
    • 8.2.3. Company Snapshot
    • 8.2.4. Operating Business Segments
    • 8.2.5. Product Portfolio
    • 8.2.6. Business Performance
    • 8.2.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
  • 8.3. DuPont
    • 8.3.1. Company Overview
    • 8.3.2. Key Executives
    • 8.3.3. Company Snapshot
    • 8.3.4. Operating Business Segments
    • 8.3.5. Product Portfolio
    • 8.3.6. Business Performance
    • 8.3.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
  • 8.4. The Lubrizol Corporation
    • 8.4.1. Company Overview
    • 8.4.2. Key Executives
    • 8.4.3. Company Snapshot
    • 8.4.4. Operating Business Segments
    • 8.4.5. Product Portfolio
    • 8.4.6. Business Performance
    • 8.4.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
  • 8.5. Henkel Corporation
    • 8.5.1. Company Overview
    • 8.5.2. Key Executives
    • 8.5.3. Company Snapshot
    • 8.5.4. Operating Business Segments
    • 8.5.5. Product Portfolio
    • 8.5.6. Business Performance
    • 8.5.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
  • 8.6. PPG Industries, Inc.
    • 8.6.1. Company Overview
    • 8.6.2. Key Executives
    • 8.6.3. Company Snapshot
    • 8.6.4. Operating Business Segments
    • 8.6.5. Product Portfolio
    • 8.6.6. Business Performance
    • 8.6.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
  • 8.7. Dow Inc.
    • 8.7.1. Company Overview
    • 8.7.2. Key Executives
    • 8.7.3. Company Snapshot
    • 8.7.4. Operating Business Segments
    • 8.7.5. Product Portfolio
    • 8.7.6. Business Performance
    • 8.7.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
  • 8.8. Elementis Plc
    • 8.8.1. Company Overview
    • 8.8.2. Key Executives
    • 8.8.3. Company Snapshot
    • 8.8.4. Operating Business Segments
    • 8.8.5. Product Portfolio
    • 8.8.6. Business Performance
    • 8.8.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
  • 8.9. Akzo Nobel N.V
    • 8.9.1. Company Overview
    • 8.9.2. Key Executives
    • 8.9.3. Company Snapshot
    • 8.9.4. Operating Business Segments
    • 8.9.5. Product Portfolio
    • 8.9.6. Business Performance
    • 8.9.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
  • 8.10. Ashland Inc
    • 8.10.1. Company Overview
    • 8.10.2. Key Executives
    • 8.10.3. Company Snapshot
    • 8.10.4. Operating Business Segments
    • 8.10.5. Product Portfolio
    • 8.10.6. Business Performance
    • 8.10.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments