Middle East and Africa Specialty Paper Market, By Product Type (Release & Labels, Décor Paper, Carbonless Paper, Printing Paper, Packaging Paper, Functional Paper, Kraft Paper, Thermal Paper, Pharmaceuticals Leaflet Paper, Others), Raw Material (Pulp and Functional Chemical), End-User (Industrial, Building & Construction, Packaging, Label, Printings, Automotive, Food Services, Electricals, Medical Application, Others) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029
Market Analysis and Size
Specialty paper market has increased enormously in recent years due to the rapid adoption of packaging mechanisms and home delivery services in several areas. Specialty paper is used to carry and protect a wide range of goods. A strong demand from end users, such as packaging and labelling, is likely to drive the growth of the speciality paper market in this area throughout the forecast period. In terms of volume, the speciality paper market accounted for around 6% of the worldwide specialised paper industry.
Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the Middle East and Africa specialty paper market was valued at USD 13.52 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 19.98 million by 2029, registering a CAGR of 5.0 % during the forecast period of 2022 to 2029. The market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team includes in-depth expert analysis, import/export analysis, pricing analysis, production consumption analysis, patent analysis and technological advancements.
Market Definition
Specialty paper is a particular type of paper that owns specific properties and characteristics. It is designed for specific uses such as, water filtration, etc. For instance, thermal paper, printing currency notes, packing beverages, and specialty paper. This paper has a coating that provides a clear and high-definition image when exposed to heat. Due to its properties, specialty paper has some applications in diverse industries, including packaging and labeling, retail, healthcare, construction and laundry care.
Report Scope and Market Segmentation
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Report Metric
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Details
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Forecast Period
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2022 to 2029
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Base Year
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2021
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Historic Years
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2020 (Customizable to 2014 - 2019)
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Quantitative Units
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Revenue in USD million, Volumes in Units, Pricing in USD
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Segments Covered
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Product Type (Release and Labels, Décor Paper, Carbonless Paper, Printing Paper, Packaging Paper, Functional Paper, Kraft Paper, Thermal Paper, Pharmaceuticals Leaflet Paper, Others), Raw Material (Pulp and Functional Chemical), End-User (Industrial, Building and Construction, Packaging, Label, Printings, Automotive, Food Services, Electricals, Medical Application, Others)
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Countries Covered
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United Arab Emirate, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Market Players Covered
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Stora Enso (Finland) Sappi (South Africa), Smurfit Kappa (Ireland) Fedrigoni S.P.A (Italy), Domtar Corporation (US), Nippon Paper industries Co. Ltd. (Japan), Mondi (UK), International Paper (US), Oji Holdings Corporation (Japan), Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) Sinar Mas.(Indonesia)
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Market Opportunities
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Middle East and Africa Specialty Paper Market Dynamics
This section deals with understanding the market drivers, advantages, opportunities, restraints and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail below:
Drivers
- Rising urban population
With the rising disposable income and hectic lifestyles of the urban population, the demand for packaged food products rises significantly. As specialty paper is widely used in the foodservice segment for packaging takeout products, the rising consumption of packaged food products is driving the demand for specialty paper, increasing the growth of the market.
- Accelerating consumer preferences toward decorative lamination
The rising usage of the newest design, colors and materials in home decor is driving new and advanced décor papers. Due to its suitability, strength, and less impact on the environment. Kraft paper is observing rising demand for pouches wrapping and sacks to handle goods.
- Rising application in e-commerce
The market is gaining traction due to its increasing applications in e-commerce activities for example, packaging, storing, and transportation. The rising online shopping sector in emerging and developed economies is a primary driver for the Middle East and Africa specialty paper market.
- Rise in demand due to eco-friendly packaging material
Consumer goods producers in this region choose eco-friendly packaging materials to support sustainability. The corrugated boxes which are manufactured with container boards, sustain their sustainable form of packaging and serve as an eco-friendly product.
