Global Specialty Paper Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Specialty Paper Market Analysis

The Global Specialty Paper Market is expected to register a CAGR of 7.10% during the forecast period(2024-2029).

In the Foodservice industry, specialty papers are increasingly being used for carryout boxes, carryout bags, paper tubes, paper plates, and cups. They provide good barrier performance, high wet strength, excellent flexibility, print-ability, increase the shelf life of a product, and also enable seamless transportation handling.

• Specialty papers attractive features like non-reactance, high-quality, waterproof, temperature resistance, and lightweight have increased their demand in packaging industries. The surging trend of interior designing across the globe increased the sales of specialty papers in the packaging and e-commerce Industry.
• Kraft papers are used extensively for self-adhesive roofing and flooring, and release liners are used to install and transport materials. The paper needs to be durable enough to hold heavy construction materials and must be easily removed during installation. These can be achieved using specialty papers like Kraft paper. With growing trends in construction projects, the specialty paper market seems to be a major part of the industry.
• The molecular structure of specialty paper is effective in developing new product variants customized to the requirement of users, including biodegradable options. Also, nanomaterials in specialty papers make it suitable for several by-products. All these properties of specialty papers make it one of the favorite options for several end users.
• The rising trends of using eco-friendly products and the increased cost of specialty papers seem to impact the market. For example, the use of Post-Consumer Waste is the most common alternative to virgin paper. This type of paper is made from a high percentage of post-consumer waste - those paper items that are put into the recycling bin. It keeps paper out of landfills, reduces the number of trees used, and it also saves energy.
• The specialty paper market has been moderately affected by SARS-CoV-2 infections. In the first half of the COVID period, the market was negatively affected by movement restrictions, stringent lockdown norms, and a reduced workforce. However, the rising e-commerce industry and increased packaged food consumption during the 2nd half of the outbreak increased the sales of specialty papers worldwide.

Specialty Paper Industry Segmentation

Specialty papers are superior-quality papers that are designed for specific purposes. They possess specific features and properties, along with proficiency in print technologies and design. The specialty paper market is segmented by application (packaging and labeling, food service, printing and publication, building and construction) and geography (North America [United States, Canada], Europe [Germany, United Kingdom, France, rest of Europe], Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, rest of Asia-Pacific], Latin America, Middle East and Africa). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.