Paper Chemicals Market by Form (Specialty Chemicals, Commodity Chemicals) Type (Pulp Chemicals, Process Chemicals, Functional Chemicals), and Region (Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Rest of World) - Global Forecast to 2023
The paper chemicals market is projected to reach USD 40.2 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 2.0%.
The study involved four major activities to estimate the current market size for paper chemicals. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the market, peer market, and parent market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across value chain through primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. Thereafter market breakdown and data triangulation were used to estimate the market size of segments and subsegments.
Paper Chemicals Market Secondary Research
In the secondary research process, various secondary sources such as Hoovers, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and Dun & Bradstreet have been referred to, so as to identify and collect information for this study. These secondary sources included annual reports, press releases & investor presentations of companies, whitepapers, certified publications, articles by recognized authors, gold standard & silver standard websites, associations, regulatory bodies, trade directories, and databases.
Paper Chemicals Market Primary Research
The paper chemicals market comprises several stakeholders such as raw material suppliers, end-product manufacturers, and regulatory organizations in the supply chain. The demand side of this market is characterized by the developments in the pulp and paper industry. The supply side is characterized by market consolidation activities undertaken by the pulp and paper chemical producers. Various primary sources from both supply and demand sides of the market were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information. Following is the breakdown of primary respondents
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Paper Chemicals Market Size Estimation:
Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the total size of the paper chemicals market. These methods were also used extensively to estimate the size of various subsegments in the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:
- The key players in the industry and markets were identified through extensive secondary research.
- The industry’s supply chain and market size, in terms of value, were determined through primary and secondary research processes.
- All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
Paper Chemicals Market Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size using the market size estimation processes as explained above the market was split into several segments and subsegments. The data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed, wherever applicable to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics of each market segment and subsegment. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both demand and supply sides in the pulp and paper industry.
Paper Chemicals Market Report Objectives
- To define, describe, and analyze the paper chemicals market based on type, form, and region
- To forecast and analyze the size of the market (in terms of value) in four key regions, namely, APAC, North America, Europe and RoW (Rest of World)
- To forecast and analyze the market at the country level in each region
- To strategically analyze each submarket with respect to the individual growth trends and its contribution to the overall market
- To analyze opportunities in the market for the stakeholders by identifying high-growth segments of the market
- To identify significant market trends and factors driving or inhibiting the growth of the market and its submarkets
- To strategically profile the key players in the market and comprehensively analyze their growth strategies
Paper Chemicals Market Report Scope
Report Metric |
Details |
Market size available for years |
2016-2023 |
Base year considered |
2017 |
Forecast period |
2018-2023 |
Forecast unit |
Value(USD) |
Segments covered |
Type, form, and region |
Geographies covered |
North America, APAC, Europe, and Rest of World |
Companies covered |
Kemira Oyj (Finland), BASF (Germany), Solenis (US), Akzonobel N.V. (Netherlands), Ecolab (US), and others |
Paper Chemicals Market Report Scope
This report categorizes the paper chemicals market based on type, form, and region.
On the basis of type, the paper chemical market has been segmented as follows:
- Pulp Chemicals
- Process Chemicals
- Functional Chemicals
On the basis of form, the paper chemicals market has been segmented as follows:
- Specialty Chemicals
- Commodity Chemicals
On the basis of region, the paper chemicals market has been segmented as follows:
- APAC
- North America
- Europe
- Rest of World (South America and the Middle East & Africa)
Paper Chemicals Market Report Available Customizations
With the given market data, MarketsandMarkets offers customizations according to the specific needs of companies. The following customization options are available for the report:
Paper Chemicals Market Regional Analysis
- A further breakdown of the regional paper chemicals market to the country level with additional applications and/or types
Paper Chemicals Market Country Information
- Additional country information (up to three)
Paper Chemicals Market Company Information
- Detailed analysis and profiles of additional market players (up to five)
The paper chemicals market is estimated to be USD 36.4 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 40.2 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 2.0% between 2018 and 2023. The growth in the production of packaging paper backed by the demand for paper-based packaging is expected to drive the paper chemical market.
By type, pulp chemicals is expected to be the largest segment of the paper chemicals market during the forecast period.
