Security Paper Market Analysis APAC, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East and Africa - US, Canada, China, Japan, Germany - Size and Forecast 2023-2027

Security Paper Market Forecast 2023-2027 

The security paper market size is forecast to increase by USD 7.05 billion at a CAGR of 6.66% between 2022 and 2027. The market is experiencing significant growth, propelled by key factors reshaping various sectors worldwide. With the expanding global banknote market, there's a heightened demand for security paper to safeguard currency integrity against counterfeiting. Furthermore, the rising adoption of paper ballots in the US electoral system drives the need for secure paper materials to ensure election integrity and prevent fraud. Additionally, the growth in international tourism amplifies the necessity for security papers to produce passports, visas, and other travel documents, enhancing border security measures globally. This market expansion underscores the critical role of security paper in preserving authenticity and trust across diverse applications, from currency to electoral and travel documents. This market research and growth report also includes an in-depth analysis of drivers, trends, and challenges. Furthermore, the report includes historic market data from 2017 to 2021.

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In the market, features and documents play a crucial role. These securities, such as checks, bonds, and other financial instruments, require a high level of security to prevent fraud and ensure authenticity. Watermark technology is a common feature used to enhance their security. This technology involves embedding invisible or faint images, text, or patterns into the paper. Threads and currencies are also important in this market. For instance, the use of security threads in banknotes adds an extra layer of security by making it difficult to counterfeit. Furthermore, the use of document verification systems, such as holograms and microprinting, is essential for identifying and authenticating documents. The market is growing, driven by the increasing need for security in various sectors, including finance, government, and healthcare. Printing and manufacturing companies, as well as technology providers, are key players in this market. Currency and document owners seek to implement the latest security features to protect their assets from fraud and counterfeiting.

Market Dynamics and Customer Landscape

In the modernization of the industry, the market has gained significant attention. This market encompasses a wide range of products, including cash bases, passports, and various types of documents. The demand for these papers is driven by the need for secure identification and financial transactions. The cash base segment of the market is a critical component of the financial sector. Cash bases provide a secure storage solution for large amounts of cash, ensuring the safety and integrity of financial transactions. These bases are designed with advanced security features, such as fire-resistant materials and tamper-evident seals, to prevent unauthorized access. Passports are another important segment of the market. With the increasing globalization of economies and travel, the need for secure and reliable identification documents has become essential. Passports are designed with various security features, such as holograms, microprinting, and watermarks, to prevent counterfeiting and ensure the authenticity of the document. The market also includes various other types of documents, such as permits, certificates, and licenses. These documents are used in a wide range of industries and applications and require a high level of security to prevent fraud and ensure the integrity of the information they contain. In conclusion, the security papers market is a critical component of the modern industry. It encompasses a wide range of products, including cash bases, passports, and various other types of security documents, all designed to ensure the safety and integrity of financial transactions and secure identification. Our researchers analyzed the data with 2022 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.

Key Market Driver

The growing global banknote market is a key factor driving the growth of the market.  Although digital payment systems are growing worldwide, hard cash payments still occupy a prominent market share. More than 60% of transactions are done in hard cash across the globe. The high percentage of hard cash in the global payments market will lead to a strong demand for banknotes. The global banknote market is expected to increase the demand for currency security paper, which is made from a blend of two or more materials, such as cotton and linen.

In addition, the circulation of high-denomination banknotes within a country will stimulate its demand. Indeed, governments can at any time cancel and replace this currency with new banknotes. High-denomination coins make up a significant portion of the overall currency circulation in Australia, Canada, and the UK. Hence, these factors are expected to propel the market during the forecast period. 

Significant Market Trends

Integration of biometric authentication is a primary trend in the market. Embedding biometrics into secure documents is becoming increasingly popular to prevent document fraud and improve document authenticity. An additional level of protection is added by incorporating biometric technologies, such as fingerprint recognition, which makes it more difficult for forgers to create identical documents.

