Europe and Americas Lignin Market

The Europe and Americas lignin market size was valued at US$ 325,222.05 thousand in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 439,701.82 thousand by 2028; it is expected to record a CAGR of 5.2% from 2022 to 2028.

Market Introduction

Lignin is one of the major constituents of wood. It is an organic polymer deposited on the cell walls of many plants. Lignin is commercially available as a by-product of the pulp & paper industry. However, more than 95% of lignin obtained as a by-product is used as a fuel in paper and pulp mills. Only 2-3% of lignin is used for other applications such as concrete additives, plastic and polymers, bitumen, dyes and pigments, activated carbon, carbon fiber, fertilizers, and animal feed.

Market Overview and Dynamics

Europe is one of the largest producers of lignin across the globe. The Europe lignin market growth is attributed to the rising implementation of climate plans by the European Union. In manufacturing batteries, graphitic carbon is used, which is a strictly layered material with slow charging time. Replacing this fossil-based graphite with hard carbon from trees such as lignin provides both technical and environmental benefits. Hence, the use of wood lignin in battery manufacturing is expected to create growth opportunities for the lignin market in the coming years. Moreover, the European Union is implementing a memorandum to regulate new batteries in order to adopt cost-effective and non-polluting biodegradable polymers. Also, due to the growing adoption of electric vehicles in the region, the demand for batteries is also increasing tremendously. The demand for batteries is projected to grow during the forecast period as battery manufacturers are procuring sustainable materials for the electrification of mobility. Sustainability has become a major goal of the automotive industry; as a result, car and battery manufacturers are focused on reducing carbon emissions in electric cars. Hence, bio-based carbon materials manufacturers are investing in the development of new products. For instance, on July 21, 2021, Stora Enso Oyj's pilot facility started operations for producing bio-based carbon materials from lignin. In 2019, the company announced an investment of US$ 11.32 million in this facility. Such investments are expected to boost the Europe and Americas lignin market.

Lignin manufacturers in North America, Europe, and South & Central America are investing significantly in strategic development initiatives such as product innovation, mergers & acquisitions, and expansion of their businesses to attract many consumers and enhance their market position. Moreover, the demand for lignin is increasing among end-use industries due to rising environmental concerns and sustainability issues. For instance, in December 2021, Nippon Paper (Japan) and Stora Enso (Finland) signed a partnership agreement to use trees to revolutionize the battery industry. Their research focused on the replacement of lithium-ion and rare-metal batteries with lignin. Similarly, in January 2023, Lignovations, an Austria-based company that develops natural functional ingredients from lignin, developed LignoGuard—a multifunctional ingredient produced from woodchips, sawdust, and low-quality hardwood. The product aids in reducing synthetic UV filters and minerals required for photoprotection. It can be used as a natural antioxidant and emulsion stabilizer; it can also be applied to sensitive skin. Such product innovations help companies to gain a competitive advantage in international markets.

Key Market Segments

Based on type, the Europe and Americas lignin market is segmented into lignosulfonates, kraft lignin, high purity lignin, and others. In 2022, the lignosulfonates segment held the largest market share; however, the high purity lignin segment is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2022 to 2028. High purity lignin is produced from isolating poplar wood metal through dissolving treatment using deep eutectic solvents. In recent years, the demand for high purity lignin as a critical chemical in the concrete admixture industry has increased. High purity lignin has properties such as enhanced strength, water reduction, decreased permeability, and high durability. Due to these properties, the demand for high purity lignin has surged in various applications, including construction and automotive, among others. In addition, increasing demand for natural and organic products in animal feed is contributing to the Europe and Americas lignin market growth. Also, high purity lignin is used in animal feed to improve feed efficiency and nutritional value of feed.

Major Sources and Companies:

A few primary and secondary sources referred to while preparing this report on the Europe and Americas lignin market are paid databases (Factiva), publications, hoovers, investor presentations, newsletters, sec archives, annual reports, and other information available in the public domain. Major companies operating in the lignin market listed in the report are Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd, Borregaard ASA, Burgo Group SpA, Domsjo Fabriker AB, Sappi Ltd, Stora Enso Oyj, Suzano SA, The Dallas Group of America Inc, Tokyo Chemical Industry Co Ltd, and West Fraser Timber Co Ltd.

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