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Stone Paper Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report by Product Type, Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022-2028

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  • 105 Pages
  • March 2023
  • Region: Global
  • Marqual IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd (KBV Research)
  • ID: 5778852
The Global Stone Paper Market size is expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 6.1% CAGR during the forecast period.

Stone paper, also referred to as mineral paper, bio-plastic paper, rock paper, and rich mineral paper, is a durable paper-like material composed of calcium carbonate and HDPE resin. They can be used for various similar purposes as paper made from cellulose. Calcium carbonate derived from stone (rock) is the primary constituent of stone paper. Crushed stone is combined with a non-toxic and recyclable binder, such as HDPE, to generate stone paper.



Stone and traditional paper are distinguished primarily by their respective raw materials. Traditionally, plant fibers and a great deal of water are used in the production of paper, while stone paper does not require plant fibers or water in any way. In addition, the production of stone paper produces no carbon emissions, necessitates no acid, base, or bleaching chemicals, and is recyclable.

Stone paper is suitable for a variety of printing operations, writing, and packaging applications. It is not dependent on wood pulp, which is one of its primary advantages. After 9 to 12 months of exposure to the elements, the paper will decompose without emitting harmful gases and ultimately vanish. Also, it burns quickly without emitting hazardous fumes. Stone paper is resistant to water. It is tearable without breaking.

Due to the recyclable, eco-friendly, and waterproof characteristics of stone paper, the product's demand is anticipated to increase significantly over the forecast period. In addition, rising environmental concerns over deforestation to produce wood pulp are anticipated to boost demand for the product to replace conventional paper over the projected period.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

COVID-19 negatively affected the stone paper market. Because of the outbreak, governments across the world have implemented travel restrictions and restrictions on logistics. The temporary cessation of production has impacted the demand for stone paper. The onset of the pandemic caused severe harm to the market's supply chain and demand order. Since the beginning of the pandemic, packaging and paper makers have anticipated a drop in demand, resulting in economic hardship for businesses, customers, and communities. Due to the economic crisis, consumers' demand for products declined, which harmed the stone paper income creation and manufacturing.

Market Growth Factors

Constant efforts for product enhancement

Stone paper employing pure-white silica powder as a substitute for CaCO3 is considered green energy stone paper since no acidic gas is created during its combustion in an incinerator. Also, there is an attempt to replace all inorganic minerals with recycled paper fibers. In addition to good physical and mechanical features, stone papers with low emissions and the ability to save natural and energy resources are being produced. Due to the inability of HDPE resins to biodegrade, attempts have also been made to identify alternative synthetic resins. This action was also taken to cut production costs. Thus, the expanding food and beverages, medicines, personal care, and packaging sector, would give the stone paper market enticing growth potential and aid in the market’s growth.

Growing demand for ecologically conscious and sustainable products

Stone paper minimizes reliance on trees, contributing to sustainable development goals and minimizing deforestation. These are high-quality items that are water-resistant, recyclable, and have a high draw strength. They are utilized in the writing, printing, and packaging industries. They are also employed in producing cardboard, notebooks, and books. Hence, the rising demand for eco-friendly and sustainable products for printing, writing and books etc. are anticipated to drive the expansion of the stone paper market due to its less adverse effects on the environment.

Market Restraining Factor

Strict regulations for limestone mining

Limestone is extracted from mines primarily through crushing, drilling, blasting, and processing. Mining and subsequent processing hurt the environment, causing water depletion, soil erosion, forest deforestation, water, soil, and air pollution, biodiversity loss, soil, and rock mass instability, agricultural land deterioration, and landscape changes. During activities such as excavations, haul road construction, drilling, blasting, and transportation, dust particles are released into the environment. This will restrict the stone paper market growth.

Product Type Outlook

Based on product Type, the stone paper market is segmented into packaging papers, labeling papers, self-adhesive papers and others. The self- adhesive papers segment acquired a substantial revenue share in the stone paper market in 2021. This is because the need for self-adhesive wall decals is expanding significantly in the architecture and construction business. They are extensively utilized in roofing materials, walls, and aesthetic places. The self-adhesive stone paper applications is predicted to increase as a result of their simple installation, vast selection, 3D and 2D appearances, and recent design trends in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms.



Regional Outlook

Region-wise, the stone paper market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The Asia Pacific region held the highest revenue share in the stone paper market in 2021. This is due to the rising urbanization, growth in sustainability consciousness, and the implementation of plastic restrictions in Asia-Pacific; the stone paper market is growing. The increasing demand for advanced packaging applications primarily drives the market in the Asia-Pacific region.

The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include TBM Co., Ltd., Stone Paper Global Technologies Ltd., AM Packaging Company Limited, Shenzhen Stone Paper Enterprise Ltd., WestRock Company, Taiwan Longmeng Composite Materials Co., Ltd., STP Stone Paper Products GmbH, Sphera International, Pishgaman Sanat Sabz and The Stone Paper Company Limited.

Scope of the Study

By Product Type

  • Packaging Papers
  • Self-adhesive Papers
  • Labeling Papers
  • Others

By Geography

  • North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • LAMEA
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Rest of LAMEA

Key Market Players

List of Companies Profiled in the Report:

  • TBM Co., Ltd.
  • Stone Paper Global Technologies Ltd.
  • AM Packaging Company Limited
  • Shenzhen Stone Paper Enterprise Ltd.
  • WestRock Company
  • Taiwan Longmeng Composite Materials Co., Ltd.
  • STP Stone Paper Products GmbH
  • Sphera International
  • Pishgaman Sanat Sabz
  • The Stone Paper Company Limited

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Global Stone Paper Market, by Product Type
1.4.2 Global Stone Paper Market, by Geography
1.5 Research Methodology
Chapter 2. Market Overview
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Overview
2.1.1.1 Market composition & scenario
2.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
2.2.1 Market Drivers
2.2.2 Market Restraints
Chapter 3. Global Stone Paper Market by Product Type
3.1 Global Packaging Papers Market by Region
3.2 Global Self-adhesive Papers Market by Region
3.3 Global Labeling Papers Market by Region
3.4 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 4. Global Stone Paper Market by Region
4.1 North America Stone Paper Market
4.1.1 North America Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.1.1.1 North America Packaging Papers Market by Country
4.1.1.2 North America Self-adhesive Papers Market by Country
4.1.1.3 North America Labeling Papers Market by Country
4.1.1.4 North America Others Market by Country
4.1.2 North America Stone Paper Market by Country
4.1.2.1 US Stone Paper Market
4.1.2.1.1 US Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.1.2.2 Canada Stone Paper Market
4.1.2.2.1 Canada Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.1.2.3 Mexico Stone Paper Market
4.1.2.3.1 Mexico Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.1.2.4 Rest of North America Stone Paper Market
4.1.2.4.1 Rest of North America Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.2 Europe Stone Paper Market
4.2.1 Europe Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.2.1.1 Europe Packaging Papers Market by Country
4.2.1.2 Europe Self-adhesive Papers Market by Country
4.2.1.3 Europe Labeling Papers Market by Country
4.2.1.4 Europe Others Market by Country
4.2.2 Europe Stone Paper Market by Country
4.2.2.1 Germany Stone Paper Market
4.2.2.1.1 Germany Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.2.2.2 UK Stone Paper Market
4.2.2.2.1 UK Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.2.2.3 France Stone Paper Market
4.2.2.3.1 France Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.2.2.4 Russia Stone Paper Market
4.2.2.4.1 Russia Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.2.2.5 Spain Stone Paper Market
4.2.2.5.1 Spain Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.2.2.6 Italy Stone Paper Market
4.2.2.6.1 Italy Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.2.2.7 Rest of Europe Stone Paper Market
4.2.2.7.1 Rest of Europe Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.3 Asia Pacific Stone Paper Market
4.3.1 Asia Pacific Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.3.1.1 Asia Pacific Packaging Papers Market by Country
4.3.1.2 Asia Pacific Self-adhesive Papers Market by Country
4.3.1.3 Asia Pacific Labeling Papers Market by Country
4.3.1.4 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
4.3.2 Asia Pacific Stone Paper Market by Country
4.3.2.1 China Stone Paper Market
4.3.2.1.1 China Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.3.2.2 Japan Stone Paper Market
4.3.2.2.1 Japan Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.3.2.3 India Stone Paper Market
4.3.2.3.1 India Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.3.2.4 South Korea Stone Paper Market
4.3.2.4.1 South Korea Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.3.2.5 Singapore Stone Paper Market
4.3.2.5.1 Singapore Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.3.2.6 Malaysia Stone Paper Market
4.3.2.6.1 Malaysia Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.3.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Stone Paper Market
4.3.2.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.4 LAMEA Stone Paper Market
4.4.1 LAMEA Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.4.1.1 LAMEA Packaging Papers Market by Country
4.4.1.2 LAMEA Self-adhesive Papers Market by Country
4.4.1.3 LAMEA Labeling Papers Market by Country
4.4.1.4 LAMEA Others Market by Country
4.4.2 LAMEA Stone Paper Market by Country
4.4.2.1 Brazil Stone Paper Market
4.4.2.1.1 Brazil Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.4.2.2 Argentina Stone Paper Market
4.4.2.2.1 Argentina Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.4.2.3 UAE Stone Paper Market
4.4.2.3.1 UAE Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.4.2.4 Saudi Arabia Stone Paper Market
4.4.2.4.1 Saudi Arabia Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.4.2.5 South Africa Stone Paper Market
4.4.2.5.1 South Africa Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.4.2.6 Nigeria Stone Paper Market
4.4.2.6.1 Nigeria Stone Paper Market by Product Type
4.4.2.7 Rest of LAMEA Stone Paper Market
4.4.2.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Stone Paper Market by Product Type
Chapter 5. Company Profiles
5.1 WestRock Company
5.1.1 Company Overview
5.1.2 Financial Analysis
5.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
5.2 Sphera International
5.2.1 Company Overview
5.3 AM Packaging Company Limited
5.3.1 Company Overview
5.4 TBM Co., Ltd.
5.4.1 Company Overview
5.5 STP Stone Paper Products GmbH
5.5.1 Company Overview
5.6 Shenzhen Stone Paper Enterprise Ltd.
5.6.1 Company Overview
5.7 Taiwan Longmeng Composite Materials Co., Ltd.
5.7.1 Company Overview
5.8 Pishgaman Sanat Sabz
5.8.1 Company Overview
5.9 Stone Paper Global Technologies Ltd.
5.9.1 Company Overview
5.10. The Stone Paper Company Limited
5.10.1 Company Overview

Companies Mentioned

  • TBM Co., Ltd.
  • Stone Paper Global Technologies Ltd.
  • AM Packaging Company Limited
  • Shenzhen Stone Paper Enterprise Ltd.
  • WestRock Company
  • Taiwan Longmeng Composite Materials Co., Ltd.
  • STP Stone Paper Products GmbH
  • Sphera International
  • Pishgaman Sanat Sabz
  • The Stone Paper Company Limited

Methodology

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