The global specialty paper market is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 4% during the forecast period. The key factors that drive the growth of the market include the growth in the labeling and packaging industries. The majority of paper used in the packaging and labeling industry is specialty paper. The rise in disposable and changing lifestyles along with the increased demand for specialty papers in food service, packaging, and medical applications is further driving the growth of the market over the forecast period.
Moreover, properties such as recyclability and sustainability possessed by the specialty papers also encourage its adoption. Increased focus of bigger brands, consumers as well as manufacturers towards the eco-friendly products are further driving the market growth. Several key companies such as International Paper Co., Mondi Group Plc, and Stora Enso, among many others are focusing on the recyclability and sustainability of the specialty papers in order to enhance their customer base, which in turn, encourages them to launch a variety of specialty papers. Thus, adding growth opportunities to market growth.
Segmental Outlook
The global specialty paper market is segmented into product type and application. Based on the product type, the market is segmented into décor, thermal, carbonless, kraft paper, and others. Among these, décor paper is estimated to contribute a significant share to the overall market. Based on the application, the market is segmented as packaging & labeling, printing & publication, building & construction, and others.
Global Specialty Paper Market by Application, 2019 (%)
Packaging & Labelling Segment is Likely to Contribute a Significant Share
Amongst the applications segment of the market, the packaging & labelling segment is projected to hold a significant share in the market during the forecast period. The segmental growth of the market is accredited to the increased demand for paper-based packaging items. Increased safety and providing convenience to the customers are encouraging the manufacturers to introduce more and more innovative packaging solutions. Further, specialty paper is extensively used in the food industry for packaging takeout products. With the increasing consumption of packaged food among the consumers, the demand for specialty paper is expected to increase in the near future. This, in turn, tends to drive the segmental growth of the market.
Regional Outlook
The global specialty paper market is geographically segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. Further, North America is estimated to grow significantly during the forecast period. The growth of the region is backed by several factors including the presence of the key players and rapid R&D activities conducted by them in order to contribute to the overall market growth. For instance, in February 2020, Pixelle Specialty Solutions acquired Verso Corp.’s specialty papers mills business. With this acquisition, the company aimed to extend its production capacity, that is, up to one million tons annually.
Market Players Outlook
Some of the prominent players operating in the global specialty paper market include International Paper Co., Koehler Paper Group, Mondi Group Plc, Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd., Sappi Ltd., Smurfit Kappa Group, Stora Enso Oyj, and others. These are the key companies adopting several organic and inorganic growth strategies to strengthen their product portfolios and maintain a competitive position in the global specialty paper market.
For instance, in July 2020, Mondi announced to invest in its flexible packaging plants, in Aramil and Pereslavl in Russia, to provide customers with improved flexibility and a broader portfolio, including sustainable packaging solutions. Mondi Consumer Flexibles Russia will bolster its rotogravure capacities by adding a new machine in Mondi Pereslavl. The machine will be installed by the first quarter of 2021 and will expand the company’s printing capacities and improve contingency planning for customer orders.
The Report Covers
1. Report Summary
1.1. Research Methods and Tools
1.2. Market Breakdown
1.2.1. By Segments
1.2.2. By Geography
2. Market Overview and Insights
2.1. Scope of the Report
2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
2.2.1. Key Findings
2.2.2. Recommendations
2.2.3. Conclusion
2.3. Rules & Regulations
3. Competitive Landscape
3.1. Key Company Analysis
3.1.1. Mondi Group Plc
3.1.1.1. Overview
3.1.1.2. Financial Analysis
3.1.1.3. SWOT Analysis
3.1.1.4. Recent Developments
3.1.2. Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.
3.1.2.1. Overview
3.1.2.2. Financial Analysis
3.1.2.3. SWOT Analysis
3.1.2.4. Recent Developments
3.1.3. International Paper Co.
3.1.3.1. Overview
3.1.3.2. Financial Analysis
3.1.3.3. SWOT Analysis
3.1.3.4. Recent Developments
3.1.4. Sappi Ltd.
3.1.4.1. Overview
3.1.4.2. Financial Analysis
3.1.4.3. SWOT Analysis
3.1.4.4. Recent Developments
3.2. Key Strategy Analysis
4. Market Determinants
4.1. Motivators
4.2. Restraints
4.3. Opportunities
5. Market Segmentation
5.1. Global Specialty Paper Market by Product Type
5.1.1. DecorPaper
5.1.2. ThermalPaper
5.1.3. CarbonlessPaper
5.1.4. Kraft Paper
5.1.5. Others
5.2. Global Specialty Paper Market by Application
5.2.1. Packaging& Labelling
5.2.2. Printing & Publication
5.2.3. Building & Construction
5.2.4. Others
6. Regional Analysis
6.1. North America
6.1.1. United States
6.1.2. Canada
6.2. Europe
6.2.1. UK
6.2.2. Germany
6.2.3. Italy
6.2.4. Spain
6.2.5. France
6.2.6. Rest of Europe
6.3. Asia-Pacific
6.3.1. China
6.3.2. India
6.3.3. Japan
6.3.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific
6.4. Rest of the World
7. Company Profiles
7.1. Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj
7.2. BillerudKorsnäs AB
7.3. Domtar Corp.
7.4. DS Smith Plc
7.5. Fedrigoni Group
7.6. International Paper Co.
7.7. ITC Ltd.
7.8. KJ Specialty Paper Co. Ltd.
7.9. Koehler Paper Group
7.10. Kruger Inc.
7.11. LINTEC Corp.
7.12. Mondi Group Plc
7.13. Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.
7.14. Nordic Paper AS
7.15. Oji Holdings Corp.
7.16. PH Glatfelter Co.
7.17. Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC
7.18. Sappi Ltd.
7.19. Smurfit Kappa Group
7.20. Stora Enso Oyj
7.21. Twin Rivers Paper Co.
7.22. UPM Kymmene Corp.
7.23. Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA
7.24. WestRock Co.
1. GLOBAL SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
2. GLOBAL DÉCOR PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
3. GLOBAL THERMAL PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
4. GLOBAL CARBON LESS PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
5. GLOBAL KRAFT PAPERS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
6. GLOBAL OTHER SPECIALTY PAPERS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
7. GLOBAL SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
8. GLOBAL SPECIALTY PAPER FOR PACKAGING &LABELING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
9. GLOBAL SPECIALTY PAPER FOR PRINTING & PUBLICATION MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
10. GLOBAL SPECIALTY PAPER FOR BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
11. GLOBAL SPECIALTY PAPER FOR OTHER APPLICATIONS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
12. GLOBAL SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
13. NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
14. NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
15. NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
16. EUROPEAN SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
17. EUROPEAN SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
18. EUROPEAN SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
19. ASIA-PACIFIC SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
20. ASIA-PACIFIC SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
21. ASIA-PACIFIC SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
22. REST OF THE WORLD SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
23. REST OF THE WORLD SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
1. GLOBAL SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET SHARE BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2019 VS 2026 (%)
2. GLOBAL SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET SHARE BY APPLICATION, 2019 VS 2026 (%)
3. GLOBAL SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2019 VS 2026 (%)
4. US SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
5. CANADA SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
6. UK SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
7. FRANCE SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
8. GERMANY SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
9. ITALY SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
10. SPAIN SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
11. ROE SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
12. INDIA SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
13. CHINA SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
14. JAPAN SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
15. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)
16. REST OF THE WORLD SPECIALTY PAPER MARKET SIZE, 2019-2026 ($ MILLION)