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Chemical & Material Global Papermaking Retention Agent Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

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  • 20 August, 2025
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  • Global
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  • 108 Pages
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  • Chemical & Material

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Papermaking Retention Agent market size was valued at US$ million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD million by 2031 with a CAGR of %during review period.
A Papermaking Retention Agent, also known as a flocculant or coagulant, is a chemical additive used in the papermaking process to improve the retention of fine particles and fillers in the paper pulp. It helps to bind and retain these particles, preventing them from being lost in the wastewater during the formation of paper sheets. Papermaking retention agents can be either organic or inorganic compounds, and they work by neutralizing the surface charges of the particles, allowing them to come together and form larger aggregates that are easier to remove during the papermaking process. By improving retention, these agents enhance the quality and efficiency of the papermaking process.
The Papermaking Retention Agent market is experiencing steady growth due to the increasing demand for high-quality paper and paperboard products across various industries. Papermaking retention agents are chemicals that are added to the papermaking process to improve the retention and drainage of fibers, fillers, and fines. These agents help in improving the formation, strength, and overall quality of the paper.
The market is primarily driven by the expanding packaging industry, growing e-commerce sector, and increasing consumer awareness regarding sustainable packaging solutions. Additionally, the rising demand for specialty papers, such as tissue papers, printing papers, and packaging papers, is further propelling the growth of the papermaking retention agent market.
Moreover, the stringent regulations and standards imposed by regulatory bodies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), regarding the use of chemicals in papermaking processes, are driving the demand for eco-friendly and bio-based retention agents. This has led to the development of innovative and sustainable retention agents in the market.
However, the market faces challenges such as fluctuating raw material prices, which can impact the overall cost of production for manufacturers. Additionally, the presence of alternative technologies and processes for improving paper quality, such as digitalization and automation, may pose a threat to the growth of the papermaking retention agent market in the long run.
Overall, the papermaking retention agent market is expected to witness steady growth in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for high-quality paper products and the need for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions in the papermaking industry. Manufacturers are focusing on developing advanced and cost-effective retention agents to cater to the evolving needs of the market, thereby creating new growth opportunities.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Papermaking Retention Agent market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Papermaking Retention Agent market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Papermaking Retention Agent market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Papermaking Retention Agent market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Papermaking Retention Agent market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Papermaking Retention Agent
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Papermaking Retention Agent market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Seiko PMC Corporation, Kemira, Solenis, Orient Packagings Limited, Nuoer Group, Hansol Chemical, Chengming Chemical S&T, Dynatech Quimica, DuPont, Sinofloc, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Papermaking Retention Agent market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Polyacrylamide (PAM)
Polyethyleneimine (PEI)
Colloidal Silica
Bentonit
Market segment by Application
Writing Paper
Cardboard
Tssue Paper
Specialty Paper
Others
Major players covered
Seiko PMC Corporation
Kemira
Solenis
Orient Packagings Limited
Nuoer Group
Hansol Chemical
Chengming Chemical S&T
Dynatech Quimica
DuPont
Sinofloc
Shandong Raitte Chemical
Yixing Bluwat Chemicals
Orient Packagings Ltd.
Wuxi Lansen Chemical
Balaji Chem Solutions
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Papermaking Retention Agent product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Papermaking Retention Agent, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Papermaking Retention Agent from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Papermaking Retention Agent competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Papermaking Retention Agent breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Papermaking Retention Agent market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Papermaking Retention Agent.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Papermaking Retention Agent sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.


1 Market Overview

  • 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
  • 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
  • 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
    • 1.3.1 Overview: Global Papermaking Retention Agent Consumption Value by Type: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
    • 1.3.2 Polyacrylamide (PAM)
    • 1.3.3 Polyethyleneimine (PEI)
    • 1.3.4 Colloidal Silica
    • 1.3.5 Bentonit
  • 1.4 Market Analysis by Application
    • 1.4.1 Overview: Global Papermaking Retention Agent Consumption Value by Application: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
    • 1.4.2 Writing Paper
    • 1.4.3 Cardboard
    • 1.4.4 Tssue Paper
    • 1.4.5 Specialty Paper
    • 1.4.6 Others
  • 1.5 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Market Size & Forecast
    • 1.5.1 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Consumption Value (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
    • 1.5.2 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity (2020-2031)
    • 1.5.3 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Average Price (2020-2031)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

