Micro and nanocellulose are advanced materials derived from cellulose, the most abundant organic polymer on Earth. These materials are characterized by their nanoscale dimensions, high strength-to-weight ratio, and unique properties that set them apart from traditional cellulose fibers. The importance of micro and nanocellulose lies in their potential to address key challenges across various industries:
- Sustainability: As renewable, biodegradable materials, they offer eco-friendly alternatives to petroleum-based products.
- Lightweight Strength: Their high strength-to-weight ratio makes them ideal for reducing material use while maintaining or improving performance in applications like automotive and aerospace.
- Barrier Properties:They can enhance the barrier properties of packaging materials, potentially extending food shelf life and reducing plastic use.
- Biomedical Applications: Their biocompatibility opens up possibilities in wound healing, drug delivery, and tissue engineering.
- Advanced Materials: They can be used to create flexible electronics, smart textiles, and high-performance composites.
- Energy Efficiency: In papermaking, they can reduce energy consumption while improving paper quality.
As industries worldwide seek sustainable, high-performance materials, micro and nanocellulose are poised to play a crucial role in driving innovation and supporting the transition to a more sustainable, bio-based economy.
This comprehensive market report provides an analysis of the global micro and nanocellulose market from 2025 to 2035. The report covers various aspects of cellulose-based materials, including microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), cellulose nanofibers (CNF), cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), and bacterial nanocellulose (BNC).
Report contents include:
- Overview of cellulose, its sources, and various types of cellulose fibers.
- Feedstocks: wood, plant, tunicate, algae, and bacteria
- Commercial production of cellulose fibers from plants
- Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) market analysis including:
- Production capacities
- Global market demand from 2018 to 2035 (by market and revenues)
- Market supply chain
- Price and cost analysis
- SWOT analysis
- Products and future outlook
- Risks and opportunities
- Key end-use markets for MFC:
- Paperboard and packaging
- Textiles
- Personal care
- Paints and coatings
- Cellulose Nanofibers (CNF) market analysis including:
- Advantages of cellulose nanofibers
- Pre-treatment and synthesis methods
- Production methods by producer
- Applications
- SWOT analysis
- Production capacities
- Pricing
- Commercial CNF products
- End-use markets for CNF, including:
- Composites
- Automotive
- Buildings and construction
- Paper and board packaging
- Textiles and apparel
- Biomedicine and healthcare
- Hygiene and sanitary products
- Paints and coatings
- Aerogels
- Oil and gas
- Filtration
- Rheology modifiers
- Printed, stretchable and flexible electronics
- 3D printing
- Aerospace
- Batteries
- Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) market analysis including:
- Synthesis methods
- Properties
- Production techniques
- Pricing
- SWOT analysis
- Markets and applications
- Production capacities
- Global demand forecasts by market
- Bacterial Nanocellulose (BNC) market analysis including:
- Production methods
- Pricing
- SWOT analysis
- Markets and applications, including:
