Published by Jessica Weisman-Pitts
Posted on January 31, 2022
4 min readLast updated: January 28, 2026
The Specialty Paper Market is projected to reach $7.2 billion by 2031, driven by diverse applications and sustainable packaging solutions.
Specialty paper is used in packaging, printing and writing, and building and construction sectors. Their increasing application across diverse sectors can be attributed their moisture resistance, low-weight, waterproofing, cost-effective, and customizable characteristics. According to a Future Market Insights (FMI) report, the market is expected to surpass US$ 14.9 Bn in 2021, at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2021 and 2031.
Specialty paper is available as décor paper, kraft paper, thermal paper, and carbonless paper. Of these, its application for décor purposes accounts for maximum sales in the market. Also, specialty paper is non-reactant in nature which is suitable for food and beverage packaging.
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In the past few years, specialty paper has gained immense popularity as it provides better aesthetics. The report foresees ample opportunities for manufacturers in the near future due to the rise in usage of the specialty paper in various sectors.
The expansion of the E-commerce industry means a rise in demand for packaging materials to ship products across the world. Specialty paper offers a wide range of packaging solutions to the e-commerce industry and to its logistics partners. Spurred by this, the demand for specialty papers is expected to surge in the near future.
Paper sourced from wood and wood pulp is considered to be environmentally-friendly, in comparison to plastic, which takes a longer period to decompose. Presence of untapped markets can provide lucrative opportunities for market players, especially those extending biodegradable offerings.
Key Takeaways from Specialty Paper Market
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Impact of COVID-19 on the Specialty Paper Market
The specialty paper market has been negatively impacted as sales slumped amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This can be attributed to restrictions imposed on operation and production activity in various end-use industries which directly affected market growth.
Disruptions in logistics and supply chains hampered market growth. The building and construction sector was also impacted by COVID-19 which contributed to the adverse impact on specialty paper.
Since the beginning of 2021, players operating in specialty paper market have tried to push sales by increasing production capacity while offering innovative products. Overall, the market for specialty paper is expected to rise at a faster pace during the latter part of 2021.
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Who is Winning?
Tier 3 players in the specialty papers market hold 60-70% of the global value share. Global leaders in turn contribute to around 30-40% of the global market.
International Paper Co., Oji Holdings Corp., and UPM-Kymmene Oyj are the top players operating in the specialty paper market. Furthermore, Stora Enso Oyj, Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd, and Mondi plc. are some of the leading players in the specialty paper market.
The article discusses the growth and trends in the Specialty Paper Market, projected to reach $7.2 billion by 2031.
COVID-19 caused a slump in sales due to operational restrictions, but recovery is expected as industries resume.
Growth is driven by increased demand in packaging, sustainable solutions, and the rise of e-commerce.
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