Global Tall Oil Rosin Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Application (Printing Ink, Rubber, Adhesive, Paper Sizing), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Global Tall Oil Rosin Market Size:

The global tall oil rosin market is expected to grow from USD 709.203 million in 2025 to USD 869.875 million in 2030, at a CAGR of 4.17%.

The Global Tall Oil Rosin (TOR) Market is a gradually growing market in the bio-based chemicals industry, with the drivers being rising ecological awareness, regulations pushing for sustainable alternatives, and the wide-ranging properties of tall oil derivatives in various fields. The competitive environment in the global TOR market has been shaped by the presence of several large chemical companies worldwide and a few specialized producers. Each of them is trying to win through strategic innovation, sustainability, and expansion. One of the leading companies is Kraton Corporation, which is known for its variety of renewable tall oil products. SYLVAROS™ 85 Tall Oil Rosin (TOR) is a Kraton Corporation product that has not been modified, coming from the purification of tall oil. SYLVAROS 85 Tall Oil Rosin is supposed to be kept at a temperature of at least 160 °C to prevent it from crystallizing. SYLVAROS 85 Tall Oil Rosin is provided in the form of a melt in heated tank trucks or ISO containers. The lowest delivery temperature is 170 °C. The Global TOR Market undergoes substantial alterations to meet the requirements of the safety, sustainability, and eco-labeling regulations. In the European Union, TOR is governed by REACH, product safety, and worker protection directives, whereas Canada’s CEPA points out tall oil as a potential source of environmental risk, thus suggesting the need for regulatory measures. Furthermore, the changed EU Ecolabel has relaxed the conditions for rosin esters in adhesives, promoting a wider range of applications. The need for certifications of environmental sustainability, such as FSC, ISO 14001, and RSB, is also influencing the purchasing decisions of suppliers who are certified, having an easier access to the market and getting a higher price, which is consistent with the green policies and VOC reduction targets worldwide for TOR production.

Tall Oil Rosin Market Overview:

Tall oil rosins (TOR) are derived from crude tall oil (CTO), which is a byproduct of the kraft process used in the pulp and paper industry to produce paper from wood. The process is followed by distillation, which concentrates rosin acids (25-77% in distilled tall oil) while reducing fatty acids (17-70%) and neutrals (1.9-19%). The production of TOR is volatile and is subject to supply chain constraints. As its production is inherently linked with the output of pulp mills and pine supply, it cannot be scaled independently. Additionally, the production of other alternatives underutilizes its production capabilities. Tall oil rosins find applications with various end-users, such as the paper and pulp industry, the rubber industry, the manufacturing of printing inks, fragrances, and cosmetics, among others. The growing demand from these industries, owing to the rising production of such products, will propel the demand for these tall oil rosins as well, driving market growth. There is notable growth in demand for TOR from adhesives, printing inks, rubber, and coatings, fueled by sustainability trends and industries like automotive and packaging. Tall oil rosin, as an emulsifier, is used in asphalt during road construction, whereas in the paper industry, it is used for sizing paper. The industry is moderately fragmented, with strong dominance of a few players such as Forchem Oyj, Foreverest Resources Ltd., Synthomer, Stora Enso, Ingevity Corporation, Kraton Corporation, Sunpine AB, Pine Chemical Group, Harima Chemicals Group, Inc., Ilim Group, and Segezha Group. In terms of competition, the market experiences controlled competition due to supply-side restraints. It has a high barrier to entry, including raw material volatility (crude tall oil availability), environmental regulations, and technological requirements for refining.

