Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Market Report (2026–2036)
Market Description
- Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) is a non-ionic cellulose ether widely used as a thickener, stabilizer, water-retaining agent, and film-forming material.
- It finds applications in construction, pharmaceuticals, food, paints, and other industries, offering versatility due to its viscosity range and chemical stability.
- The market is projected to grow steadily between 2026–2036, driven by rising demand in construction materials (cement, mortar, plaster), pharmaceutical excipients, and food additives.
- COVID-19 initially disrupted supply chains and reduced demand in construction, but recovery trends show renewed growth, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Europe, with online distribution channels becoming increasingly important.
Market Segmentation
By Type (Viscosity Range)
- 350–500 mPa.s – Low viscosity, used in coatings and adhesives.
- 5500–6500 mPa.s – Medium viscosity, suitable for construction applications.
- 12000–17000 mPa.s – Applied in pharmaceuticals and food industries.
- 32000–37000 mPa.s – High viscosity, used in specialty coatings and industrial formulations.
- 45000–55000 mPa.s – Very high viscosity, preferred for water retention in construction.
- 70000–80000 mPa.s – Ultra-high viscosity, niche applications requiring strong film-forming properties.
- Others – Custom formulations for specialized industrial use.
By Application
- Construction – Dominant segment, used in cement, plaster, and tile adhesives.
- Pharmaceutical – Applied as excipients, stabilizers, and controlled-release agents.
- Food – Used as a thickener and stabilizer in processed foods.
- Paints – Enhances viscosity and film formation in coatings.
- Others – Includes cosmetics, detergents, and specialty chemicals.
By Region
- North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) – Strong demand supported by construction and pharmaceutical industries.
- Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Russia, etc.) – Growth driven by industrial modernization and sustainability initiatives.
- Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia, South Korea, Australia, etc.) – Largest growth potential, led by rapid industrialization and expanding construction sector.
- South America (Brazil, Argentina, etc.) – Emerging demand in construction and food industries.
- Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, Turkey, South Africa, etc.) – Moderate growth, with infrastructure projects driving adoption.
Key Players
- Dow Chemical
- AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals
- Ashland Specialty Ingredients
- CP Kelco
- Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku
- SE Tylose
- Fenchem Biotek
- Daicel Fine Chem
- Shangyu Chaungfeng Chemical
- Henan Tiansheng Chemical Industry
- Landoil Chemical Group
- China RuiTai International Holdings
- Samsung Fine Chemicals
- Shandong Head
DROT Analysis
Drivers
- Rising demand for construction materials with enhanced water retention.
- Increasing adoption of HEMC in pharmaceuticals and food industries.
- Technological advancements in cellulose ether formulations.
Restraints
- High production costs compared to substitutes.
- Stringent environmental regulations on chemical manufacturing.
- Dependence on cyclical demand in construction industries.
Opportunities
- Expansion into emerging markets with growing infrastructure projects.
- Development of eco-friendly and biodegradable cellulose ethers.
- Strategic collaborations between chemical manufacturers and construction firms.
Threats
- Competition from alternative cellulose ethers such as HPMC.
- Volatility in raw material supply chains.
- Regulatory compliance costs impacting profitability.
Value Chain Analysis
- Raw Material Suppliers → Provide cellulose, solvents, and specialty chemicals.
- Manufacturers → Develop HEMC across viscosity ranges for diverse applications.
- Distributors → Supply products through industrial channels, wholesalers, and online platforms.
- End Users → Construction, pharmaceutical, food, paint, and specialty industries.
- Regulatory Bodies → Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and quality standards.
Market Outlook (2026–2036)
- The global HEMC market is expected to grow at a steady CAGR, supported by demand in Asia-Pacific and North America.
- Construction will remain the dominant application, while pharmaceuticals and food industries expand with specialty formulations.
- Strategic partnerships, product innovations, and collaborations with industrial firms will shape competitive dynamics.
- Sustainability in cellulose ether production and smart formulations will be critical factors influencing adoption.
- By 2036, the market is projected to be more diversified, with eco-friendly, high-performance, and AI-optimized HEMC products gaining significant traction across global industries.
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Table of Contents
Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC)
1 Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Market Overview
1.1 Product Overview and Scope of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC)
1.2 Classification of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) by Product Category
1.2.1 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Market Size (Sales) Comparison by Type
1.2.2 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Market Size (Sales) Market Share by Type (Product Category) in
1.2.3 Visosity 350-500mPa.s
1.2.4 Visosity 5500-6500mPa.s
1.2.5 Visosity 12000-17000mPa.s
1.2.6 Visosity 32000-37000mPa.s
1.2.7 Visosity 45000-55000mPa.s
1.2.8 Visosity 70000-80000mPa.s
1.2.9 Others
1.3 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Market by Application/End Users
1.3.1 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales (Volume) and Market Share Comparison by Application
1.3.1 Construction
1.3.2 Pharmaceutical
1.3.3 Food
1.3.4 Paints
1.3.5 Others
1.4 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Market by Region
1.4.1 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Market Size (Value) Comparison by Region
1.4.2 United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Status and Prospect
1.4.3 Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Status and Prospect
1.4.4 China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Status and Prospect
1.4.5 Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Status and Prospect
1.4.6 Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Status and Prospect
1.4.7 India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Status and Prospect
1.5 Global Market Size (Value and Volume) of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC)
1.5.1 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales and Growth Rate
1.5.2 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue and Growth Rate
2 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Competition by Players/Suppliers, Type and Application
2.1 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Market Competition by Players/Suppliers
2.1.1 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales and Market Share of Key Players/Suppliers
2.1.2 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue and Share by Players/Suppliers
2.2 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) (Volume and Value) by Type
2.2.1 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales and Market Share by Type
2.2.2 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue and Market Share by Type
2.3 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) (Volume and Value) by Region
2.3.1 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales and Market Share by Region
2.3.2 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue and Market Share by Region
2.4 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) (Volume) by Application
3 United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) (Volume, Value and Sales Price)
3.1 United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales and Value
3.1.1 United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales and Growth Rate
3.1.2 United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue and Growth Rate
3.1.3 United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Price Trend
3.2 United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Players
3.3 United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Type
3.4 United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Application
4 Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) (Volume, Value and Sales Price)
4.1 Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales and Value
4.1.1 Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales and Growth Rate
4.1.2 Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue and Growth Rate
4.1.3 Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Price Trend
4.2 Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Players
4.3 Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Type
4.4 Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Application
5 China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) (Volume, Value and Sales Price)
5.1 China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales and Value
5.1.1 China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales and Growth Rate
5.1.2 China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue and Growth Rate
5.1.3 China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Price Trend
5.2 China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Players
5.3 China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Type
5.4 China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Application
6 Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) (Volume, Value and Sales Price)
6.1 Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales and Value
6.1.1 Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales and Growth Rate
6.1.2 Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue and Growth Rate
6.1.3 Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Price Trend
6.2 Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Players
6.3 Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Type
6.4 Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Application
7 Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) (Volume, Value and Sales Price)
7.1 Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales and Value
7.1.1 Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales and Growth Rate
7.1.2 Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue and Growth Rate
7.1.3 Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Price Trend
7.2 Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Players
7.3 Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Type
7.4 Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Application
8 India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) (Volume, Value and Sales Price)
8.1 India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales and Value
8.1.1 India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales and Growth Rate
8.1.2 India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue and Growth Rate
8.1.3 India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Price Trend
8.2 India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Players
8.3 India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Type
8.4 India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Market Share by Application
9 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Players/Suppliers Profiles and Sales Data
9.1 Dow Chemical
9.1.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
