Europe Paper Pigments Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Uncoated Paper, and Coated Paper), By Type, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

Europe Paper Pigments Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Uncoated Paper, and Coated Paper), By Type, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

The Europe Paper Pigments Market would witness market growth of 7.7% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2021, the Europe market's volume surged to 7,990.4 kilo tonnes, showcasing a growth of 27.2% (2020-2024).

Coated paper is a key segment in the paper pigments market, characterized by its smooth surface and enhanced print quality. The coating process typically involves the application of various pigments, such as calcium carbonate and titanium dioxide, which improve brightness, opacity, and color reproduction. Coated papers are widely used in printing applications, including magazines, brochures, and high-quality packaging materials. Thus, the Germany market is expected to utilize 1,415.13 kilo tonnes of paper pigments in coated paper application by the year 2031.

The Germany market dominated the Europe Paper Pigments Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $1,525.3 million by 2031. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 7% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The France market would experience CAGR of 8.5% during (2024 - 2031).

paper pigments are integral to the printing and publishing sector, where they are used to make a wide range of printed materials, including books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, flyers, and promotional materials. Pigments are applied to paper substrates using various printing techniques such as offset printing, digital printing, flexography, and gravure printing.

Moreover, pigments' quality, intensity, and color accuracy are critical for ensuring printed materials’ readability, visual appeal, and longevity. Also, paper pigments are extensively used in labelling and branding applications, where they are employed to print labels, stickers, tags, and other branding materials. For product labelling, packaging seals, or promotional stickers, pigments enable brands to communicate essential information, highlight product features, and enhance brand visibility.

There is an increasing demand for recycled paper products in Europe due to the increased awareness of environmental sustainability. Paper makers often use recycled fibers in their production processes to lessen their environmental effects and support the circular economy. This leads to a higher demand for paper pigments that enhance recycled paper materials' visual appeal and print quality. Europe now has a paper recycling rate above 70% because of governmental initiatives and voluntary industry-led programs. Sustainable sources provide the raw materials utilized in producing and converting paper and board.

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Uncoated Paper, and Coated Paper. Based on Type, the market is segmented into Calcium Carbonate, Kaolin, Titanium Dioxide, Amorphous Silicas, Talc, and Other Types. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• BASF SE
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Evonik Industries AG
• Solvay SA
• Kemira Oyj
• Imerys S.A
• Thiele Kaolin Company
• DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
• J.M. Huber Corporation
• Cabot Corporation

Europe Paper Pigments Market Report Segmentation

By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonees, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Uncoated Paper
• Coated Paper

By Type (Volume, Kilo Tonees, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Calcium Carbonate
• Kaolin
• Titanium Dioxide
• Amorphous Silicas
• Talc
• Other Types

By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonees, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Germany
• UK
• France
• Russia
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe