New Sustainable Gum Rosin Processing is Changing Market Dynamics

Gum rosin has been one of the most volatile ingredients for inks, adhesives, paper and rubber industries. Prices rose more than 300% a few years back, reaching $2400 per ton, which has a dramatic impact on offset ink costs.   The ink industry uses approximately 30% of the rosin resin that is produced globally. Adhesives use 40%, and the paper and rubber industries use approximately 10% each.   According to the Pine Chemicals Association (PCA), in terms of global rosin production, 70% is gum ...