9.1.2 Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Product Category, Application and Specification
9.1.2.1 Product A
9.1.2.2 Product B
9.1.3 Dow Chemical Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
9.1.4 Main Business/Business Overview
9.2 AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals
9.2.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
9.2.2 Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Product Category, Application and Specification
9.2.2.1 Product A
9.2.2.2 Product B
9.2.3 AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
9.2.4 Main Business/Business Overview
9.3 Ashland Specialty Ingredients
9.3.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
9.3.2 Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Product Category, Application and Specification
9.3.2.1 Product A
9.3.2.2 Product B
9.3.3 Ashland Specialty Ingredients Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
9.3.4 Main Business/Business Overview
9.4 CP KELCO
9.4.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
9.4.2 Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Product Category, Application and Specification
9.4.2.1 Product A
9.4.2.2 Product B
9.4.3 CP KELCO Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
9.4.4 Main Business/Business Overview
9.5 Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku
9.5.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
9.5.2 Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Product Category, Application and Specification
9.5.2.1 Product A
9.5.2.2 Product B
9.5.3 Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
9.5.4 Main Business/Business Overview
9.6 SE Tylose
9.6.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
9.6.2 Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Product Category, Application and Specification
9.6.2.1 Product A
9.6.2.2 Product B
9.6.3 SE Tylose Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
9.6.4 Main Business/Business Overview
9.7 Fenchem Biotek
9.7.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
9.7.2 Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Product Category, Application and Specification
9.7.2.1 Product A
9.7.2.2 Product B
9.7.3 Fenchem Biotek Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
9.7.4 Main Business/Business Overview
9.8 Daicel Fine Chem
9.8.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
9.8.2 Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Product Category, Application and Specification
9.8.2.1 Product A
9.8.2.2 Product B
9.8.3 Daicel Fine Chem Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
9.8.4 Main Business/Business Overview
9.9 Shangyu Chaungfeng Chemical
9.9.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
9.9.2 Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Product Category, Application and Specification
9.9.2.1 Product A
9.9.2.2 Product B
9.9.3 Shangyu Chaungfeng Chemical Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
9.9.4 Main Business/Business Overview
9.10 Henan Tiansheng Chemical Industry
9.10.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
9.10.2 Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Product Category, Application and Specification
9.10.2.1 Product A
9.10.2.2 Product B
9.10.3 Henan Tiansheng Chemical Industry Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
9.10.4 Main Business/Business Overview
9.11 Landoil Chemical Group
9.12 China RuiTai International Holdings
9.13 Samsung Fine Chemicals
9.14 Shandong Head
10 Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Maufacturing Cost Analysis
10.1 Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Key Raw Materials Analysis
10.1.1 Key Raw Materials
10.1.2 Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
10.1.3 Key Suppliers of Raw Materials
10.1.4 Market Concentration Rate of Raw Materials
10.2 Proportion of Manufacturing Cost Structure
10.2.1 Raw Materials
10.2.2 Labor Cost
10.2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC)
10.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC)
11 Industrial Chain, Sourcing Strategy and Downstream Buyers
11.1 Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Industrial Chain Analysis
11.2 Upstream Raw Materials Sourcing
11.3 Raw Materials Sources of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Major Manufacturers in
11.4 Downstream Buyers
12 Marketing Strategy Analysis, Distributors/Traders
12.1 Marketing Channel
12.1.1 Direct Marketing
12.1.2 Indirect Marketing
12.1.3 Marketing Channel Development Trend
12.2 Market Positioning
12.2.1 Pricing Strategy
12.2.2 Brand Strategy
12.2.3 Target Client
12.3 Distributors/Traders List
13 Market Effect Factors Analysis
13.1 Technology Progress/Risk
13.1.1 Substitutes Threat
13.1.2 Technology Progress in Related Industry
13.2 Consumer Needs/Customer Preference Change
13.3 Economic/Political Environmental Change
14 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Market Forecast (2018-2025)
14.1 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume, Revenue and Price Forecast (2018-2025)
14.1.1 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Growth Rate Forecast (2018-2025)
14.1.2 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2018-2025)
14.1.3 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Price and Trend Forecast (2018-2025)
14.2 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast by Region (2018-2025)
14.2.1 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume and Growth Rate Forecast by Regions (2018-2025)
14.2.2 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast by Regions (2018-2025)
14.2.3 United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2018-2025)
14.2.4 Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2018-2025)
14.2.5 China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2018-2025)
14.2.6 Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2018-2025)
14.2.7 Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2018-2025)
14.2.8 India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2018-2025)
14.3 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume, Revenue and Price Forecast by Type (2018-2025)
14.3.1 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Forecast by Type (2018-2025)
14.3.2 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue Forecast by Type (2018-2025)
14.3.3 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Price Forecast by Type (2018-2025)
14.4 Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Forecast by Application (2018-2025)
15 Research Findings and Conclusion
16 Appendix
16.1 Methodology/Research Approach
16.1.1 Research Programs/Design
16.1.2 Market Size Estimation
16.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
16.2 Data Source
16.2.1 Secondary Sources
16.2.2 Primary Sources
16.3 Disclaimer
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Product Picture of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC)
Figure Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Comparison (K MT) by Type
Figure Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Type (Product Category) in
