The global market for Rheological Additives was estimated to be worth US$ 4410 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 6340 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Rheological Additives cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
In 2024, global Rheological Additives production reached approximately 1,688 K tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 2,613 per ton. Rheological additives are a class of functional materials specifically designed to modify, control, and optimize the flow behavior (rheology) of liquids, semisolids, or suspensions in industrial applications. Their core role is to adjust key rheological properties, such as viscosity, thixotropy, yield stress, and leveling, to meet the performance requirements of the end product or manufacturing process. Unlike other additives that focus on aesthetics (such as pigments) or chemical stability (such as antioxidants), rheological additives directly influence how a material moves, settles, covers, or maintains its shape. These additives encompass a variety of chemical classes, including organic polymers (such as cellulose ethers and xanthan gum) and inorganic minerals, and their selection can be tailored based on the base material (e.g., water-based, solvent-based, or oil-based systems) and the end-use industry. By fine-tuning rheological properties, they not only improve product quality and user experience, but also increase production efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure compliance with industry-specific performance standards.
The Rheological Additives industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by sustainability mandates, technological innovation, and expanding application landscapes. With global regulations like EU REACH and China's dual-carbon policies pushing for reduced carbon footprints, bio-based rheological modifiers (e.g., plant-derived xanthan gum, cellulose derivatives) are gaining traction. These alternatives, which now account for 8.7% of China's market share (projected to reach 20% by 2030) , offer biodegradability and lower VOC emissions while maintaining performance. AI algorithms are revolutionizing product development by predicting rheological properties, reducing experimental cycles, and optimizing formulations for cost and performance. Additionally, IoT-integrated production systems ensure batch-to-batch consistency with viscosity fluctuations controlled within +-3%. The industry is diversifying beyond traditional markets (paints, adhesives) into emerging sectors like 3D printing and new energy. In 3D printing, rheological additives are critical for controlling ink flow and shape retention. Meanwhile, lithium battery separator coatings demand nanoscale modifiers to enhance electrolyte retention.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Rheological Additives, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Rheological Additives by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Rheological Additives market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Kiloton) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Rheological Additives.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- Dow
- Arkema
- BASF
- Zhejiang Fenghong New Material Co., Ltd.
- Ashland
- BYK (ALTANA)
- Tate & Lyle
- Lubrizol
- Tolsa
- Elementis
- Wanhua Chemical Group Co., LTD.
- Munzing Chemie
- Croda
- Mazza Holding
- Borchers(Milliken & Company)
- Lehmann&Voss&Co.
- Roquette
- Jiangsu Hemings New Material Tech. CO., Ltd
- Scott Bader
- Syensqo
- Zhejiang Qinghong New Material Co., Ltd.
- Kusumoto
- Noelson Chemicals
- Zhejiang Hongyu New Materials
Segment by Type
- Organic Rheological Additives
- Inorganic Rheological Additives
Segment by Application
- Ink
- Paper
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Paints and Coatings
- Personal Care
- Food
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Rheological Additives manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Rheological Additives in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Rheological Additives in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Rheological Additives Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Rheological Additives Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global Rheological Additives Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global Rheological Additives Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global Rheological Additives Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Rheological Additives Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Rheological Additives Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Rheological Additives Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Rheological Additives Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Rheological Additives Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Rheological Additives Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Rheological Additives Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global Rheological Additives Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global Rheological Additives Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global Rheological Additives Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers Rheological Additives Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers Rheological Additives Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Rheological Additives
- 2.9 Rheological Additives Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 Rheological Additives Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Rheological Additives Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Rheological Additives as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 Organic Rheological Additives
- 3.1.2 Inorganic Rheological Additives
- 3.2 Global Rheological Additives Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Rheological Additives Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Rheological Additives Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Rheological Additives Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global Rheological Additives Sales Volume by Type
- 3.3.1 Global Rheological Additives Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global Rheological Additives Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global Rheological Additives Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global Rheological Additives Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Ink
- 4.1.2 Paper
- 4.1.3 Adhesives and Sealants
- 4.1.4 Paints and Coatings
- 4.1.5 Personal Care
- 4.1.6 Food
- 4.1.7 Others
- 4.2 Global Rheological Additives Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global Rheological Additives Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Rheological Additives Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Rheological Additives Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global Rheological Additives Sales Volume by Application
