Paper Pigments Market Size, Share & Forecasts | 2020-25

Paper Pigments Market Insights

Paper pigments market is likely to witness an impressive CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period. The consistently growing demand for paper from emerging economies is projected to drive the global paper pigments market. However, factors such as increasing use of electronic devices and e-publishing are likely to hamper the growth of the market during the forecast period.

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Paper Pigments Market Share: By Type

Based on the type, the market is segmented as calcium carbonate, kaolin, and others. The calcium carbonate segment dominated the market and is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. In recent years, the demand for bright and bulk paper has increased significantly leading to a higher demand for calcium carbonate over kaolin.  

Paper Pigments Market Share: By Application Type

Based on the application type, the market is segmented as coated paper and uncoated paper. Coated paper dominated the market by application type and is expected to maintain its leading position during the forecast period. The growth of the packaging industry along with the rise in demand for superior quality papers are the major factors driving the demand for coated papers in the global paper pigments market.

Paper Pigments Market Share: By Region

In terms of region, Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest as well as fastest growing market for paper pigments during the forecast period. Significant economic development in the region, rising disposable income of consumers, expanding infrastructures, and growing industrializations are the major factors driving the demand for paper pigments in the Asia-Pacific region. North America and Europe are also expected to offer sizeable growth opportunities during the forecast period.

Some of the major paper pigment suppliers are Imerys S.A., Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI), BASF SE, Ashapura Minechem Ltd., J.M. Huber Corporation, Kemira Oyj, The Chemours Company, and Thiele Kaolin Company.

Market Scope & Segmentation

Paper Pigments can be referred to as an insoluble substance that is added for filling color or coating to the paper. The nature of the pigmentation is mainly intense and opaque. The right pigmentation determines the quality of the paper.

Paper Pigments can be of various types such as clay, calcium carbonate, and titanium dioxide that can be used as coatings or even fillers in the papermaking process. It basically is helpful in determining the ink suitability to an end-use or a printing process.

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The paper pigments market is segmented into the following categories. 

Paper Pigments Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Type:

• Calcium Carbonate (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC) (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Kaolin (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Hydrous Kaolin (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Calcined Kaolin (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Talc (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Titanium Dioxide (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Gypsum (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)   

Paper Pigments Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Application Type:

• Coated Paper (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • By Coating Type (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
    • Satin-Coated Paper (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
    • Gloss-Coated Paper (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
    • Dull-Coated Paper (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
    • Matte-Coated Paper (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
    • Cast-Coated Paper (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)   
• Uncoated Paper (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • By Surface Type (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
    • Woven or Smooth Uncoated Paper (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
    • Laid Uncoated Paper (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
    • Linen Uncoated Paper (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Paper Pigments Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

Research Methodology

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact book, press release, journals, investor presentation, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both the qualitative and quantitative insights.

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• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
• Market trend and forecast analysis
• Market segment trend and forecast
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities
• Emerging trends
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players
• Key success factors

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• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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