The poly coated kraft paper market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.48 billion in 2024 to $4.73 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to packaging industry development, rise in e-commerce, sustainability trends, consumer demand for greener options, food packaging requirements.
The poly coated kraft paper market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.04 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased emphasis on sustainable packaging, growth in biodegradable packaging, stringent environmental regulations, customization and branding. Major trends in the forecast period include customization for branding and marketing, expansion of e-commerce packaging solutions, compliance with food safety regulations, growth in healthcare and pharmaceutical packaging, adoption of water-based coatings.
The rise of eco-friendly packaging is significantly contributing to the growth of the poly-coated kraft paper market. Eco-friendly packaging is defined as packaging that is recyclable, safe for both consumers and the environment, and produced from recycled materials. Poly-coated kraft paper, made from pure kraft paper and coated with polyethylene, serves as an environmentally friendly alternative to waxed or bituminized paper. The manufacturing process for kraft paper is notably more sustainable, utilizing fewer chemicals. For instance, a report from Trivium Packaging, a Netherlands-based packaging firm, in April 2023 indicated that 82% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainable packaging, reflecting a 4 percentage point increase compared to 2022. The report also noted that 71% of consumers make product choices based on packaging sustainability, while 63% are less inclined to buy items with environmentally harmful packaging. As a result, the demand for eco-friendly packaging is a driving force behind the growth of the poly-coated kraft paper market.
The growth of the e-commerce sector is anticipated to further accelerate the expansion of the poly-coated kraft paper market. E-commerce involves the online buying and selling of goods and services. Poly-coated kraft paper plays a crucial role in e-commerce due to its strength and moisture resistance, which ensure product safety during shipping and enhance the overall durability of packaging. For example, the United States Census Bureau reported in November 2023 that e-commerce sales accounted for 15.6% of total sales in the third quarter of 2023. On an unadjusted basis, the estimated U.S. retail e-commerce sales for that quarter reached $271.7 billion, marking a 0.9% (±0.4%) increase from the second quarter of 2023. Therefore, the growth of the e-commerce industry is a key factor driving the rise of the poly-coated kraft paper market.
Product innovation is a significant trend gaining traction in the poly-coated kraft paper market. Leading companies within this market are developing new sustainable solutions to enhance their competitive edge. For example, in July 2022, BillerudKorsnäs, a Sweden-based paper mill, introduced a new sack paper called Performance White Barrier, which eliminates the need for the plastic film barriers typically found in paper sacks. This innovative sack paper features a coating that serves as a substitute for plastic film, providing comparable shelf-life and performance characteristics to traditional options. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including animal feed, construction materials, chemicals, dry food, and mineral products.
Key players in the poly-coated kraft paper market are employing strategic partnership approaches to maintain their market presence. Strategic partnerships involve collaborative methods that organizations use to form alliances, allowing them to leverage each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefit. For instance, in September 2023, Mondi PLC, a UK-based paper company, partnered with Robopac, a US-based packaging firm, to launch an innovative paper wrapping solution designed to replace traditional plastic options for pallet storage and transportation. This collaboration utilizes Mondi's Advantage StretchWrap, a 100% kraft paper product known for its high strength and puncture resistance, while also being fully recyclable and made from responsibly sourced materials.
In March 2023, Shree Ajit Pulp and Paper Limited, an Indian manufacturer of multi-layer Kraft paper, acquired Unit-II from NR Agarwal Industries Limited for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to boost Shree Ajit's production capabilities within the kraft paper segment, particularly focusing on lightweight kraft paper for both domestic and export markets. NR Agarwal Industries Limited is also an Indian company specializing in the manufacture of polycoated kraft paper.
Major companies operating in the poly coated kraft paper market are WestRock Company, Acorn Paper Products Company, Billerud AB, Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Ltd., Canfor Corporation, Delta Paper, Gascogne Group, Georgia-Pacific LLC, International Paper Company, Mondi PLC, Nordic Paper AS, Oji Holdings Corporation, Segezha Group, Smurfit Kappa Group PLC, Taylor Packaging, KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, Stora Enso Oyj, Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd., Daio Paper Corporation, Sappi Limited, UPM-Kymmene Oyj, Verso Corporation, Asia Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd, Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Limited, Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings Limited, Shandong Sun Paper Industry Joint Stock Co. Ltd., Shanying International Holdings Co. Ltd., Anhui Shanying Paper Industry Co. Ltd., Holland Manufacturing Company, Anchor Paper Company, U.S. Packaging & Wrapping LLC.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the poly coated kraft paper market share in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the poly coated kraft paper market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the poly coated kraft paper market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Poly-coated kraft paper is essentially pure kraft paper layered with polyethylene. Kraft paper, like other paper types, is derived from wood through a chemical conversion into wood pulp. Its primary utility lies in wrapping applications necessitating moisture or grease resistance. Additionally, it serves as a moisture deterrent for pallet liners and tie sheets. This specific paper variant safeguards products from water, oil, dust, and grease, making it an optimal choice for items requiring barriers against grease, oil, or other liquids.
