North America Lignin Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The lignin market in North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 544.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.9% is expected of North America lignin market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$433.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$544.1
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
3.9%
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North America lignin market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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North America lignin market highlights

  • The North America lignin market generated a revenue of USD 433.6 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, ligno-sulphonates was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
  • Kraft is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Mexico is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

North America data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 433.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 544.1 million
Growth rate3.9% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentLigno-sulphonates
Fastest growing segmentKraft
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationLigno-sulphonates, Kraft, Organosolv, Hydrolyzed, Soda
Key market players worldwideStora Enso Oyj ADR, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd, UPM-Kymmene Oyj, Borregaard ASA, Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc, Aditya Birla Group, Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd, Valmet Corp, Metsä Group, Sweetwater Energy, Domtar, The Dallas Group of America, Burgo Group

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, North America region accounted for 32.8% of the global lignin market in 2024.
  • Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Latin America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 78.8 million by 2030.

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Lignin Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
The Dallas Group of America View profile 101-250 Whitehouse, New Jersey, United States, North America https://dallasgrp.com/
Sweetwater Energy View profile 11-50 Rochester, New York, United States, North America http://sweetwater.us
Metsä Group View profile 5001-10000 Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland, Europe https://www.metsagroup.com/
Burgo Group View profile 501-1000 Altavilla Vicentina, Veneto, Italy, Europe https://www.burgo.com
Domtar View profile 10001+ Montréal, Quebec, Canada, North America http://www.domtar.com
UPM-Kymmene Oyj View profile 16132 Alvar Aallon katu 1, P.O. Box 380, Helsinki, Finland, FI-00100 https://www.upm.com
Aditya Birla Group View profile 10001+ Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia https://www.adityabirla.com/
Stora Enso Oyj ADR View profile 20000 P.O. Box 309, Helsinki, Finland, FI-00101 https://www.storaenso.com
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd View profile 10800 885 West Georgia Street, Suite 1500, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 3E8 https://www.westfraser.com
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc View profile 2800 1301 Riverplace Boulevard, Suite 2300, Jacksonville, FL, United States, 32207 https://www.rayonieram.com
Borregaard ASA View profile 1127 Hjalmar Wessels vei 6, P.O Box 162, Sarpsborg, Norway, 1701 https://www.borregaard.com
Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd View profile 15959 4-6, Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 101-0062 http://www.nipponpapergroup.com
Valmet Corp View profile 19032 Keilasatama 5, P.O. Box 11, Espoo, Finland, 02150 https://www.valmet.com

North America lignin market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to lignin market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Ligno-sulphonates was the largest segment with a revenue share of 80.9% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the North America lignin market based on ligno-sulphonates, kraft, organosolv, hydrolyzed, soda covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The shifting trend among chemical manufacturers in the U.S. to use bio-based raw materials for their product offerings is expected to promote the use of bio-refineries and fuel the demand for lignin as a catalyst in the near future.

The growth of the construction industry in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico is expected to fuel the demand for concrete and cement which is expected to encourage manufacturers to increase their production capacities, subsequently driving the lignin market.

The higher grades of lignin including Kraft lignin, organosolv lignin, and high-purity lignin are expected to experience rapid growth in terms of volume, on account of a rising need for high-quality concrete admixtures, animal feed additives, and increasing use of biopolymers and bio-refineries. Extensive research and development by government institutes and companies for expanding industrial applications of lignin is expected to drive the overall lignin market.

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