Coated Freesheet Paper Market Scope
Coated Freesheet is a type of freesheet that is coated on both sides. Paper covered with clay or any similar substance and used for printing and converting that is devoid of mechanical wood pulp or manufactured from pulps with a high freeness (the rate at which water drains from a stock suspension via a wire mesh screen or a perforated plate). A premium paper is one that has been coated and has a brightness of 88 or above. The brighter the setting, more the light bounces off the sheet. Because most inks are transparent, the reflected picture seems to be bright, sharp, and vibrant. The glossier the coating of coated sheets, the less ink is absorbed. Coated papers hold ink well and work well with regions of heavy solid colour and metallic inks. Their surface, regardless of finish, works well as design components using methods like varnishes, UV treatments, and foil stamping.
The Coated Freesheet Paper market study is segmented by Type (No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4 and No. 5), by Application (High-End Catalogs, Magazines, Luxury Advertising and Brochure) and major geographies with country level break-up.
The companies are exploring the market by adopting mergers & acquisitions, expansions, investments, new service launches and collaborations as their preferred strategies. The players are exploring new geographies through expansions and acquisitions to avail a competitive advantage through combined synergies.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj (Finland), Sappi Limited (South Africa), Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) (Indonesia), Burgo Group S.P.A. (Italy), Catalyst Paper Corporation (Canada), Resolute Forest Products (Canada), Verso Books (United States), Oji Holdings Corporation (Japan), Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. (Japan) and Lecta S.A. (Spain) are some of the key players that are part of study coverage. Additionally, the Vendors which are also part of the research are Stora Enso Oyj (Finland) and Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings Ltd (China).
About Approach
The research aims to propose a patent-based approach in searching for potential technology partners as a supporting tool for enabling open innovation. The study also proposes a systematic searching process of technology partners as a
preliminary step to select the emerging and key players that are involved in implementing market estimations. While patent analysis is employed to overcome the aforementioned data- and process-related limitations, as expenses occurred in that technology allows us to estimate the market size by evolving segments as target market from total available market.
Segmentation Overview
AMA Research has segmented the market of Global Coated Freesheet Paper market by Type, Application and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of Coated Freesheet Paper has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico).
Market Leaders and their expansionary development strategies
On 29th April 2021 - Domtar Corp. (Leading Uncoated Free-Sheet Paper Manufacturer) Announced its Acquisition of Appvion Operations Inc’s Point-Of-Sale (POS) Paper Segment. The Deal Includes coater and related equipment with its IP, and will Position Domtar as a Large-Scale, Integrated Producer of POS Paper.
On 3rd July 2017 - Nippon Paper Industries Launched New Coated Paper "b7 LIGHT" In Addition to its b7 Series. The New b7 LIGHT Offers a Rougher and More Natural Color Tone and Softer Page-Turning Experience Owing to Its Low Density Compared with B7 TRANEXT, While at The Same Time Achieving Improved Print Performance Compared with B7 BULKY.
Market Trend
- Emergence of Advance Printing Technologies in Coated Freesheet
Market Drivers
- Growth Across Paper Printing Industry
- Demand for Luxury Advertising in Housing Industry
Opportunities
- Low Penetration Across Western Regions
Restraints
- Raw Material Price Fluctuation
- Rising Sustainability Awareness
Challenges
- Fierce Competitive Pressure
Key Target Audience
Coated Freesheet Paper Manufactures, New Entrants & Investors, Coated Freesheet Paper Distributors and Suppliers, Venture Capitalists, Government Bodies, Corporate Entities, Government and Private Research Organizations and Others