The realm of poly-coated kraft paper, distinct grades emerge such as unbleached, bleached, and natural. Unbleached paper denotes a type that hasn't undergone a whitening or lightening process through bleaching. Various packaging formats encompass bags, sacks, pouches, and envelopes catering to diverse industries such as food and beverages, construction, automotive, cosmetics, electronics, chemicals, agrochemicals, and more. These formats serve multiple end-use purposes across a wide spectrum of sectors.
The poly coated kraft paper market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides poly coated kraft paper market statistics, including poly coated kraft paper industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with poly coated kraft paper market share, detailed poly coated kraft paper market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the poly coated kraft paper industry. This poly coated kraft paper market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The poly-coated kraft paper market consists of sales of poly-coated kraft paper products that are available in narrow rolls, box inserts or covers, and pre-cut parts. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The poly coated kraft paper market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.04 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased emphasis on sustainable packaging, growth in biodegradable packaging, stringent environmental regulations, customization and branding. Major trends in the forecast period include customization for branding and marketing, expansion of e-commerce packaging solutions, compliance with food safety regulations, growth in healthcare and pharmaceutical packaging, adoption of water-based coatings.
The rise of eco-friendly packaging is significantly contributing to the growth of the poly-coated kraft paper market. Eco-friendly packaging is defined as packaging that is recyclable, safe for both consumers and the environment, and produced from recycled materials. Poly-coated kraft paper, made from pure kraft paper and coated with polyethylene, serves as an environmentally friendly alternative to waxed or bituminized paper. The manufacturing process for kraft paper is notably more sustainable, utilizing fewer chemicals. For instance, a report from Trivium Packaging, a Netherlands-based packaging firm, in April 2023 indicated that 82% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainable packaging, reflecting a 4 percentage point increase compared to 2022. The report also noted that 71% of consumers make product choices based on packaging sustainability, while 63% are less inclined to buy items with environmentally harmful packaging. As a result, the demand for eco-friendly packaging is a driving force behind the growth of the poly-coated kraft paper market.
The growth of the e-commerce sector is anticipated to further accelerate the expansion of the poly-coated kraft paper market. E-commerce involves the online buying and selling of goods and services. Poly-coated kraft paper plays a crucial role in e-commerce due to its strength and moisture resistance, which ensure product safety during shipping and enhance the overall durability of packaging. For example, the United States Census Bureau reported in November 2023 that e-commerce sales accounted for 15.6% of total sales in the third quarter of 2023. On an unadjusted basis, the estimated U.S. retail e-commerce sales for that quarter reached $271.7 billion, marking a 0.9% (±0.4%) increase from the second quarter of 2023. Therefore, the growth of the e-commerce industry is a key factor driving the rise of the poly-coated kraft paper market.
Product innovation is a significant trend gaining traction in the poly-coated kraft paper market. Leading companies within this market are developing new sustainable solutions to enhance their competitive edge. For example, in July 2022, BillerudKorsnäs, a Sweden-based paper mill, introduced a new sack paper called Performance White Barrier, which eliminates the need for the plastic film barriers typically found in paper sacks. This innovative sack paper features a coating that serves as a substitute for plastic film, providing comparable shelf-life and performance characteristics to traditional options. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including animal feed, construction materials, chemicals, dry food, and mineral products.
Key players in the poly-coated kraft paper market are employing strategic partnership approaches to maintain their market presence. Strategic partnerships involve collaborative methods that organizations use to form alliances, allowing them to leverage each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefit. For instance, in September 2023, Mondi PLC, a UK-based paper company, partnered with Robopac, a US-based packaging firm, to launch an innovative paper wrapping solution designed to replace traditional plastic options for pallet storage and transportation. This collaboration utilizes Mondi's Advantage StretchWrap, a 100% kraft paper product known for its high strength and puncture resistance, while also being fully recyclable and made from responsibly sourced materials.
In March 2023, Shree Ajit Pulp and Paper Limited, an Indian manufacturer of multi-layer Kraft paper, acquired Unit-II from NR Agarwal Industries Limited for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to boost Shree Ajit's production capabilities within the kraft paper segment, particularly focusing on lightweight kraft paper for both domestic and export markets. NR Agarwal Industries Limited is also an Indian company specializing in the manufacture of polycoated kraft paper.
