Americas Stone Paper Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Packaging Papers, Labelling Papers, Self-adhesive Papers), By Region (North America, Central & South America), And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030

Americas Stone Paper Market Size & Trends

The Americas stone paper market size was estimated at USD 220.4 million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2025 to 2030. This is attributed to growing preference for recyclable, eco-friendly, and waterproof paper and its products in Americas. In addition, growing environmental concern regarding deforestation for procurement of wood to manufacture wood pulp is expected to fuel stone paper production to replace conventional ones over the forecast period.

Companies in the industry are heavily investing in optimizing their production and manufacturing facilities. For instance, Stone Paper Solutions uses innovative technology to reduce its environmental impact by reusing mineral sheet waste for a variety of applications such as building, 3D printing, and carbon reduction technologies. These companies are regularly searching for innovative solutions to improve existing technology. With growing demand for stone paper in several application industries including packaging & labeling, demand for these products is expected to grow over the coming years.

The Americas stone paper industry is a developing market and is expected to positively influence the environment by reducing dependence on wood pulp for paper production. Stone paper and its products are eco-friendly, recyclable, and reusable. Moreover, the production process is not complex, but materials used in the production go through a chain of operations and processes to be used for production of stone paper. The industry value chain primarily involves various industries that are categorized under different groups including raw materials suppliers, manufacturers, distributors/suppliers, end-users, and aftermarket industries.

Application Insights

The packaging paper led the market with the highest revenue share of 45.7% in 2024 and is expected to register a highest growth rate of 5.8% from 2024 to 2030. The industry's increasing demand for environmentally friendly packaging supplies is propelling this market expansion. High-density polyethylene and calcium carbonate are used to make mineral/stone paper, an environmentally friendly substitute for conventional products that doesn't require cutting down of trees or usage of gallons of water during production. Mineral sheets use for packaging applications is expected to rise in response to the demand for packaging materials that are waterproof, tear resistant, insect proof, fireproof, and grease resistant.

Stone paper's versatility is driving the demand for it in labelling applications. Labelling applications include those for use on flags, wine bottles, identity cards, airline luggage, bottle tags, door hangers, office uses, colored notes, sticky notes, shelf tags, shelf tags, shelf signage, product tags, and labelling.

Technological developments in labelling are expected to drive more demand for mineral sheets worldwide. Proliferation of online marketing channels has made a wide range of products more readily visible to consumers. Because of this, there is a need for sophisticated and eye-catching product labelling, and advancements in labelling technology should increase the market for this product in Americas.

Furthermore, the necessity to enhance visual aspects of food and beverage packaging brands is responsible for rising demand for self-adhesive stone papers. Majority of producers of self-adhesive paper provide sheets that can be used on a range of surfaces. In the upcoming years, self-adhesive mineral papers are expected to have a good industry expansion due to advancements achieved within retail industry.

Due to growing demand from food and beverage, medical, and personal care industries, the self-adhesive sheet industry in emerging countries is expected to be significantly influenced by growing urban population. The market for self-adhesive stone sheets is expected to increase during the projected period due to advancements in the transportation and logistics industries, strict food safety laws, and rising consumer desire for flexible packaging materials. 

Regional Insights

North America stone paper market accounted for the largest revenue share of 81.7% in 2024 and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% over the coming years. An increase in funding for R&D initiatives aimed at creating sustainable products with cutting-edge features is responsible for the rise in demand for stone paper in North America. Another primary factor behind the region’s need for mineral paper is the need for premium materials for packaging applications.

U.S. Stone Paper Market Trends

In stone paper market in U.S. accounted for the largest revenue share followed by Canada and Mexico. Stringent environmental regulations on plastic consumptions are anticipated to fuel the demand for mineral sheets as many manufacturers have started reducing consumption of plastics and they invest in sustainable materials. The presence of manufacturers such as Stone Paper, Kapstone in the region is anticipated to offer better expansion opportunities for the industry.

Central & South America Stone Paper Market Trends

The Central & South America Stone paper market is also expected to propel at a significant CAGR over the coming decade. This is attributed to the highly attractive packaging industry in the region. Moreover, Brazil is expected to be a key revenue generating country in Central and South America region with headquarters of manufacturers operating in Brazil. Increasing demand for advanced packaging materials is driving the stone paper market in Americas.

The presence of packaging massive corporations such as Suzano, Klabin, Envases Venezolanos, Empresas CMPC, and Cristalerias de Chile throughout Central and South America is likely to bode well for stone paper, as these corporations seek plastic alternatives with fewer environmental concerns. Plastic reduction rules have already been implemented in countries such as Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Ecuador and Colombia, and plastic consumption limitations will increase demand for plastic alternatives such as stone sheets.

Key Americas Stone Paper Company Insights

Some key players operating in the market include The Stone Paper Company, STP STONE PAPER GmbH, and others:

• The Stone Paper Company specializes in producing environmentally friendly paper products made from stone, primarily calcium carbonate, which is a byproduct of the mining industry. Founded to reduce deforestation and plastic waste, the company has developed a unique manufacturing process that transforms stone into a durable, water-resistant, and recyclable paper alternative.

• STP STONE PAPER GmbH is a pioneering company based in Germany that specializes in producing stone paper, an innovative and sustainable alternative to traditional paper made from wood pulp. Founded to reduce environmental impact, STP utilizes a unique manufacturing process incorporating calcium carbonate, a natural mineral, combined with non-toxic resins to create a durable and versatile product.

Americas Stone Paper Market Report Scope

Americas Stone Paper Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at regional & country levels and provides an analysis on the industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the Americas stone paper market report based on application, and region:

• Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Packaging Papers

  • Labelling Papers

  • Self-adhesive Papers

  • Others

• Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • North America

    • U.S.

    • Canada

    • Mexico

  • Central & South America

    • Brazil

    • Argentina