Figure Visosity 350-500mPa.s Product Picture
Figure Visosity 5500-6500mPa.s Product Picture
Figure Visosity 12000-17000mPa.s Product Picture
Figure Visosity 32000-37000mPa.s Product Picture
Figure Visosity 45000-55000mPa.s Product Picture
Figure Visosity 70000-80000mPa.s Product Picture
Figure Others Product Picture
Figure Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Comparison (K MT) by Application
Figure Global Sales Market Share of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) by Application in
Figure Construction Examples
Table Key Downstream Customer in Construction
Figure Pharmaceutical Examples
Table Key Downstream Customer in Pharmaceutical
Figure Food Examples
Table Key Downstream Customer in Food
Figure Paints Examples
Table Key Downstream Customer in Paints
Figure Others Examples
Table Key Downstream Customer in Others
Figure Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Market Size (Million USD) by Regions
Figure United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
Figure Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
Figure China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
Figure Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
Figure Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
Figure India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
Figure Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate
Figure Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
Figure Global Market Major Players Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT)
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales (K MT) of Key Players/Suppliers
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Share by Players/Suppliers
Figure Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Share by Players/Suppliers
Figure Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Share by Players/Suppliers
Figure Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) by Players/Suppliers
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) by Players/Suppliers
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue Share by Players/Suppliers
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue Share by Players
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue Share by Players
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales (K MT) and Market Share by Type
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Share (K MT) by Type
Figure Sales Market Share of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) by Type
Figure Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Growth Rate by Type
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) and Market Share by Type
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue Share by Type
Figure Revenue Market Share of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) by Type
Figure Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue Growth Rate by Type
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) and Market Share by Region
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Share by Region
Figure Sales Market Share of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) by Region
Figure Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Growth Rate by Region in
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) and Market Share by Region
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue Share (%) by Region
Figure Revenue Market Share of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) by Region
Figure Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue Growth Rate by Region in
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) and Market Share by Region
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue Share (%) by Region
Figure Revenue Market Share of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) by Region
Figure Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue Market Share by Region in
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) and Market Share by Application
Table Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Share (%) by Application
Figure Sales Market Share of Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) by Application
Figure Global Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Market Share by Application
Figure United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Figure United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
Figure United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Price (USD/MT) Trend
Table United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Players
Table United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Players
Figure United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Players in
Table United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Type
Table United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Type
Figure United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Type in
Table United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Application
Table United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Application
Figure United States Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Application in
Figure Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Figure Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
Figure Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Price (USD/MT) Trend
Table Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Players
Table Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Players
Figure Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Players in
Table Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Type
Table Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Type
Figure Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Type in
Table Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Application
Table Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Application
Figure Europe Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Application in
Figure China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Figure China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
Figure China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Price (USD/MT) Trend
Table China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Players
Table China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Players
Figure China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Players in
Table China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Type
Table China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Type
Figure China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Type in
Table China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Application
Table China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Application
Figure China Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Application in
Figure Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Figure Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
Figure Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Price (USD/MT) Trend
