How big is the lignin market

Q: What is the current size of the lignin market?

It was valued at USD 1.2 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1.8 Billion by 2031.

Q: What is the CAGR of the lignin market?

The lignin market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.60% during 2025–2031.

Q: What is driving the growth of the lignin market?

Sustainability trends, bio-based demand, and applications in construction, energy, and chemicals.

Q: What are the main applications of lignin?

Used in adhesives, dispersants, vanillin production, batteries, concrete additives, and animal feed.

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Publication Date: Aug 2025

How big is the Lignin Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Lignin Market was valued at USD 1.2 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1.8 Billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.30% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2031.

Growth is fuelled by increasing demand for sustainable materials, advancements in lignin-based product applications, and a shift away from petroleum-derived chemicals.

Key Growth Drivers of the Lignin Market

Growing preference for renewable and eco-friendly raw materials
Expanding use of lignin in adhesives, concrete additives, and dispersants
Rising investment in green chemistry and biorefinery technologies
Demand from energy storage, automotive, and agriculture sectors
Government support for bio-based alternatives to petrochemicals

Lignin Market Trends

Lignin market is seeing growing adoption in value-added applications like carbon fibre, bio-based polymers, and battery electrodes. Demand for lignosulfonates in construction and animal feed is growing. There’s a rise in the development of lignin-derived vanillin and aromatic chemicals. The market is also witnessing innovations in kraft lignin recovery from pulp and paper waste streams, enabling circular bioeconomy solutions.

Emerging Developments in the Lignin Market

Lignin market is evolving with R&D focused on lignin nanomaterials and hybrid composites. Firms are up-scaling pilot facilities of advanced lignin valorisation. The partnerships between the chemical firms and research institutes are increasing innovation. Lignin is under research as water purifiers, flame retardants and 3-dimensional printing materials. Manufactures of bioplastics are becoming more inclined to blend the lignin into their mix to increase biodegradability and strength.

List of Leading Companies in the Lignin Market

Below is a comprehensive list of the leading market players driving growth in this sector:

1. Borregaard ASA

Company Name	Borregaard ASA
Established Year	1889
Headquarters	Sarpsborg, Norway
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Borregaard is a global leader in advanced lignin-based biopolymers, supplying sustainable additives for construction, agrochemicals, batteries, and industrial binders.

2. Domtar Corporation

Company Name	Domtar Corporation
Established Year	1848
Headquarters	South Carolina, USA
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Domtar produces BioChoice™ lignin, a renewable alternative to fossil-derived materials used in resins, adhesives, and thermoplastics for industrial markets.

3. Stora Enso Oyj

Company Name	Stora Enso Oyj
Established Year	1998
Headquarters	Helsinki, Finland
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Stora Enso offers Lineo™ kraft lignin as a bio-based replacement for fossil phenols in resins, foams, and coatings, supporting low-carbon material innovation.

4. LignoTech (A Borregaard–Suez JV)

Company Name	LignoTech (A Borregaard–Suez JV)
Established Year	1989
Headquarters	Sarpsborg, Norway
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LignoTech produces specialty lignin products used in concrete additives, ceramics, and animal feed, focusing on sustainable chemistry and performance improvement.

5. GreenValue Enterprises LLC

Company Name	GreenValue Enterprises LLC
Established Year	2002
Headquarters	Colorado, USA
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GreenValue develops engineered lignin products for energy storage, asphalt, dispersants, and agrochemical markets, promoting circular economy solutions.

6. Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.

Company Name	Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.
Established Year	1949
Headquarters	Tokyo, Japan
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Nippon Paper develops lignin-based functional materials, particularly for dispersants and carbon-based applications in electronics and batteries.

7. Domsjö Fabriker AB (Aditya Birla Group)

Company Name	Domsjö Fabriker AB (Aditya Birla Group)
Established Year	1903
Headquarters	Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
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Domsjö produces lignin as a co-product from biorefinery processes, used in construction and agriculture, with a strong focus on bio-based innovation.

8. Ingevity Corporation

Company Name	Ingevity Corporation
Established Year	2016
Headquarters	South Carolina, USA
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Ingevity manufactures lignin-derived dispersants and binding agents for industrial and agricultural uses, supporting sustainability across multiple sectors.