Tall Oil Rosin Market Drivers:

• The growing paper and pulp industry worldwide is expected to drive considerable demand in the market: One of the most significant drivers of tall oil rosin is in the paper and pulp industry, as it is used in the paper sizing process. It is also added to paper pulp to bolster its resistance against liquids like water. According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization, there were roughly 401 million metric tons of paper and paperboard produced on a global scale in 2020. Further, according to a report from the Chinese Bureau of Statistics released in January 2021, paper and paper product manufacturers in China were estimated to have generated a revenue of RMB 1.3 trillion in 2020, displaying an annual growth of about 21.2%. Such an increasing trend in the paper industry is thus expected to reflect a growth in demand in the tall oil rosin market as well, thereby posing a lucrative future for the market. Thus, the increasing production of paper and paperboard is also likely to drive the demand for tall oil rosin, which is expected to drive the market throughout the forecasted period. Adding to that, the demand in the market is expected to be met owing to the numerous players operating in the market, like Forchem Oyj, AOM, and Ingevity, among others. These players have a wide variety of product offerings, which will keep the demand in check and will most likely hold the market in good standing. For instance, tall oil rosins are offered by Forchem Oyj, one of the top businesses involved in the supply of various tall oil derivatives and goods, including distilled tall oil and tall oil fatty acids. The "TOR FOR85" and "TOR FOR90" are two different kinds of tall oil rosins that are offered by the company.
• Rising Demand for Bio-Based and Sustainable Chemicals: The global TOR market is largely driven by the growing need for bio-based and sustainable chemicals. This indicates the industrial and consumer focus on such materials that are environmentally friendly, renewable, and have low environmental impact. Leading companies in the TOR market have innovated extensively in response to the growing demand for sustainable and bio-based chemicals. Eastman Chemical Company has made good use of its R&D abilities to create cutting-edge TOR-based materials, which have led to the development of low-VOC and bio-based resins for eco-friendly coatings, surfactants, and inks. The company aims to utilize these materials in both industrial and consumer applications. In 2024, Ingevity Corporation made an announcement that it is taking measures to reinforce the company's overall strategy of the Performance Chemicals segment's positive long-term results. Part of these steps were changes made to the performance chemicals business operations at the company's North Charleston, South Carolina, facility through the relocation of oleo chemical refining to the secondary refinery at the North Charleston site. Europe's need for bio-based and eco-friendly chemicals is one of the reasons for the TOR market’s growth, as the use of green materials has penetrated deeply into the manufacturing industry and end-users due to the strict environmental regulations and the general trend toward the sustainability of the products and processes. In the EU27, 2022, the share of renewables in total energy supply was 18%. The share of renewable energy in final energy consumption was 22%, with 60% coming from biomass.

Tall Oil Rosin Market Segmentation Analysis:

• By application, its use in printing ink formulations offers several eco-friendly benefits: By application, the global tall oil rosin market is segmented into printing ink, rubber, adhesive, and paper sizing. Tall oil rosin is biodegradable, which means that it breaks down naturally in the environment without causing harm to ecosystems. This makes it a sustainable alternative to synthetic resins and other petrochemical-based products that can be harmful to the environment. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a major contributor to air pollution and can have harmful effects on human health. Tall oil rosin has low VOC emissions. It is also an eco-friendly choice for ink manufacturers as it helps reduce the environmental impact of their products. The use of sustainable and eco-friendly products has become increasingly important to consumers and businesses alike. Using tall oil rosin in printing ink formulations can improve the sustainability credentials of printed products and help to meet the growing demand for environmentally responsible products. Tall oil rosin is a multiple-use product that can be involved in formulating various types of printing inks, such as lithographic, letterpress, gravure, flexographic, and digital inks. In lithographic inks, it is used for adhesion to the printing surface, gloss, and sharp image reproduction. It provides gravure-type production with printability and ink transfer, helping produce print products that exhibit excellent color separation. Thus, it has an edge over the manufacturer and promotes the tall oil rosin market. It also improves color intensity and the brightness of the ink and making it look flashier and more eye-catching. For instance, TOR for85 is a product from Forchem, which is an unmodified tall oil rosin that consists of abietic-type rosin acids and works as a base rosin for a wide range of applications, inclusive of printing ink binders. Besides this, tall oil rosin offers a variety of environmentally friendly benefits when used in printing ink formulations. Being biodegradable, tall oil rosin breaks down naturally into the environment without causing harm to the ecosystems, making it a sustainable alternative to synthetic and other petrochemical products that may pose an environmental hazard. Moreover, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) severely contribute to air pollution and sometimes become harmful to human health. Tall oil rosin has very low VOC emissions, which contribute to its adoption in printing ink applications. Furthermore, the growing environmental consciousness among consumers is leading to a shift towards products manufactured from sustainable and eco-friendly raw materials, which will also promote the demand for tall oil rosin among ink producers who are looking for sustainable and innovative raw materials that are lower in cost and improve their productivity. For instance, in August 2022, Kraton Corporation, a global producer of sustainable tall oil rosin products, partnered with Redox Limited to appoint it as its chemical distributor in Australia and New Zealand for the tall oil fatty acid and ink polyamide portfolio range. Beyond this, the partnership also includes the distribution of Sylvaros Tall Oil Rosins' product.