Major companies operating in the poly coated kraft paper market are WestRock Company, Acorn Paper Products Company, Billerud AB, Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Ltd., Canfor Corporation, Delta Paper, Gascogne Group, Georgia-Pacific LLC, International Paper Company, Mondi PLC, Nordic Paper AS, Oji Holdings Corporation, Segezha Group, Smurfit Kappa Group PLC, Taylor Packaging, KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, Stora Enso Oyj, Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd., Daio Paper Corporation, Sappi Limited, UPM-Kymmene Oyj, Verso Corporation, Asia Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd, Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Limited, Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings Limited, Shandong Sun Paper Industry Joint Stock Co. Ltd., Shanying International Holdings Co. Ltd., Anhui Shanying Paper Industry Co. Ltd., Holland Manufacturing Company, Anchor Paper Company, U.S. Packaging & Wrapping LLC.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the poly coated kraft paper market share in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the poly coated kraft paper market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the poly coated kraft paper market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Poly-coated kraft paper is essentially pure kraft paper layered with polyethylene. Kraft paper, like other paper types, is derived from wood through a chemical conversion into wood pulp. Its primary utility lies in wrapping applications necessitating moisture or grease resistance. Additionally, it serves as a moisture deterrent for pallet liners and tie sheets. This specific paper variant safeguards products from water, oil, dust, and grease, making it an optimal choice for items requiring barriers against grease, oil, or other liquids.
The realm of poly-coated kraft paper, distinct grades emerge such as unbleached, bleached, and natural. Unbleached paper denotes a type that hasn't undergone a whitening or lightening process through bleaching. Various packaging formats encompass bags, sacks, pouches, and envelopes catering to diverse industries such as food and beverages, construction, automotive, cosmetics, electronics, chemicals, agrochemicals, and more. These formats serve multiple end-use purposes across a wide spectrum of sectors.
The poly coated kraft paper market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides poly coated kraft paper market statistics, including poly coated kraft paper industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with poly coated kraft paper market share, detailed poly coated kraft paper market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the poly coated kraft paper industry. This poly coated kraft paper market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The poly-coated kraft paper market consists of sales of poly-coated kraft paper products that are available in narrow rolls, box inserts or covers, and pre-cut parts. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market Characteristics3. Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market Trends and Strategies4. Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, and the Recovery from COVID-19 on the Market32. Global Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market34. Recent Developments in the Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
5. Global Poly Coated Kraft Paper Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market Segmentation
7. Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
9. China Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
10. India Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
11. Japan Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
12. Australia Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
13. Indonesia Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
14. South Korea Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
15. Western Europe Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
16. UK Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
17. Germany Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
18. France Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
19. Italy Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
20. Spain Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
21. Eastern Europe Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
22. Russia Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
23. North America Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
24. USA Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
25. Canada Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
26. South America Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
27. Brazil Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
28. Middle East Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
29. Africa Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market
30. Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Poly Coated Kraft Paper Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on poly coated kraft paper market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for poly coated kraft paper ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The poly coated kraft paper market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- the market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- the market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- the forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- the forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- the regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- the competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- the trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) by Grade: Unbleached; Bleached; Natural2) by Packaging Formats: Bags; Sacks; Pouches; Envelopes
3) by End Use: Food and Beverages; Building and Construction; Automotive; Cosmetics and Personal Care; Electrical and Electronics; Chemicals and Agrochemicals; Other End Uses
Subsegments:
1) by Unbleached: Natural Unbleached; Recycled Unbleached2) by Bleached: White Bleached; Colored Bleached
3) by Natural: Natural Brown; Natural White
Key Companies Mentioned: WestRock Company; Acorn Paper Products Company; Billerud AB; Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Ltd.; Canfor Corporation
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Poly Coated Kraft Paper market report include:- WestRock Company
- Acorn Paper Products Company
- Billerud AB
- Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Ltd.
- Canfor Corporation
- Delta Paper
- Gascogne Group
- Georgia-Pacific LLC
- International Paper Company
- Mondi PLC
- Nordic Paper AS
- Oji Holdings Corporation
- Segezha Group
- Smurfit Kappa Group PLC
- Taylor Packaging
- KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation
- Stora Enso Oyj
- Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.
- Daio Paper Corporation
- Sappi Limited
- UPM-Kymmene Oyj
- Verso Corporation
- Asia Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd
- Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited
- Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Limited
- Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings Limited
- Shandong Sun Paper Industry Joint Stock Co. Ltd.
- Shanying International Holdings Co. Ltd.
- Anhui Shanying Paper Industry Co. Ltd.
- Holland Manufacturing Company
- Anchor Paper Company
- U.S. Packaging & Wrapping LLC
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | February 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 4.73 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 6.04 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.3% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 33 |
