As per MRFR Analysis, the Global Paper Dry Strength Agent Market was valued at USD 0.83 Billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 1.15 Billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 3.63% from 2024 to 2032. Key drivers include increased demand for recyclable paper and the rising need for durable packaging solutions. The market is significantly influenced by the growing paper and pulp industry, particularly in developing economies like India, China, and Japan. The demand for eco-friendly products and sustainable packaging is also on the rise, further propelling market growth. However, challenges such as fluctuating raw material prices and stringent regulations may hinder progress.
The market is witnessing several key trends that are shaping its growth trajectory.
Key players include Kemira OYJ, BASF SE, Applied Chemicals International Group, Harima Chemicals Group Inc., and Chenf Ming Chemicals Co Ltd.
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Market CAGR for paper dry strength agents is being driven by the rising paper and pulp demand. Developing economies like India, China, and Japan have the highest consumption of paper because of the increasing literacy and rising consciousness for personal hygiene. There is a rising demand for plastic alternatives that are recyclable and environment-friendly products. The dry paper strength agent enhances the strength and quality of paper products, improving their durability and performance.
In the paper-making industry, dry strength agents are crucial chemicals for increasing the strength of paper. Carrageenan is a natural ingredient extracted from red algae making it environment-friendly and a sustainable material, generally used in cosmetics, food products, and medicines as a gelling, thickening, or stabilizing agent. Carrageenan is a natural high-molecular polymer, assumed to function in enhancing the mechanical strength of paper similar to guar gum, and this will reduce the land demand. The increasing emphasis on sustainable packaging solutions is fueling the requirement for paper dry strength agents, as these agents help in strong and eco-friendly packaging materials productions preferred by the customers. The requirement for high-performance specialty papers like filter papers, medical papers, and release papers is boosting the demand for paper dry strength agents. These agents improve the strength and durability of specialty papers, which makes them apt for specific applications.
The fast rise of the e-commerce industry has increased the need for reliable and durable packaging materials. Paper dry strength agents have an important role in enhancing the performance and strength of packaging papers utilized for e-commerce shipments. The increasing demand for eco-friendly and bio-based products provides an opportunity for the development of bio-based paper dry-strength agents. The manufacturers are investing in research and development in order to make sustainable alternatives. In order to understand the market needs and to develop tailored solutions, collaboration with paper manufacturers and research institutions is important. Thus, driving the Paper Dry Strength Agent market revenue.
However, factors like fluctuating prices of raw materials and the implementation of stringent regulations by the government on chemical additives that needs investment in research and development and expertise in regulations are restraining the growth of the market. Further, the availability of alternative technologies or additives and intense competition among the key market players will affect the market growth globally.
In 2022, the 4evergreen alliance launched its Circularity by Design guideline, which aims to provide the packaging value chain with explicit suggestions for developing fiber-based packaging for recycling from the beginning of its lifecycle. Fibre-based packaging materials may include papermaking fibers, fillers, coatings, pigments, binders, and other wet components, as well as a variety of "dry strength" agents and chemicals such as printing inks, varnish, adhesives, and barrier layers. According to 4evergreen, hazardous ingredients such as mutagenic, carcinogenic, and endocrine-disrupting substances must be avoided as a prerequisite.
The global Paper Dry Strength Agent market segmentation, based on type, includes Polyvinyl Amine, Polyacrylamide, Starch-Based Polymers, Amphoteric Polymers, and Others. The starch-based polymers segment dominated the market, accounting for the largest market revenue as the starch-based materials are bio-based and long-lasting. These materials can be utilized in corrugated boards, laminated grades, and other products as a retention and flocculant aid, s surface size, bonding agent, coating binder, and adhesive. The primary sources of starch are corn, waxy maize, wheat, potatoes, and tapioca. Further, the
segment is the fastest growing as these are utilized in the manufacturing of paper and pulp, agriculture and food processing, mining, and a flocculant in the treatment of wastewater.
The global Paper Dry Strength Agent market segmentation, based on end user, includes paper, paperboard, and others. The paper segment dominates the market as the dry strength additives enhance the paper strength under different conditions by promoting the formation of internal bonds between fibers. Natural or semi-synthetic polymers like carboxymethyl cellulose or starch and also polyamide, synthetic polyamines, and polyacrylamide are the common additives. Further, the paperboard segment has the fastest growing application of dry strength agents as it enhances the strength of paperboard under normal conditions, thus strengthening the compression, tensile breaking, bursting, and de-lamination resistance of the board.
