Market Forecast by Regions and Countries (North America, Europe, LATAM, Middle East, Asia and Africa), By Product (Bleached, Unbleached), By Basic Weight (Below 200 GSM, 200-400 GSM, Above 400 GSM), By Applications (Corrugated Sheets, Corrugated Boxes, Container Boards or Solid Boards), By End-use (Food, Beverages, Electrical & Electronics, Healthcare, Tobacco, Automotive & Allied Industries, E-Commerce, Chemicals & Fertilizers, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC13156792 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Jul 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 300 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 | |
According to industry insights, the Global Kraft Liner Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2025-2031. The Global Kraft Liner Market was valued at USD 57.3 billion in 2024 in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 94.5 billion by 2031.
Report Name | Global Kraft Liner Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
Market Size | USD 94.5 billion by 2031 |
CAGR | 6.2% |
Growing Sector | Agriculture & Packaging |
The Global Kraft Liner Market report comprehensively covers the market by regions, product types, basic weight, applications, and end-use industries. The report provides an unbiased and insightful analysis of current market trends, growth opportunities, challenges, and key drivers. It serves as a valuable resource for stakeholders to align their strategies with evolving market dynamics.
The Global Kraft Liner Market is witnessing growth because it is used in packaging in almost every industry. Kraft liners are strong, durable, and environmentally friendly and are mostly used in corrugated boxes, container boards, and solid boards. The gross increases in demand for cellulose paper-based packaging are seen mainly in the food, beverage, and e-commerce industries. Increasing environmental consciousness and stricter laws that support recyclable materials are also driving the growth. Adversely affecting the growth would be issues such as the inconsistency of raw material price and the difficulty of instituting new obsolete production processes. While it has to face these impediments, the market is predicted to grow with innovation and demand for sustainable products.
The Global Kraft Liner Market size is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period 2025–2031.Key drivers are listed below: Key drivers include the rise in demand for sustainable and recyclable package solutions, especially in the food, beverage, and e-commerce sectors. It is reported that growing e-commerce markets have had a huge demand for corrugated boxes and container boards, whose manufacturers rely on kraft liners. Manufacture-wise, development in manufacturing technology has also refined the quality and strength of kraft liners to be fit for various purposes. The growth of the global Kraft Liner Market is further incited by government initiatives driving the use of green packages and a rise in consumer preference for sustainable products.
In the Global Kraft Liner Industry, numerous problems arise, including fluctuating raw material costs, which directly impact production costs and profit margins. Alternative packaging methods, such as plastic and metal, from this viewpoint, fundamentally provide for competition. This industry also has its environmental issues with deforestation and its carbon print from production processes. In addition, the adoption of technologies in some regions by this industry is low and has an initial high investment in setting up its advanced manufacturing plants, hindering the market from growing further. Yet, the Global Kraft Liner Industry, in the presence of these challenges, undergoes changes based on innovations and the demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
The Global Kraft Liner Market Growthis witnessing a shift towards sustainable and innovative packaging solutions. Businesses are increasingly adopting digital platforms and AI-driven technologies to optimize production processes and reduce waste. The integration of IoT in supply chain management enhances efficiency and ensures timely delivery of products. Another notable trend is the growing consumer preference for eco-friendly packaging, which has led companies to develop lightweight, high-strength kraft liners. Retailers are also focusing on creating a seamless shopping experience by linking physical stores with online platforms and offering convenience-driven services like click-and-collect and personalized packaging solutions.
The Global Kraft Liner Market offers significant investment opportunities in areas such as e-commerce, logistics, and fintech. The rising demand for sustainable packaging solutions presents a lucrative market for kraft liners in the food, beverage, and e-commerce sectors. Investments in upgrading production facilities and adopting green technologies can enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Additionally, the development of advanced logistics hubs and distribution networks to meet the growing demand for kraft liners offers another avenue for investment. Companies focusing on innovation and sustainability are well-positioned to capitalize on these opportunities.
Prominent companies in the Global Kraft Liner Market Share include International Paper, WestRock Company, and Smurfit Kappa Group. International Paper is known for its extensive product portfolio and commitment to sustainability. WestRock Company specializes in innovative packaging solutions and has a strong presence in the e-commerce sector. Smurfit Kappa Group focuses on eco-friendly packaging and has made significant investments in R&D to develop high-quality kraft liners. These companies play a crucial role in shaping the market dynamics and driving growth.
Governments worldwide are implementing regulations to promote sustainable packaging solutions, which directly impact the Global Kraft Liner Market. For instance, the European Union's Circular Economy Action Plan encourages the use of recyclable materials, including kraft liners, in packaging. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced guidelines to reduce packaging waste and promote eco-friendly alternatives. Similarly, countries in Asia and Africa are adopting policies to curb plastic usage and encourage the adoption of biodegradable materials. These regulations create a favorable environment for the growth of the kraft liner market.
