At 11.7% CAGR, the North America Microbial Cellulose Market is projected to be worth US$ 12,435.67 million by 2028, says Business Market Insights

According to Business Market Insights’ research, the North America microbial cellulose market was valued at US$ 6,416.11 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 12,435.67 million by 2028, registering a CAGR of 11.7% from 2022 to 2028. Wide scope of application and increasing demand for microbial cellulose in healthcare industry are the critical factors attributed to the North America microbial cellulose market expansion.             

Microbial cellulose is a biomaterial synthesized from several microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and seaweed. It has a three-dimensional reticulated cellulose nanofiber-weaved structure that endows it with excellent mechanical properties, high water binding capability, and outstanding suspension stability. Microbial cellulose is used for various applications such as food packaging, food & beverage processing, cement additives, wound dressing and cosmetics. Microbial cellulose is used as an additive/ingredient in the form of nata de coco (made by fermentation of coconut water using non-pathogenic bacteria) in beverages, desserts, salads, and other low-calorie, high fiber foods. In the food and beverage packaging industry, microbial cellulose is used as an alternative to conventional plastics such as low-density and high-density polyethylene and polypropylene due to its excellent elasticity, mechanical strength, and biodegradability. Also, the food packaging industry is one of the major contributors to plastic waste. Therefore, manufacturers of food packaging materials are increasingly shifting toward bioplastics that help reduce environmental hazards and minimize the carbon footprint. In the cement industry, microbial cellulose is used to enhance the properties of cement such as increase in mechanical and thermal strength and reduction in cement porosity and concrete setting time. In the cosmetics & personal care industry, microbial cellulose is used in sheet masks with high water retention and skin adherence properties. In the textile industry, it is used as a substitute for conventional nonwoven fibers, animal-based leather, and synthetic leather. In addition, microbial cellulose is gaining immense traction among consumers as it is a sustainable alternative to plant cellulose and other conventional petroleum-based plastics and fabrics. Further, in the healthcare industry, microbial cellulose is used for wound dressing, medical implants, and surgical masks. Therefore, high application scope of microbial cellulose drives the microbial cellulose market growth. This is expected to drive the North America microbial cellulose market during the forecast period.

On the contrary, high production cost hurdles the growth of North America microbial cellulose market. 

Based on application, the North America microbial cellulose market is categorized into food & beverages, food packaging, biomedical, cosmetics, and others. The food & beverages segment held 39.6% market share in 2022, amassing US$ 2,542.97 million. It is projected to garner US$ 4,917.17 million by 2028 to expand at 11.6% CAGR during 2022–2028.

Based on country, the North America microbial cellulose market has been categorized into the US, Canada, and Mexico.  Our regional analysis states that the US captured 86.0% share of North America microbial cellulose market in 2022. It was assessed at US$ 5,520.42 million in 2022 and is likely to hit US$ 10,763.07 million by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 11.8% during the forecast period.            

Key players dominating the North America microbial cellulose market are Ashland Inc; Axcelon Biopolymers Corp; Bacterial Cellulose Solutions Inc; Cellulose Lab Inc; and Polybion SL among others.

• In Mar 2022, Polybion SL has established bacterial cellulose biomanufacturing plant.
• In May 2022, Ashland revealed a natural, nature-derived and biodegradable personal care solutions.

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