- Biomedical
- Electronics
- Food industry
- Pharmaceuticals
- Cosmetics and personal care
- Paper and composites
- Filtration membranes
- Acoustics
- Textiles
- Company Profiles of over 230 companies involved in the micro and nanocellulose market. Companies profiled include 525 Solutions, Adsorbi, AgriSea NZ Seaweed, Aichemist Metal, Alberta Innovates, Anomera, ANPOLY, Asahi Kasei, Axcelon Biopolymers, Azolla, Betulium, BIO-LUTIONS International, Bioweg, Birla Cellulose, BlockTexx, Blue BioFuels, Blue Goose Biorefineries, Borregaard ChemCell, Bowil Biotech, Bucha Bio, Cass Materials, Ceapro, Cellucomp, Celluforce, Cellugy, CH Bioforce, CIRC, Circular Systems, CreaFill Fibers, Daicel, Daio Paper, Daito Kasei Kogyo, DePuy Synthes, Eastman Chemical, Evrnu, Fiberlean Technologies, Freyzein, FZMB, GenCrest Bio Products, HeiQ Materials, Honext Material, Ioncell, Kelheim Fibres, Klabin, Kruger Biomaterials, Kusano Sakko, Lenzing, LIST Technology, Lixea, Lohmann & Rauscher, MakeGrowLab, Melodea, Metsa Group, Modern Synthesis, Nanollose, Nippon Paper, Noosa Fiber, Nordic Bioproducts Group, Norske Skog, Oji Holdings, Orange Fiber, Organic Disposables, Panasonic, Performance BioFilaments, Polybion, Re-Fresh Global, Releaf Paper, Re:newcell, Rise Innventia, Sappi, SaXcell, ScobyTec, Seven Industria De Produtos Biotecnologicos, Simplifyber, Smartfiber, Soma Bioworks, Spinnova, Stora Enso, Suzano, TreeToTextile, UPM Biocomposites, Valmet, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Weidmann Fiber Technology, Woodly, Worn Again Technologies, Zelfo Technology. These profiles contain information on Company background, Production processes, Products, Target markets and Recent developments.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1. Definitions
- 1.2. Cellulose
- 1.3. Feedstocks
- 1.3.1. Wood
- 1.3.2. Plant
- 1.3.3. Tunicate
- 1.3.4. Algae
- 1.3.5. Bacteria
- 1.4. Cellulose fibers
- 1.4.1. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)
- 1.4.2. Commercial production of cellulose fibers from plants
- 1.4.2.1. Seed fibers
- 1.4.2.1.1. Cotton
- 1.4.2.1.1.1. Production volumes 2018-2035
- 1.4.2.1.2. Kapok
- 1.4.2.1.2.1. Production volumes 2018-2035
- 1.4.2.1.3. Luffa
- 1.4.2.2. Bast fibers
- 1.4.2.2.1. Jute
- 1.4.2.2.1.1. Production volumes 2018-2035
- 1.4.2.2.2. Hemp
- 1.4.2.2.2.1. Production volumes 2018-2035
- 1.4.2.2.3. Flax
- 1.4.2.2.3.1. Production volumes 2018-2035
- 1.4.2.2.4. Ramie
- 1.4.2.2.4.1. Production volumes 2018-2035
- 1.4.2.2.5. Kenaf
- 1.4.2.2.5.1. Production volumes 2018-2035
- 1.4.2.3. Leaf fibers
- 1.4.2.3.1. Sisal
- 1.4.2.3.1.1. Production volumes 2018-2035
- 1.4.2.3.2. Abaca
- 1.4.2.3.2.1. Production volumes 2018-2035
- 1.4.2.4. Fruit fibers
- 1.4.2.4.1. Coir
- 1.4.2.4.1.1. Production volumes 2018-2035
- 1.4.2.4.2. Banana
- 1.4.2.4.2.1. Production volumes 2018-2035
- 1.4.2.4.3. Pineapple
- 1.4.2.5. Stalk fibers from agricultural residues
- 1.4.2.5.1. Rice fiber
- 1.4.2.5.2. Corn
- 1.4.2.6. Cane, grasses and reed
- 1.4.2.6.1. Switch grass
- 1.4.2.6.2. Sugarcane (agricultural residues)
- 1.4.2.6.3. Bamboo
- 1.4.2.6.3.1. Production volumes 2018-2035
- 1.4.2.6.4. Fresh grass (green biorefinery)
- 1.4.3. Regenerated cellulose fibers
- 1.4.4. Ionic liquids
- 1.5 "Nano" Cellulose (CNF, CNC, BNC)
- 1.6. Cellulose filaments
2. MICROFIBRILLATED CELLULOSE
- 2.1. Production capacities
- 2.2. Global market demand 2018-2035
- 2.2.1. By market, tons
- 2.2.2. By market, revenues
