PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1675449
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1675449
Synthetic Paper Market Report by Type (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene, High Density Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, and Others), Application, End Use Industry, and Region 2025-2033
The global synthetic paper market size reached USD 1,076.1 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,949.7 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.49% during 2025-2033. The market is experiencing moderate growth driven by environmental sustainability, durability and longevity offered by the product, rising printability and customization options, water and tear resistance, and expanding applications in labeling and packaging.
Synthetic Paper Market Trends:
Environmental Sustainability
The growing concern for environmental sustainability is a significant driver of the global synthetic paper market. With increased awareness about deforestation and the environmental impact of traditional paper production, businesses and consumers are seeking alternatives. Synthetic paper, made from non-wood materials such as, polypropylene or polyester, is seen as an eco-friendlier option. It reduces the need for cutting down trees, conserving forests, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with paper production. Additionally, synthetic paper is often recyclable and can be reused, further reducing its environmental footprint. Companies are increasingly adopting synthetic paper to align with their sustainability goals and meet consumer demand for eco-friendly products.
Durability and Longevity Offered by the Product
Another driving factor in the global synthetic paper market is its superior durability and longevity compared to traditional paper. Synthetic paper is known for its resistance to tearing, moisture, chemicals, and UV rays. This makes it ideal for applications where traditional paper would deteriorate quickly, such as outdoor signage, maps, and labels on products exposed to harsh conditions. The longevity of synthetic paper ensures that information and branding remain intact over an extended period, reducing the need for frequent replacements. This saves costs for businesses and also minimizes waste. For instance, synthetic labels on products can endure throughout the lifecycle of this product, reducing the need for label replacements due to wear and tear.
Printability and Customization
Synthetic paper can be customized to meet specific printing requirements, whether for vibrant graphics, high-resolution images, or intricate details. It readily accepts various printing methods, including offset, digital, and flexographic printing. This adaptability makes synthetic paper a preferred choice for applications such as, advertising materials, brochures, and packaging. Companies can create visually appealing and informative print materials with ease. The ability to reproduce intricate designs and maintain print quality even in challenging environments, such as wet or outdoor settings, is a significant advantage. Moreover, compatibility of synthetic paper with a wide range of ink types and printing equipment allows businesses to explore creative and innovative marketing strategies.
Water and Tear Resistance
The inherent water and tear resistance of synthetic paper are driving its adoption in various industries. Unlike traditional paper, which can become easily damaged when exposed to moisture or rough handling, synthetic paper maintains its integrity. This property makes it highly suitable for applications where durability and resistance to external factors are crucial. In the packaging industry, for instance, synthetic paper is preferred for labels and tags on products that may come into contact with liquids or experience rough handling during shipping and storage. It ensures that essential product information remains legible and intact. Similarly, synthetic paper is used for outdoor signage, banners, and posters where exposure to rain and adverse weather conditions is common. Its resistance to water ensures that the messaging and branding remain effective, even in challenging outdoor environments. Additionally, the tear resistance of synthetic paper is valuable in applications where the risk of physical damage is high. For instance, in industrial settings where manuals and instructional materials are frequently used, synthetic paper ensures that vital information remains accessible and intact despite handling.
Expanding Applications in Labeling and Packaging
The increasing demand for labeling and packaging solutions across various industries is a major driver of the global synthetic paper market. The versatility and suitability of this paper for these applications are well-recognized. In the food and beverage industry, synthetic paper is commonly used for labels on products that require moisture-resistant and durable packaging. It ensures that essential product information, branding, and regulatory details remain intact and visually appealing. Similarly, the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors rely on synthetic paper for labeling prescription medications and medical devices. The ability to maintain the integrity of critical information on these products is vital for patient safety and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the growth of e-commerce has boosted the demand for synthetic paper in packaging. With the rise of online shopping, businesses require durable and customizable packaging solutions to protect products during transit and create a positive unboxing experience for consumers.
Synthetic Paper Industry Segmentation:
Breakup by Type:
- Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP)
- High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- Others
Biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) accounts for the majority of the market share
Breakup by Application:
- Label
- Hand Tags
- Medical Tags
- Others
- Non-Label
- Packaging
- Documents
- Others
Non-label holds the largest share in the industry
Breakup by End Use:
- Industrial
- Institutional
- Commercial/Retail
Industrial represents the leading market segment
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Asia Pacific leads the market, accounting for the largest synthetic paper market share
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share.
The market research report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:
- Agfa-Gevaert N.V.
- Aluminium Feron GmbH & Co. KG
- Arjobex SAS
- Cosmo First Limited
- HOP Industries Corporation
- MDV Papier- und Kunststoffveredelung GmbH
- Nan Ya Plastics Corporation
- PPG Industries Inc.
- RELYCO
- Seiko Epson Corporation
- Toyobo Co. Ltd.
- Transcendia Inc.
- Yupo Corporation
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1.What was the size of the global synthetic paper market in 2024?
- 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global synthetic paper market during 2025-2033?
- 3.What are the key factors driving the global synthetic paper market?
- 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global synthetic paper market?
- 5.What is the breakup of the global synthetic paper market based on the type?
- 6.What is the breakup of the global synthetic paper market based on the application?
