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Chemical cellulose is an organic compound with a linear structured polymer consisting of thousands of glucose monomers. It is produced from wood, cotton, flax, jute, and hemp. Chemical cellulose is white and is odorless. The most commonly available forms of cellulose are cellulose fibers, microcrystalline cellulose, and powdered cellulose. Chemical cellulose can be easily soluble in water at room temperature. In the pharmaceutical industry, powdered chemical cellulose is used widely as a fiber supplement, and is added in food products to increase the concentration for fibers. Energy drinks generally contain chemical cellulose. Thus, surge in demand for chemical cellulose is likely to anticipate the growth of the chemical cellulose market during the forecast period.
The global market for chemical cellulose is severely impacted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Decline in activities of construction and food processing industries due to pandemic is anticipated to hamper the demand for chemical cellulose. The pandemic has forced many industries in the market to nearly stop their operations to comply with the government regulations such as social distancing. In addition, owing to the lockdown implemented across various countries, national and international transport have been hampered, which has significantly impacted the supply chain of numerous industries across the globe, thereby increasing the supply–demand gap. Thus, insufficiency in raw material supply is expected to further impact the production rate of chemical cellulose.
Chemical cellulose is used in dietary food to facilitate weight loss and helps in maintaining blood pressure. Such benefits associated with chemical cellulose drive the growth of the chemical cellulose market. In addition, it is used in the manufacturing of capsules and tablets in the pharmaceutical industry. Thus, surge in demand from chemical and food industries contribute toward the growth of the market. Powdered cellulose is popularly used as a bulking agent that helps a person to minimize the food intake. Moreover, animal food contain chemical cellulose, thereby boosting the market growth. However, the concerns related to the side effects of chemical cellulose restrain the growth of the chemical cellulose market.
New products that exhibit improved capabilities have been launched by leading market players. They have taken the necessary steps to improve the accuracy of products and overall functionality. Major manufacturers of calcium chloride are attempting to follow the trend and expanding their business in ready-made powder and energy drinks, which contains significant amount of chemical cellulose. Companies operating in this segment majorly focus on the development of cellulose derivatives to expand the business. Reliable distribution channels, novel product offerings, and acquisitions are some of the key strategies adopted by these players to strengthen their position in the market.
Manufacturers have been focusing on producing new products for specific applications as there are varying demands based on the utilization. The usage of chemical cellulose as a binder, emulsifiers in tables, and syrups has been the major focus of the market players, as the pharmaceuticals segment is the largest contributor in demand for chemical cellulose.
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