The global kraft liner market size was estimated at USD 51.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 85.7 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2026 to 2033. The market is expected to grow significantly due to the growth in the packaging industry on account of the growing e-commerce sector across the globe.
Kraft liner is a paperboard manufactured from chemical pulp produced in the kraft process, wherein the wood is converted into wood pulp, which consists of cellulose fibers. It has characteristics like great strength and good printability. Owing to these properties, along with being environment-friendly, it is used in various industries for packaging like food & beverages, automotive parts, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. Rising environmental concerns regarding the use of plastic in packaging and the globally growing packaging industry, backed by the rise of the e-commerce sector across the globe, are the major factors driving the market growth over the forecasted period. Moreover, rising industrial operations are expected to drive industrial logistics growth, thereby driving the demand for kraft liner.
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the market and the end-use industries in 2020. Due to this, the end-users did not prefer to go for any new product amid uncertainties. However, the post-pandemic era has brought in bright prospects due to a boost in the economies, which are expected to accelerate the market growth.
Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) are the basic raw materials used in kraft liners, and they account for 80% of the total makeup of the production of kraft liners. The recovery of this material is a real challenge because of the low-grade OCC and high transportation costs associated with it. This directly affects the supply of the kraft liner, which hampers the market growth.
Various R&D activities are executed by manufacturers to reduce the cost of kraft liner and are expected to help strengthen the market share in the packaging industry. In addition, to eliminate waste and promote kraft liners, governments worldwide are starting to focus on using recyclable and reusable packaging materials.
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Kraft liner is a paperboard manufactured from chemical pulp produced in the kraft process, wherein the wood is converted into wood pulp, which consists of cellulose fibers. It has characteristics like great strength and good printability. Owing to these properties, along with being environment-friendly, it is used in various industries for packaging like food & beverages, automotive parts, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. Rising environmental concerns regarding the use of plastic in packaging and the globally growing packaging industry, backed by the rise of the e-commerce sector across the globe, are the major factors driving the market growth over the forecasted period. Moreover, rising industrial operations are expected to drive industrial logistics growth, thereby driving the demand for kraft liner.
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the market and the end-use industries in 2020. Due to this, the end-users did not prefer to go for any new product amid uncertainties. However, the post-pandemic era has brought in bright prospects due to a boost in the economies, which are expected to accelerate the market growth.
Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) are the basic raw materials used in kraft liners, and they account for 80% of the total makeup of the production of kraft liners. The recovery of this material is a real challenge because of the low-grade OCC and high transportation costs associated with it. This directly affects the supply of the kraft liner, which hampers the market growth.
Various R&D activities are executed by manufacturers to reduce the cost of kraft liner and are expected to help strengthen the market share in the packaging industry. In addition, to eliminate waste and promote kraft liners, governments worldwide are starting to focus on using recyclable and reusable packaging materials.
Global Kraft Liner Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts the volume and revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, the analyst has segmented the global kraft liner market report based on product and region:- Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2021-2033)
- GSM < 80
- GSM 80 to 160
- GSM > 160
- Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2021-2033)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Indonesia
- South Korea
- Central & South America
- Brazil
- Middle East & Africa
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
Chapter 3 Kraft Liner Market Variables, Trends & Scope
Chapter 4 Kraft Liner: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
Chapter 5 Kraft Liner: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
Chapter 6 Competitive Landscape
Chapter 7 Company Profiles
List of Tables
List of Figures
Companies Mentioned
- Smurfit Kappa
- Groupo Europac
- Roxcel Handelsges.m.b.H
- Astron Paper & Board Mill
- Eagle Paper International, Inc.
- Thai Paper Mill Company Limited
- International Paper
- Hazel Mercantile Limited
- Mondi Group
- Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 80 |
| Published | April 2026 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2033 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 51.9 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 85.7 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.4% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 10 |