  • 2.1 Seiko PMC Corporation
    • 2.1.1 Seiko PMC Corporation Details
    • 2.1.2 Seiko PMC Corporation Major Business
    • 2.1.3 Seiko PMC Corporation Papermaking Retention Agent Product and Services
    • 2.1.4 Seiko PMC Corporation Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.1.5 Seiko PMC Corporation Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.2 Kemira
    • 2.2.1 Kemira Details
    • 2.2.2 Kemira Major Business
    • 2.2.3 Kemira Papermaking Retention Agent Product and Services
    • 2.2.4 Kemira Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.2.5 Kemira Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.3 Solenis
    • 2.3.1 Solenis Details
    • 2.3.2 Solenis Major Business
    • 2.3.3 Solenis Papermaking Retention Agent Product and Services
    • 2.3.4 Solenis Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.3.5 Solenis Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.4 Orient Packagings Limited
    • 2.4.1 Orient Packagings Limited Details
    • 2.4.2 Orient Packagings Limited Major Business
    • 2.4.3 Orient Packagings Limited Papermaking Retention Agent Product and Services
    • 2.4.4 Orient Packagings Limited Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.4.5 Orient Packagings Limited Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.5 Nuoer Group
    • 2.5.1 Nuoer Group Details
    • 2.5.2 Nuoer Group Major Business
    • 2.5.3 Nuoer Group Papermaking Retention Agent Product and Services
    • 2.5.4 Nuoer Group Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.5.5 Nuoer Group Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.6 Hansol Chemical
    • 2.6.1 Hansol Chemical Details
    • 2.6.2 Hansol Chemical Major Business
    • 2.6.3 Hansol Chemical Papermaking Retention Agent Product and Services
    • 2.6.4 Hansol Chemical Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.6.5 Hansol Chemical Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.7 Chengming Chemical S&T
    • 2.7.1 Chengming Chemical S&T Details
    • 2.7.2 Chengming Chemical S&T Major Business
    • 2.7.3 Chengming Chemical S&T Papermaking Retention Agent Product and Services
    • 2.7.4 Chengming Chemical S&T Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.7.5 Chengming Chemical S&T Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.8 Dynatech Quimica
    • 2.8.1 Dynatech Quimica Details
    • 2.8.2 Dynatech Quimica Major Business
    • 2.8.3 Dynatech Quimica Papermaking Retention Agent Product and Services
    • 2.8.4 Dynatech Quimica Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.8.5 Dynatech Quimica Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.9 DuPont
    • 2.9.1 DuPont Details
    • 2.9.2 DuPont Major Business
    • 2.9.3 DuPont Papermaking Retention Agent Product and Services
    • 2.9.4 DuPont Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.9.5 DuPont Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.10 Sinofloc
    • 2.10.1 Sinofloc Details
    • 2.10.2 Sinofloc Major Business
    • 2.10.3 Sinofloc Papermaking Retention Agent Product and Services
    • 2.10.4 Sinofloc Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.10.5 Sinofloc Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.11 Shandong Raitte Chemical
    • 2.11.1 Shandong Raitte Chemical Details
    • 2.11.2 Shandong Raitte Chemical Major Business
    • 2.11.3 Shandong Raitte Chemical Papermaking Retention Agent Product and Services
    • 2.11.4 Shandong Raitte Chemical Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.11.5 Shandong Raitte Chemical Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.12 Yixing Bluwat Chemicals
    • 2.12.1 Yixing Bluwat Chemicals Details
    • 2.12.2 Yixing Bluwat Chemicals Major Business
    • 2.12.3 Yixing Bluwat Chemicals Papermaking Retention Agent Product and Services
    • 2.12.4 Yixing Bluwat Chemicals Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.12.5 Yixing Bluwat Chemicals Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.13 Orient Packagings Ltd.
    • 2.13.1 Orient Packagings Ltd. Details
    • 2.13.2 Orient Packagings Ltd. Major Business
    • 2.13.3 Orient Packagings Ltd. Papermaking Retention Agent Product and Services
    • 2.13.4 Orient Packagings Ltd. Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.13.5 Orient Packagings Ltd. Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.14 Wuxi Lansen Chemical
    • 2.14.1 Wuxi Lansen Chemical Details
    • 2.14.2 Wuxi Lansen Chemical Major Business
    • 2.14.3 Wuxi Lansen Chemical Papermaking Retention Agent Product and Services
    • 2.14.4 Wuxi Lansen Chemical Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.14.5 Wuxi Lansen Chemical Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.15 Balaji Chem Solutions
    • 2.15.1 Balaji Chem Solutions Details
    • 2.15.2 Balaji Chem Solutions Major Business
    • 2.15.3 Balaji Chem Solutions Papermaking Retention Agent Product and Services
    • 2.15.4 Balaji Chem Solutions Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.15.5 Balaji Chem Solutions Recent Developments/Updates

