Cotton (Linter) Pulp Market is estimated to be valued at USD 481.1 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1,241.3 Mn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 481.1 Mn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
14.50%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 1,241.3 Mn
Cotton pulping is the process of breaking down cotton fibers into acellulose-rich slurry that can be used to make paper. It is also used for other applications, such as textiles and cigarette filters. The pulp is made by finely chopping cotton linters or rags by mixing them with water under high pressure and controlled temperatures. Then, it is treated with chemicals and other materials to remove impurities and ensure its strength. Finally, it is screened and degritted to make sure it meets strict quality standards before being sold to the paper industry. Cotton linter pulp is extracted from the short fuzzy fibers left behind on cottonseeds after the ginning process. It finds wide usage in industries such as paper, textile, explosives, and pharmaceuticals owing to its high absorbency and strength characteristics. The global cotton linter pulp market is expected to grow steadily due to the rising demand from various end-use industries along with favorable government policies supporting cotton cultivation.
Market Dynamics:
The demand for the global cotton linter pulp market is primarily driven by the increasing textile industry. The global textile industry is exhibiting an accelerated growth due to the increasing disposable income of consumers and growing urbanization, which has resulted in the increase in the number of fashion outlets and supermarket for textile. Moreover, the increasing textile industry is focusing on the improvement in colorfastness, texture and fabric strength of cloths to enhance their brand value. This in turn is boosting the demand for bleached linter cellulose.
On the other hand, the process is energy extensive and requires high investment which is expected to pose challenge for the market growth.
Key features of the study:
This report provides in-depth analysis of the global cotton (linter) pulp market, and provides market size (US$ Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global cotton (linter) pulp market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Georgia-Pacific LLC, International Paper Company, Lenzing AG, Grasim Industries Ltd., Sateri Holdings Limited, Aditya Birla Group, Tangshan Sanyou Xingda Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd., Barnhardt Manufacturing Company, Shanghai Textile Raw Materials Corporation, Shandong Silver Hawk Chemical Fibre Co., Ltd., Thai Rayon Public Company Limited, Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co., Ltd., Shandong Demian Incorporated Company, Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited, and North Alabama Cotton Cooperative
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
Global cotton (linter) pulp market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global cotton (linter) pulp market
Global Cotton (Linter) Pulp Market Detailed Segmentation:
By Product Type
Bleached Cotton Pulp
Unbleached Cotton Pulp
By End Use Industry
Textiles
Paper and Packaging
Personal Care and Hygiene
Specialty Applications
By Application
Spinning
Papermaking
Nonwovens
Others
By Region
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
Company Profiles
Georgia-Pacific LLC
International Paper Company
Lenzing AG
Grasim Industries Ltd.
Sateri Holdings Limited
Aditya Birla Group
Tangshan Sanyou Xingda Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd.
Barnhardt Manufacturing Company
Shanghai Textile Raw Materials Corporation
Shandong Silver Hawk Chemical Fibre Co., Ltd.
Thai Rayon Public Company Limited
Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co., Ltd.
Shandong Demian Incorporated Company
Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited
North Alabama Cotton Cooperative
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Product Type
Market Snippet, By End Use Industry
Market Snippet, By Application
Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Growing demand for specialty papers
Volatility in cotton prices
Increasing demand for sustainable packaging
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Recent Trends
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Collaborations
4. Global Cotton (linter) Pulp Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact
5. Global Cotton (linter) Pulp Market, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Bleached Cotton Pulp
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Unbleached Cotton Pulp
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
6. Global Cotton (linter) Pulp Market, By End Use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Textiles
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Paper and Packaging
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Personal Care and Hygiene
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Specialty Applications
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
7. Global Cotton (linter) Pulp Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Spinning
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Papermaking
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Nonwovens
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
8. Global Cotton (linter) Pulp Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Sub-region, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Sub-region, 2021 -2032
Country Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End Use Industry, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End Use Industry, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Germany
U.K.
France
Russia
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End Use Industry, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End Use Industry, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End Use Industry, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country/Sub-region, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)