Foaming Kraft Paper

Asia Pacific (APAC) is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the paper pigments market during the forecast period. Due to the low proliferation of technology and lower impact of environmental regulations, there is a sustained increase in the demand for paper in the APAC countries despite reduction in the use of writing paper due to the increasing adoption of electronic devices. The region also benefits due to the availability of raw materials, which further facilitates high production of pulp & paper. Countries including China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and India lead in terms of paper production, and hence are major consumers of paper pigments.

Based on type, the calcium carbonate segment is estimated to lead the Paper Pigments Market in 2018

Calcium carbonate is the most widely used paper pigment and has been used since the last 30 years. The increasing demand for bright and bulk paper is leading to the increasing preference for calcium carbonate over kaolin. Calcium carbonate is less expensive and enables brighter paper than that possible with the use of kaolin. The leading countries accounting for a large market share in the Paper Pigments Market are China and the US. The use of calcium carbonate is also increasing for coated and uncoated papers owing to the enhanced brightness imparted to paper.

The key factors restraining growth of the paper pigments market are, environmental conces related to recycling paper and growing digitalization affecting the paper industry.

Companies such as Omya (Switzerland), Imerys (France), Minerals Technologies (US), BASF (Germany), Ashapura Group (India), Huber (US), Kemira Oyj (Finland), Chemours (US), Thiele Kaolin Company (US), and KaMin/CADAM (US), have adopted various developmental strategies, such as mergers & acquisitions, agreements, partnerships & joint ventures, and investments & expansions to enhance their footholds in the market.

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A recent report by Transparency Market Research on global Sack Kraft paper market states that the market is expected to witness a consistent growth during 2016 to 2024. Moreover rising application of Sack Kraft papers in industries such as food and beverages to reduce the use of non-biodegradable products such as plastic is also expected to propel growth of the global Sack Kraft paper market. Further, booming cement industry in Asia Pacific and Middle East and Africa has also augmented the demand for Sack Kraft paper.

• Market is Expected to Generate the US$ 10.5 Bn

According to the report, the global Sack Kraft paper market is expected to grow at 2.6% CAGR during the forecast period. This growth of the market is attributed to demand for Sack Kraft papers in various industrial verticals which are providing lucrative openings to the players.

Analyzing the opportunities, the experts at Transparency Market Research predicts that the market is expected to generate the revenue of US$ 10.5 Bn during the forecast period. Also, the historical analysis of the global Sack Kraft paper market by the experts states that the market stood at US$ 8.4 Bn during 2015. This implies that the market has an incremental potential of US$ 2.1 Bn during the forecast period.

• New Players with innovative Products to Kindle Stiff Competition

The global Sack Kraft paper market has a highly competitive scenario. This is because there are various players that are currently operating in the market. Above that as a result of lucrative opportunities, new players are entering into the market which is further intensifying the competition.

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