Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company
In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Paper Chemicals Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
What Are the Key Forecast Insights for the Paper Chemicals Market Growth?
The market size of paper chemicals has seen slight expansion in the past few years. The value has increased from $39.85 billion in 2024 to $40.38 billion in 2025 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.3%. The historical growth trend in the Paper Chemicals market has been positive.
What Is the Predicted Industry Size and CAGR of the Paper Chemicals Market in 2029?
The Paper Chemicals market is predicted to reach $46.36 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%.
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Which Factors Are Driving Growth in the Paper Chemicals Market?
The key Drivers in the paper chemicals market are:
• Rising usage of paper-based packaging
• High efficiency and affordability of paper containers
• Sustainable properties of paper-based packaging due to easy recycling
• Wide-ranging applications of paper chemicals in various paper packaging products
Which Segment Trends Are Covered in the Paper Chemicals Market Forecast?
The paper chemicalsmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Chemical Type: Bleaching Chemicals, Pulping Chemicals, Functional Chemicals
2) By Form: Specialty, Commodity
3) By Application: Packaging And Board, Printing And Writing, Hygiene Products
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What Are the Current Market Trends in the Paper Chemicals Industry?
The key trends in the paper chemicals market are:
• Key industry trend is the focus on technological innovation in the creation of paper chemicals.
• The drive is towards enhancing the quality of the final paper product via improved chemicals.
• There is an industry shift towards the development of more efficient paper chemicals.
• Innovations like faster wetting fibers that lower the pulping time are being researched and developed.
Who are the Key Companies in the Paper Chemicals Market?
The key players in the paper chemicals market are:
• Kemira Oyj
• BASF SE
• Solenis International LLC
• Akzo Nobel N.V.
• Ecolab Inc.
• Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
• Chemisphere Ltd.
• Dow Inc.
• Evonik Industries AG
• Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
• Huntsman Corporation
• Imerys S.A.
• Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
• Nalco Water
• Omya Group
• PPG Industries Inc.
• Solenis LLC
• Minerals Technologies Inc.
• Stepan Company
• Synthomer PLC
• Tate & Lyle PLC
• The Chemours Company
• Lubrizol Corporation
• The Procter & Gamble Company
• Sherwin-Williams Company
• WestRock Company
• Zhejiang Kefeng Silicone Co. Ltd.
• Buckman Laboratories International Inc.
• Archroma Corporation
What are the Regional Trends Across the Paper Chemicals Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the paper chemicals market in 2024