The Global Kraft Liner Market industry is poised for significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions and advancements in manufacturing technologies. The adoption of green technologies and the development of lightweight, high-strength kraft liners will play a pivotal role in shaping the market's future. The e-commerce sector's rapid expansion and the growing preference for eco-friendly products will further boost demand. However, addressing challenges such as raw material price volatility and environmental concerns will be crucial for sustained growth. Companies investing in innovation and sustainability are expected to gain a competitive edge in this evolving market.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
According to Dhaval, Research Manager, 6Wresearch, the unbleached kraft liner segment is the fastest-growing due to its eco-friendly nature, cost-effectiveness, and widespread use in packaging industries, particularly for corrugated boxes and container boards.
The e-commerce sector is the fastest-growing end-use segment, driven by the increasing demand for sustainable and durable packaging solutions to support the booming online retail industry and ensure safe delivery of goods.
Asia is the fastest-growing region due to rapid industrialization, increasing demand for packaging materials, and the expansion of manufacturing and e-commerce sectors in countries like China and India.
The 200-400 GSM segment is the fastest-growing due to its versatility and suitability for a wide range of packaging applications, offering the perfect balance between durability and cost-efficiency.
Corrugated boxes are the fastest-growing application segment, fueled by the rising demand for lightweight, recyclable, and sturdy packaging solutions across industries like e-commerce, food, and beverages.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Global Kraft Liner Market Overview |
3.1 Global Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Global Kraft Liner Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Global Kraft Liner Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Global Kraft Liner Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Global Kraft Liner Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Global Kraft Liner Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Global Kraft Liner Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Basic Weight, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Global Kraft Liner Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Global Kraft Liner Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Global Kraft Liner Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Global Kraft Liner Market Trends |
6 Global Kraft Liner Market, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.1.2 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Bleached, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.3 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Unbleached, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Basic Weight, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.2.2 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Below 200 GSM, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.3 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By 200-400 GSM, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.4 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Above 400 GSM, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.3.2 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Corrugated Sheets, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.3 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Corrugated Boxes, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.4 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Container Boards or Solid Boards, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.4.2 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Food, Beverages, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.3 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Electrical & Electronics, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.4 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.5 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Tobacco, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.6 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Automotive & Allied Industries, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.7 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By E-Commerce, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.8 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Chemicals & Fertilizers, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.9 Global Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031 |
7 North America Kraft Liner Market, Overview & Analysis |
7.1 North America Kraft Liner Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2 North America Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.1 United States (US) Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.2 Canada Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.3 Rest of North America Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3 North America Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4 North America Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Basic Weight, 2021 - 2031 |
7.5 North America Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
7.6 North America Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2021 - 2031 |
8 Latin America (LATAM) Kraft Liner Market, Overview & Analysis |
8.1 Latin America (LATAM) Kraft Liner Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2 Latin America (LATAM) Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.1 Brazil Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.2 Mexico Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.3 Argentina Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.4 Rest of LATAM Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.3 Latin America (LATAM) Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021 - 2031 |
8.4 Latin America (LATAM) Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Basic Weight, 2021 - 2031 |
8.5 Latin America (LATAM) Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
8.6 Latin America (LATAM) Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2021 - 2031 |
9 Asia Kraft Liner Market, Overview & Analysis |
9.1 Asia Kraft Liner Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2 Asia Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.1 India Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.2 China Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.3 Japan Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.4 Rest of Asia Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.3 Asia Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021 - 2031 |
9.4 Asia Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Basic Weight, 2021 - 2031 |
9.5 Asia Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
9.6 Asia Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2021 - 2031 |
10 Africa Kraft Liner Market, Overview & Analysis |
10.1 Africa Kraft Liner Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2 Africa Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.1 South Africa Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.2 Egypt Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.3 Nigeria Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.4 Rest of Africa Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.3 Africa Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021 - 2031 |
10.4 Africa Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Basic Weight, 2021 - 2031 |
10.5 Africa Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
10.6 Africa Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2021 - 2031 |
11 Europe Kraft Liner Market, Overview & Analysis |
11.1 Europe Kraft Liner Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2 Europe Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.1 United Kingdom Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.2 Germany Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.3 France Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.4 Rest of Europe Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.3 Europe Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021 - 2031 |
11.4 Europe Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Basic Weight, 2021 - 2031 |
11.5 Europe Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
11.6 Europe Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2021 - 2031 |
12 Middle East Kraft Liner Market, Overview & Analysis |
12.1 Middle East Kraft Liner Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2 Middle East Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.1 Saudi Arabia Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.2 UAE Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.3 Turkey Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.3 Middle East Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021 - 2031 |
12.4 Middle East Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Basic Weight, 2021 - 2031 |
12.5 Middle East Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
12.6 Middle East Kraft Liner Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-use, 2021 - 2031 |
13 Global Kraft Liner Market Key Performance Indicators |
14 Global Kraft Liner Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
15 Global Kraft Liner Market - Opportunity Assessment |
15.1 Global Kraft Liner Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
15.2 Global Kraft Liner Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
15.3 Global Kraft Liner Market Opportunity Assessment, By Basic Weight, 2021 & 2031F |
15.4 Global Kraft Liner Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
15.5 Global Kraft Liner Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
16 Global Kraft Liner Market - Competitive Landscape |
16.1 Global Kraft Liner Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
16.2 Global Kraft Liner Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
17 Top 10 Company Profiles |
18 Recommendations |
19 Disclaimer |