- 2.3. Market supply chain
- 2.4. Price and Costs Analysis
- 2.5. SWOT analysis
- 2.6. Products
- 2.7. Future Outlook
- 2.8. Risks and Opportunities
- 2.9. End use markets
- 2.9.1. Paperboard and packaging
- 2.9.1.1. Market overview
- 2.9.1.2. Global market 2018-2024
- 2.9.1.2.1. Tons
- 2.9.1.2.2. Revenues
- 2.9.1.2.3. By Region
- 2.9.2. Textiles
- 2.9.2.1. Market overview
- 2.9.2.2. Global market 2018-2035
- 2.9.2.2.1. Tons
- 2.9.2.2.2. Revenues
- 2.9.2.2.3. By Region
- 2.9.3. Personal care
- 2.9.3.1. Market overview
- 2.9.3.2. Global market 2018-2035
- 2.9.3.2.1. Tons
- 2.9.3.2.2. Revenues
- 2.9.3.2.3. By Region
- 2.9.4. Paints and coatings
- 2.9.4.1. Market overview
- 2.9.4.2. Global market 2018-2035
- 2.9.4.2.1. Tons
- 2.9.4.2.2. Revenues
- 2.9.4.2.3. By Region
- 2.9.5. Other markets
- 2.10. Company profiles(59 company profiles)
3. CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS
- 3.1. Advantages of cellulose nanofibers
- 3.2. Pre-treatment and Synthesis methods
- 3.2.1. Acid hydrolysis
- 3.2.2. TEMPO oxidation
- 3.2.3. Ammonium persulfate (APS) oxidation
- 3.2.4. Enzymatic Hydrolysis
- 3.2.5. Ball milling
- 3.2.6. Cryocrushing
- 3.2.7. High-shear grinding
- 3.2.8. Ultrasonication
- 3.2.9. High-pressure homogenization
- 3.2.10. Recent methods
- 3.2.10.1. Microwave irradiation
- 3.2.10.2. Enzymatic processing
- 3.2.10.3. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs)
- 3.2.10.4. Pulsed electric field
- 3.2.10.5. Electron beam irradiation
- 3.3. Production method, by producer
- 3.4. Applications of cellulose nanofibers
- 3.5. SWOT analysis
- 3.6. Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) production capacities 2024
- 3.7. Pricing
- 3.8. Commercial CNF products
- 3.9. End use markets for cellulose nanofibers
- 3.9.1. Composites
- 3.9.1.1. Market overview
- 3.9.1.2. Markets and applications
- 3.9.1.2.1. Automotive composites
- 3.9.1.2.2. Biocomposite films & packaging
- 3.9.1.2.3. Barrier packaging
- 3.9.1.2.4. Thermal insulation composites
- 3.9.1.2.5. Construction composites
- 3.9.1.3. Global market 2018-2035
- 3.9.1.3.1. Tons
- 3.9.1.3.2. Revenues
- 3.9.1.3.3. By Region
- 3.9.1.4. Product developers
- 3.9.2. Automotive
- 3.9.2.1. Market overview
- 3.9.2.2. Markets and applications
- 3.9.2.2.1. Composites
- 3.9.2.2.2. Air intake components
- 3.9.2.2.3. Tires
- 3.9.2.3. Global market 2018-2035
- 3.9.2.3.1. Tons
- 3.9.2.3.2. Revenues
- 3.9.2.3.3. By Region
- 3.9.2.4. Product developers
- 3.9.3. Buildings and construction
- 3.9.3.1. Market overview
- 3.9.3.2. Markets and applications
- 3.9.3.2.1. Sandwich composites
- 3.9.3.2.2. Cement additives
- 3.9.3.2.3. Pump primers
- 3.9.3.2.4. Thermal insulation and damping
- 3.9.3.3. Global market 2018-2035
- 3.9.3.3.1. Tons
- 3.9.3.3.2. Revenues
- 3.9.3.3.3. By region
- 3.9.3.4. Product developers
- 3.9.4. Paper and board packaging
- 3.9.4.1. Market overview
- 3.9.4.2. Markets and applications
- 3.9.4.2.1. Reinforcement and barrier
- 3.9.4.2.2. Biodegradable food packaging foil and films
- 3.9.4.2.3. Paperboard coatings
- 3.9.4.3. Global market 2018-2035
- 3.9.4.3.1. Tons
- 3.9.4.3.2. Revenues
- 3.9.4.3.3. By region
- 3.9.4.4. Product developers
- 3.9.5. Textiles and apparel
- 3.9.5.1. Market overview
- 3.9.5.2. Markets and applications
- 3.9.5.2.1. CNF deodorizer and odour reducer (antimicrobial) in adult and child diapers
- 3.9.5.2.2. Footwear
- 3.9.5.3. Global market 2018-2035
- 3.9.5.3.1. Tons
- 3.9.5.3.2. Revenues
- 3.9.5.3.3. By region
- 3.9.5.4. Product developer profiles
- 3.9.6. Biomedicine and healthcare
- 3.9.6.1. Market overview
- 3.9.6.2. Markets and applications
- 3.9.6.2.1. Wound dressings
- 3.9.6.2.2. Drug delivery stabilizers
- 3.9.6.2.3. Tissue engineering scaffolds
- 3.9.6.3. Global market 2018-2035
- 3.9.6.3.1. Tons
- 3.9.6.3.2. Revenues
- 3.9.6.3.3. By region
- 3.9.6.4. Product developers
- 3.9.7. Hygiene and sanitary products
- 3.9.7.1. Market overview
- 3.9.7.2. Markets and applications
- 3.9.7.3. Global market 2018-2035
- 3.9.7.3.1. Tons
- 3.9.7.3.2. Revenues
- 3.9.7.3.3. By region
- 3.9.7.4. Product developers
- 3.9.8. Paints and coatings
- 3.9.8.1. Market overview
- 3.9.8.2. Markets and applications
- 3.9.8.3. Global market 2018-2035
- 3.9.8.3.1. Tons
- 3.9.8.3.2. Revenues
- 3.9.8.3.3. By region
- 3.9.8.4. Product developers
- 3.9.9. Aerogels
- 3.9.9.1. Market overview
- 3.9.9.2. Markets and applications
- 3.9.9.3. Global market 2018-2035
- 3.9.9.3.1. Tons
- 3.9.9.3.2. Revenues
- 3.9.9.3.3. By region
- 3.9.9.4. Product developers
- 3.9.10. Oil and gas
- 3.9.10.1. Market overview
- 3.9.10.2. Markets and applications
- 3.9.10.2.1. Oil recovery applications (fracturing fluid)
- 3.9.10.2.2. CNF Membranes for separation
- 3.9.10.2.3. Oil and gas fluids additives
- 3.9.10.3. Global market 2018-2035
- 3.9.10.3.1. Tons
- 3.9.10.3.2. Revenues
- 3.9.10.3.3. By region
- 3.9.10.4. Product developers
- 3.9.11. Filtration
- 3.9.11.1. Market overview
- 3.9.11.2. Markets and applications
- 3.9.11.2.1. Membranes for selective absorption
- 3.9.11.3. Global market 2018-2035
- 3.9.11.3.1. Tons
- 3.9.11.3.2. Revenues
- 3.9.11.3.3. By region
- 3.9.11.4. Product developers
- 3.9.12. Rheology modifiers
- 3.9.12.1. Market overview
- 3.9.12.2. Markets and applications
- 3.9.12.2.1. Food additives
- 3.9.12.2.2. Pickering stabilizers
- 3.9.12.2.3. Hydrogels
- 3.9.12.2.4. Cosmetics and skincare
- 3.9.12.3. Global market 2018-2035
- 3.9.12.3.1. Tons
- 3.9.12.3.2. Revenues
- 3.9.12.3.3. By region
- 3.9.12.4. Product developers
- 3.9.13. Other markets
- 3.9.13.1. Printed, stretchable and flexible electronics
- 3.9.13.1.1. Market assessment
- 3.9.13.1.2. Product developers
- 3.9.13.2. 3D printing
- 3.9.13.2.1. Market assessment
- 3.9.13.2.2. Product developers
- 3.9.13.3. Aerospace
- 3.9.13.3.1. Market assessment
- 3.9.13.3.2. Product developers
- 3.9.13.4. Batteries
- 3.9.13.4.1. Market assessment
- 3.10. Cellulose nanofiber company profiles (122 company profiles)
4. CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS
- 4.1. Introduction
- 4.2. Synthesis
- 4.3. Properties
- 4.4. Production
- 4.5. Pricing
- 4.6. SWOT analysis
- 4.7. Markets and applications
- 4.8. Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) production capacities 2023
- 4.9. Global demand for cellulose nanocrystals by market
- 4.10. Cellulose nanocrystal company profiles (22 company profiles)
5. BACTERIAL NANOCELLULOSE (BNC)
- 5.1. Overview
- 5.2. Production
- 5.3. Pricing
- 5.4. SWOT analysis
- 5.5. Markets and applications
- 5.5.1. Biomedical
- 5.5.2. Electronics
- 5.5.3. Food industry
- 5.5.4. Pharmaceuticals
- 5.5.5. Cosmetics and personal care
- 5.5.6. Paper and composites
- 5.5.7. Filtration membranes
- 5.5.8. Acoustics
- 5.5.9. Textiles
- 5.6. Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) company profiles (20 company profiles)
6. RESEARCH SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
- 6.1. Report scope
- 6.2. Research methodology
7. REFERENCES