Wet Strength Additives Global Market

Wet Strength Additives Global Market

Global Wet Strength Additives Market Industry Research Report 2026

Explore detailed insights, trends, growth drivers, key players, and forecasts for the Global Wet Strength Additives Market Industry Research Report 2026 market worldwide.

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Date: 01-2026

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Global Wet Strength Additives Market Report (2026–2036)

Market Overview

Chem Reports projects that the Wet Strength Additives Market, valued at USD xxxx units in 2025, is expected to reach USD xxxx units by 2036, growing at a CAGR of xx% globally.

The Global Wet Strength Additives Market Report 2025 provides an extensive industry analysis of development drivers, market patterns, flows, and sizes. It calculates present and historical market values to forecast potential market performance during 2026–2036. This research integrates both primary and secondary data sources, examining government policies, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, current trends, technological innovation, upcoming technologies, and technical progress in related industries.

Impact of COVID-19

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in December 2019, the pandemic has spread worldwide, with the World Health Organization declaring it a public health emergency. The global impacts of COVID-19 significantly affected the Wet Strength Additives market in 2020, disrupting supply chains, altering demand patterns, and reshaping investment priorities across hygiene and packaging sectors.

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • PAE Type
  • Others

By Application

  • Hygiene Papers
  • Packaging Paper
  • Specialty Papers

Regional Analysis

  • North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico
  • Europe: Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, others
  • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia, others
  • South America: Brazil, Argentina, others
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa, others

Competitive Landscape

Key players in the Wet Strength Additives market include:

  • Solenis
  • Hanghua Harima
  • Kemira
  • Arakawa Chemical Industries
  • Goodrich Agrochem
  • Ecolab
  • Zhejiang Chihe Chemical Co., Ltd
  • Georgia-Pacific Corporation
  • Kurita
  • Wuxi Tianxin Chemicals
  • Hubei Jiayun Chemical Technology Co.
  • Yingde City Yunchao Polymeric Material Co.

Wet strength additives are chemical agents used in papermaking to enhance the strength and durability of paper products when exposed to moisture. They are critical in hygiene papers, packaging, and specialty papers where resistance to disintegration in wet conditions is essential.

Regional Analysis

  • North America: Strong demand in hygiene papers and packaging. The U.S. leads adoption, supported by advanced papermaking technologies and sustainability initiatives.
  • Europe: Growth driven by packaging and specialty papers. Germany and the U.K. are key hubs, with emphasis on eco-friendly formulations and regulatory compliance.
  • Asia-Pacific: Fastest-growing region, led by China, India, and Japan. Expansion fueled by rising hygiene product consumption, packaging demand, and industrial paper applications.
  • South America: Moderate growth, with Brazil showing demand in hygiene and packaging sectors.
  • Middle East & Africa: Emerging adoption in hygiene papers and packaging, though market penetration remains limited compared to other regions.

Porter’s Five Forces

  1. Competitive Rivalry: High; global players (Solenis, Kemira, Ecolab) compete with regional suppliers.
  2. Threat of New Entrants: Moderate; entry barriers include capital-intensive production and regulatory compliance.
  3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Moderate; raw material suppliers hold leverage due to limited sources of specialty chemicals.
  4. Bargaining Power of Buyers: High; large paper manufacturers demand cost-effective, compliant solutions.
  5. Threat of Substitutes: Low; alternatives exist but lack the performance of wet strength additives in critical applications.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Essential for hygiene and packaging papers.
  • Wide applicability across paper grades.
  • Strong demand in consumer-driven industries.

Weaknesses

  • High production costs.
  • Environmental concerns related to chemical residues.

Opportunities

  • Rising demand in hygiene products and sustainable packaging.
  • Growth in Asia-Pacific paper industries.
  • Development of eco-friendly and bio-based formulations.

Threats

  • Raw material price volatility.
  • Regulatory challenges in chemical industries.
  • Competition from alternative paper-strengthening technologies.

Trend Analysis

  • Increasing use in hygiene papers due to rising global health awareness.
  • Rising demand in sustainable packaging aligned with e-commerce growth.
  • Growth in specialty papers for industrial and niche applications.
  • Expansion of eco-friendly formulations aligned with sustainability goals.

Drivers & Challenges

Drivers

  • Expanding hygiene and packaging industries.
  • Rising demand for durable paper products.
  • Technological advancements in papermaking chemicals.

Challenges

  • High R&D and compliance costs.
  • Supply chain disruptions for raw materials.
  • Environmental regulations on chemical processing.

Value Chain Analysis

  • Raw Materials: Specialty chemicals, polymers.
  • Manufacturing: Formulation, blending, quality testing.
  • Distribution: Global distributors, OEM partnerships.
  • End-Use Industries: Hygiene papers, packaging, specialty papers.
  • Regulatory Bodies: REACH, EPA, ISO standards shaping compliance requirements.

Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders

  • Manufacturers: Invest in R&D for eco-friendly wet strength additives to meet sustainability demands.
  • Investors: Focus on Asia-Pacific markets where hygiene and packaging demand is strongest.
  • Regulators: Support harmonized global standards for chemical safety and sustainability.
  • OEMs: Collaborate with suppliers to develop tailored solutions for hygiene and specialty papers.
  • Distributors: Expand presence in emerging markets with campaigns highlighting performance and compliance advantages.

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1. Market Overview of Wet Strength Additives
    1.1 Wet Strength Additives Market Overview
        1.1.1 Wet Strength Additives Product Scope
        1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
    1.2 Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Regions:
    1.3 Wet Strength Additives Historic Market Size by Regions
    1.4 Wet Strength Additives 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, 2019, 2020 and 2025 Projections
        1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
        1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Wet Strength Additives Sales Market by Type
    2.1 Global Wet Strength Additives Historic Market Size by Type
    2.2 Global Wet Strength Additives Forecasted Market Size by Type
    2.3 PAE Type
    2.4 Others
3. Covid-19 Impact Wet Strength Additives Sales Market by Application
    3.1 Global Wet Strength Additives Historic Market Size by Application
    3.2 Global Wet Strength Additives Forecasted Market Size by Application
    3.3 Hygiene Papers
    3.4 Packaging Paper
    3.5 Specialty Papers
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
    4.1 Global Wet Strength Additives Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.2 Global Wet Strength Additives Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.3 Global Wet Strength Additives Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Wet Strength Additives Business
    5.1 Solenis
        5.1.1 Solenis Company Profile
        5.1.2 Solenis Wet Strength Additives Product Specification
        5.1.3 Solenis Wet Strength Additives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.2 Hanghua Harima
        5.2.1 Hanghua Harima Company Profile
        5.2.2 Hanghua Harima Wet Strength Additives Product Specification
        5.2.3 Hanghua Harima Wet Strength Additives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.3 Kemira
        5.3.1 Kemira Company Profile
        5.3.2 Kemira Wet Strength Additives Product Specification
        5.3.3 Kemira Wet Strength Additives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.4 Arakawa Chemical Industries
        5.4.1 Arakawa Chemical Industries Company Profile
        5.4.2 Arakawa Chemical Industries Wet Strength Additives Product Specification
        5.4.3 Arakawa Chemical Industries Wet Strength Additives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.5 Goodrich Agrochem
        5.5.1 Goodrich Agrochem Company Profile
        5.5.2 Goodrich Agrochem Wet Strength Additives Product Specification
        5.5.3 Goodrich Agrochem Wet Strength Additives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.6 Ecolab
        5.6.1 Ecolab Company Profile
        5.6.2 Ecolab Wet Strength Additives Product Specification
        5.6.3 Ecolab Wet Strength Additives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.7 Zhejiang Chihe Chemical Co.
        5.7.1 Zhejiang Chihe Chemical Co. Company Profile
        5.7.2 Zhejiang Chihe Chemical Co. Wet Strength Additives Product Specification
        5.7.3 Zhejiang Chihe Chemical Co. Wet Strength Additives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.8 Ltd
        5.8.1 Ltd Company Profile
        5.8.2 Ltd Wet Strength Additives Product Specification
        5.8.3 Ltd Wet Strength Additives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.9 Georgia-Pacific Corporation
        5.9.1 Georgia-Pacific Corporation Company Profile
        5.9.2 Georgia-Pacific Corporation Wet Strength Additives Product Specification
        5.9.3 Georgia-Pacific Corporation Wet Strength Additives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.10 Kurita
        5.10.1 Kurita Company Profile
        5.10.2 Kurita Wet Strength Additives Product Specification
        5.10.3 Kurita Wet Strength Additives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.11 Wuxi Tianxin Chemicals
        5.11.1 Wuxi Tianxin Chemicals Company Profile
        5.11.2 Wuxi Tianxin Chemicals Wet Strength Additives Product Specification
        5.11.3 Wuxi Tianxin Chemicals Wet Strength Additives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.12 Hubei Jiayun Chemical Technology Co
        5.12.1 Hubei Jiayun Chemical Technology Co Company Profile
        5.12.2 Hubei Jiayun Chemical Technology Co Wet Strength Additives Product Specification
        5.12.3 Hubei Jiayun Chemical Technology Co Wet Strength Additives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.13 Yingde City Yunchao Polymeric Material Co
        5.13.1 Yingde City Yunchao Polymeric Material Co Company Profile
        5.13.2 Yingde City Yunchao Polymeric Material Co Wet Strength Additives Product Specification
        5.13.3 Yingde City Yunchao Polymeric Material Co Wet Strength Additives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
    6.1 North America Wet Strength Additives Market Size
    6.2 North America Wet Strength Additives Key Players in North America
    6.3 North America Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Type
    6.4 North America Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
    7.1 East Asia Wet Strength Additives Market Size
    7.2 East Asia Wet Strength Additives Key Players in North America
    7.3 East Asia Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Type
    7.4 East Asia Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Application
8. Europe
    8.1 Europe Wet Strength Additives Market Size
    8.2 Europe Wet Strength Additives Key Players in North America
    8.3 Europe Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Type
    8.4 Europe Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
    9.1 South Asia Wet Strength Additives Market Size
    9.2 South Asia Wet Strength Additives Key Players in North America
    9.3 South Asia Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Type
    9.4 South Asia Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
    10.1 Southeast Asia Wet Strength Additives Market Size
    10.2 Southeast Asia Wet Strength Additives Key Players in North America
    10.3 Southeast Asia Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Type
    10.4 Southeast Asia Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
    11.1 Middle East Wet Strength Additives Market Size
    11.2 Middle East Wet Strength Additives Key Players in North America
    11.3 Middle East Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Type
    11.4 Middle East Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Application
12. Africa
    12.1 Africa Wet Strength Additives Market Size
    12.2 Africa Wet Strength Additives Key Players in North America
    12.3 Africa Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Type
    12.4 Africa Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
    13.1 Oceania Wet Strength Additives Market Size
    13.2 Oceania Wet Strength Additives Key Players in North America
    13.3 Oceania Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Type
    13.4 Oceania Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Application
14. South America
    14.1 South America Wet Strength Additives Market Size
    14.2 South America Wet Strength Additives Key Players in North America
    14.3 South America Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Type
    14.4 South America Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
    15.1 Rest of the World Wet Strength Additives Market Size
    15.2 Rest of the World Wet Strength Additives Key Players in North America
    15.3 Rest of the World Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Type
    15.4 Rest of the World Wet Strength Additives Market Size by Application
16 Wet Strength Additives 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

  • PAE Type
  • Others

By Application

  • Hygiene Papers
  • Packaging Paper
  • Specialty Papers

Regional Analysis

  • North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico
  • Europe: Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, others
  • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia, others
  • South America: Brazil, Argentina, others
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa, others

Competitive Landscape

Key players in the Wet Strength Additives market include:

  • Solenis
  • Hanghua Harima
  • Kemira
  • Arakawa Chemical Industries
  • Goodrich Agrochem
  • Ecolab
  • Zhejiang Chihe Chemical Co., Ltd
  • Georgia-Pacific Corporation
  • Kurita
  • Wuxi Tianxin Chemicals
  • Hubei Jiayun Chemical Technology Co.
  • Yingde City Yunchao Polymeric Material Co.

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