Chemical Pulp Market: By Product, By Application, and Region Forecast 2020-2031

Chemical Pulp Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product (White Pulp and Brown Pulp), By Application (Writing Paper, Printing Paper, Industrial and Technical paper, Packaging paper, Paper Boards, and Others), and Region Forecast 2020-2031

Chemical Pulp Market was valued at US$ 7.4 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 11.3 Billion by 2030, growing at a 4.2% CAGR from 2024 to 2030. Chemical pulp is the wood pulping process that involves the extraction of cellulose from wood by dissolving the lignin that binds the cellulose fibers together. The rise in the consumption of paper products in educational and corporate as well as packaging and other end use are the major factors for market growth. Chemical pulp products are the best alternative for plastic-based products, the biobased product is derived from wood pulp-based lignin and can be mixed with falx for wood to create a strong nontoxic alternative to petroleum products the major factors that drive the market growth. the rise in demand for pulping chemicals is increasing due to a surge in paper board packaging applications and broad research and development of pulping chemicals and continuous quality improvement it is expected to create profitable opportunities in the market. Governments globally moving towards more digitalization consequences reduce paper production which directly impacts on chemical pulp market packaging and tissue materials are still in high demand as compared to printing paper and graphic paper which hinders market growth.  

Chemical Pulp Market Key Developments:
  • In January 2022: Sonoco Products Company announced the pricing increase in Canada and the United States for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard. The prices for all shipments will increase by US$ 50 per ton beginning February 18, 2022.
  • In September 2019, the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) has completed the acquisition of Shell Saudi Arabia (Refining) Limited’s (Shell) 50% interest in the SASREF joint venture in Jubail Industrial City, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for US$ 631 million.

Chemical Pulp Market Summary

Study Period

2025-2031

Base Year

2024

CAGR

4.2%

Largest Market

Asia-Pacific

Fastest Growing Market

Asia-Pacific

Chemical Pulp Market Dynamics

The increasing consumption of paper in different sectors such as education and corporate across the world is the major market driver in the chemical pulp market during the forecast period. The rising packaging paper in personal care, pharmaceutical, food and beverages such as manufacturing of tetra pack, beverages cups, packaging bags drives the market growth. Molded cups also known as molded fiber is a special packaging material, filler paper experiencing high demand in the market which is eventually driving the brown pulp market, the biodegradable, renewable and composable quality of the chemical pulp drives the market.

Chemical Pulp Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2025-2031

Market CAGR

4.2%

By Product Type

  • White Pulp
  • Brown Pulp

By Application

  • Writing Paper
  • Printing Paper
  • Industrial and Technical paper
  • Packaging paper
  • Paper Boards
  • Others

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • The Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • MEA

Key Features of the Report

  • The report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies.
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market.
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market.
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The chemical pulp market size was valued at US$ 7.4 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 11.3 Billion by 2030.

The chemical pulp market is poised to grow at a significant CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030.

The leading players in the Chemical Pulp Market are Nouryon, BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, Kemira, Clariant, Imerys, Arkema, Archer Daniels Midland Company, PeroxyChem, and Solvay Chemicals Inc.

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Key Market Players

  • Nouryon
  • BASF SE
  • The Dow Chemical Company
  • Kemira
  • Clariant
  • Imerys
  • Arkema
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • PeroxyChem
  • Solvay Chemicals Inc.

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