Poly Coated Kraft Paper Market Report 2026

The poly coated kraft paper market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.69 billion in 2025 to $4.98 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of food packaging applications, growth of industrial wrapping needs, increasing use of kraft paper in logistics, availability of polyethylene coating technologies, rising demand for protective packaging.

The poly coated kraft paper market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.25 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on recyclable barrier materials, rising demand for sustainable packaging alternatives, expansion of food and beverage packaging markets, growing investments in coated paper technologies, increasing regulatory focus on packaging sustainability. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for moisture-resistant packaging papers, rising use of greaseproof wrapping solutions, growing adoption of sustainable paper coatings, expansion of poly-coated paper in industrial packaging, enhanced focus on barrier performance.

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.

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, UPM-Kymmene Oyj, 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 2025. 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, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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