Middle East & Africa Pulp and Paper Chemicals Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Bleaching Chemicals, Process Chemicals, and Functional Chemicals), By Application (Speciality Pulp & Paper Additives, Binders, Blowing Agents, and Others), and Middle East & Africa Pulp and Paper Chemicals Market Insights, Industry Trends, Forecast to 2035

Middle East & Africa Pulp and Paper Chemicals Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Middle East & Africa Pulp and Paper Chemicals Market Size Was Estimated at 0.57 Million Tonnes in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 5.05% from 2025 to 2035
• The Middle East & Africa Pulp and Paper Chemicals Market Size is Expected to Reach 0.98 Million Tonnes by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Middle East & Africa Pulp and Paper Chemicals Market size is anticipated to reach 0.98 million tonnes by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.05% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by surging demand for sustainable packaging, strict single-use plastic bags, and rapid e commerce growth, with the paper and paperboard market

Market Overview

The pulp and paper chemicals market refers to specific chemical compounds and natural materials that manufacturers use to create paper products and alter their characteristics. The production process uses these materials from the first stage of wood fiber breakdown until the last stage of surface finishing to improve the materials physical properties and chemical characteristics, which include texture, colour, brightness and water resistance. Hydrogen peroxide, chlorine dioxide and enzymatic bleaching agents now serve as standard bleaching solutions, which decrease water consumption by 

Solenis operates as a chemical manufacturing company which specializes in producing chemicals for the pulp and paper industry and the packaging market. The partnership will enable them to deliver solutions that will improve the existing design and structural components of the PET-free paper bottle. The growing need for biodegradable chemicals has led to increased demand for soy-based products and enzymatic bleaching agents as organizations strive to meet stricter environmental regulations.

The Middle East Paper Company MEPCO announced a SAR 345 million investment in a new tissue machine to boost production, following a strategic investment agreement with the Saudi Public Investment Fund PIF in early 2024. Al Nakheel Hygienic Paper Manufacturing signed a Dh335 million 91M deal to construct a large production facility in Industrial City Abu Dhabi ICAD within the United Arab Emirates.

Report Coverage

This research report categorises the Middle East & Africa pulp and paper chemicals market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Middle East & Africa pulp and paper chemicals market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Middle East & Africa pulp and paper chemicals market.

Driving Factors

The pulp and paper chemicals market in Middle East & Africa is driven by the online retail industry, with food delivery services through platforms such as Nana Direct in Saudi Arabia has created a surge in demand for high strength corrugated boxes and paper sacks, resulting in higher usage of sizing agents and strength additives. The increasing literacy rates, with the growing middle class in Africa, create a demand for educational materials which include stationery and writing paper as well as personal hygiene products such as tissue and facial towels. The major investments in Saudi Arabia for MEPCO include their SAR 1.78 billion USD 474.56 million  containerboard manufacturing facility project.

Restraining Factors

The pulp and paper chemicals market in Middle East & Africa is restrained by the MEA region lacks a uniform regulatory framework. Digital media has become more popular, which decreased the need for traditional paper products that include newsprint and writing paper, which required extensive process chemical usage.

Market Segmentation

The Middle East & Africa pulp and paper chemicals market share is categorised into type and application.

• The high-density segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Middle East & Africa pulp and paper chemicals market is segmented by type into bleaching chemicals, process chemicals, and functional chemicals. Among these, the high density segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is driven by the demand for recycled papers has grown because consumers now understand the critical need to protect the environment. Major competitors are making significant financial investments into research and development work to create new products which will help them expand their market presence.

• The solar cell encapsulation segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.  

Based on application, the Middle East & Africa pulp and paper chemicals market is segmented into speciality pulp & paper additives, binders, blowing agents, and others. Among these, the solar cell encapsulation segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is driven by the speciality additives used in water treatment to reduce biodegradable waste include defoamers, retention aids, flocculant polymers, and others. The pulping process uses sodium hydroxide and chelating agents to remove lignin from specialty pulp and paper additives while they serve as cleaning liquor and fatty acid pretreatment agents.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Middle East & Africa pulp and paper chemicals market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies                                                                                                  

• Kenya Chemical
• Albattal Chemical Industries
• Kayraco Limited
• Kifa Kimyevi Maddeler A.S.
• Boz Kimya Sanayi Ticaret Ltd
• Solenis
• Kemira
• BASF
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the Middle East & Africa, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Middle East & Africa pulp and paper chemicals market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Middle East & Africa Pulp and Paper Chemicals Market, By Type

• Bleaching Chemicals
• Process Chemicals
• Functional Chemicals

Middle East & Africa Pulp and Paper Chemicals Market, By Application

• Specialty Pulp & Paper Additives
• Binders
• Blowing Agents
• Others