NA Specialty and Value Added Paper Market Study

Summary

BDA announces a new study of North American specialty and value added papers and markets. This major but fragmented market segment accounts for approximately 6.7 million tons annually and producer sales of about $8.6 billion in 2010 in the NA market.

The in-depth study contains 187 pages of unique and insightful content including over 100 tables and charts. The study takes an in-depth look at individual grades, markets, and segments and breaks the market down into 27 major specialty paper grades, (see sidebar), over 220 specific applications, 11 application categories, 7 paper grade segments, 7 customer categories, 18 major paper making and 11 major converting processes by grade. In addition, the study estimates producer shares for each specialty grade, reviews historic and forecasted growth trends, and identifies major opportunities, threats, and likely developments across these segments.

The study uses 2010 as the base year and includes projections to 2015 as well as historical perspective going back to 2005.

Analysis and Scope

Major trends and developments within these segments are analyzed in detail and conclusions and implications are identified for supply chain participants. The scope of the analysis includes the following:

• Demand and growth trends for numerous segments (2005, 2010, 2015)
• Demand drivers and reducers by segment
• Current / emerging technologies and market developments
• Major opportunities and threats by segment
• Estimated producer shares & trade balance by grade
• Major paper machine and converting processes employed including forecasts
• Price levels by grade and historical price trends
• Supply chain implications and conclusions.

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