3 Competitive Environment: Papermaking Retention Agent by Manufacturer

  • 3.1 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.2 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Revenue by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.3 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Average Price by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2024)
    • 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Papermaking Retention Agent by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2024
    • 3.4.2 Top 3 Papermaking Retention Agent Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
    • 3.4.3 Top 6 Papermaking Retention Agent Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
  • 3.5 Papermaking Retention Agent Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
    • 3.5.1 Papermaking Retention Agent Market: Region Footprint
    • 3.5.2 Papermaking Retention Agent Market: Company Product Type Footprint
    • 3.5.3 Papermaking Retention Agent Market: Company Product Application Footprint
  • 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
  • 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

  • 4.1 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Market Size by Region
    • 4.1.1 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
    • 4.1.2 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
    • 4.1.3 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
  • 4.2 North America Papermaking Retention Agent Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.3 Europe Papermaking Retention Agent Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.4 Asia-Pacific Papermaking Retention Agent Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.5 South America Papermaking Retention Agent Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.6 Middle East & Africa Papermaking Retention Agent Consumption Value (2020-2031)

5 Market Segment by Type

  • 5.1 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 5.2 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
  • 5.3 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Average Price by Type (2020-2031)

6 Market Segment by Application

  • 6.1 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 6.2 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
  • 6.3 Global Papermaking Retention Agent Average Price by Application (2020-2031)

7 North America

  • 7.1 North America Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 7.2 North America Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 7.3 North America Papermaking Retention Agent Market Size by Country
    • 7.3.1 North America Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.2 North America Papermaking Retention Agent Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

8 Europe

  • 8.1 Europe Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 8.2 Europe Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 8.3 Europe Papermaking Retention Agent Market Size by Country
    • 8.3.1 Europe Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.2 Europe Papermaking Retention Agent Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

9 Asia-Pacific

  • 9.1 Asia-Pacific Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 9.2 Asia-Pacific Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 9.3 Asia-Pacific Papermaking Retention Agent Market Size by Region
    • 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Papermaking Retention Agent Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

10 South America

  • 10.1 South America Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 10.2 South America Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 10.3 South America Papermaking Retention Agent Market Size by Country
    • 10.3.1 South America Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.2 South America Papermaking Retention Agent Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

11 Middle East & Africa

  • 11.1 Middle East & Africa Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 11.2 Middle East & Africa Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 11.3 Middle East & Africa Papermaking Retention Agent Market Size by Country
    • 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Papermaking Retention Agent Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Papermaking Retention Agent Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

12 Market Dynamics

  • 12.1 Papermaking Retention Agent Market Drivers
  • 12.2 Papermaking Retention Agent Market Restraints
  • 12.3 Papermaking Retention Agent Trends Analysis
  • 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

  • 13.1 Raw Material of Papermaking Retention Agent and Key Manufacturers
  • 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Papermaking Retention Agent
  • 13.3 Papermaking Retention Agent Production Process
  • 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

  • 14.1 Sales Channel
    • 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
    • 14.1.2 Distributors
  • 14.2 Papermaking Retention Agent Typical Distributors
  • 14.3 Papermaking Retention Agent Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

    16 Appendix

    • 16.1 Methodology
    • 16.2 Research Process and Data Source

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