Feautures:
- The specialty papers market in 2023 is estimated at 26.5 million tonnes, growing to 29.5 million tonnes by 2028
- This represents a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%
- Flexible packaging, printing and release liners account for 52% of the 3 million tonnes of growth.
Specialty papers are manufactured to have specific properties required by the end user and/or are converted for a specific use by an operation such as coating, lamination, or addition of an adhesive.
These papers play a significant role in packaging (e.g., in contact with food), specialty printing (e.g., thermal paper for printing of receipts), and industrial use (e.g., battery separator paper). Often, specialty papers are produced in small volumes for niche markets and, due to these small volumes, are manufactured on narrow paper machines that have the flexibility to make frequent grade changes, but this is not always the case.
Our exclusive content
- In-depth review of the key drivers affecting the specialty papers industry, including the impact of sustainability, e-commerce and shipping, customisation and personalisation, opportunities from luxury and premium packaging, and changes in the food and beverage industry
- Analysis of the ways in which the specialty paper industry is benefiting from the technology advancements that are enabling new levels of productivity, quality, and innovation in paper production and processing.
What will you discover?
- The historic, current, and future demand worldwide for 43 categories of specialty papers
- The consumer and industrial segments that have the most positive outlook, including where sustainability will allow specialty paper grades to displace plastics or other less recyclable materials
- The leading technical challenges and opportunities in specialty papers, including the availability of superior performance coatings, and the impact of packaging recyclability regulations.
The Smithers methodology
This report is based on extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research consisted of targeted interviews with material suppliers, converters and experts drawn from key markets. This was supported by secondary research in the form of extensive literature analysis of published data, official government statistics, domestic and international trade organisation data, company websites, industry reports, trade press articles, presentations, and attendance at trade events.
Who should buy this report?
- Converters of specialty papers
- Users of specialty papers
- Paper producers
- Suppliers of raw materials
About the author
Juan Rodriguez has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and analysis in the forest and paper industry, working for leading companies Procter & Gamble, Kimberly Clark and Neenah (now Mativ). Juan is an industrial engineer who has leveraged his technical background to optimise processes while working in finance and market analysis, and forecasting; producing recommendations that move businesses forward, focusing on value creation.
Table of Contents
Executive summary
Introduction & methodology
- Introduction
- Objectives
- Scope and definitions
- Market segmentation
- Methodology
- Stage 1: desk research
- Stage 2: telephone interviews
- Stage 3: report generation
- Glossary and definitions
Key drivers and trends
Specialty paper market by end-use application 2018-28
- Introduction
- Flexible packaging papers
- Machine glazed paper
- Greaseproof paper
- Waxing base paper
- Laminating base paper
- Twisting paper
- Metallizing base paper
- Parchment paper
- Printing papers
- Thermal paper
- Opaque lightweight paper
- Cover latex saturated and nonlatex paper
- Fine art paper
- Photographic paper
- Binders board paper
- Printing labels papers
- Labels, specialty C1S paper
- Labels, specialty uncoated paper
- Décor papers
- Coverings paper
- Wallpaper base paper
- C1S packaging paper
- Release liner paper
- Security paper
- Cheques paper
- Tickets paper
- Postage stamps paper
- Currency paper
- Filtration paper
- Coffee paper
- Engine, automotive paper
- Industrial paper
- Laboratory paper
- Tea bag paper
- Electrical paper
- Cable paper
- Insulation paper
- Battery component paper
- Other papers
- Gift wrap paper
- Creped decorative paper
- Glassine paper
- Cigarette paper
- Synthetic paper
- Tracing paper
Specialty paper market by geographic region 2018-28
- Introduction
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Other Asia-Pacific
- Western Europe
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Scandinavia
- Spain
- UK
- Other Western Europe
- North America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Other Middle East & Africa
- Eastern Europe
- Poland
- Russia
- Other Eastern Europe
- South & Central America
- Brazil
- Other South and Central America
Specialty paper competitive landscape
- Overview
- Top 35 companies in specialty papers including M&A activity
- Ahlstrom
- Asia Pulp & Paper
- CCL Secure
- Cheever Specialty Paper & Film
- Crane
- Delfort Group AG
- DuPont
- Fabriano (part of Fedrigoni Group)
- Fedrigoni S.p.A.
- Felix Schoeller Group
- Giesecke+Devrient
- Glatfelter
- Hollingsworth & Vose Company
- Huhtamaki Oyj
- International Paper Company
- KRPA Holding
- Landqart AG
- Mativ
- Metsä Group
- Mondi Group
- Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.
- Nissha Metallizing Solutions Group
- Nordic Paper
- Oberthur Fiduciaire
- Oji Holdings Corporation
- PG Paper Company
- Pudumjee Paper Products Limited
- Sappi Limited
- Simpac Ltd
- Smurfit Kappa Group
- Stora Enso Oyj
- Teijin Aramid
- UPM
- WestRock Company
- End-use manufacturers industry
Tables
- Global specialty paper: sales by category 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Flexible packaging: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Machine glazed: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Greaseproof: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Waxing base: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Laminating base: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Twisting paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Metallizing base: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Parchment paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Printing paper: sales by geographic market, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Printing paper by end use
- Thermal paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Opaque lightweight paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Coverboard: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Fine art paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Photographic paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Binder board paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Printing labels: sales by specialty market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- C1S labels: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Specialty uncoated labels: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Decor: sales by specialty market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Decor: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Covering paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Wallpaper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- C1S packaging paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Release liner paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Security paper: sales by specialty market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Security paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Cheques paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Tickets paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Postage stamps paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Currency paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Filtration paper: sales by specialty market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Filtration paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Coffee paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Engine, automotive paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Industrial paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Laboratory paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Tea bag paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Electrical paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Cable paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Insulation paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Battery component paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Gift wrap paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Creped decorative paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Glassine paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Cigarette paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Synthetic paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Tracing paper: sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Specialty paper sales by geographic market 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Asia-Pacific: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- China: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- India: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Japan: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Other AP: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Western Europe: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- France: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Germany: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Italy: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Scandinavia: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Spain: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- UK: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Other Western Europe: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- North America: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- US: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Other North America: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Middle East & Africa: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Turkey: specialty paper sales by Other MEA: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Eastern Europe: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Poland: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Russia: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Other Eastern Europe: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- South & Central America: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Brazil: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
- Other S&CA: specialty paper sales by type, 2018-28 ('000 tons)
Figures
- Flexible packaging by end use
- Twisting paper used as handle for paper bag
- Vacuum metallization process
- Global digital printing output by print process, 2014-29 ($ billion)
- Samples of high-pressure laminate and furniture foil
- Other papers volume split by end use market
- Types of cigarette paper
- Specialty paper market fragmentation
- Specialty papers sales, US$ millions
- Specialty papers, number of markets