Global Specialty Paper Market by Application (Printing & Publishing, Packaging & Labeling), by Product (D©cor, Kraft) and Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast To 2028

Industry Insights

The market for specialty papers worldwide was worth USD 26.2 billion in 2018. It is expected to grow at a 4.1% CAGR over the forecast period. Changes in packaging and equipment, as well as the rise of ecommerce are some of the factors that have contributed to the growth of this market.

The demand for packaging and labeling delivery goods has increased. This is due to the rise in home delivery services. The fastest-growing segment in e-commerce is consumer goods. It accounts for the majority of the industry's revenue. This is driving up market demand, as packaging and labeling are the main revenue-generating categories in the global industry.

This market is growing because of its increasing use in e-commerce activities like packaging, storage, and transport. Printing invitations and decorations are two other basic uses of specialty papers. These specialty papers can be made individually or transformed into specialty forms by using pulp chemicals.

The largest market share is held by Europe. The major drivers of Europe's growth are an increase in online shopping portals, and increased home delivery in countries like Germany and the U.K. Europe is a large market for paper processing and exporting. This makes it a significant player in the global market. Asia Pacific will be the fastest-growing region due to an increase in per capita income in countries such as India and China.

The market growth is being impacted by the rapid rise of digitalization. People prefer electronic communication to paper-based communication. Emissions of carbon from paper manufacturing and deforestation are other factors that can hinder market growth. These issues can be addressed if technological innovation and improvement in paper manufacturing are made.

Product Insights

The market can be segmented by product type, such as decor, HTML3_, thermal HTML3_, carbonless and kraft. In 2018, decor paper accounted for the largest market share both in terms of volume and revenue. This is due to its broad range of uses in flooring, paneling and furniture surfaces. This category is expected generate USD 11.9 billion in revenue by 2025. These papers can be printed in one color or with a variety of designs.

The fastest CAGR in terms of volume growth for Kraft paper is 4.9%. The segment is driven by an increase in demand for packaging foods in emerging countries and the development of retail infrastructure. This product is also in high demand due to the transformation of storage, distribution, and transport.

Application Insights

The largest market share, both in terms of volume and revenue, was held by the printing and publishing applications segment in 2018. The segment is expected to be driven by the use of specialty paper in currency and security papers, cheque papers, and stamps. Packaging and labeling accounted for a significant portion of 2018's volume at 25.0%.

The majority of sack kraft paper is used as packaging material. This paper's rise is responsible for the expansion of the packaging and labeling market. To increase their market share, manufacturers are investing in improving the quality and durability of sackkraft papers. Mondi Group, an industry leader in packaging, paper and other paper products, has developed sack Kraft paper that is both strong and high-quality. Specialty paper is used in the infrastructure industry for electrical applications. The infrastructure industry will also see an increase in its market share. The growth in developing countries is higher than in developed countries, while it stagnates in the advanced countries.

Regional Insights

With a share of more than 30%, Europe was the biggest revenue-generating region in 2018. Europe is the world's largest paper exporter and is increasing its investment in this sector. The regional market is seeing a rise in online shopping and in packaging and delivery. Future growth is expected in MEA and CSA.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a 4.6% CAGR in terms of revenue between 2019 and 2025. Rapid industrialization and growing population are key factors driving regional market growth. The growing demand for electrical wiring is fueling the growth of the real estate industry in developing countries such as India and China.

Specialty Paper Market Share insights

Domtar, Glatfelter and Mondi are key players in this market. Due to the presence of major players, the industry is highly competitive. To gain an edge over their competitors, companies are investing in product development and innovation. Mondi Group, one of the world's most prominent players, is investing heavily in high-quality kraft paper development.

The Report Covers Certain Segments

This report forecasts volume and revenue growth at the national, regional, and global levels. It also provides analysis of industry trends for each sub-segment from 2015 to 2025. Up Market Research has divided the report on the global specialty paper market by product, region, and application.

• Product Outlook (Volume: Million Tons; Revenue USD Billion, 2015-2025)

  • Decor

  • Thermal

  • Carbonless

  • Kraft

  • Other

• Application Outlook (Volume: Million Tons; Revenue USD Billion, 2015-2025)

  • Packaging and Labeling

  • Printing & Publishing

  • Building & Construction

  • Industrial

  • Other

• Regional Outlook (Volume: Million Tons; Revenue USD Billion, 2015-2025)

  • North America

    • U.S.

  • Europe

    • Germany

    • U.K.

  • Asia Pacific

    • India

    • China

  • Central & South America

  • Middle East & Africa

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Report Scope

The report covers comprehensive data on emerging trends, market drivers, growth opportunities, and restraints that can change the market dynamics of the industry. It provides an in-depth analysis of the market segments which include products, applications, and competitor analysis.

Global Specialty Paper Market Report Segments:

The market is segmented by Application (Printing & Publishing, Packaging & Labeling), by Product (D©cor, Kraft).

Specialty Paper Market research report delivers a close watch on leading competitors with strategic analysis, micro and macro market trend and scenarios, pricing analysis and a holistic overview of the market situations in the forecast period. It is a professional and a detailed report focusing on primary and secondary drivers, market share, leading segments and geographical analysis. Further, key players, major collaborations, merger & acquisitions along with trending innovation and business policies are reviewed in the report.

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• Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study
• Neutral perspective on the market performance
• Recent industry trends and developments
• Competitive landscape & strategies of key players
• Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered
• Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value
• In-depth analysis of the Specialty Paper Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the Specialty Paper Market:

Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa (MEA). North America region is further bifurcated into countries such as U.S., and Canada. The Europe region is further categorized into U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe. Asia Pacific is further segmented into China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, South East Asia, and Rest of Asia Pacific. Latin America region is further segmented into Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America, and the MEA region is further divided into GCC, Turkey, South Africa, and Rest of MEA.

Highlights of The Specialty Paper Market Report:

1. The market structure and projections for the coming years.
2. Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of Specialty Paper Market.
3. Historical data and forecast.
4. Estimations for the forecast period 2028.
5. Developments and trends in the market.

                1. Printing & Publishing

                2. Packaging & Labeling

                1. D©cor

                2. Kraft

8. Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
9. Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
10. Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
11. Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.

We have studied the Specialty Paper Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2028.

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• The competitive landscape comprises share of key players, new developments, and strategies in the last three years.
• Comprehensive companies offering products, relevant financial information, recent developments, SWOT analysis, and strategies by these players.