Global Paper and Pulp Market Insights and Forecast to 2027

Paper pulp is a lignocellulosic fibrous material prepared by chemically or mechanically separating cellulose fibres from wood, fibre crops or waste paper. The wood fiber sources required for pulping are, 45% sawmill residue, 21% logs and chips, and 34% recycled paper. Pulp is one of the most abundant raw materials worldwide.

Paper pulp is the raw material for paper manufacture that contains vegetable, mineral, or man-made fibres. It forms a matted or felted sheet on a screen when moisture is removed.

Wood pulp, the most used paper pulp, is a type of material that is created by processing wood collected from trees, and serves as the basis for the creation of a wide range of paper-based products. Several different processes are utilized to reduce the wood into a form that is ideal for manufacturing different types of paper goods, including paper used in printing books, magazines, and newspapers. The resulting paper product can also be used to create other paper products, including disposable paper plates, paper towels, and other common household items.
The main players in the industry are Stora Enso, Suzano and RGE, which together account for about 23% of revenues. By region, the Asia-Pacific region has the highest share of income, accounting for about 44 percent in 2019.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global Paper and Pulp Market
The global Paper and Pulp market is valued at US$ 65510 million in 2019. The market size will reach US$ 88150 million by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% during 2021-2026.

Global Paper and Pulp Scope and Segment
Paper and Pulp market is segmented by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Paper and Pulp market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on production capacity, revenue and forecast by Type and by Application for the period 2016-2027.

Segment by Type
Bleached Softwood Kraft Pulp (BSK)
Birch Hardwood Kraft Pulp (BHK)
High Yield Pulp (HYP)
The segment of BHK holds a comparatively larger share in global revenue market, which accounts for about 53% in 2019.

Segment by Application
Printing and Writing Paper
Tissue Paper
Others
The printing and writing paper holds an important share in terms of applications, and accounts for 67.49% of the market share in 2019.

By Company
Stora Enso
Fibria
RGE
Sappi
UMP
ARAUCO
CMPC
APP
Metsa Fibre
Suzano
IP
Resolute
Ilim
Södra Cell
Domtar
Nippon Paper
Mercer
Eldorado
Cenibra
Oji Paper
Ence
Canfor
West Fraser
SCA
Chenming
Sun Paper
Yueyang
Yongfeng
Huatai

Production by Region
North America
Europe
China
Japan
Southeast Asia
South Africa
Brazil
Chile

Consumption by Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
U.A.E

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