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Key trends for paper in 2025-26

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Trends Commentary "Building Tomorrow 2025-26"
Discover the key trends shaping the paper industry in 2025-26

Discover the key trends shaping the paper industry in 2025-26

Our Trends Commentary "Building Tomorrow 2025-26" shares data and insights on the market segments we serve –paints, coatings, construction, adhesives, printing inks, textile, leather and paper. We are exploring growth opportunities, formulation trends, and how sustainability will be a driving factor in 2025 and 2026. Our goal is to empower our customers to create formulations that meet evolving market demands.  

As per previous editions, the trends commentary is sharing results from our bi-annual trends survey to provide manufacturers with the knowledge needed to drive innovation. Particularly, this chapter is fully dedicated to the market segment Paper. 

What can you expect in this chapter?

  1. Trends and opportunities shaping the paper industry in 2025-26: Introduction to the market segment Paper and growth opportunities 
  2. Top formulation trends in paper for 2025-26: Key formulation trends shaping the future of the paper industry
  3. Green & Circular: Key raw materials to watch in paper for 2025-26: Key raw materials to formulate paper in 2025-26 for the megatrend Green & Circular
  4. Healthy Future: Key raw materials to watch in paper for 2025-26: Key raw materials to formulate paper in 2025-26 for the megatrend Healthy Future
  5. Smart Functionality: Key raw materials to watch in paper for 2025-26: Key raw materials to formulate paper in 2025-26 for the megatrend Smart Functionality
  6. Efficiency: Key raw materials to watch in paper for 2025-26: Key raw materials to formulate paper in 2025-26 for the megatrend Efficiency
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