Polyolefin Synthetic Pulp Market

Polyolefin Synthetic Pulp Market: Introduction

• Polyolefin synthetic pulp comprises a polyolefin resin, which is graft-modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or its derivative
• Polyolefin synthetic pulp serves as a fibrillated fiber in papermaking and wet processes and as a heat-sealable paper in packaging. Polyolefin synthetic pulp is also employed in processes such as filtration and asbestos replacement and products such as fiber cement, coatings, and paints.
• High-performance fibers based on polyolefin synthetic pulp can be integrated with paper and nonwoven fabrics or they can be compounded with cement and coating materials
• Polyolefin synthetic pulp has unique characteristics such as good hydrophilicity, superior smoothness, high heat sealability, and excellent moisture resistance
• Dried and fluffed polyolefin synthetic pulp disperses readily in water or organic solvents, thereby boosting particle retention, viscosity controllability, and other valuable properties essential in a wide range of applications such as coatings, paints, and adhesives

Key Drivers of Global Polyolefin Synthetic Pulp Market

• Polyolefin synthetic pulp offers significant adhesion, due to which it is preferred for use in food packaging applications, for instance, tea bags. The food industry is expected to witness significant demand for polyolefin synthetic pulp during the forecast period. Polyolefin synthetic pulp is widely used in heat-sealing papers such as tea bags, sterilizing papers, and desiccant bags.
• Polyolefin synthetic pulp features thermal adhesion, shape retention, moldability, and resistance to acids and alkalis. The global electrical & electronics industry is likely to witness significant demand for polyolefin synthetic pulp in the near future, for its usage in binding inorganic powders contained in battery separators.
• Paper blended with polyolefin synthetic pulp features fine embossibility, which makes it superior to the conventional paper. The global paper manufacturing industry is anticipated to witness considerable demand for polyolefin synthetic pulp market between 2019 and 2027.

Global Polyolefin Synthetic Pulp Market: Type and End-use Industry Segments

• Polyolefin synthetic pulp is either polyethylene based or polypropylene based. Polyethylene-based pulp acts as an exceptional thixotrope and thickener. Polyethylene-based pulp exhibits a high degree of resistance to water, acids, alkalis, detergents, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters, and ketones.
• Based on end-use industry, the global polyolefin synthetic pulp market can be divided into paper, food, medical, electrical & electronics, construction, printing, and others (including agriculture and water treatment)
• Polyolefin pulp products are anticipated to witness substantial demand in the paper processing industry for production of paper boards and corrugated boards. The construction industry also offers robust potential for growth of the global polyolefin synthetic pulp market. Polyolefin synthetic pulp is used as a fibrous filler in concrete and as a replacement for asbestos.

North America to be a Key Market for Polyolefin Synthetic Pulp

• In terms of region, the global polyolefin synthetic pulp market can be divided into five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
• Supported by the expanding paper and packaging industries, Asia Pacific is expected to offer substantial potential to the polyolefin synthetic pulp market during the forecast period

Key Manufacturers Operating in Global Market

The global polyolefin synthetic pulp market was highly fragmented in 2018. Key manufacturers operating in the global market are:

• Mitsui Chemicals
• MiniFIBERS, Inc.
• R.J. Marshall Company

Global Polyolefin Synthetic Pulp Market: Research Scope

Global Polyolefin Synthetic Pulp Market, by Type

• Polyethylene-based Pulp
• Polypropylene-based Pulp
• Others (Copolymers of Ethylene and Propylene)

Global Polyolefin Synthetic Pulp Market, by End-use Industry

• Paper
• Food
• Medical
• Construction
• Electrical & Electronics
• Printing
• Others (Agriculture, Water Treatment, etc.)

Global Polyolefin Synthetic Pulp Market, by Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia & CIS
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa