The paper dyes market is estimated to be USD 920.4 Million in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 1,099.3 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 3.62% during the forecast period.

This growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for paper dyes in the packaging & board and coated papers applications. In addition, the demand for paper dyes due to the increase in the number of paper industries in emerging economies is another significant factor contributing to the growth of the paper dyes market.

The paper application involves the addition of dyes to paper in a pulper during stock preparation. They are mainly used in printing & writing, coated paper, tissue & toweling, package & board, copier papers, envelope grades, decorative laminated paper, and newsprint applications. Packaging & board is the largest application segment of the paper dyes market.

Paper dyes find use in a wide range of applications, such as packaging & board, writing & printing papers, coated papers, tissues, and others. The packaging & board segment is the largest application segment of the paper dyes market and is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The packaging & board application segment is leading the overall paper dyes market, due to the rapid increase in demand for paper packaging and boards from the e-commerce industry.

The paper dyes market in the Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2017 to 2022. This growth can be attributed to the easy availability of raw materials used for manufacturing paper dyes. The Asia Pacific region provides expansion opportunities for paper dyes manufacturers, owing to the low cost of manufacturing in China, South Korea, and India. Limited regulations related to the use and manufacturing of paper dyes in the Asia Pacific are further influencing the growth of the paper dyes market in the region.

The global demand for paper dyes in packaging & board application is increasing rapidly with the growth of the paper industry in emerging countries such as China and India. Moreover, the demand for paper packaging and boards from the e-commerce industry is fueling the demand for paper dyes globally. However, raw material prices for paper dyes are volatile, which is the major restraining factor for the growth of the paper dyes market. The prices for the raw material used in dye manufacturing were volatile in the past few years due to various economic and geopolitical reasons. In addition, increased costs for regulatory efforts such as registration and health & environmental safety are affecting raw materials prices.

Celanese (US), Eastman (US), Merck KGaA (Germany), Sumitomo (Japan), Sekab (Sweden), Showa Denko (Japan), Jubilant Life Sciences (India), Lonza (Switzerland), LCY Chemical (Taiwan), and Ashok Alco-chem (India) BASF (Germany), Archroma (Switzerland), DyStar (Singapore), Atul Ltd. (India), KEMIRA OYJ (Finland), Synthesia (Czech Republic), Axyntis Group (France), Vipul Organics (India), Standard Colors (US), Keystone Aniline (US), Cromatos (Italy), Thermax (India), and Organic Dyes and Pigments (US) are the leading players in the paper dyes market.

These companies have strengthened their market position through diverse product portfolios, strategically positioned R&D centers, consistent development activities, and technological advancements. They are focused on the adoption of various organic and inorganic growth strategies, such as expansions, agreements, and acquisitions to increase their market shares.

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