Market Overview 

1. Market Overview of Specialty Paper
    1.1 Specialty Paper Market Overview
        1.1.1 Specialty Paper Product Scope
        1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
    1.2 Specialty Paper Market Size by Regions:
    1.3 Specialty Paper Historic Market Size by Regions
    1.4 Specialty Paper 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 Specialty Paper Sales Market by Type
    2.1 Global Specialty Paper Historic Market Size by Type
    2.2 Global Specialty Paper Forecasted Market Size by Type
    2.3 Decor Paper
    2.4 Release Liner Paper
    2.5 Packaging Paper
    2.6 Printing Paper
    2.7 Others
3. Covid-19 Impact Specialty Paper Sales Market by Application
    3.1 Global Specialty Paper Historic Market Size by Application
    3.2 Global Specialty Paper Forecasted Market Size by Application
    3.3 Packaging & Labeling
    3.4 Building & Construction
    3.5 Food Service
    3.6 Business and Communication
    3.7 Industrial
    3.8 Printing and Publishing
    3.9 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
    4.1 Global Specialty Paper Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.2 Global Specialty Paper Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.3 Global Specialty Paper Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Specialty Paper Business
    5.1 KapStone
        5.1.1 KapStone Company Profile
        5.1.2 KapStone Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.1.3 KapStone Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.2 Glatfelter
        5.2.1 Glatfelter Company Profile
        5.2.2 Glatfelter Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.2.3 Glatfelter Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.3 International Paper
        5.3.1 International Paper Company Profile
        5.3.2 International Paper Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.3.3 International Paper Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.4 Domtar
        5.4.1 Domtar Company Profile
        5.4.2 Domtar Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.4.3 Domtar Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.5 SMW
        5.5.1 SMW Company Profile
        5.5.2 SMW Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.5.3 SMW Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.6 Georgia-Pacific
        5.6.1 Georgia-Pacific Company Profile
        5.6.2 Georgia-Pacific Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.6.3 Georgia-Pacific Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.7 Ahlstrom-Munksj?
        5.7.1 Ahlstrom-Munksj? Company Profile
        5.7.2 Ahlstrom-Munksj? Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.7.3 Ahlstrom-Munksj? Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.8 Kohler
        5.8.1 Kohler Company Profile
        5.8.2 Kohler Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.8.3 Kohler Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.9 UPM
        5.9.1 UPM Company Profile
        5.9.2 UPM Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.9.3 UPM Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.10 Oji Group
        5.10.1 Oji Group Company Profile
        5.10.2 Oji Group Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.10.3 Oji Group Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.11 Mondi
        5.11.1 Mondi Company Profile
        5.11.2 Mondi Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.11.3 Mondi Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.12 Stora Enso
        5.12.1 Stora Enso Company Profile
        5.12.2 Stora Enso Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.12.3 Stora Enso Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.13 Sappi
        5.13.1 Sappi Company Profile
        5.13.2 Sappi Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.13.3 Sappi Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.14 Fedrigoni
        5.14.1 Fedrigoni Company Profile
        5.14.2 Fedrigoni Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.14.3 Fedrigoni Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.15 Nippon Paper
        5.15.1 Nippon Paper Company Profile
        5.15.2 Nippon Paper Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.15.3 Nippon Paper Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.16 Onyx Specialty Papers
        5.16.1 Onyx Specialty Papers Company Profile
        5.16.2 Onyx Specialty Papers Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.16.3 Onyx Specialty Papers Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.17 Wausau Coated Products Inc.
        5.17.1 Wausau Coated Products Inc. Company Profile
        5.17.2 Wausau Coated Products Inc. Specialty Paper Product Specification
        5.17.3 Wausau Coated Products Inc. Specialty Paper Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
    6.1 North America Specialty Paper Market Size
    6.2 North America Specialty Paper Key Players in North America
    6.3 North America Specialty Paper Market Size by Type
    6.4 North America Specialty Paper Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
    7.1 East Asia Specialty Paper Market Size
    7.2 East Asia Specialty Paper Key Players in North America
    7.3 East Asia Specialty Paper Market Size by Type
    7.4 East Asia Specialty Paper Market Size by Application
8. Europe
    8.1 Europe Specialty Paper Market Size
    8.2 Europe Specialty Paper Key Players in North America
    8.3 Europe Specialty Paper Market Size by Type
    8.4 Europe Specialty Paper Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
    9.1 South Asia Specialty Paper Market Size
    9.2 South Asia Specialty Paper Key Players in North America
    9.3 South Asia Specialty Paper Market Size by Type
    9.4 South Asia Specialty Paper Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
    10.1 Southeast Asia Specialty Paper Market Size
    10.2 Southeast Asia Specialty Paper Key Players in North America
    10.3 Southeast Asia Specialty Paper Market Size by Type
    10.4 Southeast Asia Specialty Paper Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
    11.1 Middle East Specialty Paper Market Size
    11.2 Middle East Specialty Paper Key Players in North America
    11.3 Middle East Specialty Paper Market Size by Type
    11.4 Middle East Specialty Paper Market Size by Application
12. Africa
    12.1 Africa Specialty Paper Market Size
    12.2 Africa Specialty Paper Key Players in North America
    12.3 Africa Specialty Paper Market Size by Type
    12.4 Africa Specialty Paper Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
    13.1 Oceania Specialty Paper Market Size
    13.2 Oceania Specialty Paper Key Players in North America
    13.3 Oceania Specialty Paper Market Size by Type
    13.4 Oceania Specialty Paper Market Size by Application
14. South America
    14.1 South America Specialty Paper Market Size
    14.2 South America Specialty Paper Key Players in North America
    14.3 South America Specialty Paper Market Size by Type
    14.4 South America Specialty Paper Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
    15.1 Rest of the World Specialty Paper Market Size
    15.2 Rest of the World Specialty Paper Key Players in North America
    15.3 Rest of the World Specialty Paper Market Size by Type
    15.4 Rest of the World Specialty Paper Market Size by Application
16 Specialty Paper 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