By region, the study offers market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The North American Paper Dry Strength Agent market area is owing to the rising adoption of recyclable products, which breaks the cycle of single-use plastics and long-life of packaging and minimizes the environmental effects of the single-use packaging of products. The US is the largest contributor to the paper dry strength agents market in the North American region.
Further, the prime countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, Japan, India, China, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Europe's Paper Dry Strength Agent market accounts for the second-largest market revenue due to the increasing demand for improved quality packaging from the companies involved in the transportation of breakable items. Further, the German Paper Dry Strength Agent market held the largest market revenue, and the UK Paper Dry Strength Agent market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.
The Asia-Pacific Paper Dry Strength Agent Market is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is due to the rising number of manufacturing facilities in the region and the growing consumerism and rising transit packaging section. Moreover, China’s Paper Dry Strength Agent market held the largest market share, and the Indian Paper Dry Strength Agent market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Paper Dry Strength Agent market grow even more. Market players are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, the Paper Dry Strength Agent industry must offer cost-effective items.
Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global Paper Dry Strength Agent industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Paper Dry Strength Agent industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to the paper industry. Major players in the Paper Dry Strength Agent market, including Kemira OYJ, BASF SE, Applied Chemicals International Group, Harima Chemicals Group Inc., Chenf Ming Chemicals Co Ltd., Seiko PMC Corporation, Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd., and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.
Kemira Oyj, founded in 1920, is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. The company offers best-suited products and expertise to enhance their customer's production process, product quality, and resource efficiency with an emphasis on pulp & paper, water treatment, and the energy industry. The company provides chemical products and integrated systems which assist customers in the water-intensive pulp and paper industry and water treatment chemicals for industrial customers and municipalities, and chemical extraction and process solutions for mining and oiling industries. In May 2020, a new dry polymer production plant was opened by the company in Ulsan, South Korea. The plant manufactures high-quality polyacrylamide products for drainage and retention application.
Brunswick Corporation, known as the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company earlier, is an American firm founded in 1845 that has been inventing, manufacturing, and distributing a wide range of products. Brunswick now employs over 13,000 people in 24 countries. Among the various boating brands owned by Brunswick are Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Bayliner, Mercury Marine, Attwood, Lund, Crestliner, Mastervolt, MotorGuide, Harris Pontoons, Freedom Boat Club, Princecraft, Heyday, Lowe, Uttern, Quicksilver, CZone. In June 2019, A partnership agreement was inked between BRUNSWICK Company and VIR Zoom to launch a product called VIR Zoom solution. This collaboration, if correctly executed, was expected to transform Life Fitness' se3 explore bikes into a virtual reality experience.
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| Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2023 | USD 0.83 Billion |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 0.86 Billion |
| Market Size 2032 | USD 1.15 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 3.63% (2024-2032) |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Market Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2018- 2022 |
| Market Forecast Units | Value (USD Billion) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, The Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | Type, End User, and Region |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World |
| Countries Covered | The US, Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Japan, India, China, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil |
| Key Companies Profiled | Kemira OYJ, BASF SE, Applied Chemicals International Group, Harima Chemicals Group Inc., Chenf Ming Chemicals Co Ltd., Seiko PMC Corporation, Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd. Â |
| Key Market Opportunities | Rising product innovation in dry strength agents. |
| Key Market Dynamics | Increase demand for recyclable papers. |
Paper Dry Strength Agents Market Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The global Paper Dry Strength Agent market size valued at USD 0.83 Billion in 2023.
The global market is foreseen to grow at a CAGR of 3.63% during the forecast period, 2024-2032.
North America had the largest share of the global Paper Dry Strength Agent Market.
The key players in the market are Kemira OYJ, BASF SE, Applied Chemicals International Group, Harima Chemicals Group Inc., Chenf Ming Chemicals Co Ltd., Seiko PMC Corporation, and Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd.
The Starch-Based Polymers category dominated the Paper Dry Strength Agent Market in 2023.
The paper had the largest share of the global Paper Dry Strength Agent Market.
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