Market overview
The global super calendered glassine paper market is worth USD 2.0 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 2.9 bn by 2036, growing at a 3.8% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Release liner base paper is the largest by use segment.
| Scope | Smooth, dense, calendered glassine paper that resists grease and air, used as release liner base paper, bakery and food wrap, and label backing. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Packaging |
| Value 2025 | USD 1.9 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 2.0 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 2.9 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 3.8% |
| Volume 2026 | 1,230 thousand tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 1,616 thousand tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 1,599 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Super Calendered Glassine Paper market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 1.97 bn |
| 2027 | USD 2.04 bn |
| 2028 | USD 2.12 bn |
| 2029 | USD 2.20 bn |
| 2030 | USD 2.28 bn |
| 2031 | USD 2.37 bn |
| 2032 | USD 2.46 bn |
| 2033 | USD 2.55 bn |
| 2034 | USD 2.65 bn |
| 2035 | USD 2.75 bn |
| 2036 | USD 2.86 bn |
Super Calendered Glassine Paper market segmentation
By use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release liner base paper | 50.0% | 50.9% | USD 983 mn | 4.0% |
| Food and bakery packaging | 24.0% | 23.3% | USD 472 mn | 3.5% |
| Medical and pharma packaging | 12.0% | 12.8% | USD 236 mn | 4.5% |
| Other | 14.0% | 12.9% | USD 275 mn | 3.0% |
By grade
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural glassine | 46.0% | 42.9% | USD 905 mn | 3.1% |
| Bleached glassine | 38.0% | 39.0% | USD 747 mn | 4.1% |
| Coloured and treated glassine | 16.0% | 18.1% | USD 315 mn | 5.1% |
By basis weight
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below 50 gsm | 24.0% | 22.0% | USD 472 mn | 2.9% |
| 50 to 70 gsm | 46.0% | 45.0% | USD 905 mn | 3.6% |
| Above 70 gsm | 30.0% | 33.0% | USD 590 mn | 4.8% |
By coating
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncoated | 52.0% | 48.0% | USD 1.0 bn | 3.0% |
| Silicone-coated | 36.0% | 38.0% | USD 708 mn | 4.4% |
| Barrier-coated | 12.0% | 14.0% | USD 236 mn | 5.4% |
By customer type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Label and tape converters | 56.0% | 54.0% | USD 1.1 bn | 3.4% |
| Food packers | 26.0% | 26.0% | USD 511 mn | 3.8% |
| Medical packers | 18.0% | 20.0% | USD 354 mn | 4.9% |
Top 25 countries for super calendered glassine paper by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 78.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 93.0%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 374 mn | 19.0% | USD 585 mn | 4.6% |
| 2 | United States | USD 315 mn | 16.0% | USD 425 mn | 3.1% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 177 mn | 9.0% | USD 240 mn | 3.1% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 138 mn | 7.0% | USD 177 mn | 2.5% |
| 5 | India | USD 118 mn | 6.0% | USD 214 mn | 6.1% |
| 6 | France | USD 98 mn | 5.0% | USD 134 mn | 3.2% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | USD 98 mn | 5.0% | USD 134 mn | 3.2% |
| 8 | Italy | USD 79 mn | 4.0% | USD 106 mn | 3.0% |
| 9 | South Korea | USD 79 mn | 4.0% | USD 111 mn | 3.5% |
| 10 | Brazil | USD 59 mn | 3.0% | USD 91 mn | 4.5% |
| 11 | Spain | USD 46 mn | 2.3% | USD 70 mn | 4.3% |
| 12 | Netherlands | USD 40 mn | 2.0% | USD 54 mn | 3.2% |
| 13 | Canada | USD 34 mn | 1.7% | USD 52 mn | 4.3% |
| 14 | Poland | USD 29 mn | 1.5% | USD 45 mn | 4.3% |
| 15 | Australia | USD 25 mn | 1.3% | USD 38 mn | 4.3% |
| 16 | Belgium | USD 22 mn | 1.1% | USD 30 mn | 3.2% |
| 17 | Switzerland | USD 19 mn | 0.9% | USD 25 mn | 3.1% |
| 18 | Sweden | USD 16 mn | 0.8% | USD 22 mn | 3.1% |
| 19 | Turkey | USD 14 mn | 0.7% | USD 25 mn | 6.3% |
| 20 | Austria | USD 12 mn | 0.6% | USD 16 mn | 3.1% |
| 21 | Denmark | USD 10 mn | 0.5% | USD 14 mn | 3.2% |
| 22 | Portugal | USD 8.7 mn | 0.4% | USD 12 mn | 3.1% |
| 23 | Ireland | USD 7.5 mn | 0.4% | USD 11 mn | 4.3% |
| 24 | Norway | USD 6.5 mn | 0.3% | USD 8.8 mn | 3.1% |
| 25 | Czech Republic | USD 5.5 mn | 0.3% | USD 8.3 mn | 4.2% |
| Rest of world | USD 138 mn | 7.0% | USD 206 mn | 4.0% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- UPM
- Mondi Group
- Nordic Paper
- Oji Holdings
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Ahlstrom
- Sappi
- Gascogne
- Papeteries de Mauduit
- Nippon Paper Industries
- Hansol Paper
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Delfort Group
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the super calendered glassine paper market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 3.8% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by use, by grade, by basis weight, by coating, by customer type. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the super calendered glassine paper market?
The global super calendered glassine paper market is estimated at USD 1.9 bn in 2025 and USD 2.0 bn in 2026.
How fast will the super calendered glassine paper market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 2.9 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 3.8% from 2026, an increase of USD 889 mn.
Which country is the largest market for super calendered glassine paper?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 374 mn in 2026, 19.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 44.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 6.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which super calendered glassine paper segment is largest?
In the by use split, Release liner base paper is the largest segment with 50.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading super calendered glassine paper companies?
Global leaders include UPM, Mondi Group, Nordic Paper, Oji Holdings.
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