How Big is the Wood Pulp Market | Trends & Forecast 2025

Code: MTA9847 Publication Date: Oct 2025

How Big is the Wood Pulp Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Global Wood Pulp Market was valued at USD 72 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 97.2 Billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 4.30% during the forecast period (2025-2031).

There are numbers of factors which are contributing in the expansion of the market include increasing demand from paper, packaging, and tissue industries, growing adoption of sustainable and recycled pulp, advancements in pulping technology, and rising focus on eco-friendly raw materials.

Key Growth Drivers of the Wood Pulp Market

  • Rising demand for paper and packaging products
  • Increasing use of recycled and sustainable pulp
  • Advancements in chemical and mechanical pulping processes
  • Growing tissue and hygiene product manufacturing
  • Expansion of pulp and paper mills in emerging regions

Wood Pulp Market Trends

Wood Pulp Market is witnessing major growth with notable trends such as increasing use of sustainably sourced pulp to meet environmental regulations. Adoption of advanced bleaching and pulping technologies is improving yield and quality. The demand for lightweight and high-strength packaging is boosting specialty pulp consumption. Growth in tissue and hygiene products is increasing pulp utilization.

Expansion of e-commerce is driving packaging demand. Manufacturers are focusing on bio-based and recycled pulp solutions. Further, investments in energy-efficient and low-emission production processes are shaping market dynamics.

Emerging Developments in the Wood Pulp Market

Wood Pulp Market is evolving through advancements in mechanical, chemical, and semi-chemical pulping technologies. Market has noticed increasing R&D in recycled and eco-friendly pulp production. Therefore, by adding more integrated pulp and paper facilities is making things work better. Pulp producers and packaging manufacturers are working together to come up with new ideas.

We are still working on making specialty pulp for hygiene, tissue, and industrial uses. More and more mills are using automated and digital monitoring systems, which is making them more productive. Additionally, environmental certifications and efforts to get materials from sources that are good for the environment are helping the market expand.

List of Leading Companies in the Wood Pulp Market

Some of the leading companies include:

  • International Paper Company
  • WestRock Company
  • UPM-Kymmene Corporation
  • Stora Enso Oyj
  • Sappi Limited
  • Domtar Corporation
  • Georgia-Pacific LLC

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