Global paper products market is expected to reach USD 327.42 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 2.25% from 2024 to 2033. Increasing demand for paper packaging in the hospitality, FMCG and healthcare sectors is one key factor driving the paper products market.
Paper is a thin material formed by pressing and drying moist fibers of grass-or rag-derived cellulose pulp fibers, wood into versatile sheets. This is a versatile material with many uses, including writing, packaging, printing, decorating, cleaning, and a range of manufacturing and construction processes. Papers are required in legal or non-legal documentation. Paper is generally obtained from coniferous softwood trees such as pine. Coniferous trees are fast-growing trees with needles and cones as opposed to deciduous trees with leaves that shed during the autumn and winter seasons.
There are a wide variety of paper in the market that are adapted to specific applications or the target industry. For packaging many household goods such as food and beverages, textiles, electronics, cement, etc., paper products are commonly used. Today, they occupy a significant share in the packaging industry. Most common types of paper and paper products include repro paper, coated paper, tissue paper, newsprint paper, cardboard, paperboard and fine arts paper. The paper industry is dominated by North American, Northern European and East Asian. Brazil and Australasia have large pulp and paper firms as well. The industry also has a significant presence in many European countries, including Germany, Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands and Poland. The US had been the world's leading paper producer before China overtook it in 2009. China has the world's most significant paper production after its production surpassed that of the United States, which was at the top for several years. Some of the world's major manufacturers of paper and pulp are Japan, Germany, France, Finland and Canada.
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Growing tourism and hospitality industry worldwide and factors such as increased use of tissue paper in dining areas and restrooms combined with increasing customer hygiene concerns are expected to boost the market growth. Also, increasing use of tissue papers in home, including toilet paper and facial tissue, napkins and paper towels, and other special sanitary papers is projected to propel the market growth.
The paper goods are primarily used for wrapping or packing household and industrial items such as shopping bags, grocer's bags and sacks, and multiwall storage bags used for transporting goods such as flour, cement, sugar, animal food and chemicals. "Specialty" Agro residues are used for potato chips, cookies, ice cream and similar products. This is a significant factor driving the market growth over the projected timeframe.
The growing usage of the internet and the growing digitization of the global economy has also decreased demand for different conventional industrial items, such as newsprint and other paper forms.
The main advantage of paper is that it decomposes much more quickly than plastic, and therefore it is less likely to be a source of litter and pose a risk to wildlife. The rising concern of plastic's adverse consequences would provide a massive opportunity to the industry.
The main problem faced by this industry is the shortage of raw materials in some countries. For instance, In India, with the increase in population, there is also a constant increase in the use of all types of wood which has further depleted the sources of raw materials in the country.
The global paper products market has been divided based on application, raw material, and regions.
The regions evaluated for the global paper products market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. The Asia-Pacific region emerged as the largest market for the paper products with a 42.15% share of market revenue in 2023.
Asia Pacific Paper Products Market Share in 2023 - 42.15%
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The key players are now concentrating on implementing strategies such as adopting new technology, product innovations, mergers & acquisitions, joint venture, alliances and partnerships to improve their market position in the global paper products industry.
For example, in 2017, Essity Aktiebolag, invested around USD 105 million at a plant in Mexico to expand its tissue offering under the Regio brand. It helped the company grow its revenue along with production share in the region.
For instance, in November 2018, Cascades Inc., released a product line called Cascades PRO Signature. The range of products contains brands such as Cascades PRO Tuff Job, which has a strong absorbing potential and can be used again.
Report Description
As per the brainy insights, the size of the paper products market was valued at USD 262.10 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach USD 327.42 billion by 2033.
Global paper products market is growing at a CAGR of 2.25% during the forecast period 2024-2033.
The global paper products market has been segmented on the basis of raw material, application, and regions. The waste & recycled paper segment is anticipated to dominate the market. The paperboard & packaging segment is projected to grow at a higher CAGR.
The Asia-Pacific region emerged as the largest market for the paper products with a 42.15% share of market.
The major factor driving the growth of the global paper products market is rising demand for paper packaging in the FMCG, pharmaceutical, and hospitality industries.
Rising internet usage and increasing digitization are hampering the market growth.
Growing awareness about the adverse effects of using plastic packaging will provide the huge opportunity to the market.
Key players are Cascades, Inc., Clearwater Paper Corporation, Essity Aktiebolag (publ), First Quality Enterprises, Inc., International paper.
1. Introduction
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Research Scope
1.4. Currency
1.5. Key Target Audience
2. Research Methodology and Assumptions
3. Executive Summary
4. Premium Insights
4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.2. Value Chain Analysis
4.3. Top Investment Pockets
4.3.1. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Raw Material
4.3.2. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Application
4.3.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
4.4. Industry Trends
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Market Evaluation
5.2. Drivers
5.2.1. Growing hospitality and tourism industry across the globe
5.2.2. Rising demand for paper packaging in the FMCG, pharmaceutical, and hospitality industries
5.3. Restrains
5.3.1. Increasing digitization
5.4. Opportunities
5.4.1. Growing awareness about the adverse effects of using plastic packaging
5.5. Challenges
5.5.1. Shortage of raw materials in some countries
6. Global Paper Products Market Analysis and Forecast, By Raw Material
6.1. Segment Overview
6.2. Waste & Recycled Paper
6.3. Wood
6.4. Agro Residue
7. Global Paper Products Market Analysis and Forecast, By Application
7.1. Segment Overview
7.2. Writing & printing paper
7.3. Paperboard & packaging
7.4. Newsprint and specialty paper
8. Global Paper Products Market Analysis and Forecast, By Regional Analysis
8.1. Segment Overview
8.2. North America
8.2.1. U.S.
8.2.2. Canada
8.2.3. Mexico
8.3. Europe
8.3.1. Germany
8.3.2. France
8.3.3. U.K.
8.3.4. Italy
8.3.5. Spain
8.4. Asia-Pacific
8.4.1. Japan
8.4.2. China
8.4.3. India
8.5. South America
8.5.1. Brazil
8.6. Middle East and Africa
8.6.1. UAE
8.6.2. South Africa
9. Global Paper Products Market-Competitive Landscape
9.1. Overview
9.2. Market Share of Key Players in the Paper Products Market
9.2.1. Global Company Market Share
9.2.2. North America Company Market Share
9.2.3. Europe Company Market Share
9.2.4. APAC Company Market Share
9.3. Competitive Situations and Trends
9.3.1. Product Launches and Developments
9.3.2. Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements
9.3.3. Mergers & Acquisitions
9.3.4. Expansions
10. Company Profiles
10.1. Cascades, Inc.
10.1.1. Business Overview
10.1.2. Company Snapshot
10.1.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.1.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.1.5. Recent Developments
10.1.6. SWOT Analysis
10.2. Clearwater Paper Corporation
10.2.1. Business Overview
10.2.2. Company Snapshot
10.2.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.2.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.2.5. Recent Developments
10.2.6. SWOT Analysis
10.3. Essity Aktiebolag (publ)
10.3.1. Business Overview
10.3.2. Company Snapshot
10.3.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.3.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.3.5. Recent Developments
10.3.6. SWOT Analysis
10.4. First Quality Enterprises, Inc.
10.4.1. Business Overview
10.4.2. Company Snapshot
10.4.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.4.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.4.5. Recent Developments
10.4.6. SWOT Analysis
10.5. Georgia-Pacific
10.5.1. Business Overview
10.5.2. Company Snapshot
10.5.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.5.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.5.5. Recent Developments
10.5.6. SWOT Analysis
10.6. International paper
10.6.1. Business Overview
10.6.2. Company Snapshot
10.6.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.6.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.6.5. Recent Developments
10.6.6. SWOT Analysis
10.7. Irving Consumer Products Limited
10.7.1. Business Overview
10.7.2. Company Snapshot
10.7.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.7.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.7.5. Recent Developments
10.7.6. SWOT Analysis
10.8. Kimberly-Clark Corporation
10.8.1. Business Overview
10.8.2. Company Snapshot
10.8.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.8.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.8.5. Recent Developments