Table Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Players
Table Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Players
Figure Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Players in
Table Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Type
Table Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Type
Figure Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Type in
Table Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Application
Table Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Application
Figure Japan Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Application in
Figure Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Figure Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
Figure Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Price (USD/MT) Trend
Table Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Players
Table Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Players
Figure Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Players in
Table Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Type
Table Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Type
Figure Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Type in
Table Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Application
Table Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Application
Figure Southeast Asia Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Application in
Figure India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Figure India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
Figure India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Price (USD/MT) Trend
Table India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Players
Table India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Players
Figure India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Players in
Table India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Type
Table India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Type
Figure India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Type in
Table India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume (K MT) by Application
Table India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Application
Figure India Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Volume Market Share by Application in
Table Dow Chemical Basic Information List
Table Dow Chemical Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
Figure Dow Chemical Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Growth Rate
Figure Dow Chemical Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Global Market Share
Figure Dow Chemical Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue Global Market Share
Table AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals Basic Information List
Table AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
Figure AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Growth Rate
Figure AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Global Market Share
Figure AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue Global Market Share
Table Ashland Specialty Ingredients Basic Information List
Table Ashland Specialty Ingredients Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
Figure Ashland Specialty Ingredients Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Growth Rate
Figure Ashland Specialty Ingredients Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Global Market Share (2013-2018
Figure Ashland Specialty Ingredients Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue Global Market Share
Table CP KELCO Basic Information List
Table CP KELCO Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
Figure CP KELCO Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Growth Rate
Figure CP KELCO Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Global Market Share
Figure CP KELCO Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue Global Market Share
Table Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Basic Information List
Table Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
Figure Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Growth Rate
Figure Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Global Market Share
Figure Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue Global Market Share
Table SE Tylose Basic Information List
Table SE Tylose Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
Figure SE Tylose Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Growth Rate
Figure SE Tylose Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales Global Market Share (2013-2018
Figure SE Tylose Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Revenue Global Market Share
Table Fenchem Biotek Basic Information List
Table Fenchem Biotek Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose (HEMC) Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
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Market Segmentation
By Type (Viscosity Range)
- 350–500 mPa.s – Low viscosity, used in coatings and adhesives.
- 5500–6500 mPa.s – Medium viscosity, suitable for construction applications.
- 12000–17000 mPa.s – Applied in pharmaceuticals and food industries.
- 32000–37000 mPa.s – High viscosity, used in specialty coatings and industrial formulations.
- 45000–55000 mPa.s – Very high viscosity, preferred for water retention in construction.
- 70000–80000 mPa.s – Ultra-high viscosity, niche applications requiring strong film-forming properties.
- Others – Custom formulations for specialized industrial use.
By Application
- Construction – Dominant segment, used in cement, plaster, and tile adhesives.
- Pharmaceutical – Applied as excipients, stabilizers, and controlled-release agents.
- Food – Used as a thickener and stabilizer in processed foods.
- Paints – Enhances viscosity and film formation in coatings.
- Others – Includes cosmetics, detergents, and specialty chemicals.
By Region
- North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) – Strong demand supported by construction and pharmaceutical industries.
- Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Russia, etc.) – Growth driven by industrial modernization and sustainability initiatives.
- Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia, South Korea, Australia, etc.) – Largest growth potential, led by rapid industrialization and expanding construction sector.
- South America (Brazil, Argentina, etc.) – Emerging demand in construction and food industries.
- Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, Turkey, South Africa, etc.) – Moderate growth, with infrastructure projects driving adoption.
Key Players
- Dow Chemical
- AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals
- Ashland Specialty Ingredients
- CP Kelco
- Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku
- SE Tylose
- Fenchem Biotek
- Daicel Fine Chem
- Shangyu Chaungfeng Chemical
- Henan Tiansheng Chemical Industry
- Landoil Chemical Group
- China RuiTai International Holdings
- Samsung Fine Chemicals
- Shandong Head