Synthetic Paper Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The synthetic paper market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.17 billion in 2024 to $1.24 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of the packaging industry, increasing cost-effective solutions, growing concerns about deforestation, advances in synthetic paper.

The synthetic paper market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.57 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in e-commerce, demand for food and beverage packaging, medical and healthcare expansion, increasing demand for textile. Major trends in the forecast period include sustainability and eco-friendly solutions, digital printing advancements, in-mold labeling (iml), high-temperature applications.

The growing e-commerce industry is expected to significantly drive the growth of the synthetic paper market. Synthetic paper is commonly used for manufacturing e-commerce labels, tags, packaging, and promotional items due to its durability and resistance to wear and tear. As more businesses and consumers shift towards online shopping, the demand for durable and reliable packaging materials like synthetic paper is increasing. For instance, in August 2024, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that U.S. retail e-commerce sales reached $291.6 billion in Q2 2024, showing a 1.3% increase from Q1 and a 6.7% rise year-over-year. Additionally, the Census Bureau noted that U.S. retail e-commerce sales increased by 7.8% from 2022 to 2023. This growth in e-commerce sales directly supports the demand for synthetic paper, driving market expansion.

The flourishing cosmetics industry is anticipated to be a key driver for the synthetic paper market. The cosmetics sector encompasses the creation and retail of beauty products, spanning skincare, makeup, and personal grooming. Synthetic paper finds essential application in this industry, serving as a robust material for labels and packaging that offers resistance against moisture, chemicals, and tampering. A notable indicator of this growth is the increase in color cosmetics unit sales, which rose from 112,257 units in 2021 to 118,172 units in 2022, as reported by the Connecticut Tree Protective Association (CTPA). This robust performance in the cosmetics sector is poised to significantly fuel the synthetic paper market.

Key players in the synthetic paper market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as products made with 30% post-consumer recycled HDPE polymer, to significantly reduce the carbon footprint compared to traditional virgin polymers. This initiative aims to lower carbon impact and help customers meet their sustainability goals. For example, in May 2023, Arjobex America Inc., a US-based synthetic paper company, introduced a new line of synthetic papers called r-Polyart, which incorporates 30% post-consumer recycled HDPE polymer. The product maintains mechanical properties similar to standard Polyart, including water and tear resistance, high elongation at break, and chemical resistance. Additionally, the material can be recycled after use, further contributing to sustainability efforts.

In May 2024, Industrial Opportunity Partners, a US-based private equity firm specializing in manufacturing and distribution investments, acquired Transcendia for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is aimed at strengthening Industrial Opportunity Partners' portfolio in the specialty materials sector, with a focus on expanding production capabilities and increasing market reach. Transcendia is a US-based company that specializes in synthetic paper and packaging solutions.

Major companies operating in the synthetic paper market are PPG Industries Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, Formosa Plastics Corp, TOYOBO CO. Ltd., Neenah Inc., Jindal Poly Films Limited, Agfa-Gevaert N.V., PaperWorks Inc., Cosmo Films Ltd., Sihl AG, Transcendia Inc., Transilwrap Company Inc., YUPO Corp, MDV Papier- und Kunststoffveredelung GmbH, Nekoosa Coated Products LLC, HOP Industries Corporation, VALÉRON Strength Films Inc., Profol Americas Inc., ARJOBEX SAS, Elastin International Corp, Graytex Papers LLC, Granwell Products Inc., B&F Plastics Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the synthetic paper market in 2024. The regions covered in synthetic paper report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the synthetic paper market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The synthetic paper market consists of sales of fiber synthetic paper, PPG TESLIN and film synthetic paper. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

Synthetic paper, crafted from a synthetic resin derived from petroleum, shares characteristics with standard plastic film. This material boasts high water resistance, flexibility, and tear resistance, making it an excellent choice for printed polymer-based substrates. It finds applications in paper labels that adhere to non-label paper and ink.

The primary raw materials for synthetic paper include biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film is a thin plastic film subjected to both mechanical and manual cross-direction stretching. It is available in various thicknesses, including below 200 microns, 200 to 400 microns, and above 400 microns, catering to a range of applications such as printing, labels and tags, packaging, and more. These materials are utilized across different sectors including industrial, institutional, commercial, and retail.

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