Coated Paper Market Global Information by Coating Material (Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC), Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC), Kaolin Clay, Wax and Others) Type (Coated Fine Paper, Standard Coated Fine Paper, Coated Groundwood Paper, Low Coat Weight Papers, Art papers and Others), Application (Packaging, Printing, Labels and Others) and Region - Forecast till 2030

Coated Paper Market Overview

The coated paper market is expected to gain a market value of USD 29,900 million by 2030 at a CAGR of 4.4% over the forecast period of 2022-2030.

Coated paper is a matte-finish or glossy paper that has been coated on one or both sides with a compound made of clay and carbonates to produce a high-quality surface that can be used for various tasks, including the printing of magazines, advertisements, packaging, and other uses. When printing, these sheets produce images that are brighter and clearer and have better reflectivity than uncoated versions. The layer also gives the paper a glossy, shiny texture that makes it suitable for use in magazines and other publications.

COVID-19 Analysis

The market for coated paper has experienced a slowdown in activity because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Manufacturers are concentrating on sectors such as consumer products, medicines, and food and beverage to stay afloat financially. Since people are becoming more aware of sustainable business and manufacturing practices, cash-rich firms are gaining popularity by setting up research and development in biodegradable solutions.

Key Players

• Nippon Paper Industries Co.


• Ltd (Japan)


• Oji Holdings Corporation (Japan)


• Stora Enso Oyj (Finland)


• Asia Pulp & Paper (Indonesia)


• UPM-Kymmene Corp (Finland)


• Arjowiggins SAS (France)


• Burgo Group SpA (Italy)


• Ballarpur Industries Limited (India)


• Sappi Limited (South Africa)


• NewPage Corporation (US)


• JK Paper Ltd (India)


• Minerals Technologies Inc.


• Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries Ltd


• Paradise Packaging Pvt. Ltd


• Emami Group

Global Coated Paper Market Share, By Application, 2018 (%)Regional Analysis

The global coated paper market has been studied across five key regions, namely Asia-Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa. Based on market volume share, Asia-Pacific is estimated to hold more than one-third of the global market share. India and China together are projected to be the key driving countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The rapidly growing packaging industry and shifting demographic preference towards packaged foods along with rapid population growth are expected to push the growth in Asia-Pacific. Europe is the second largest market for coated paper owing to established food and beverages and packaging industry. North America is projected to witness moderate growth during the forecast period. Latin America and Middle East & Africa are projected to account for a relatively small share in the global market. However, the remains are expected to cater to the steady growth opportunity during the forecast period.

Segmentation Analysis

The global coated paper market has been segmented based on coating material, application, and region.

On the basis of coating material, the global market has been categorized as ground calcium carbonate (GCC), precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), kaolin clay, wax, and others

By application, the global market has been divided into packaging, printing, labels, and others

The global market, by region, has been segregated into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa.Recent Development

• In March 2022, Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd., under the leadership of Toru Nozawa, acquired Eco Rail Mark accredited for the patent-coated board.


• In October 2021, 80% of the shares of Punjab-based Empire Packages Private Limited, have been purchased by Japanese company Oji Holding Corporation, a world leader in paper and packaging.


• In August 2021, Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) Sinar Mas announced the start-up of its newest coating equipment. The company's Foopak Bio Natura line will be produced at a capacity increase to over 60,000 metric tons per year.

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