Cashew Nutshell Liquid Market worth $979.8 million by 2031 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Cashew Nutshell Liquid Market size was USD 568.5 million in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 979.8 million by 2031, at a CAGR of 11.50% between 2026 and 2031.

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Cashew Nutshell Liquid Market Size & Forecast:

• Market Size Available for Years: 2023-2031
• 2026 Market Size: USD 568.5 million
• 2031 Projected Market Size: USD 979.8 billion
• CAGR (2026-2031): 11.50%

Cashew Nutshell Liquid Market Trends & Insights:

• The growth potential for the cashew nutshell liquid market remains strong, supported by increasing demand for bio-based materials, advancements in processing technologies, and the growing need for sustainable alternatives to petroleum-derived products. A key trend shaping the market is the development of high-performance CNSL-based products, including resins, coatings, adhesives, friction materials, and specialty chemicals, to meet evolving performance and environmental requirements. Cashew nutshell liquid is increasingly used to enhance material durability, chemical resistance, thermal stability, and weatherability across automotive components, coatings, construction materials, adhesives, and industrial applications. Its ability to provide functional performance, support renewable material adoption, and enable sustainable product formulations is further driving demand across diverse end-use industries.
• Europe dominated the global cashew nutshell liquid market in 2025, accounting for a market share of 38.8%, in terms of value.
• The friction materials segment is projected to be the fastest-growing product type of the cashew nutshell liquid market with a CAGR of 13.43%, in terms of value, between 2026 and 2031.
• The coatings application dominated the overall cashew nutshell liquid market with a share of 28.2%, in terms of value, in 2025.
• Cardolite Corporation (US), Palmer International (US), and Golden Cashew Products Pvt. Ltd. are identified as key players in the global cashew nutshell liquid market. These companies have strong market presence and extensive product portfolios.
• PT Comextra Majora, Thinh Dai Vietnam Company Limited, and Tan Loc Cashew Oil Production Company Limited, among other emerging players, have carved out solid positions within specialized niche segments, highlighting their potential to evolve into future market leaders.

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The growth of the cashew nutshell liquid market is driven by rising demand for bio-based resins, coatings, adhesives, friction materials, and specialty chemicals, increasing the utilization of CNSL-derived products across industrial applications. The growing preference for renewable feedstocks with functional performance advantages is accelerating demand for CNSL in value-added formulations. The increasing focus on chemical resistance, thermal stability, flexibility, and durability is further supporting product development. Moreover, the shift toward sustainable raw materials and waste valorization is encouraging advancements in CNSL-based resins, curing agents, and modifiers. Furthermore, expanding cashew processing capacity, industrialization, and demand for bio-based materials across emerging economies are creating opportunities for CNSL manufacturers worldwide.

By product type, the phenol formaldehyde (PF) resins segment was the second-largest type in the cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) market in 2025.

In the global cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) industry, the phenol formaldehyde (PF) resins segment held the second-largest share, in terms of value, in 2025. This is due to the use of CNSL-modified PF resins in applications requiring strong adhesion, thermal stability, and resistance to moisture and chemicals. These resins are widely used in friction materials, laminates, coatings, and molded components, where they provide reliable performance under demanding conditions. Their established processing methods and compatibility with industrial resin systems support continued demand for CNSL-based PF resins.

By application, the friction lining application held the third-largest share of the cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) market in 2025

The friction lining application accounted for the third-largest share of the global cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) market, in terms of value, in 2025. This is due to the use of CNSL-derived materials as binders and modifiers in brake linings and other friction components, where they support stable performance under repeated braking conditions. Their ability to withstand heat, maintain structural integrity, and provide controlled friction characteristics makes them suitable for automotive and industrial braking systems. Continued demand for reliable friction components is supporting the use of CNSL in this application.

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North America was the second-largest market for cashew nutshell liquid in 2025, in terms of value.

North America held the second-largest share of the global cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) market in 2025, in terms of value, due to the region's well-established specialty chemicals and advanced materials industries, which support the use of CNSL derivatives in high-value formulations. Demand from industrial coatings, friction materials, engineered composites, and specialty resins is creating opportunities for CNSL-based products. The region's focus on developing renewable feedstocks and waste-derived chemicals is also encouraging the integration of CNSL into commercial material systems.

Key Players

Leading players in the cashew nutshell liquid companies include Cardolite Corporation (US), GHW (Vietnam) Co. Ltd., Palmer International (US), LC Buffalo Co., Ltd. (Vietnam), Cat Loi Cashew Oil Production & Export Joint Stock Company (Vietnam), SENESEL sp. z o.o. (Poland), Zhejiang Wansheng Co., Ltd. (China), Cashew Chem India (India), Sri Devi Group (India), and ADMARK Polycoats Pvt. Ltd. (India), among others.

Investment Funding

The cashew nutshell liquid market is witnessing increasing investment activity, driven by capacity expansions, technological advancements, sustainability initiatives, and strategic developments across specialty chemical segments. Manufacturers are focusing on developing high-performance CNSL-based products with enhanced durability, thermal stability, chemical resistance, and material compatibility to address evolving application requirements. Investments are also directed toward low-emission processing technologies, bio-based and sustainable formulations, and regional production facilities to strengthen supply chains and meet the growing demand for renewable chemical products and sustainable industrial solutions.

Revenue Shift

The cashew nutshell liquid market is experiencing a revenue shift from conventional, general-purpose CNSL products toward higher-value specialty derivatives designed for demanding applications such as coatings, adhesives, friction materials, construction, and industrial chemicals. The global cashew nutshell liquid market is estimated to grow from approximately USD 568.5 million in 2026 to USD 979.8 million by 2031, at a CAGR of around 11.50%. This growth is supported by rising demand for bio-based chemicals, high-performance materials, and sustainable alternatives to petroleum-derived products. Growth is increasingly driven by applications such as coatings, adhesives & sealants, friction materials, laminates, insulation, and specialty chemicals, while conventional CNSL applications are expected to witness comparatively slower value growth.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions in the cashew nutshell liquid market are increasing as manufacturers seek to expand their bio-based chemical portfolios, strengthen technological capabilities, and broaden their presence across key regional markets. Acquisition activity during 2023-2026 focused on advanced CNSL-based solutions for coatings, adhesives, friction materials, laminates, construction, and other applications. Companies are prioritizing strategic acquisitions to gain access to specialized CNSL technologies, broaden product offerings, and capitalize on the growing demand for bio-based chemicals with improved durability, thermal stability, chemical resistance, and sustainable performance.

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