INDIA COTTON (LINTER) PULP MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2025 - 2032)

The India cotton (linter) pulp market is estimated to be valued at USD 3,227.1 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 5,143.5 Mn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9% from 2025 to 2032.  The India cotton (linter) pulp market represents a specialized segment within the country's broader pulp and paper industry, focusing on the processing of cotton linters into high-quality cellulose pulp. Cotton linters, the short fibers that remain attached to cottonseed after the ginning process, serve as a valuable raw material for producing premium-grade dissolving pulp with exceptional purity and strength characteristics.

Market Dynamic

The India cotton (linter) pulp market is driven by several compelling factors that create a favorable growth environment for industry stakeholders. The primary driver stems from India's position as the world's largest cotton producer, generating abundant cotton linter waste that can be efficiently converted into high-value pulp products, ensuring consistent raw material availability at competitive costs. The growing domestic textile industry, particularly the expanding viscose and rayon manufacturing sector, creates substantial demand for dissolving pulp derived from cotton linters due to its superior quality characteristics compared to wood-based alternatives.

Key Features of the Study

• This report provides in-depth analysis of the India cotton (linter) pulp market, and provides market size (USD 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 approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the India 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 Moirai Cotton Pulp Pvt. Ltd, Vikarabad Pulp and Paper Mills Pvt Ltd, Ashok Rai Company, Sriman Chemicals (P) Ltd, Paper Marketing Company, GRN Cellulose Pvt. Ltd., P. K. Hand Made Paper Industry, Lotus Pulp Mills, Vishal Cottex, Gimatex Industries Pvt. Ltd., Hubei Jinhanjiang Refined Cotton Co. Ltd., Georgia-Pacific, and Silver Hawk Co., Ltd
• 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
• The India 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 India cotton (linter) pulp market

Market Segmentation

• Product Type Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Bleached Cotton Pulp
  • Unbleached Cotton Pulp
• End-use Application Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Textiles Manufacturing
  • Paper Manufacturing
  • Personal Care and Hygiene Formulations
  • Others (Pharmaceutical Formulations, etc.)
• Distribution Channel Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Direct
  • Indirect (Via Distributors)
• Key Players Insights
  • Moirai Cotton Pulp Pvt. Ltd
  • Vikarabad Pulp and Paper Mills Pvt Ltd
  • Ashok Rai Company
  • Sriman Chemicals (P) Ltd
  • Paper Marketing Company
  • GRN Cellulose Pvt. Ltd.
  • P.K. Hand Made Paper Industry
  • Lotus Pulp Mills
  • Vishal Cottex
  • Gimatex Industries Pvt. Ltd.
  • Hubei Jinhanjiang Refined Cotton Co. Ltd.
  • Georgia-Pacific
  • Silver Hawk Co., Ltd