- 7.What is the breakup of the global synthetic paper market based on the end use industry?
- 8.What are the key regions in the global synthetic paper market?
- 9.Who are the key players/companies in the global synthetic paper market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Synthetic Paper Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Type
- 6.1 Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP)
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 Others
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Application
- 7.1 Label
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Key Segments
- 7.1.2.1 Hand Tags
- 7.1.2.2 Medical Tags
- 7.1.2.3 Others
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Non-Label
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Key Segment
- 7.2.2.1 Packaging
- 7.2.2.2 Documents
- 7.2.2.3 Others
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 8.1 Industrial
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Institutional
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Commercial/Retail
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Region
- 9.1 North America
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.2 Canada
- 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.2 Japan
- 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3 India
- 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.4 South Korea
- 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.5 Australia
- 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.6 Indonesia
- 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.7 Others
- 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.2 France
- 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.3 United Kingdom
- 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.4 Italy
- 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.5 Spain
- 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.6 Russia
- 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.7 Others
- 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.4 Latin America
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.2 Mexico
- 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.3 Others
- 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.5 Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 9.5.3 Market Forecast
10 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Drivers
- 10.3 Restraints
- 10.4 Opportunities
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.6 Threat of Substitutes
13 Price Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
- 14.1 Market Structure
- 14.2 Key Players
- 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 14.3.1 Agfa-Gevaert N.V.
- 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.1.3 Financials
- 14.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.2 Aluminium Feron GmbH & Co. KG
- 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.3 Arjobex SAS
- 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.4 Cosmo First Limited
- 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.4.3 Financials
- 14.3.5 HOP Industries Corporation
- 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.6 MDV Papier- und Kunststoffveredelung GmbH
- 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.7 Nan Ya Plastics Corporation
- 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.7.3 Financials
- 14.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.8 PPG Industries Inc.
- 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.8.3 Financials
- 14.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.9 RELYCO
- 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.10 Seiko Epson Corporation
- 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.10.3 Financials
- 14.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.11 Toyobo Co. Ltd.
- 14.3.11.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.11.3 Financials
- 14.3.11.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.12 Transcendia Inc.
- 14.3.12.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.13 Yupo Corporation
- 14.3.13.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.13.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.1 Agfa-Gevaert N.V.
Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Global: Synthetic Paper Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
- Figure 2: Global: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019-2024
- Figure 3: Global: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 4: Global: Synthetic Paper Market: Breakup by Type (in %), 2024
- Figure 5: Global: Synthetic Paper Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2024
- Figure 6: Global: Synthetic Paper Market: Breakup by End Use Industry (in %), 2024
- Figure 7: Global: Synthetic Paper Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 8: Global: Synthetic Paper (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP)) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 9: Global: Synthetic Paper (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP)) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 10: Global: Synthetic Paper (High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 11: Global: Synthetic Paper (High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 12: Global: Synthetic Paper (Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 13: Global: Synthetic Paper (Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 14: Global: Synthetic Paper (Other Types) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 15: Global: Synthetic Paper (Other Types) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 16: Global: Synthetic Paper (Label) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 17: Global: Synthetic Paper (Label) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 18: Global: Synthetic Paper (Non-Label) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 19: Global: Synthetic Paper (Non-Label) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 20: Global: Synthetic Paper (Industrial) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 21: Global: Synthetic Paper (Industrial) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 22: Global: Synthetic Paper (Institutional) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 23: Global: Synthetic Paper (Institutional) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 24: Global: Synthetic Paper (Commercial/Retail) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 25: Global: Synthetic Paper (Commercial/Retail) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 26: North America: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 27: North America: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 28: United States: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 29: United States: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 30: Canada: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 31: Canada: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 32: Asia-Pacific: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 33: Asia-Pacific: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 34: China: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 35: China: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 36: Japan: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 37: Japan: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 38: India: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 39: India: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 40: South Korea: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 41: South Korea: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 42: Australia: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 43: Australia: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 44: Indonesia: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 45: Indonesia: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 46: Others: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 47: Others: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 48: Europe: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 49: Europe: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 50: Germany: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 51: Germany: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 52: France: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 53: France: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 54: United Kingdom: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 55: United Kingdom: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 56: Italy: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 57: Italy: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 58: Spain: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 59: Spain: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 60: Russia: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 61: Russia: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 62: Others: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 63: Others: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 64: Latin America: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 65: Latin America: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 66: Brazil: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 67: Brazil: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 68: Mexico: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 69: Mexico: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 70: Others: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 71: Others: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 72: Middle East and Africa: Synthetic Paper Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 73: Middle East and Africa: Synthetic Paper Market: Breakup by Country (in %), 2024
- Figure 74: Middle East and Africa: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 75: Global: Synthetic Paper Industry: Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- Figure 76: Global: Synthetic Paper Industry: Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 77: Global: Synthetic Paper Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
List of Tables
- Table 1: Global: Synthetic Paper Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 & 2033
- Table 2: Global: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 3: Global: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 4: Global: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Breakup by End Use Industry (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 5: Global: Synthetic Paper Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 6: Global: Synthetic Paper Market: Competitive Structure
- Table 7: Global: Synthetic Paper Market: Key Players
