UK Lignin Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The lignin market in UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 66.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 1.5% is expected of UK lignin market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$60.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$66.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
1.5%
Report Coverage
UK

UK lignin market highlights

  • The UK lignin market generated a revenue of USD 60.7 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 66.5 million by 2030.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.5% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, ligno-sulphonates was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
  • Ligno-sulphonates is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Lignin market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 60.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 66.5 million
Growth rate1.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentLigno-sulphonates
Fastest growing segmentLigno-sulphonates
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, UK accounted for 4.6% 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 Europe, Germany lignin market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Spain is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 70.2 million by 2030.

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Ligno-sulphonates was the largest segment with a revenue share of 81.22% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK lignin market based on ligno-sulphonates, kraft, organosolv, hydrolyzed, soda covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Increasing construction activities and infrastructure development in the UK are driving the demand for lignin. The UK government has put infrastructure plans in place to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and improve the quality of life for people.

The government has emphasized the importance of infrastructure investments in creating a more sustainable, resilient, and competitive economy. The construction industry is a major source of carbon emissions. Sustainable building products can help to reduce these emissions by using low carbon footprint materials and increasing the energy efficiency of buildings.

In 2021, the government announced funding for a project aimed at producing lignin-based materials for construction applications. The project aims to develop lignin-based insulation, concrete, and adhesives. The University of York is focused on developing a lignin-based bio refinery, which will produce a range of sustainable products, including bioplastics, fuels, and chemicals.

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