The growth of the segment is mainly attributed to the demand for bleaching chemicals such as chlorine oxide, hydrogen peroxide, sodium bisulfite, and sodium chlorate. Oxygen and ozone are now being used as bleaching agents, which is expected to drive the segment during the forecast period. The capacity expansions by pulp producers in South America and APAC is expected to drive the demand for pulp chemicals.
By form, specialty chemicals is expected to be the largest segment of the paper chemicals market during the forecast period.
The growth of the segment is mainly driven by the increasing demand for specialty paper in the packaging industry for packaging of food beverage products. The increased customer demand for durability and aesthetics of paper products has impelled paper producers to develop specialty paper. This, in turn, is expected to drive the specialty chemicals segment.
The growing awareness about sustainable packaging has fueled the demand for paper-based packaging. This is expected to drive the demand for paper chemicals during the forecast period.
APAC is expected to be the largest market during the forecast period.
The growth of the market in the region is mainly driven by the shift of production facilities from North America and Europe in the region. China, India, and Japan are the major contributors to the pulp and paper production in the region. The growth of the packaging industry in the region owing to the increasing per capita expenditure on food and beverages and growing industrialization is expected to generate a demand for paper-based packaging in the region. This, in turn, is expected to drive the paper chemicals market in the region.
Key Players in Paper Chemicals Market
Companies such as Kemira Oyj (Finland), BASF (Germany), Solenis (US), Akzonobel N.V. (Netherlands), Ecolab (US), Ashland Inc. (US), Harima Chemicals Group (Japan), Buckman Laboratories International Inc. (US), Archroma (Switzerland), and Chemisphere Paper Technologies (South Africa) are the leading players in the paper chemical market, globally. Diversified product portfolio, high depth in application reach, and technical assistance to customers are the factors that have helped the companies strengthen their position in the paper chemicals market. These companies have also been adopting various organic growth strategies such as new product launches and expansions to improve their position in the paper chemical market.
The paper chemicals market is consolidated. Many paper chemical producers have either divested their businesses or merged with other paper chemical producers to sustain in the market.
Recent Developments in Paper Chemicals Market
- In May 2018, Solenis and BASF signed an agreement to combine BASF’s paper and water chemicals business with Solenis to jointly create a customer-focused global specialty chemicals company. The combined company is expected to operate under the Solenis brand and will provide expanded offerings and cost-effective solutions for customers in two specialty chemical businesses which are paper technologies and industrial water technologies.
- In September 2017, the company signed an agreement to acquire the paper chemicals business from Georgia-Pacific. This business supplies differentiated products and applications that provide strength, softness, and durability to paper. It will enhance Ecolab’s position in the growing tissue and towel as well as the packaging and board segments of the paper industry.
- In July 2014, Kemira acquired AkzoNobel’s paper chemicals business. This acquisition is estimated to strengthen Kemira’s market position, especially in the APAC region.
Key Questions Addressed by the Paper Chemicals Market Report
- Which are the future revenue pockets in the paper chemicals market?
- Which key developments are expected to generate a larger impact on the paper chemical market?
- Which product technologies are expected to cannibalize existing technologies?
- How is the regulation scenario expected to influence the market?
- What will be the future product mix of the paper chemicals market?
- What are the prime strategies of leaders in the paper chemical market?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
How big is the Paper Chemicals Market industry?
The paper chemicals market is projected to grow from USD 36.4 billion in 2018 to USD 40.2 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 2.0%.
Who leading market players in Paper Chemicals industry?
Kemira Oyj (Finland), BASF (Germany), Solenis (US), Akzonobel N.V. (Netherlands), Ecolab (US), Ashland Inc. (US), Harima Chemicals Group (Japan), Buckman Laboratories International Inc. (US), Archroma (Switzerland), and Chemisphere Paper Technologies (South Africa) are the key players operating in the paper chemicals market.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction (Page No. - 11)
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Market Scope
1.3.1 Years Considered for the Study
1.4 Currency
1.5 Limitations
1.6 Stakeholders
2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 14)
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
2.1.2 Primary Data
2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primary Interviews
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
2.3 Data Triangulation
2.4 Assumptions
3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 22)
4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 25)
4.1 Attractive Opportunities in Paper Chemicals Market
4.2 Paper Chemical Market, By Form
4.3 Paper Chemicals Market, By Type and Region
4.4 Paper Chemical Market Attractiveness
5 Market Overview (Page No. - 28)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Persistent Growth in Packaging Paper Production
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 Declining Production of Graphic Paper Due to Digitization
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Bio-Refineries Offering New Growth Avenues for Paper Chemical Producers
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Downturn in Paper Production in China Due to Strict Regulations
5.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
5.3.2 Threat of Substitutes
5.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
5.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5.4 Macroeconomic Indicators
6 Paper Chemicals Market, By Form (Page No. - 34)
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Specialty
6.1.1.1 Growing Usage of Waste Paper for Paper Production to Drive the Demand for Specialty Paper Chemicals
6.1.2 Commodity
6.1.2.1 Increasing Demand for Oxygen and Ozone as Sustainable Sources in Bleaching Processes to Drive the Demand for Commodity Paper Chemicals
7 Paper Chemical Market, By Type (Page No. - 37)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Pulp Chemicals
7.2.1 Capacity Expansions By Pulp Producers to Drive the Pulp Chemicals Market
7.3 Functional Chemicals
7.3.1 Growth in the Production of Packaging Paper to Drive the Functional Chemicals Market
7.4 Process Chemicals
7.4.1 Initiatives Regarding the Treatment of Effluents in Pulp and Paper Mills to Drive the Process Chemicals Market
8 Paper Chemicals Market, By Region (Page No. - 42)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 APAC
8.2.1 China
8.2.1.1 China Dominated the Paper Chemicals Market in APAC
8.2.2 Japan
8.2.2.1 Pulp Chemicals to Be the Largest Segment of the Paper Chemicals Market in Japan
8.2.3 India
8.2.3.1 India to Be the Fastest-Growing Paper Chemicals Market in APAC
8.2.4 Rest of APAC
8.2.4.1 South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand to Be the Major Contributors to the Paper Chemicals Market Growth in Rest of APAC
8.3 North America
8.3.1 Us
8.3.1.1 US Dominated the Paper Chemical Market in North America
8.3.2 Canada
8.3.2.1 Pulp Chemicals to Be the Largest Segment of the Canadian Paper Chemicals Market
8.3.3 Mexico
8.3.3.1 Growth in Packaging Paper Production to Drive the Paper Chemicals Market in Mexico
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Sweden
8.4.1.1 Sweden to Be the Largest Paper Chemical Market in Europe
8.4.2 Russia
8.4.2.1 Pulp Chemicals Segment to Dominate the Paper Chemicals Market in Russia
8.4.3 Finland
8.4.3.1 Finland to Be the Fastest-Growing Paper Chemicals Market in Europe
8.4.4 Germany
8.4.4.1 Functional Chemicals to Be the Largest Segment of the Paper Chemical Market in Germany
8.4.5 France
8.4.5.1 Pulp Chemicals to Be the Second-Largest Segment of the Paper Chemicals Market in France
8.4.6 Rest of Europe
8.4.6.1 Italy and the Benelux and Nordic Countries to Dominate the Paper Chemical Market in Rest of Europe
8.5 RoW
8.5.1 Brazil
8.5.1.1 Brazil Dominated the Paper Chemicals Market in RoW
8.5.2 Chile
8.5.2.1 Pulp Chemicals to Be the Largest Segment of the Paper Chemical Market in Chile
8.5.3 Other Countries
8.5.3.1 Growth in Packaging Paper Production to Drive the Paper Chemicals Market in Other Countries
9 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 60)
9.1 Overview
9.2 Market Share Analysis
9.3 Competitive Situation & Trends
9.3.1 Acquisition
9.3.2 Expansion
9.3.3 Joint Venture
10 Company Profiles (Page No. - 65)
(Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View)*
10.1 Kemira OYJ
10.2 Ecolab
10.3 BASF SE
10.4 Solenis
10.5 Akzo Nobel N.V.
10.6 Ashland Inc.
10.7 Harima Chemicals Group, Inc.
10.8 Buckman Laboratories International, Inc.
10.9 Archroma
10.10 IVAX Paper Chemicals Ltd.
*Details on Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.
10.11 Additional Company Profiles
10.11.1 Chemisphere Paper Technologies
10.11.2 KLK Kolb
10.11.3 Peroxychem
10.11.4 Axchem Group
10.11.5 Flourish Paper and Chemicals Ltd.
10.11.6 Thermax Global
10.11.7 Papertex Speciality Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
10.11.8 Shree Chlorates
11 Appendix (Page No. - 91)
11.1 Discussion Guide
11.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
11.3 Available Customizations
11.4 Related Reports
11.5 Author Details
List of Tables (33 Tables)
Table 1 Paper Chemicals Market Size, By Form, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 2 Paper Chemical Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 3 Pulp Chemicals Market Size, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 4 Functional Chemicals Market Size, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 5 Process Chemicals Market Size, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 6 Paper Chemicals Market Size, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 7 APAC: By Market Size, By Country, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 8 APAC: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 9 China: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 10 Japan: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 11 India: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 12 Rest of APAC: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 13 North America: By Market Size, By Country, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 14 North America: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 15 US: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 16 Canada: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 17 Mexico: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 18 Europe: By Market Size, By Country, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 19 Europe: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 20 Sweden: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 21 Russia: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 22 Finland: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 23 Germany: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 24 France: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 25 Rest of Europe: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 26 RoW: By Market Size, By Country, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 27 RoW: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 28 Brazil: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 29 Chile: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 30 Other Countries: By Market Size, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 31 Acquisition, 2013–2018
Table 32 Expansion, 2013–2018
Table 33 Joint Venture, 2013–2018
List of Figures (38 Figures)
Figure 1 Paper Chemicals Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Paper Chemical Market: Research Design
Figure 3 Market Size Estimation: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 4 Market Size Estimation: Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Paper Chemicals Market: Data Triangulation
Figure 6 Pulp Chemicals to Be the Largest Type of Paper Chemicals
Figure 7 Specialty Paper Chemicals to Be the Largest Form of Paper Chemicals
Figure 8 APAC Led the Paper Chemicals Market in 2017
Figure 9 Paper Chemical Market to Witness Meagre Growth Between 2018 and 2023
Figure 10 Specialty Paper Chemicals to Be the Largest Segment of the Market
Figure 11 APAC Was the Largest Paper Chemicals Market in 2017
Figure 12 India to Register the Highest CAGR in APAC
Figure 13 Overview of Factors Governing the Paper Chemicals Market
Figure 14 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis: Paper Chemical Market
Figure 15 Per Capita Paper Consumption, 2016
Figure 16 Specialty Paper Chemicals to Be the Largest Form of Paper Chemicals
Figure 17 Pulp Chemicals to Be the Largest Type of Paper Chemicals
Figure 18 North America to Be the Largest Market for Pulp Chemicals
Figure 19 APAC to Be the Fastest-Growing Market for Functional Chemicals
Figure 20 APAC to Be the Fastest-Growing Market for Process Chemicals
Figure 21 Regional Snapshot of Paper Chemicals Market
Figure 22 APAC Paper Chemical Market Snapshot
Figure 23 North American Paper Chemicals Market Snapshot
Figure 24 European Paper Chemical Market Snapshot
Figure 25 RoW Paper Chemicals Market Snapshot
Figure 26 Companies Adopted Expansion as the Key Growth Strategy Between 2013 and 2018
Figure 27 Market Share Analysis
Figure 28 Kemira: Company Snapshot
Figure 29 Kemira:SWOT Analysis
Figure 30 Ecolab: Company Snapshot
Figure 31 Ecolab:SWOT Analysis
Figure 32 BASF .: Company Snapshot
Figure 33 BASF : SWOT Analysis
Figure 34 Solenis:SWOT Analysis
Figure 35 Akzo Nobel N.V: Company Snapshot
Figure 36 Akzo Nobel.: SWOT Analysis
Figure 37 Ashland Inc: Company Snapshot
Figure 38 Harima Chemicals Group, Inc.: Company Snapshot
Growth opportunities and latent adjacency in Paper Chemicals Market