10.8.6. SWOT Analysis
10.9. KP Tissue, Inc.
10.9.1. Business Overview
10.9.2. Company Snapshot
10.9.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.9.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.9.5. Recent Developments
10.9.6. SWOT Analysis
10.10. Nine Dragons Paper
10.10.1. Business Overview
10.10.2. Company Snapshot
10.10.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.10.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.10.5. Recent Developments
10.10.6. SWOT Analysis
10.11. Nippon Paper Industries
10.11.1. Business Overview
10.11.2. Company Snapshot
10.11.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.11.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.11.5. Recent Developments
10.11.6. SWOT Analysis
10.12. OjiPaper
10.12.1. Business Overview
10.12.2. Company Snapshot
10.12.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.12.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.12.5. Recent Developments
10.12.6. SWOT Analysis
10.13. Procter & Gamble
10.13.1. Business Overview
10.13.2. Company Snapshot
10.13.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.13.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.13.5. Recent Developments
10.13.6. SWOT Analysis
10.14. SCA
10.14.1. Business Overview
10.14.2. Company Snapshot
10.14.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.14.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.14.5. Recent Developments
10.14.6. SWOT Analysis
10.15. SmurfitKappa
10.15.1. Business Overview
10.15.2. Company Snapshot
10.15.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.15.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.15.5. Recent Developments
10.15.6. SWOT Analysis
10.16. ST Paper LLC
10.16.1. Business Overview
10.16.2. Company Snapshot
10.16.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.16.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.16.5. Recent Developments
10.16.6. SWOT Analysis
10.17. Stora Enso
10.17.1. Business Overview
10.17.2. Company Snapshot
10.17.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.17.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.17.5. Recent Developments
10.17.6. SWOT Analysis
10.18. UPM-KymmeneCorporation
10.18.1. Business Overview
10.18.2. Company Snapshot
10.18.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.18.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.18.5. Recent Developments
10.18.6. SWOT Analysis
10.19. West rock
10.19.1. Business Overview
10.19.2. Company Snapshot
10.19.3. Company Market Share Analysis
10.19.4. Company Type Portfolio
10.19.5. Recent Developments
10.19.6. SWOT Analysis
List of Table
1. Global Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
2. Global Waste & Recycled Paper, Paper Products Market, By Region, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
3. Global Wood Paper Products Market, By Region, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
4. Global Agro Residue Paper Products Market, By Region, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
5. Global Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
6. Global Writing & printing paper, Paper Products Market, By Region, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
7. Global Paperboard & packaging Paper Products Market, By Region, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
8. Global Newsprint and specialty paper, Paper Products Market, By Region, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
9. Global Paper Products Market, By Region, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
10. Global Paper Products Market, By North America, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
11. North America Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
12. North America Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
13. U.S. Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
14. U.S. Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
15. Canada Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
16. Canada Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
17. Mexico Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
18. Mexico Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
19. Europe Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
20. Europe Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
21. Germany Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
22. Germany Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
23. France Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
24. France Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
25. U.K. Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
26. U.K. Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
27. Italy Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
28. Italy Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
29. Spain Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
30. Spain Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
31. Asia Pacific Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
32. Asia Pacific Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
33. Japan Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
34. Japan Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
35. China Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
36. China Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
37. India Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
38. India Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
39. South America Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
40. South America Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
41. Brazil Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
42. Brazil Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
43. Middle East and Africa Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
44. Middle East and Africa Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
45. UAE Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
46. UAE Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
47. South Africa Paper Products Market, By Raw Material, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
48. South Africa Paper Products Market, By Application, 2020-2033 (USD Billion)(Kilotons)
List of Figures
1. Global Paper Products Market Segmentation
2. Paper Products Market: Research Methodology
3. Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
4. Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
5. Data Triangulation
6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
7. Value Chain Analysis
8. Global Paper Products Market Attractiveness Analysis By Raw Material
9. Global Paper Products Market Attractiveness Analysis By Application
10. Global Paper Products Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
11. Global Paper Products Market: Dynamics
12. Global Paper Products Market Share By Raw Material (2023 & 2033)
13. Global Paper Products Market Share by Application (2023 & 2033)
14. Global Paper Products Market Share by Regions (2023 & 2033)
15. Global Paper Products Market Share by Company (2023)
This study forecasts revenue and volume growth at global, regional, and country levels from 2016 to 2026. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global Paper Products market on the basis of below mentioned segments:
Global Paper Products Market by Raw Material:
Global Paper Products Market by Application:
Global Paper Products Market by Region:
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