- 4.3.1 Global Rheological Additives Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global Rheological Additives Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global Rheological Additives Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global Rheological Additives Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Rheological Additives Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Rheological Additives Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Rheological Additives Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Rheological Additives Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Rheological Additives Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global Rheological Additives Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global Rheological Additives Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global Rheological Additives Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global Rheological Additives Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global Rheological Additives Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global Rheological Additives Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America Rheological Additives Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America Rheological Additives Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe Rheological Additives Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe Rheological Additives Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Rheological Additives Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Rheological Additives Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America Rheological Additives Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America Rheological Additives Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Rheological Additives Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Rheological Additives Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Rheological Additives Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Rheological Additives Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Rheological Additives Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Rheological Additives Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Rheological Additives Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Rheological Additives Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Rheological Additives Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Rheological Additives Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Rheological Additives Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Rheological Additives Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Rheological Additives Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Rheological Additives Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Rheological Additives Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Rheological Additives Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Rheological Additives Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Rheological Additives Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Rheological Additives Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Rheological Additives Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Rheological Additives Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Rheological Additives Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Rheological Additives Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Rheological Additives Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Rheological Additives Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Rheological Additives Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Rheological Additives Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 Dow
- 7.1.1 Dow Company Information
- 7.1.2 Dow Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 Dow Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 Dow Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 Dow Recent Development
- 7.2 Arkema
- 7.2.1 Arkema Company Information
- 7.2.2 Arkema Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 Arkema Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 Arkema Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 Arkema Recent Development
- 7.3 BASF
- 7.3.1 BASF Company Information
- 7.3.2 BASF Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 BASF Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 BASF Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 BASF Recent Development
- 7.4 Zhejiang Fenghong New Material Co., Ltd.
- 7.4.1 Zhejiang Fenghong New Material Co., Ltd. Company Information
- 7.4.2 Zhejiang Fenghong New Material Co., Ltd. Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 Zhejiang Fenghong New Material Co., Ltd. Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 Zhejiang Fenghong New Material Co., Ltd. Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 Zhejiang Fenghong New Material Co., Ltd. Recent Development
- 7.5 Ashland
- 7.5.1 Ashland Company Information
- 7.5.2 Ashland Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 Ashland Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 Ashland Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 Ashland Recent Development
- 7.6 BYK (ALTANA)
- 7.6.1 BYK (ALTANA) Company Information
- 7.6.2 BYK (ALTANA) Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 BYK (ALTANA) Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 BYK (ALTANA) Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 BYK (ALTANA) Recent Development
- 7.7 Tate & Lyle
- 7.7.1 Tate & Lyle Company Information
- 7.7.2 Tate & Lyle Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.7.3 Tate & Lyle Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.7.4 Tate & Lyle Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.7.5 Tate & Lyle Recent Development
- 7.8 Lubrizol
- 7.8.1 Lubrizol Company Information
- 7.8.2 Lubrizol Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.8.3 Lubrizol Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.8.4 Lubrizol Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.8.5 Lubrizol Recent Development
- 7.9 Tolsa
- 7.9.1 Tolsa Company Information
- 7.9.2 Tolsa Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.9.3 Tolsa Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.9.4 Tolsa Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.9.5 Tolsa Recent Development
- 7.10 Elementis
- 7.10.1 Elementis Company Information
- 7.10.2 Elementis Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.10.3 Elementis Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.10.4 Elementis Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.10.5 Elementis Recent Development
- 7.11 Wanhua Chemical Group Co., LTD.
