Raw materials used in the production of specialty papers are termed as specialty pulp & paper chemicals. Specialty pulp & paper chemicals are broadly classified into bleaching chemicals, functional chemicals, process chemicals, and basic chemicals. These chemicals are mixed into paper pulp to produce specialty papers. Functional chemicals such as dyes and coatings are used to give final texture and color to papers, which can then be used for various purposes such as printing and packaging. Various chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide, chlorine-based bleaching agents, deinking agents, optical brightening agents (OBA), and fluorescent brightening agents are currently used to ward off discoloration and brighten specialty papers. Presently, the specialty papers market is a niche market, which accounts for approximately 5% to 7% of the overall paper production in the paper industry. However, specialty paper chemicals accounted for about half the overall paper chemicals market in terms of volume at the end of 2013. Though the chemicals used for making specialty papers have applications in the manufacture of a variety of materials such as textiles and automotive, a significant share is consumed in specialty paper manufacturing.
The specialty papers market is expected to grow significantly over the next few years, on account of high demand for these papers from various industries such as packaging, medical, office, and retail stores. This in turn is expected to drive the market for specialty pulp & paper chemicals over the next few years. Additionally, growing consumer preference toward print media, i.e., magazines and newspapers, is expected to augment demand for specialty paper chemicals over the next few years. Furthermore, several benefits associated with the use of specialty chemicals such as reduced consumption of water and energy is expected to boost growth of the market. However, stringent regulations associated with the use of chemicals, which are used in the manufacture of specialty papers, are expected to hamper growth of the market. Nonetheless, development of next generation enzymes for manufacturing specialty papers is expected to open up new opportunities for growth of the specialty pulp & paper chemicals market in near future.
Functional chemicals accounted for over 45% of the specialty pulp & paper chemicals market in 2013 in terms of volume, and are expected to witness the highest growth over the next few years. Dyes, pigments, binders, sizing chemicals, and special coating agents are the various types of functional chemicals used in the manufacture of pulp & paper. Growing demand for colored papers of various sizes and thicknesses from the packaging sector is expected to drive the market for functional chemicals over the next few years. Additionally, dyes and pigments are being developed for pulp & paper, as they are resistant to fading when exposed to sunlight or moisture. Process chemicals such as chelating agents, wet strength adhesives, dry strength adhesives, and biocides are expected to witness significant demand for the pulp & paper manufacturing process, as these chemicals add value to the finished paper.
Asia Pacific and Europe were the largest markets for specialty pulp & paper chemicals in 2013, together accounting for over 70% of the global demand. With an expected increase in the pulp & paper production capacity, Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness the highest growth in the specialty pulp & paper chemicals market. South America is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period, owing to the installation of new capacities in the region. North America and Europe are expected to witness slow growth in the specialty pulp & paper chemicals market over the next few years, owing to the shift of several pulp & paper manufacturers to Asia Pacific and South America.
The global specialty pulp & paper chemicals market is highly consolidated in nature, with the top six companies accounting for over 80% of the market share in 2013. Kemira Oyj, BASF SE, AkzoNobel N.V., Ashland, Inc., Dow Chemical Company, and Nalco are some of the leading companies present in the global market.
1. Preface
1.1. Report description
1.2. Market segmentation
1.2.1. Global specialty pulp & paper chemicals market segmentation, by product segment and region
1.3. Research methodology
1.4. Research scope and assumptions
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Global specialty pulp & paper chemicals market, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
2.2. Global specialty pulp & paper chemicals: Market snapshot (2013 and 2020)
3. Specialty Pulp & Paper Chemicals Market – Industry Analysis
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Value chain analysis
3.3. Market drivers
3.3.1. Growing demand for one-sided specialty (coated) papers likely to drive the specialty pulp & paper chemicals market
3.3.1.1. Global consumption of one-sided specialty (coated) papers market, by product segment, 2013 (%)
3.3.1.2. Global one-sided specialty (coated) papers market, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons)
3.3.2. Improved process efficiency due to specialty pulp & paper chemicals usage to boost the market
3.4. Market restraints
3.4.1. Environmental impact of pulp & paper production to hamper market growth
3.5. Market opportunities
3.5.1. Next generation enzymes to open new avenues for the specialty pulp & paper chemicals market
3.6. Porter’s Five Forces analysis
3.6.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
3.6.2. Bargaining power of buyers
3.6.3. Threat of new entrants
3.6.4. Threat of new substitutes
3.6.5. Degree of competition
3.7. Company market share analysis
3.7.1. Specialty pulp & paper chemicals: Company market share analysis, 2013 (%)
3.8. Market attractiveness analysis
3.8.1. Specialty pulp & paper chemicals: Market attractiveness analysis
4. Specialty Pulp & Paper Chemicals Market – Product Segment Analysis
4.1. Global specialty pulp & paper chemicals market: Product segment overview
4.1.1. Global specialty pulp & paper chemicals market volume share, by product segment, 2013 and 2020
4.2. Bleaching chemicals
4.2.1. Global bleaching specialty pulp & paper chemicals market, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
4.3. Process chemicals
4.3.1. Global process specialty pulp & paper chemicals market, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
4.4. Functional chemicals
4.4.1. Global functional specialty pulp & paper chemicals market, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
4.5. Basic chemicals
4.5.1. Global basic specialty pulp & paper chemicals market, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
5. Specialty Pulp & Paper Chemicals Market – Regional Analysis
5.1. Global specialty pulp & paper chemicals market: Regional overview
5.1.1. Global specialty pulp & paper chemicals market volume share, by region, 2013 and 2020
5.2. North America
5.2.1. North America specialty pulp & paper chemicals market volume, by product segment, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons)
5.2.2. North America specialty pulp & paper chemicals market revenue, by product segment, 2013-2020 (USD Million)
5.3. Europe
5.3.1. Europe specialty pulp & paper chemicals market volume, by product segment, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons)
5.3.2. Europe specialty pulp & paper chemicals market revenue, by product segment, 2013-2020 (USD Million)
5.4. Asia Pacific
5.4.1. Asia Pacific specialty pulp & paper chemicals market volume, by product segment, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons)
5.4.2. Asia Pacific specialty pulp & paper chemicals market revenue, by product segment, 2013-2020 (USD Million)
5.5. South America
5.5.1. South America specialty pulp & paper chemicals market volume, by product segment, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons)
5.5.2. South America specialty pulp & paper chemicals market revenue, by product segment, 2013-2020 (USD Million)
5.6. Rest of the World (RoW)
5.6.1. RoW specialty pulp & paper chemicals market volume, by product segment, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons)
