Stone paper is a paper-like product consisting of calcium carbonate mixed with polyethylene. It is also known as mineral paper, marble paper, and enriched mineral paper. This paper is produced without cutting trees, polluting water, and damaging gaseous waste. Stone paper is neither pulp nor made of synthetic paper, but it is an extremely durable, very strong, and environment-friendly paper. This paper is non-toxic, food-safe, fireproof, recyclable, waterproof, complies with FDA standards, which does not cause air pollution. This product is used for packaging, posters, books, adhesives, plates, magazines, hand luggage, and other numerous applications.
COVID-19 Scenario Analysis:
In COVID 19 pandemic situation the stone paper industry has seen a fluctuation in terms of demand in the packaging Industry. Because of the lockdown situation, manufacturers around the globe had to shut down their production units due to labor shortages. Supply chain has been hampered due to the trade barriers.
Top Impacting Factors: Market Scenario Analysis, Trends, Drivers and Impact Analysis
Increase in demand for packaging, labeling, and self-adhesive paper and other application segment is expected to have a positive effect on the growth of the stone paper industry.
An increase in R&D investment to introduce advanced production techniques by using calcium carbonate and other organic compounds is expected to drive the market growth.
Increase in concern about curtailing deforestation impacts the overall market for stone paper. The regulations enacted to minimize deforestation resulted in the introduction of innovative sources or materials, which are expected to have a positive effect on the growth of the stone paper industry.
The global Market Trend are as follows:
- It is flammable, durable, and waterproof. Because of the hardness of paper, it can be used to make maps, charts, field notebooks, labels, tags, posters, and wrap sustainable garbage bags. It helps in reducing the weight of the books or products to be transported.
- It reuses waste profitably. Stone paper products can be recycled by transforming used stone paper into pellets for other recycled applications. Its production does not pollute rivers and waterways with toxic chemicals.
- The presence of a large number of manufacturers and suppliers makes this sector highly competitive. Manufacturers are making strategies to develop innovative products with high-profit margins to improve and sustain their market positions.
Paper Packaging is the Industry Leader
Due to rise in environmental issues regarding the use of plastics, which have shifted consumer preferences toward paper-based packaging options, the segment is expected to witness significant growth in terms of revenue. Paper packaging is expected to lead the market expansion due to rise in growth prospects of the e-commerce and retail sector.
Potential Market
Asia-Pacific dominates the stone paper market due to availability of large number of manufacturers, rise in demand for eco-friendly packaging materials, increase in middle-class population, and surge in disposable income of the end users.
Key Benefits of the Report:
- This study presents the analytical depiction of the stone paper industry along with the current trends and future estimations to determine the imminent investment pockets.
- The report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with detailed analysis of the stone paper market share.
- The current market is quantitatively analyzed to highlight the global stone paper market growth scenario.
- Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of buyers & suppliers in the market.
- The report provides a detailed stone paper market analysis based on competitive intensity and how the competition will take shape in coming years.
Questions Answered in the Stone Paper Market Research Report:
- What are the leading market players active in the stone paper market?
- What the current trends will influence the market in the next few years?
- What are the driving factors, restraints, and opportunities in the market?
- What future projections would help in taking further strategic steps?
Stone paper Market Report Highlights
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 Key Market Players | SÃluz Stone Paper S.A,, Gaia-Concept BV,, Taiwan Lung Meng Technology Co. Ltd.,, Parax Paper,, Stone Paper Company Ltd,, Kapstone Paper,, Packaging Corporation., |
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