Global Paper Sizing Agent Market Outlook
Chem Reports estimates that the global paper sizing agent market was valued at USD XXXX units in 2025 and is expected to reach USD XXXX units by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period. Market growth is primarily driven by rising demand for high-quality paper with improved water resistance, printability, strength, and surface performance across packaging, printing, and specialty paper applications.
The Global Paper Sizing Agent Market Report 2025 provides an in-depth evaluation of market size, structure, and long-term development over the 2025–2035 period. The study integrates historical performance with forward-looking analysis by examining regulatory policies, papermaking process advancements, shifts toward alkaline and neutral papermaking, competitive dynamics, and innovation in chemical formulations. Extensive primary and secondary research is used to assess demand trends, supply-side developments, and strategic initiatives across key regions.
Impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the paper sizing agent market in the short term due to reduced paper production, supply chain disruptions, and declining demand from printing and publishing sectors in 2020. However, increased consumption of packaging paper, hygiene products, and linerboard partially offset these losses. As paper mills resumed operations and demand from packaging and specialty paper segments strengthened, the market gradually recovered. Post-pandemic growth is supported by rising e-commerce packaging demand and the modernization of papermaking processes.
Market Segmentation
By Type
By Application
Competitive Landscape – Key Players
The paper sizing agent market is moderately consolidated, with key players focusing on chemical innovation, sustainability, and application-specific solutions. Competition is based on product performance, compatibility with modern papermaking systems, cost efficiency, and technical support. Major players operating in the market include:
These companies emphasize development of eco-friendly and high-efficiency sizing agents, expansion in emerging markets, and close collaboration with paper manufacturers to optimize performance.
Regional Analysis
North America
A mature market characterized by advanced papermaking technologies and strong demand from packaging and specialty paper segments. Transition toward alkaline sizing systems supports steady growth.
Europe
Driven by stringent environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives. High adoption of neutral and alkaline sizing agents in fine paper, packaging, and specialty paper production.
Asia-Pacific
The fastest-growing regional market, supported by expanding paper manufacturing capacity, rapid growth in packaging and printing industries, and strong demand from China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
South America
Moderate growth driven by packaging and linerboard production, supported by expanding pulp and paper industries in Brazil and Argentina.
Middle East & Africa
Gradual growth supported by rising paper consumption, packaging demand, and investments in new paper manufacturing facilities.
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants – Moderate
Entry into the paper sizing agent market requires chemical formulation expertise, strong R&D capabilities, compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and close collaboration with paper mills. While capital requirements are moderate, technical know-how and customer qualification processes create entry barriers.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
Suppliers of fatty acids, petrochemical derivatives, and specialty chemicals have moderate bargaining power. Availability of multiple raw material sources limits dominance, though price volatility affects production costs.
Bargaining Power of Buyers – High
Paper manufacturers exert strong bargaining power due to bulk purchasing, price sensitivity, and availability of alternative sizing agent suppliers. Performance consistency and cost efficiency are critical selection factors.
Threat of Substitutes – Low to Moderate
Alternative chemical treatments and surface coatings can partially substitute internal sizing agents, but sizing remains essential for paper performance.
Industry Rivalry – High
The market is competitive, with global and regional players competing on product performance, cost, sustainability, and technical service support.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Trend Analysis
Drivers & Challenges
Key Drivers
Key Challenges
Value Chain Analysis
Raw Material Suppliers
Producers of fatty acids, petrochemical intermediates, resins, and specialty chemicals.
Sizing Agent Manufacturers
Formulation and production of ASA, AKD, rosin, and specialty sizing agents.
Paper Mills
Integration of sizing agents during pulp preparation and papermaking processes.
Converters & Printers
Processing of sized paper into finished paper products.
End-Use Industries
Packaging, printing, publishing, hygiene, and specialty paper applications.
Conclusion
The global paper sizing agent market is expected to witness steady growth through 2035, supported by rising demand for high-performance paper products, growth in packaging applications, and the industry-wide shift toward neutral and alkaline papermaking processes. While challenges such as declining demand for certain printing papers persist, continuous innovation in sizing chemistry and expansion in emerging markets are expected to create sustained long-term opportunities for market participants.
1. Market Overview of Paper Sizing Agent
1.1 Paper Sizing Agent Market Overview
1.1.1 Paper Sizing Agent Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Regions:
1.3 Paper Sizing Agent Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Paper Sizing Agent Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Paper Sizing Agent Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Paper Sizing Agent Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Paper Sizing Agent Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride (ASA) Type
2.4 Alkyl Ketene Dimer (AKD) Type
2.5 Rosin Type
2.6 Others
2.7 By PH (Neutral/Alkaline/Acidic)
3. Covid-19 Impact Paper Sizing Agent Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Paper Sizing Agent Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Paper Sizing Agent Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Fine Paper
3.4 Newspaper
3.5 Ink-Jet Printing Paper
3.6 Linerboard
3.7 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Paper Sizing Agent Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Paper Sizing Agent Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Paper Sizing Agent Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Paper Sizing Agent Business
5.1 Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd
5.1.1 Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd Company Profile
5.1.2 Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd Paper Sizing Agent Product Specification
5.1.3 Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd Paper Sizing Agent Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 SEIKO PMC CORPORATION
5.2.1 SEIKO PMC CORPORATION Company Profile
5.2.2 SEIKO PMC CORPORATION Paper Sizing Agent Product Specification
5.2.3 SEIKO PMC CORPORATION Paper Sizing Agent Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 BASF
5.3.1 BASF Company Profile
5.3.2 BASF Paper Sizing Agent Product Specification
5.3.3 BASF Paper Sizing Agent Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Harima Chemicals Group
5.4.1 Harima Chemicals Group Company Profile
5.4.2 Harima Chemicals Group Paper Sizing Agent Product Specification
5.4.3 Harima Chemicals Group Paper Sizing Agent Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 TOHO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO. Ltd
5.5.1 TOHO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO. Ltd Company Profile
5.5.2 TOHO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO. Ltd Paper Sizing Agent Product Specification
5.5.3 TOHO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO. Ltd Paper Sizing Agent Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Plasmine Technology
5.6.1 Plasmine Technology Company Profile
5.6.2 Plasmine Technology Paper Sizing Agent Product Specification
5.6.3 Plasmine Technology Paper Sizing Agent Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Shandong Tiancheng Chemical Co
5.7.1 Shandong Tiancheng Chemical Co Company Profile
5.7.2 Shandong Tiancheng Chemical Co Paper Sizing Agent Product Specification
5.7.3 Shandong Tiancheng Chemical Co Paper Sizing Agent Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Paper Sizing Agent Market Size
6.2 North America Paper Sizing Agent Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Paper Sizing Agent Market Size
7.2 East Asia Paper Sizing Agent Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Paper Sizing Agent Market Size
8.2 Europe Paper Sizing Agent Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Paper Sizing Agent Market Size
9.2 South Asia Paper Sizing Agent Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Paper Sizing Agent Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Paper Sizing Agent Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Paper Sizing Agent Market Size
11.2 Middle East Paper Sizing Agent Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Paper Sizing Agent Market Size
12.2 Africa Paper Sizing Agent Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Paper Sizing Agent Market Size
13.2 Oceania Paper Sizing Agent Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Paper Sizing Agent Market Size
14.2 South America Paper Sizing Agent Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Paper Sizing Agent Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Paper Sizing Agent Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Paper Sizing Agent Market Size by Application
16 Paper Sizing Agent Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
18.1 Research Methodology
18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
18.1.2 Data Source
18.2 Disclaimer
Market Segmentation
By Type
By Application
Competitive Landscape – Key Players
The paper sizing agent market is moderately consolidated, with key players focusing on chemical innovation, sustainability, and application-specific solutions. Competition is based on product performance, compatibility with modern papermaking systems, cost efficiency, and technical support. Major players operating in the market include:
These companies emphasize the development of eco-friendly and high-efficiency sizing agents, expansion in emerging markets, and close collaboration with paper manufacturers to optimize performance.
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