China Lignin Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The lignin market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 187.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.8% is expected of China lignin market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$142.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$187.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
4.8%
Report Coverage
China

China lignin market highlights

  • The China lignin market generated a revenue of USD 142.1 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 187.8 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% 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.

Lignin market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 142.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 187.8 million
Growth rate4.8% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentLigno-sulphonates
Fastest growing segmentKraft
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 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, China accounted for 10.8% of the global lignin market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China lignin market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Indonesia is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 2.8 million by 2030.

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Ligno-sulphonates was the largest segment with a revenue share of 80.93% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the China lignin market based on ligno-sulphonates, kraft, organosolv, hydrolyzed, soda covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


China has emerged as one of the largest economies in the world over the past few years and the trend is anticipated to continue over the forecast period. The presence of a large chemicals manufacturing base has resulted in the establishment of lignin over the past few years. Technology upgrades and extensive R&D for lignin is expected to expand the market in China over the forecast period.

Growing demand for bitumen, vanillin, phenols, and activated carbon is also expected to drive demand for lignin over the next seven years. In addition, the growing demand for dust collectors is expected to fuel market growth. Rising consumer awareness regarding the benefits of adding lignin to animal feed along with its demand in meat and dairy products is expected to drive the lignin market over the forecast period.

China’s construction industry is one the biggest drivers for its economy; the growing demand for dust controllers and high-quality concrete admixtures is expected to have a positive impact on lignin demand. However, the construction sector is expected to grow at a slower pace, which might impact the product demand for concrete, binders, and adhesives manufacturing.

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