1. By Type

a) Decor Paper

• Used in furniture surfaces, laminates, flooring finishes
• Characterized by high color retention and printability

b) Release Liner Paper

• Backing paper for adhesives, labels, tapes, and industrial coatings
• Requires silicone coating compatibility and strength

c) Packaging Paper

• Used for food packaging, wraps, pouches, and protective layers
• Includes barrier-coated and recyclable variants

d) Printing Paper

• Specialty grades for security printing, high-quality visuals, and branding applications

e) Others

• Thermal paper
• Filter paper
• Barrier paper
• Kraft specialty papers
• Technical and industrial grades

2. By Application

a) Packaging & Labeling

• Fastest-growing segment
• Used in premium packaging, branded labels, and sustainable packaging formats

b) Building & Construction

• Used in insulation facings, laminates, wallpapers, roofing underlays

c) Food Service

• Grease-proof, moisture-resistant, and heat-resistant specialties
• Used in cups, wraps, baking papers, and disposable food packaging

d) Business & Communication

• High-quality stationery, security documents, certificates

e) Industrial Applications

• Filter papers, abrasive backing papers, electrical insulation papers

f) Printing & Publishing

• High-end printing materials for magazines, brochures, decorative prints

g) Others

• Medical papers
• Transfer papers
• Specialty coated papers

Key Market Players 

1. KapStone Paper and Packaging

Known for kraft-based specialty papers used in packaging, laminates, and industrial applications.

2. Glatfelter

A global leader offering engineered papers for tea bags, filtration, composites, medical uses, and technical specialties.

3. International Paper

One of the largest pulp & paper companies with specialty segments in packaging, industrial papers, and printing applications.

4. Domtar

Provides specialty printing papers, technical papers, and customized fiber-based solutions.

5. SMW (Specialty Paper Manufacturer Worldwide)

Produces decor, release liners, and technical papers for industrial and consumer applications.

6. Georgia-Pacific

Strong presence in specialty packaging, food-service papers, and absorbent materials.

7. Ahlstrom-Munksjö

Major supplier of high-performance technical papers, filtration papers, medical papers, and decor laminates.

8. Kohler Paper Group

Manufacturer of specialty decor papers, colored papers, and high-end design papers.

9. UPM

Known for sustainable specialty papers, labeling materials, and advanced printing papers.

10. Oji Group

Leading Asian paper company with broad capabilities across packaging, industrial, and specialty applications.

11. Mondi Group

A key global supplier of functional and barrier papers for packaging, labeling, and food-service uses.

12. Stora Enso

Focuses on sustainable fiber-based materials including packaging papers, barrier solutions, and renewable specialty grades.

13. Sappi

Strong in high-quality coated printing papers, packaging specialty papers, and dissolving wood pulp solutions.

14. Fedrigoni

Premium specialty paper producer known for luxury packaging, fine papers, and creative applications.

15. Nippon Paper Industries

Supplier of industrial, printing, and technical specialty papers across Asia and global markets.

16. Onyx Specialty Papers

Focused on niche technical papers including friction papers, abrasive backing, and engineered substrates.

17. Wausau Coated Products Inc.

Specializes in pressure-sensitive label papers, release liners, and coated printing materials.