Opportunities
- Big opportunity in nano technology
The molecular structure of specialty paper is practical, developing innovative product variants modified to the requirement of end-users. Also, nanomaterials in specialty papers make it appropriate for various by-products from the paper itself. The larger untapped markets provide beneficial opportunities for all market players.
- Technology advancement
The increasing number of product developments will drive new market opportunities and accelerate industry expansion. The technological progress of specialised paper is a substitute as a potential for expanding specialty paper market demand. This element is assisting market growth. Manufacturers are developing more efficient, dependable, and convenient products.
Restraints/ Challenges
The carbon emission during the manufacturing process of paper is projected to be a substantial disadvantage of specialty papers, hindering market growth. Also, the initiation of the digitalization age is expected to be another major restraining factor for developing the specialty paper market in the upcoming years. Furthermore, the specialty paper market is enormously fragmented, which is another restraining factor for the growth of the specialty paper market over the forecast period.
This Middle East and Africa specialty paper market report provide details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, the impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the Middle East and Africa specialty paper market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.
COVID-19 Impact on Middle East and Africa Specialty Paper Market
The overall specialty paper market has been discreetly affected by the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 infections spread during forecast period. In the first half of the COVID-19 period, the market was affected negatively by stringent lockdown reduced workforce, norms and movement restrictions. But rising packaged food consumption and increasing e-commerce industry during the infection or virus outbreak increase the demand and sales of paper in this region.
Recent Development
- In April 2020, Domtar Corporation declared that they acquired the U.S. based Point of Sale (POS) paper business of Appvion Operations, Inc., hereafter achievement the company will become a integrated manufacturer of POS which has produce large scale paper.
- In December 2019, United Carton Company, which is based in Saudi Arabia, declared its accomplishment for its corrugated packaging operations, with the installation of Nozomi C1800, a single-pass, six-color LED inkjet printer which developed by electronics for Imaging Inc.
- In October 2019, Hotpack Packaging Industries LLC, which is based in the United Arab Emirates, declared that it has been presented ISO 22000 ( Food Safety) and HACCP ( Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) by the United Registrar of Systems. This company order to produce safe and quality products and leverages these certifications to showcase its commitment,
Middle East and Africa Specialty Paper Market Scope
The Middle East and Africa specialty paper market is segmented on the basis of products, Raw materials and end-user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
Product
- Release and Labels
- Decor Paper
- Carbonless Paper
- Printing Paper
- Packaging Paper
- Functional Paper
- Kraft Paper
- Thermal Paper
- Pharmaceuticals Leaflet Paper
- Others
Raw Material
- Pulp
- Functional Chemical
End User
- Industrial
- Building and Construction
- Packaging, Label
- Printings
- Automotive
- Food Services
- Electricals
- Medical Application
- Others
Middle East and Africa Specialty Paper Market Regional Analysis/Insights
The Middle East and Africa specialty paper market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, products, Raw materials and end-user as referenced above.
The countries covered in the Middle East and Africa specialty paper market report are United Arab Emirate, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa.
UAE and Saudi Arabia dominate the Middle East and Africa specialty paper market in terms of market share and revenue during the forecast period. This is due to the rising demand for Middle East and Africa specialty paper in this region. The UAE Africa specialty paper market, with Saudi Arabia leading the way in terms of increasing demand of security options such as banknotes printing, rises the demand of specialty paper in the market.
The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Competitive Landscape and Middle East and Africa Specialty Paper Market Share Analysis
The Middle East and Africa specialty paper market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to Middle East and Africa specialty paper market.
Some of the major players operating in the Middle East and Africa specialty paper market are:
- Stora Enso (Finland)
- Sappi (South Africa)
- Smurfit Kappa (Ireland)
- Fedrigoni S.P.A (Italy)
- Domtar Corporation (US)
- Nippon Paper industries Co. Ltd. (Japan)
- Mondi (UK)
- International Paper (US)
- Oji Holdings Corporation (Japan)
- Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) Sinar Mas. (Indonesia)
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