Kraft Paper Companies

The global kraft paper market is projected to reach USD 14.24 billion by 2030 from USD 12.50 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 2.6% during the forecast period.

The kraft paper market is expected to grow due to a shift toward sustainable packaging, driven by increasing regulations on single-use plastics and a rising awareness among consumers about environmental issues. Kraft paper is a strong, durable, and cost-effective material, making it highly desirable across various industries, including food and beverages, e-commerce, retail, and construction. With the rapid expansion of the online shopping market, there is an increasing demand for grocery bags, pouches, and industrial bags, further fueling market growth.

Kraft Paper Companies

The major players in the kraft paper market with a significant global presence are Mondi (UK), International Paper (US), Smurfit Westrock (Ireland), Stora Enso (Finland), Canfor (Canada), Nordic Paper Holding AB (Sweden), Billerud (Sweden), Segezha Group (Russia), Oji Holdings Corporation (Japan), and APP Group (Indonesia). Market players have adopted strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, and expansions to strengthen their position in the kraft paper market.

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In May 2025, Mondi announced the successful start-up of its advanced paper machine at the Štetí mill in the Czech Republic in December 2024. Initial production trials demonstrated exceptional performance, producing high strength, excellent runnability, and consistent quality. This new paper machine improves Mondi’s ability to meet the increasing demand for paper-based flexible packaging and further strengthens the Group’s vertically integrated Paper Bags business. It also helps optimize production efficiency across Mondi’s entire kraft paper portfolio.

In June 2025, International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging, announced the strategic evaluation of a potential new packaging facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. This initiative aligns with the company’s broader growth strategy to expand its manufacturing capabilities across the US. By considering Utah as a new location, International Paper aims to strengthen its regional presence and more effectively meet the rising demand for high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions.

Mondi plc (UK) is a global packaging and paper company specializing in providing innovative packaging and paper solutions for various industries. It is a leading producer of paper and plastic solutions. The company operates through three segments: Corrugated Packaging, Flexible Packaging, and Uncoated Fine Paper. It serves various end-use industries, including FMCG and consumer products, e-commerce, retail, automotive, heavy-duty, food service, construction, and agriculture. It has 100 production sites across more than 30 countries worldwide, with key operations in Europe, North America, and Africa. Mondi operates 5 paper mills and 65 converting plants for its flexible packaging business. The company produces kraft paper, which is either converted into paper bags or utilized in specialized consumer and industrial applications. Kraft paper, including both sack kraft and specialty kraft varieties, is produced at its mills located in Štetí (Czech Republic), Frantschach (Austria), Dynäs (Sweden), and Ružomberok (Slovakia).

International Paper (US) is a global leader in sustainable, fiber-based packaging and pulp solutions. The company manufactures renewable packaging and pulp products through its operations across North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. The company operates a packaging product distribution business in Asia, with its operations primarily conducted through six branch offices. International Paper operates through the following segments: Industrial Packaging, Global Cellulose Fibers, and Corporate and Intersegment. Industrial Packaging is primarily focused on producing fiber-based packaging. This includes linerboard, medium, white top, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating kraft. Approximately 75% of this production is converted into corrugated packaging and other related packaging products.

Stora Enso (Finland) is a global leader in renewable packaging, biomaterials, and wood-based construction solutions and is one of the world’s largest private forest owners. The company operates through five key divisions: Packaging Materials, Packaging Solutions, Biomaterials, Wood Products, and Forest. The Packaging Materials division serves as a global expert in circular packaging, offering high-quality packaging boards made from both virgin and recycled fiber. Stora Enso supports its customers in reducing their reliance on fossil-based materials by providing renewable and recyclable solutions for food, beverage, and transport packaging, utilizing a wide range of base boards and barrier coatings. Its product portfolio includes bio-based chemicals, bio-based materials, market pulp, packaging solutions, paper, paperboard materials, and wood products. The company offers a diverse range of paper grades, produced from both recycled paper and responsibly sourced fresh fiber. This includes newsprint, book paper, magazine paper, advertising paper, kraft paper, and specialty paper.

Billerud (Sweden) was formed in 2012 through the merger of Billerud and Korsnäs. It is a global leader in high-performance paper and packaging materials, serving customers in over 100 countries with renewable and recyclable products made from cellulose fibers. The company operates through three segments: Region Europe, Region North America, and Other. It is structured into two main geographic regions: Europe and North America. Its product portfolio spans six categories: liquid packaging board, graphic paper, kraft and specialty paper, containerboard, sack paper, and cartonboard.

MARKET RANKING

The ranking of companies in the kraft paper market will be determined by their production capacity, global presence, product portfolio, technological innovation, and sustainability initiatives. Leading companies like Mondi, International Paper, Stora Enso, Billerud, and APP Group can showcase efficient distribution channels, diverse product ranges, and a focus on environmentally friendly practice solutions.

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