Tall Oil Rosin Market Geographical Outlook:

• North America is projected to constitute a significant market share: The market, based on geography, is segmented into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific. North America's tall oil rosin market is expected to grow owing to the growing end-use applications of tall oil rosin in paper, rubber, inks, and adhesives. The market is classified into the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The United States is projected to dominate the market. The United States is one of the major producers of paper and paper products, such as containerboard, and the country is experiencing a significant increase in its production scale owing to the growing print media and high demand from institutions. For instance, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s “Pulp and Paper Capacity Annual Survey” in 2021, paper and pulp production in the United States stood at 68.17 million tonnes, which represented a 2.1% increase over 66.76 million tonnes produced in 2020.
• Europe, particularly Germany, is also expected to hold a large market share: The tall oil rosin market in Germany will witness growth due to the country’s robust focus on sustainability, with decreased dependency on resources and a circular bioeconomy through policies and initiatives, which are fueling the adoption of bio-based and renewable alternatives to petrochemicals. Tall oil rosins are a natural component that is obtained from the byproduct of pine trees and enhances the effectiveness and quality of products in inks, coatings, adhesives, and rubber manufacturing sectors. The country has established a paper and pulp industry with a growing focus on renewable and cost-effective materials, such as tall oil rosins in paper, pulp goods, which is also supporting the market growth. For instance, the Environmental Paper Network report titled “Pulp mills and biomass plants in Germany,” published in March 2025, stated that there are five pulp mills in Germany, along with numerous paper mills that utilize waste paper for about 60 percent of their production. Moreover, tall oil rosin derivatives are widely utilized in the construction and automotive industries due to growing demand for bio-based lubricants and interior additives to enhance the durability and weather resistance in the automotive and infrastructure coatings. It is integrated in the production of automobile tires in the automotive industry, while it is also utilized as a binder for asphalt, which promotes its adoption in the German industrial sectors. According to the data from OICA, the car production in the country grew from 2022 to 2024 by 17 percent. It accounted for 3.480 million in 2022, which increased to 4.069 million in 2024. Moreover, the growing road construction and investment in infrastructure development in Germany for improving the durability will promote its adoption for applications as adhesives and asphalt applications, in turn promoting the tall oil rosin market of Germany. Additionally, the increase in e-commerce is promoting the demand for bio-based and renewable solutions in the packaging industry, along with the requirement for high-performance adhesives and coatings, further propelling the tall oil rosin market in Germany.

Tall Oil Rosin Market Key Developments:

• In 2025: Forchem participated in the European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg from 25th to 27th March 2025 and showcased its products and solutions at Hall 1, Stand 526 during the event.

Tall Oil Rosin Market Segmentation:

• By Application
  • Printing Ink
  • Rubber
  • Adhesive
  • Paper Sizing
• By Raw Material
  • Crude Tall Oil
  • Distilled Tall Oil
  • Rosin Derivatives
  • Others
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Thailand
    • Others

Forchem Oyj

Foreverest Resources Ltd.

Eastman Chemical Company

Stora Enso Oyj

Ingevity

KRATON CORPORATION

Sunpine AB

Pine Chemical Group

Harima Chemicals Group, Inc. 

lLim Group

Segezha Group