Hemicellulose Market Report 2026

The hemicellulose market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.66 billion in 2025 to $1.78 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to paper industry demand, biomass processing growth, agricultural residue utilization, polysaccharide research, bio refinery development.

The hemicellulose market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.38 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to bio economy expansion, sustainable material demand, pharmaceutical innovation, advanced extraction technologies, circular economy adoption. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use in bio based materials, growing demand in pharmaceutical formulations, expansion of pulp and paper processing, increased utilization of agricultural waste, focus on renewable polysaccharides.

The increasing demand for sustainable and biodegradable materials is expected to drive growth in the hemicellulose market. These materials are designed to reduce environmental impact by being derived from renewable resources and decomposing naturally without leaving harmful residues. The rising demand is primarily driven by the need to minimize environmental harm, cut carbon emissions, support a circular economy, and encourage the development of eco-friendly products. Hemicellulose, a biopolymer that is naturally abundant, meets this demand by serving as a bioplastic and coating, reducing the reliance on fossil-based alternatives and improving biodegradability. For example, in January 2023, Protega Global Ltd., a U.S.-based sustainable packaging company, reported that consumer demand for sustainable packaging had surged to 81%, marking significant progress in reducing plastic waste. This growing demand for sustainable and biodegradable materials is propelling the growth of the hemicellulose market.

Companies operating in the hemicellulose market are increasingly focusing on adopting advanced biopolymer technologies, such as wood-based polymer solutions, to improve sustainability and reduce reliance on fossil-based materials. Wood-based polymer solutions are bio-derived materials created by converting hemicellulose and other lignocellulosic side streams into functional polymers, offering features such as heat-sealability, barrier performance, and enhanced recyclability. For example, in June 2025, Ecohelix AB, a Sweden-based biotechnology company, received funding from the EU LIFE Programme to accelerate the commercialization of WOODMER Seal, a wood-based polymer solution designed to improve the performance and sustainability of fiber-based packaging. WOODMER Seal provides strong heat-seal coating functionality, effective moisture and grease barrier properties, and compatibility with mono-material recycling systems. The solution supports improved packaging circularity, lowers environmental impact, and helps meet increasingly strict sustainability regulations.

In August 2025, Chempolis Oy, a Finland-based provider of biorefining technologies and solutions for lignocellulosic biomass, partnered with 4WOOD Biotech to establish the first bamboo-based biorefinery for second-generation ethanol and high-value bioproducts in the Americas. Through this collaboration, Chempolis and 4WOOD Biotech aim to sustainably convert bamboo into bioethanol, furfural, acetic acid, and lignin by efficiently utilizing all components of the biomass, including hemicellulose, to achieve maximum material and economic efficiency. 4WOOD Biotech Ltda is a Brazil-based bioeconomy company that specializes in innovative biomass conversion technologies and the development of renewable feedstock-based bioproducts.

Major companies operating in the hemicellulose market are DuPont de Nemours Inc., Novozymes A/S, AB Enzymes, Roquette Frères, Tate & Lyle, Borregaard, Stora Enso, UPM-Kymmene Oyj, FMC Biopolymer, Baoji Konjac Chemical Co. Ltd., SARDA Bio Polymers PVT. LTD., MetGen, PS-Biotec Inc., Antozyme Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Aum Enzymes, Ultreze Enzymes Pvt. Ltd., Creative Enzyme, Green Biologics, Biochemtex, Segetis.

North America was the largest region in the hemicellulose market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hemicellulose market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the hemicellulose market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The hemicellulose market consists of sales of galactans, and arabinans. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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