Asia Pacific Lignin Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The lignin market in Asia Pacific is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 369.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5% is expected of Asia Pacific lignin market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$275.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$369.6
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
5%
Report Coverage
Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific lignin market highlights

  • The Asia Pacific lignin market generated a revenue of USD 275.5 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, ligno-sulphonates was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
  • Kraft is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Indonesia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Asia Pacific data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 275.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 369.6 million
Growth rate5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentLigno-sulphonates
Fastest growing segmentKraft
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationLigno-sulphonates, Kraft, Organosolv, Hydrolyzed, Soda
Key market players worldwideStora Enso Oyj ADR, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd, UPM-Kymmene Oyj, Borregaard ASA, Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc, Aditya Birla Group, Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd, Valmet Corp, Metsä Group, Sweetwater Energy, Domtar, The Dallas Group of America, Burgo Group

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Asia Pacific region accounted for 20.9% of the global lignin market in 2024.
  • Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Latin America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 78.8 million by 2030.

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Asia Pacific lignin market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to lignin market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Ligno-sulphonates was the largest segment with a revenue share of 81.34% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Asia Pacific lignin market based on ligno-sulphonates, kraft, organosolv, hydrolyzed, soda covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing market for lignin over the forecast period. An increasing trend of development of products from bio-based sources is expected to drive lignin demand over the forecast period. In addition, the presence of a robust pulp and paper industry in the region is anticipated to augment lignin production. The rising adoption of state-of-the-art equipment by manufacturers to enhance lignin yield is expected to propel lignin production over the next seven years. 

In addition, utilization of the latest technologies is expected to increase lignin yield which, in turn, is likely to reduce prices in the near future. Moreover, the presence of a large forest cover is expected to ensure raw material supply for lignin production. Organosolv lignin is a high-grade lignin that is expected to experience the fastest growth over the forecast period, owing to its increasing use in activated carbon, carbon fibers, phenolic resins, phenol derivatives, and vanillin manufacturing.

In addition, activated carbon and carbon fibers have huge potential for growth owing to their increasing applications in the automotive industry. Asia Pacific has one of the fastest growing manufacturing bases on account of the presence of developing countries such as India and China with rapid industrialization and rising incomes. The construction and automotive industries is expected to witness high growth which, in turn, is expected to positively impact the lignin demand over the forecast period.

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