Specialty Papers

Manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers

This research report provides a comprehensive analysis of 32 types of specialty paper, covering market size and future projections for each type, as well as recent demand trends and future outlooks.
The report also includes our proprietary calculations of market share by manufacturer and by sector, as well as total market size and future projections for these specialty papers.

I. Outlook and Estimated Demands for the Specialty Paper Market

• Despite growth in the areas of Generative AI-related and electric power infrastructure, demand for specialty paper is shrinking due to cost reduction initiatives and digitalization.
• In this context, it has become more important to select which types of specialty paper to focus on.
• How is the growth potential for colored specialty paper, paper for the information industry, environmental paper, functional life paper, and industrial paper?
• Which types of specialty paper will grow, and which will become obsolete?

II. Market Trends of Cellulose Nanofiber and Deplasticization in the Paper and Pulp Industry

• Four Factors Influencing Price, Resource Recycling, Organizational Barriers, New Themes, and the Progress of the Shift to Paper
• Trends in Leading Plastic-Free and Paper-Based Products from Various Manufacturers
• Oji Group
• Nippon Paper Group
• Daio Paper Corporation
• Mitsubishi Paper Mills Ltd.
• Hokuetsu Corporation
• Rengo Co., Ltd.

III. Outlook and Strategies of Specialty Paper Manufacturers

• While many manufacturers are seeing improved earnings thanks to surging demand for semiconductors and the effects of price adjustments, Tomoegawa Corporation has announced its withdrawal from the paper manufacturing business, and specialty paper manufacturers are also moving forward with strategies of selection and concentration.
• Nine Manufacturers
      - Lintec Corporation
      - Tokushu Tokai Paper
      - Nippon Paper Papylia Co., Ltd.
      - Awa Paper Mfg. Co.,Ltd.
      - Nippon Kodoshi Corporation
      - Toyo Roshi Kaisha, Ltd.
      - Azumi Filter Paper Co.,Ltd.
      - Yupo Corporation
      - Oribest Co., LTD.

IV. Status and Strategies of the Specialty Paper Department in Major Manufacturers

• Six Manufacturers
      - Oji Holdings Corporation (Oji F-Tex)
      - Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.
      - Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited
      - Hokuetsu Corporation
      - Daio Paper Corporation
      - Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.

V. Specialty Papers Dealt by Distributors and Wholesalers

• Five Distributors and Wholesalers:
      - Japan Pulp and Paper Company Limited
      - Kokusai Pulp&Paper Co.,Ltd.
      - Shinsei Pulp & Paper Company Limited
      - NP Trading Co., Ltd.
      - Mitsubishi Oji Paper Sales Co., Ltd.

VI. Outlook and Strategies for Various Specialty Papers (Demand, Market Share, and Key Strategic Points)

1. Information Functional Paper
   1) Thermal Paper
   2) Carbonless Paper
   3) Business Form Paper
   4) Anti-Counterfeiting Paper
   5) PPC (Plain Paper Copier) Paper
   6) Information Paper Chemicals
   7) Binder Chemicals
2. Environmental Functional Paper
   8) Wet-laid Automotive Filter Media, Various Filter Papers & Media, Air Filters
3. Daily-Life Functional Paper
   9) Greaseproof paper
   10) Sterilization Paper
   11) Paper Cup Base Stock
4. Colored Specialty Paper
   12) Colored High-Quality Paper
   13) Fancy Paper
   14) Colored Kraft Paper (Wrapping Paper), Kent Paper
5. Thin Specialty Paper (Tissue Paper)
   15) India paper
6. Industrial Functional Paper
   16) Clean Paper, Low-Dust/Dust-Free Paper
   17) Electrical Insulating Paper,
   18) Condenser (Capacitor) Paper and Film
   19) Release Paper
   20) Adhesive Labels
   21) Synthetic Paper
   22) Glass Fiber Paper
   23) Stainless Steel Interleaving Paper
   24) Carrier Tape
7. Sanitary Paper
   25) Household/Tissue Paper
   26) Disposable Diapers