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.
The synthetic paper market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides synthetic paper market statistics, including the synthetic paper industry's global market size, regional shares, competitors with a synthetic paper market share, detailed synthetic paper market segments, market trends and opportunities and any further data you may need to thrive in the synthetic paper industry. This synthetic paper market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
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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.
The synthetic paper market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides synthetic paper market statistics, including the synthetic paper industry's global market size, regional shares, competitors with a synthetic paper market share, detailed synthetic paper market segments, market trends and opportunities and any further data you may need to thrive in the synthetic paper industry. This synthetic paper market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Synthetic Paper Market Characteristics3. Synthetic Paper Market Trends and Strategies4. Synthetic Paper Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid and Recovery on the Market32. Global Synthetic Paper Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Synthetic Paper Market34. Recent Developments in the Synthetic Paper Market
5. Global Synthetic Paper Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Synthetic Paper Market Segmentation
200 to 400 microns
7. Synthetic Paper Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Synthetic Paper Market
9. China Synthetic Paper Market
10. India Synthetic Paper Market
11. Japan Synthetic Paper Market
12. Australia Synthetic Paper Market
13. Indonesia Synthetic Paper Market
14. South Korea Synthetic Paper Market
15. Western Europe Synthetic Paper Market
16. UK Synthetic Paper Market
17. Germany Synthetic Paper Market
18. France Synthetic Paper Market
19. Italy Synthetic Paper Market
20. Spain Synthetic Paper Market
21. Eastern Europe Synthetic Paper Market
22. Russia Synthetic Paper Market
23. North America Synthetic Paper Market
24. USA Synthetic Paper Market
25. Canada Synthetic Paper Market
26. South America Synthetic Paper Market
27. Brazil Synthetic Paper Market
28. Middle East Synthetic Paper Market
29. Africa Synthetic Paper Market
30. Synthetic Paper Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Synthetic Paper Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Synthetic Paper Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Synthetic Paper Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on synthetic paper market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for synthetic paper? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The synthetic paper market global report answers all these questions and many more.The 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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Raw Material: Biaxially-Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP); High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE); Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET); Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)2) By Thickness: Below 200 microns; 200 to 400 microns; Above 400 microns
3) By Application: Printing; Labels And Tag; Packaging; Other Applications
4) By End-User: Industrial; Institutional; Commercial And Retail
Subsegments:
1) By Biaxially-Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP): Transparent BOPP; White BOPP; Metalized BOPP2) By High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE): Non-Printed HDPE; Printed HDPE
3) By Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET): Coated PET; Uncoated PET
4) By Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): Flexible PVC; Rigid PVC
Key Companies Mentioned: PPG Industries Inc.; DuPont de Nemours Inc.; Nan Ya Plastics Corporation; Seiko Epson Corporation; Formosa Plastics Corp
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Synthetic Paper market report include:- 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.
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 200 |
Published | March 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 1.24 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 1.57 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.1% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 26 |