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Global Pulp Mills Market Overview: Trends Shaping Growth to 2029

November 13, 2025 by The Business Research Company

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What Is The Expected Total Market Size Of The Pulp Mills Industry By The Forecast Year 2029?

The pulp mills market has experienced solid growth in recent years. It will rise from $69.41 billion in 2024 to $73.37 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 5.7%. The historic growth was driven by increased paper and pulp demand, development in the forestry and timber sectors, global economic progress, packaging needs, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Anticipating considerable expansion, the pulp mills industry’s market valuation is projected to reach $94.06 billion by the year 2029, reflecting a robust compound annual growth rate of 6.4% over the coming years; this upward trajectory is fueled by several key factors, such as the continuous evolution of packaging techniques, the increasing emphasis on ecologically responsible pulp manufacturing, the worldwide adoption of e-commerce platforms, rising consumer demand for materials derived from biological sources, and the pervasive implementation of circular economy strategies. Key developments shaping this sector as it moves forward involve a heightened commitment to lowering energy consumption and decreasing emissions, the incorporation of digital technologies to refine operational processes, the creation of novel pulp products that are both specialty-grade and capable of biodegradation, aggressive global scaling and diversification across various pulp trade arenas, and a stronger institutional commitment to circular processes within the pulp manufacturing ecosystem.

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Which Drivers Are Supporting Growth Of The Pulp Mills Market?

The anticipated surge in consumer preference for items derived from pulp is set to fuel the pulp mills sector’s expansion moving ahead. This heightened consumer attraction to pulp-based goods stems from their inherent characteristics such as sustainability, ability to decompose naturally, economic viability, and adaptability across various applications. Environmental awareness on the rise is causing consumers to favor these pulp-derived items over plastics, directly boosting the need for materials that are both sustainable and ecologically sound. To illustrate this trend, data presented in the Natural Resources Defense Council’s June 2022 article, ‘Issue with Tissue 2.0’ from the United States, indicated that pulp constitutes the raw material for three-quarters of all goods produced within the tissue manufacturing business, with fully sixty percent of purchasers opting for tissues crafted from natural fibers. Consequently, the increasing consumer demand for products manufactured from pulp is serving as a significant catalyst for the growth trajectory of the pulp mill industry.

Which Key Segments Fueling The Pulp Mills Market?

The pulp mills market covered in this report is segmented –

1) By Source: Wood Pulp or Virgin Fiber Pulp, Non-Wood Pulp, Recycled Pulp or De Inked Pulp

2) By Grade: Mechanical, Chemical, Semi-Chemical,

3) By End User: Packaging Manufacturers, Publishers And Stationery Manufacturers, Sanitary And Household Product Manufacturers.

Subsegments:

1) By Wood Pulp Or Virgin Fiber Pulp: Softwood Pulp, Hardwood Pulp

2) By Non-Wood Pulp: Bamboo Pulp, Bagasse Pulp, Straw Pulp, Kenaf Pulp

3) By Recycled Pulp Or De-Inked Pulp: Post-Consumer Waste Pulp, Pre-Consumer Waste Pulp

What Are The Latest Industry Trends Transforming The Pulp Mills Market?

A significant movement within the pulp mills sector is the increasing emphasis on sustainability across packaging production. Manufacturers serving the packaging industry are prioritizing eco-friendly packaging solutions as a means of ensuring market continuity amidst growing public awareness regarding environmental impact. A notable illustration of this trend occurred in September 2022 when Stora Enso, a Finnish producer specializing in pulp, paper, and various forest-derived goods, introduced Papira. This novel material functions as a light foam composition derived from pulp fibers, offering a recyclable alternative to standard packing foams based on fossil fuels. Furthermore, reports indicate Papira’s biodegradability means it poses no threat of environmental contamination should it be released into natural surroundings.

Which Leading Companies Dominate The Pulp Mills Market Share?

Major companies operating in the pulp mills market market include International Paper Company, Stora Enso Pulp AB, WestRock Company, Georgia-Pacific Pulp and Paper LLC, Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd., Oji Holdings Corporation, Sappi Global – South African Pulp and Paper Industries Limited, UPM-Kymmene Corporation, Sonoco Products Company, Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A., PT. Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk, BillerudKorsnas AB, Canny Tissue Paper Industry LLC, Gulf Paper Manufacturing FZCO, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, Smurfit Kappa Group plc, Mondi Group plc, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA, Metsä Board Corporation, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Limited, Rottneros AB, Domtar Corporation, Canfor Pulp Products Inc., Mercer International Inc., Resolute Forest Products Inc., Asia Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd., Fibria Celulose S.A., Klabin S.A., CMPC Celulosa S.A., Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., Eldorado Brasil Celulose S.A., SCA Tissue North America LLC, Clearwater Paper Corporation, Verso Corporation, P.H. Glatfelter Company, Catalyst Paper Corporation, Heinzel Holding GmbH

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Which Region Currently Holds The Largest Share Of The Pulp Mills Market?

North-America was the largest region in the pulp mills market in 2024. The regions covered in the pulp mills market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

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