by The global Cotton (linter) Pulp market is estimated to be valued at US$ 367.1 Mn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 14.% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Overview:
Cotton pulp is made from dissolving cotton linters in alkali solution and it is widely used in the manufacturing of specialty papers, such as tea bag papers, cement bag papers, currency notes, bonded sewing threads, and filter papers. It has excellent wet and dry strength properties making it ideal for these applications.
Market key trends:
One of the key trends in the Cotton (linter) Pulp market is its increasing usage in the hygiene segment. Cotton pulp finds wide application in the manufacturing of sanitary napkins, adult diapers, and baby diapers owing to its high absorbency and softness. It is considered safer compared to wood pulp for these applications. The growth in global adult and baby diaper markets is fueling demand for cotton pulp and this trend is expected to continue over the forecast period.
Segment Analysis
The global Cotton (linter) Pulp market is segmented into pulp grades and applications. Based on pulp grades, the market is segmented into brown-colored cotton pulp and white-colored cotton pulp. The white-colored cotton pulp segment currently dominates the market and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. This is because white cotton pulp has higher tenacity and absorbency than brown cotton pulp, making it suitable for diverse applications such as hygiene products and textiles.
Key Takeaways
The global Cotton (linter) Pulp market is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting a CAGR of 14% over the forecast period, due to increasing demand for sustainable hygiene products and textiles.
Regional analysis
Asia Pacific currently dominates the global Cotton (linter) Pulp market and is expected to remain the fastest growing regional market owing to high product demand from developing economies like China and India. This is attributed to the presence of a large workforce in textile industries and growing disposable incomes propelling demand for hygiene products.
Key players
Key players operating in the Cotton (linter) Pulp market are Georgia-Pacific LLC, International Paper Company, Lenzing AG, Grasim Industries Ltd., Sateri Holdings Limited, Aditya Birla Group, Tangshan Sanyou Xingda Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd., Barnhardt Manufacturing Company, Shanghai Textile Raw Materials Corporation, Shandong Silver Hawk Chemical Fibre Co., Ltd., Thai Rayon Public Company Limited, Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co., Ltd., Shandong Demian Incorporated Company, Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited, and North Alabama Cotton Cooperative.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it