5.6.2. RoW specialty pulp & paper chemicals market revenue, by product segment, 2013-2020 (USD Million)
6. Company Profile
6.1. Kemira Oyj
6.1.1. Company overview
6.1.2. Product portfolio
6.1.3. Financial overview
6.1.4. Business strategy
6.1.5. Recent developments
6.2. Shell Chemicals
6.2.1. Company overview
6.2.2. Product portfolio
6.2.3. Financial overview
6.2.4. Business strategy
6.2.5. Recent developments
6.3. Ashland Inc.
6.3.1. Company overview
6.3.2. Product portfolio
6.3.3. Financial overview
6.3.4. Business strategy
6.3.5. Recent developments
6.4. AkzoNobel N.V.
6.4.1. Company overview
6.4.2. Product portfolio
6.4.3. Financial overview
6.4.4. Business strategy
6.4.5. Recent developments
6.5. Nalco Holding Company
6.5.1. Company overview
6.5.2. Product portfolio
6.5.3. Financial overview
6.5.4. Business strategy
6.5.5. Recent developments
6.6. Buckman Laboratories International, Inc.
6.6.1. Company overview
6.6.2. Product portfolio
6.6.3. Business strategy
6.6.4. Recent developments
6.7. SNF Floerger
6.7.1. Company overview
6.7.2. Product portfolio
6.7.3. Financial overview
6.7.4. Business strategy
6.7.5. Recent developments
6.8. BASF SE
6.8.1. Company overview
6.8.2. Product portfolio
6.8.3. Financial overview
6.8.4. Business strategy
6.8.5. Recent developments
6.9. Evonik Industries AG
6.9.1. Company overview
6.9.2. Product portfolio
6.9.3. Financial overview
6.9.4. Business strategy
6.9.5. Recent development
6.10. The Dow Chemical Company
6.10.1. Company overview
6.10.2. Product portfolio
6.10.3. Financial overview
6.10.4. Business strategy
List of Tables
TABLE 1: Specialty pulp & paper chemicals: Global snapshot
TABLE 2: Specialty paper chemicals based on paper manufacturing process
TABLE 3: Drivers for specialty pulp & paper chemicals: Impact analysis
TABLE 4: Benefits of using specialty pulp & paper chemicals
TABLE 5: Restraints for specialty pulp & paper chemicals: Impact analysis
TABLE 6: Pollutants from pulp & paper industry
TABLE 7: North America specialty pulp & paper chemicals market volume, by product segment, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 8: North America specialty pulp & paper chemicals market revenue, by product segment, 2013-2020 (USD Million)
TABLE 9: Europe specialty pulp & paper chemicals market volume, by product segment, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 10: Europe specialty pulp & paper chemicals market revenue, by product segment, 2013-2020 (USD Million)
TABLE 11: Asia Pacific specialty pulp & paper chemicals market volume, by product segment, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 12: Asia Pacific specialty pulp & paper chemicals market revenue, by product segment, 2013-2020 (USD Million)
TABLE 13: South America specialty pulp & paper chemicals market volume, by product segment, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 14: South America specialty pulp & paper chemicals market revenue, by product segment, 2013-2020 (USD Million)
TABLE 15: RoW specialty pulp & paper chemicals market volume, by product segment, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 16: RoW specialty pulp & paper chemicals market revenue, by product segment, 2013-2020 (USD Million)
List of Figures
FIG. 1: Global specialty pulp & paper chemicals market segmentation, by product segment and region
FIG. 2: Global specialty pulp & paper chemicals market, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 3: Specialty pulp & paper chemicals: Value chain analysis
FIG. 4: Global consumption of one-sided specialty (coated) papers market, by product segment, 2013 (%)
FIG. 5: Global one-sided specialty (coated) papers market, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons)
FIG. 6: Specialty pulp & paper chemicals: Porter’s Five Forces analysis
FIG. 7: Specialty pulp & paper chemicals: Company market share analysis, 2013 (%)
FIG. 8: Specialty pulp & paper chemicals: Market attractiveness analysis
FIG. 9: Global specialty pulp & paper chemicals market volume share, by product segment, 2013 and 2020
FIG. 10: Global bleaching specialty pulp & paper chemicals market, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 11: Global process specialty pulp & paper chemicals market, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 12: Global functional specialty pulp & paper chemicals market, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 13: Global basic specialty pulp & paper chemicals market, 2013-2020 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 14: Global specialty pulp & paper chemicals market volume share, by region, 2013 and 2020
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