I. Introduction to Dry Strength Agent
A papermaking auxiliary that boosts the tensile, burst and ring crush strength of dry paper by strengthening bonding between fibers.
Main types
Cationic modified starch: cost-effective, widely applied for ordinary packaging paper;
Synthetic PAM dry strength agent: outstanding reinforcing performance, for high-strength premium carton paper;
New bio-based products: eco-friendly and biodegradable.
Functions: cut wood pulp consumption, raise waste paper recycling rate and lower production costs; mainly used for corrugated paper, linerboard and printing & writing paper.
II. Current Industry Situation
Deteriorating waste paper quality and lightweight trend of cartons make dry strength agents essential papermaking materials, with steady market growth;
Domestic high-end PAM dry strength agents are gradually replacing imported counterparts with rising localization rate;
New environmental regulations fuel popularization of eco-friendly low-residue products; global leading enterprises expand production capacity in Southeast Asia, while export orders of domestic auxiliaries keep growing;
Prices of starch-based products fluctuate moderately along with raw material costs; prices of high-end products remain stable, and low-end market faces fierce competition.