Moreover, to make personally identifiable documents more reliable and fraud-proof, companies like De La Rue and Giesecke+Devrient are at the forefront of developing secure documents that incorporate features biometric capabilities. The adoption of biometric-enhanced security documents is expected to drive significant expansion of the market during the forecast period as governments and organizations look for advanced solutions to prevent document fraud and identity theft. 

Major Market Challenge

The rising global e-passport market is a challenge that affects the growth of the market. Illegal immigration and cross-border crime are the key factors driving the global e-passport market. In addition, e-passports ensure quick security checks and identity verification at airports and international borders. Many government agencies use electronic passports to identify people entering their borders. The growing need to protect citizens and reduce the incidence of passport fraud is contributing to the growth of the global e-passport market.

Furthermore, the frequency of terrorist attacks, such as the 9/11 attacks in New York in 2001, the London train bombings in 2005, the Madrid train bombings in 2004, and the Paris attacks in 2015 led governments around the world to adopt and implement a global security e-passport. The global e-passport market is expected to influence the demand for secure paper used for passport printing. As a result, this is expected to impede the target market during the forecast period. 

Customer Landscape

The market growth and trends report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their strategies.

Global Market Customer Landscape

Market Segmentation

The market has experienced significant growth since 2010, with major manufacturers focusing on advanced technologies and materials. Metallic and micro print elements, natural materials, and polymers such as polymer substrate are increasingly used in the production of security papers for original documents like passports and visas. These documents often include security features like thread, UV fibers, watermarks, and type-specific designs. Manufacturers like Veridos are at the forefront of product development plans, expanding their product portfolios to include various types of safety papers for passports, visas, and stamp paper. Technological developments in printing currency and transportation and logistics have facilitated the global distribution of these secure documents. Security papers undergo multiple printing stages to ensure the highest level of safety. Incorporating natural materials and advanced security features, such as holograms and microprinting, adds an additional layer of protection against counterfeiting. The market for security papers continues to grow, driven by the increasing demand for secure documents in various industries.

By Product

The currency note segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The banking sector has improved significantly since 2010. North America is the fastest-growing market, with major contributions from the US and Canada. The banking sector in APAC and Latin America has enjoyed steady growth even during financial crises. Currently, the economic growth of Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam are influencing the growth of the banking industry in APAC. In

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The currency note segment was the largest segment and was valued at USD 6.30 billion in 2017. In addition to cash withdrawals, the provision of value-added services such as balance inquiries and checkbook queries via ATM is a key reason for the growth of the global automated teller machine (ATM) services market. The growth of the banking system and the number of ATMs worldwide is expected to increase the demand for currency notes. Therefore, the demand is expected to rise from the currency notes segment, thus driving the market during the forecast period.

Key Regions

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APAC is estimated to contribute 49% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period. The APAC market has experienced significant growth due to the increasing use of security papers in various applications, including currency notes and banking applications. With large population bases and active economies, countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea are major contributors to this expansion. To combat document-related fraud and counterfeiting, governments and financial institutions in the region rely on high-quality security papers with advanced features such as holograms, watermarks, and UV fibers. Key drivers of this market include the susceptibility to forgery and identity theft, infrastructure modernization, and the prevalence of cash-based economies and payments. They are used in various applications, including currency notes, passports, national ID cards, birth certificates, and legal documents. Emerging technologies like blockchain technology and digitization present new business opportunities in the market. They are being developed with advanced features like magnetic microwires, fluorescent fibers, and hybrid paper made of cotton fiber and synthetic materials using Cylinder mold technology. These advanced features provide enhanced security against alteration and data leaks. Louisenthal, a leading provider of solutions, offers customized papers with sophisticated security mechanisms to meet the evolving needs of the market. The market is expected to continue expanding due to the increasing demand for secure documents and the need to combat counterfeiting and forgery in the region.

Who are the Major Market Companies?

Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.

• Security Printing and Minting Corp. Of India Ltd.: The company offers security-paper applications such as bank note papers, educational certificates, and financial documents.

