A carbomer is a white, fluffy substance that is used in a variety of cosmetic products as a thickening, emulsifier, and stabilizer. Dry carbomer, a white powder used in cosmetics and personal care items, is a variety of polymers of acrylic acid that make up this carbomer. In the beauty and personal care sector, carbomer is essential because it inhibits solids from turning into liquids, stops emulsions from spreading, and regulates the uniformity of product flow. These are categorized according to their molecular weight, and the demand for additives that contain carbomer is driven by the rising use of cosmetics and other personal care products around the world. This will spur market expansion during the analyzed period.

High molecular weight, cross-linked acrylic acid polymers are known as carbomers. Ethyl acetate, benzene, and cross-linking substances like pentaerythritol polyallylether and polyallyl sucrose are used to assist the substance polymerize. The product has qualities including varying relative ion & shear tolerance, mucilage clarity, relative viscosity, and flow characteristics. It has practical uses in hygiene and medicine and is primarily known for its use in the cosmetics sector. Furthermore, the demand for more advanced formulations for carbomers is being driven by innovation in the current state of personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products by major market participants. Therefore, it is projected that the expansion of these industries will be beneficial around the globe over the period of forecasting.
Lockdowns, societal barriers, and trade bans brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have made it difficult to produce carbomer and have significantly disrupted global supply chains. Lockdowns in numerous countries forced the temporary closure of the personal care industry's manufacturing, which had an impact on both output and consumption. However, the quick expansion of the healthcare sector and rising demand for hand sanitizer have offset the product's consumption. The market is anticipated to stabilize in the next years as a result of numerous governments' efforts to restart their economy.
The demand for cosmetic and personal care products has increased, which has led to a significant increase in the value and volume of the carbomer industry. The market has experienced rapid expansion ever since the cosmetics business gained popularity. The market share of North American nations like Canada and the U.S. has sharply increased. In the worldwide market, North America has risen to the top.
The demand for input into the pharmaceutical business has increased dramatically on the market. Usually, it serves as a thickening agent. The main cause of the increase in demand is that it is productive and produces desirable outcomes even in tiny quantities. It also serves as an intermediate input in the manufacture of hand sanitizers in the pharmaceutical sector. The epidemic has recently resulted in massive sales of hand sanitizers, which has quickly increased demand for the substance.
Carbomer has been recognized as an obvious element that is utilized in the production of a variety of personal care goods. Although there has been some business framework consolidation in terms of player density, the firm still depends heavily on the expanding personal care market. Manufacturers of carbomer, a key component used in the processing of various end goods, have classified a number of techniques to record higher sales levels in their businesses. Giving the target business the necessary pitch has been done through constructive collaborative methods and successful partnerships. A rising customer preference for various personal care goods, from cosmetics to bath products, has helped to drive the market to new heights.
The demand for carbomer is the largest in the region due to the technological environment in North America. Consumers' growing interest in the cosmetics industry has indirectly increased demand for the industry. The Asia Pacific area has recently seen a surge in the cosmetics business. However, because there are fewer businesses in this area, there is less of a need for the carbomer market. However, due to the fact that the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors are steadily expanding in nations like China, Japan, and India, demand is anticipated to increase in this area throughout the course of the projection period.
Report Coverage
Global Carbomer research report categorizes the market for global based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. Global Carbomer report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the global market. Recent market developments and Carbomer competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key Carbomer market players and analyses their core competencies in each global market sub-segments.
| REPORT ATTRIBUTES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2017-2030 |
| Base Year | 2022 |
| Forecast Period | 2022-2030 |
| Historical Period | 2017-2021 |
| Unit | Value (USD Billion) |
| Key Companies Profiled | Lubrizol Corporation, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd., The Dow Chemical Company, Maruti Chemicals Company, SNF Floerger, Noveon, Inc., Anhui Newman Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd., Ametek, Inc., Chemtex Speciality Limited, AcryliCon Polymers GmbH, R.T. Vanderbilt Holding Company, Inc., SDP Global Co., Ltd., Corel Pharma Chem, Shree Chemicals, DFE Pharma, GLS Corporation, NovaMatrix, Allergan, Inc. |
| Segments Covered | • By Product |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization (equivalent to up to 3 analyst working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope |
Key Points Covered in the Report
- Market Revenue of Carbomer Market from 2021 to 2030.
- Market Forecast for Carbomer Market from 2021 to 2030.
- Regional Market Share and Revenue from 2021 to 2030.
- Country Market share within region from 2021 to 2030.
- Key Type and Application Revenue and forecast.
- Company Market Share Analysis, Carbomer competitive scenario, ranking, and detailed company
profiles. - Market driver, restraints, and detailed COVID-19 impact on Carbomer
Market
Competitive Environment:
The research provides an accurate study of the major organisations and companies operating in the global Carbomer market, along with a comparative evaluation based on their product portfolios, corporate summaries, geographic reach, business plans, Carbomer market shares in specific segments, and SWOT analyses. A detailed analysis of the firms' recent news and developments, such as product development, inventions, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, and other activities, is also included in the study. This makes it possible to assess the level of market competition as a whole.
List of Major Market Participants
Lubrizol Corporation, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd., The Dow Chemical Company, Maruti Chemicals Company, SNF Floerger, Noveon, Inc., Anhui Newman Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd., Ametek, Inc., Chemtex Speciality Limited, AcryliCon Polymers GmbH, R.T. Vanderbilt Holding Company, Inc., SDP Global Co., Ltd., Corel Pharma Chem, Shree Chemicals, DFE Pharma, GLS Corporation, NovaMatrix, Allergan, Inc.
Primary Target Market
- Market Players of Carbomer
- Investors
- End-users
- Government Authorities
- Consulting And Research Firm
- Venture capitalists
- Third-party knowledge providers
- Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
Market Segment:
This study forecasts global, regional, and country revenue from 2019 to 2030. INFINITIVE DATA EXPERT has segmented the global Carbomer market based on the below-mentioned segments:
Global Carbomer Market, By Type
Carbomer 940
Carbomer 980
Carbomer 934
Other Carbomer
Global Carbomer market, By Application
Personal Care
Cosmetics Industry
Pharmaceutical Industries
Global Carbomer market, Regional Analysis
- Europe: Germany, Uk, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Rest of Europe
- The Asia Pacific: China,Japan,India,South Korea,Australia,Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America: Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa
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