Saturating Kraft Paper Market Report 2025

This Saturating Kraft Paper market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The saturating kraft paper market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.45 billion in 2024 to $1.55 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing demand from the packaging industry, a shift towards sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions, a rising focus on circular economy principles, growing paper recycling initiatives, economic fluctuations affecting consumer spending, and regulatory changes promoting eco-friendly packaging materials.

The saturating kraft paper market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.02 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of e-commerce leading to higher demand for packaging materials, growing preference for biodegradable and compostable packaging solutions, innovations in barrier coatings enhancing paper's functionality, shift towards lighter-weight packaging to reduce transportation costs and rising consumer awareness. Major trends in the forecast period include the expansion of production capacities by key manufacturers, integration of digital technologies for improved supply chain management, development of premium-grade kraft papers for luxury packaging, the emergence of smart packaging solutions, and technological advancements in paper manufacturing processes.

The increasing demand in the construction industry is expected to drive the growth of the saturating kraft paper market in the coming years. The construction industry covers the sector responsible for the planning, development, and execution of building and infrastructure projects, including residential, commercial, and civil engineering works. This industry is expanding due to factors such as urbanization, infrastructure development, population growth, and rising investments in residential and commercial projects. Saturated kraft paper is widely used in the construction industry for packaging and protecting materials like cement, plaster, and other building supplies. Its strength, tear resistance, and moisture resistance make it ideal for withstanding the harsh conditions of construction environments. For example, in November 2023, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based organization, reported that total new construction work increased by £18.161 billion in 2022, with growth in both private and public new work, rising by 16.8% and 13.1%, respectively. Therefore, the growing demand in the construction industry is fueling the growth of the saturating kraft paper market.

Major companies in the saturating kraft paper market are innovating with advanced products such as OBA-free kraftliner to meet the demanding needs of the packaging industry. OBA-free kraftliner is a type of paperboard manufactured without optical brightening agents (OBAs). For example, in June 2022, Stora Enso Oyj, a Finland-based manufacturer, introduced the AvantForte WhiteTop kraftliner. This kraftliner, crafted entirely from virgin fibers, is tailored to satisfy brand owners' requirements for secure, high-performance packaging that is also plastic-free. It addresses the rising demand for sustainable packaging solutions by offering exceptional strength, purity, and visual appeal. Engineered for applications demanding superior print quality and robust integrity, it ensures reliability and environmental responsibility.

In February 2022, Baumer hhs GmbH, a Germany-based provider of industrial glueing and quality assurance systems, teamed up with WestRock to enhance cold glue application and sensor technology. Through this collaboration, both companies aim to improve the quality and efficiency of adhesive application in folding carton production by integrating advanced technologies like the PX 1000 application head and GDX 1000 monitoring sensor. This will help reduce quality costs and meet the high standards expected by customers in the packaging market. WestRock, a US-based paper and packaging company, manufactures and distributes a wide range of products, including saturating kraft paper.

Major companies operating in the saturating kraft paper market are WestRock Company, International Paper Company, Stora Enso Oyj, Mondi Group, Sappi Limited, Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj, Holmen AB, Metsä Board Corporation, Domtar Corporation, Kruger Inc., Nordic Paper AS, Kotkamills, Pudumjee Paper Products Ltd., Holland Manufacturing Company, Gordon Paper Company Inc., Fleenor Paper Company, Plastech Group Limited, Potsdam Specialty Paper Inc., Zerust, Fortune Paper Mills LLP, Onyx Specialty Papers Inc., Ranheim Paper & Board AS, Oji Holdings Corporation, Segezha Group LLC, Venkraft Paper Mills Pvt. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the saturating kraft paper market in 2024. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the saturating kraft paper market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the saturating kraft paper market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Saturating kraft paper is a specialized type of paper infused or treated with resin to enhance its strength, durability, and resistance to moisture and chemicals. This process involves saturating the fibers of kraft paper with a thermosetting resin, which significantly improves its performance characteristics. This type of paper finds extensive use in packaging, construction materials, and other applications that require robust paper with enhanced properties.

Saturating kraft paper is categorized into two main types based on its grade, bleached and unbleached. Bleached kraft paper undergoes a whitening process using chemicals or natural agents, resulting in a brighter appearance compared to unbleached varieties. It is available in various weights, including less than 50 gsm, 50-100 gsm, 101-200 gsm, and more than 200 gsm, making it suitable for applications such as flooring, shelving, partitions, countertops, panels, and more. This versatile material is utilized by a range of end-users, including industrial and residential sectors.

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The saturated kraft paper market consists of sales of oil saturated kraft paper, wax saturated kraft paper, and resin saturated kraft paper. 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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