Paper Pigment Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Paper Pigment Market is segmented by Pigment Type (Calcium Carbonate, Kaolin, and Other Pigment Types), Application (Uncoated Paper and Coated Paper), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa).

Paper Pigment Market Size

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Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
CAGR 5.00 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Paper Pigment Market Analysis

The market for paper pigment is expected to register a CAGR of about 5% globally during the forecast period. Growing demand for paper from the packaging industry is driving the market. On the flip side, growing digitalization in emerging economies coupled with environmental concerns due to lack of proper recycling chain is hindering the market growth.

  • The uncoated paper segment is expected to account for the largest share of the paper pigment market over the forecast period.
  • The Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market across the world, with the largest consumption from countries such as China, India, and Japan.

Paper Pigment Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Paper Pigment Market according to our research experts:

Growing Demand for Uncoated Paper

  • Paper pigments are widely used in papermaking, and they are expected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period.
  • In papermaking, pigments are fine inorganic particles added to paper as filler, to impart color and as a coating to paper. Pigments, such as clay (kaolin and Talc), titanium dioxide, and calcium carbonate, are widely used in the presence of binders, which helps in adhering of pigment particles to paper fabrics.
  • Pigment particles should have low solubility in water, less particle size, a high degree of whiteness, light fastness, and be inert to other chemicals used in paper manufacturing.
  • Uncoated paper is less smooth than coated paper and absorbs more ink. The uncoated paper provides higher contrast and provides a more refined look. It is used in printing business cards, envelopes, brochures, invitations, and paper used for writing and printing.
  • The growing demand for uncoated paper from various sectors, such as educational institution, businesses, and newsprint, is expected to drive the market for the paper pigments during the forecast period.
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The Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Market

  • The Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market for paper pigments during the forecast period, due to an increase in the demand from countries, like China and India.
  • Paper pigments are also used in the manufacturing of coated paper, to improve the paper's qualities, such as matte or gloss. They provide a smooth finish, decrease ink absorbency, and increase the durability of the paper.
  • Coated paper is widely used in the packaging industry. The increasing demand from the e-commerce and food delivery sectors is expected to drive the market. China's e-commerce market is dominated by Alibaba whose market share is around 59%. The company's annual revenue in FY 2019 has seen 51% year-on-year growth, and the growing e-commerce industry requires paper packaging is expected to drive the market during the forecast period.
  • Furthermore, in India, the revenue from e-commerce reached about USD 32.5 billion in 2019, and it is expected to grow, owing to penetration of internet during the forecast period.
  • The aforementioned factors, coupled with government support, are contributing to the increasing demand for paper pigment market in Asia-Pacific during the forecast period.
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Paper Pigment Industry Overview

The global paper pigment market is partially fragmented with players accounting for a marginal share of the market. Few companies include Ashapura Group, Solenis, BASF SE, LANXESS, and Heubach GmbH.

Paper Pigment Market Leaders

  1. Ashapura Group

  2. Solenis

  3. BASF SE

  4. LANXESS

  5. Heubach GmbH

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Ashapura Group Solenis BASF SE LANXESS Heubach GmbH
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Paper Pigment Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 4.1 Drivers

      1. 4.1.1 Growing Demand for Paper from the Packaging Industry

      2. 4.1.2 Other Drivers

    2. 4.2 Restraints

      1. 4.2.1 Growing Digitalization in the Emerging Economies

      2. 4.2.2 Environmental Concerns Due to Lack of Proper Recycling Chain

    3. 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis

    4. 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      2. 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers

      3. 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants

      4. 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services

      5. 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 5.1 Pigment Type

      1. 5.1.1 Calcium Carbonate

      2. 5.1.2 Karolin

      3. 5.1.3 Other Pigment Types

    2. 5.2 Application

      1. 5.2.1 Uncoated Paper

      2. 5.2.2 Coated Paper

    3. 5.3 Geography

      1. 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific

        1. 5.3.1.1 China

        2. 5.3.1.2 India

        3. 5.3.1.3 Japan

        4. 5.3.1.4 South Korea

        5. 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific

      2. 5.3.2 North America

        1. 5.3.2.1 United States

        2. 5.3.2.2 Canada

        3. 5.3.2.3 Mexico

      3. 5.3.3 Europe

        1. 5.3.3.1 Germany

        2. 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom

        3. 5.3.3.3 Italy

        4. 5.3.3.4 France

        5. 5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe

      4. 5.3.4 South America

        1. 5.3.4.1 Brazil

        2. 5.3.4.2 Argentina

        3. 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America

      5. 5.3.5 Middle-East and Africa

        1. 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia

        2. 5.3.5.2 South Africa

        3. 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

  6. 6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements

    2. 6.2 Market Share(%)/Ranking Analysis**

    3. 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players

    4. 6.4 Company Profiles

      1. 6.4.1 Ashapura Group

      2. 6.4.2 BASF SE

      3. 6.4.3 CEPROHART

      4. 6.4.4 FP Pigments

      5. 6.4.5 Heubach GmbH

      6. 6.4.6 IMERYS

      7. 6.4.7 LANXESS

      8. 6.4.8 Omya AG

      9. 6.4.9 Organic Dyes and Pigments

      10. 6.4.10 PurpurLab

      11. 6.4.11 Solenis

      12. 6.4.12 Sun Chemical

      13. 6.4.13 Thiele Kaolin Company

    5. *List Not Exhaustive
  7. 7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Paper Pigment Industry Segmentation

The paper pigment market report includes:

Pigment Type
Calcium Carbonate
Karolin
Other Pigment Types
Application
Uncoated Paper
Coated Paper
Geography
Asia-Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Rest of Europe
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Paper Pigment Market Research FAQs

The Paper Pigment Market is projected to register a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

Ashapura Group, Solenis, BASF SE, LANXESS and Heubach GmbH are the major companies operating in the Paper Pigment Market.

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).

In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Paper Pigment Market.

The report covers the Paper Pigment Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Paper Pigment Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Paper Pigment Industry Report

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Paper Pigment Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)