- 7.11.1 Wanhua Chemical Group Co., LTD. Company Information
- 7.11.2 Wanhua Chemical Group Co., LTD. Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.11.3 Wanhua Chemical Group Co., LTD. Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.11.4 Wanhua Chemical Group Co., LTD. Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.11.5 Wanhua Chemical Group Co., LTD. Recent Development
- 7.12 Munzing Chemie
- 7.12.1 Munzing Chemie Company Information
- 7.12.2 Munzing Chemie Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.12.3 Munzing Chemie Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.12.4 Munzing Chemie Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.12.5 Munzing Chemie Recent Development
- 7.13 Croda
- 7.13.1 Croda Company Information
- 7.13.2 Croda Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.13.3 Croda Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.13.4 Croda Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.13.5 Croda Recent Development
- 7.14 Mazza Holding
- 7.14.1 Mazza Holding Company Information
- 7.14.2 Mazza Holding Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.14.3 Mazza Holding Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.14.4 Mazza Holding Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.14.5 Mazza Holding Recent Development
- 7.15 Borchers(Milliken & Company)
- 7.15.1 Borchers(Milliken & Company) Company Information
- 7.15.2 Borchers(Milliken & Company) Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.15.3 Borchers(Milliken & Company) Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.15.4 Borchers(Milliken & Company) Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.15.5 Borchers(Milliken & Company) Recent Development
- 7.16 Lehmann&Voss&Co.
- 7.16.1 Lehmann&Voss&Co. Company Information
- 7.16.2 Lehmann&Voss&Co. Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.16.3 Lehmann&Voss&Co. Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.16.4 Lehmann&Voss&Co. Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.16.5 Lehmann&Voss&Co. Recent Development
- 7.17 Roquette
- 7.17.1 Roquette Company Information
- 7.17.2 Roquette Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.17.3 Roquette Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.17.4 Roquette Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.17.5 Roquette Recent Development
- 7.18 Jiangsu Hemings New Material Tech. CO., Ltd
- 7.18.1 Jiangsu Hemings New Material Tech. CO., Ltd Company Information
- 7.18.2 Jiangsu Hemings New Material Tech. CO., Ltd Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.18.3 Jiangsu Hemings New Material Tech. CO., Ltd Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.18.4 Jiangsu Hemings New Material Tech. CO., Ltd Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.18.5 Jiangsu Hemings New Material Tech. CO., Ltd Recent Development
- 7.19 Scott Bader
- 7.19.1 Scott Bader Company Information
- 7.19.2 Scott Bader Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.19.3 Scott Bader Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.19.4 Scott Bader Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.19.5 Scott Bader Recent Development
- 7.20 Syensqo
- 7.20.1 Syensqo Company Information
- 7.20.2 Syensqo Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.20.3 Syensqo Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.20.4 Syensqo Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.20.5 Syensqo Recent Development
- 7.21 Zhejiang Qinghong New Material Co., Ltd.
- 7.21.1 Zhejiang Qinghong New Material Co., Ltd. Company Information
- 7.21.2 Zhejiang Qinghong New Material Co., Ltd. Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.21.3 Zhejiang Qinghong New Material Co., Ltd. Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.21.4 Zhejiang Qinghong New Material Co., Ltd. Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.21.5 Zhejiang Qinghong New Material Co., Ltd. Recent Development
- 7.22 Kusumoto
- 7.22.1 Kusumoto Company Information
- 7.22.2 Kusumoto Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.22.3 Kusumoto Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.22.4 Kusumoto Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.22.5 Kusumoto Recent Development
- 7.23 Noelson Chemicals
- 7.23.1 Noelson Chemicals Company Information
- 7.23.2 Noelson Chemicals Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.23.3 Noelson Chemicals Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.23.4 Noelson Chemicals Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.23.5 Noelson Chemicals Recent Development
- 7.24 Zhejiang Hongyu New Materials
- 7.24.1 Zhejiang Hongyu New Materials Company Information
- 7.24.2 Zhejiang Hongyu New Materials Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.24.3 Zhejiang Hongyu New Materials Rheological Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.24.4 Zhejiang Hongyu New Materials Rheological Additives Product Offerings
- 7.24.5 Zhejiang Hongyu New Materials Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Rheological Additives Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Rheological Additives Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Rheological Additives Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Rheological Additives Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer