Latin America Lignin Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The lignin market in Latin America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 78.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.3% is expected of Latin America lignin market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$57.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$78.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
5.3%
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Latin America

Latin America lignin market highlights

  • The Latin America lignin market generated a revenue of USD 57.7 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% 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, Brazil is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Latin America data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 57.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 78.8 million
Growth rate5.3% (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, Latin America region accounted for 4.4% 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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Ligno-sulphonates was the largest segment with a revenue share of 81.63% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Latin America lignin market based on ligno-sulphonates, kraft, organosolv, hydrolyzed, soda covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The construction industry in Latin America, particularly in Brazil and Argentina, is expected to witness growth on account of a positive outlook on the housing sector. In 2020, Yacuses cement plant in Bolivia announced the establishment of a cement manufacturing facility in Latin America. At the Yacuses cement plant, lignin is used as a substitute for coal and other fossil fuels in the cement production process.

It is sourced from local pulp and paper mills, which produce large volumes of lignin as a byproduct. The use of lignin as a fuel source is part of the plant's commitment to sustainable practices and reducing its environmental impact. The establishment of new cement and concrete production plants is expected to drive the lignin market during the forecast period. The government has passed numerous initiatives over the past few years to boost the production of biofuels which is expected to augment lignin market growth over the forecast period.

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