- Specialty papers, designed for specific applications such as packaging, labeling, and printing, are integral to industries such as food services, automotive, and pharmaceuticals due to their unique properties such as durability, printability, and sustainability
- The surge in demand for specialty paper is fueled by the rise in e-commerce, increasing need for high-quality packaging, and growing environmental consciousness driving the adoption of recyclable and biodegradable paper solutions
- China dominated the Asia-Pacific specialty paper market with the largest revenue share of 38.5% in 2024, driven by its robust manufacturing base, extensive industrial applications, and significant investments in sustainable packaging innovations
- Japan is expected to be the fastest-growing country in the Asia-Pacific specialty paper market during the forecast period, attributed to rapid technological advancements in paper production and increasing demand for premium packaging and labeling solutions
- The packaging paper segment dominated the largest market revenue share of 37.2% in 2024, driven by its extensive use in food and beverage, retail, and e-commerce industries for sustainable and high-quality packaging solutions