The research report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 15 market companies, including:

• Ciotola s.r.l.
• De La Rue PLC
• DIPA Zrt
• DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE GmbH and Co. KG
• EPL House
• FEDRIGONI Spa
• FNMT RCM
• Gemini Graphics Pvt. Ltd.
• Giesecke Devrient GmbH
• HG Technology Sdn Bhd
• Joint Stock Co. Goznak
• Pura Group
• Rolland Enterprises Inc.
• Security-Paper Mill Inc.

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.

Market Analyst Overview

In the market, cash based payments are a common payment method for transactions. This market involves the sale and purchase of security papers such as checks, bills of lading, and other documents that serve as evidence of a financial transaction. The use of secure paper is essential to prevent fraud and ensure the authenticity of these documents. The demand is driven by various industries, including finance, logistics, and manufacturing. The need for secure documentation is particularly high in the finance sector, where the transfer of funds relies on the integrity of checks and other paper-based instruments. The market is also influenced by technological advancements. Digitalization has led to the emergence of electronic documents and digital signatures, which have challenged the traditional paper-based system. However, the need for physical security paper remains, as some transactions still require tangible evidence that only paper can provide. The Currency Market is another significant player in the market.

The production and distribution of banknotes and other currency-related documents are critical to the smooth functioning of the global economy. The use of secure paper in currency production is essential to prevent counterfeiting and maintain the integrity of the monetary system. In conclusion, the market is a vital component of the global economy, providing secure documentation for various industries and transactions. The use of secure paper remains essential to prevent fraud and ensure the authenticity of financial transactions. The market is influenced by technological advancements and the demand for secure documentation in various industries, including finance and logistics.

The market is witnessing significant growth driven by factors such as a large population base and the prevalence of cash based payments, which have led to an increase in fraud and counterfeiting cases. To address this, there's been a notable investment in digital transformation, alongside the adoption of hybrid security papers integrating both traditional and digital security features. These papers are utilized in various applications, including paper ballots voting systems, and the production of bank/currency notes. Manufacturers are focusing on using high-quality materials like cotton fiber paper to ensure the authenticity of the original document and mitigate document related fraud and counterfeiting of documents. This underscores the importance of robust security measures in currency printing and document production.

Segment Overview

This market analysis and report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2017 to 2027. 

• Product Outlook 
  • Currency note
  • Passport
  • Others

• Type Outlook 
  • Hybrid paper
  • Watermark
  • Hologram
  • Thread and UV fiber

• Region Outlook 
  • North America
    • The U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • U.K.
    • Germany
    • France
    • Rest of Europe
  • APAC
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Chile 
    • Brazil 
    • Argentina
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Market Scope
Report Coverage	Details
Page number	159
Base year	2022
Historic period	2017-2021
Forecast period	2023-2027
Growth momentum & CAGR	Accelerate at a CAGR of 6.66%
Market growth 2023-2027	USD 7.05 billion
Market structure	Fragmented
YoY growth 2022-2023(%)	6.36
Regional analysis	APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa
Performing market contribution	APAC at 49%
Key countries	US, Canada, China, Japan, and Germany
Competitive landscape	Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks
Key companies profiled	Ciotola s.r.l., De La Rue PLC, DIPA Zrt, DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE GmbH and Co. KG, EPL House, FEDRIGONI Spa, FNMT RCM, Gemini Graphics Pvt. Ltd., Giesecke Devrient GmbH, HG Technology Sdn Bhd, Joint Stock Co. Goznak, Pura Group, Rolland Enterprises Inc., Security-Printing and Minting Corp. Of India Ltd., and Simpson Security-Papers Inc.
Market dynamics	Parent market trends and analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and Market condition analysis for forecast period.
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• CAGR of the market during the forecast period
• Detailed information on factors that will drive the market growth and forecasting between 2023 and 2027
• Precise estimation of the market  size and its contribution of the market in focus to the parent market
• Accurate predictions about upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
• Market Growth Analysis across APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa
• Thorough analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information about companies
• Market forecasting of factors that will challenge the growth of market companies

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