Kraft Liner Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Weight (Below 80 GSM, Below 80 To 160 GSM, Above 160 GSM), By Product (Bleached, Unbleached), By Application (Corrugated Sheets, Corrugated Boxes, Container Boards), 2018-2032

Kraft Liner Market Outlook

Kraft Liner Market Size is forecast to reach $85 Billion in 2032 from $51.6 Billion in 2025, at an optimistic growth rate of 7.3% from 2025 to 2032. The robust Kraft Liner Market growth presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.

The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Kraft Liner Market segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Weight (Below 80 GSM, Below 80 To 160 GSM, Above 160 GSM), By Product (Bleached, Unbleached), By Application (Corrugated Sheets, Corrugated Boxes, Container Boards). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Kraft Liner Markets.

Kraft Liner Market Insights, 2025: Kraft Liner – Key Drivers and Opportunities

The kraft liner market, a key component of the corrugated packaging industry, is driven by the growing demand for sustainable and recyclable packaging materials. Kraft liner, made from high-quality virgin fibers, is recognized for its strength and durability, making it ideal for protective packaging in the food, electronics, and consumer goods sectors. As global environmental awareness rises, the shift toward eco-friendly packaging solutions is becoming more pronounced, with businesses seeking to replace traditional plastic and non-recyclable packaging with paper-based alternatives like kraft liner. The e-commerce boom, which has driven the need for robust packaging to withstand the rigors of shipping, is also a key driver for the kraft liner market.

There is a growing opportunity in the customization of kraft liner products, with packaging providers offering branded, printed, and enhanced functionality to meet the needs of businesses looking for both protective and aesthetic packaging solutions. The ongoing push towards circular economy practices is also fostering the use of recycled kraft liner materials, which can be used to produce high-quality packaging without sacrificing strength. As regulations around single-use plastics tighten, the demand for sustainable and renewable packaging options is expected to rise, creating opportunities for innovation in kraft liner applications, such as its integration with biodegradable coatings or as a compostable material.

Five Trends that will define global Kraft Liner Market in 2025 and Beyond

A closer look at the multi-million global market for Kraft Liner Market identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Kraft Liner Companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.

What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Kraft Liner Industry?

The Kraft Liner Market sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2032. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.

Kraft Liner Market Segment Insights

The Kraft Liner Industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Kraft Liner Industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Weight (Below 80 GSM, Below 80 To 160 GSM, Above 160 GSM), By Product (Bleached, Unbleached), By Application (Corrugated Sheets, Corrugated Boxes, Container Boards). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.

Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Kraft Liner Market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Kraft Liner Industry Value Chain

The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Kraft Liner Industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Kraft Liner Market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts

Strategic decision-making in the Kraft Liner Industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.

Asia Pacific Kraft Liner Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion

As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

The State of Europe Kraft Liner Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness

As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Kraft Liner Market with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Kraft Liner Market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

The US Kraft Liner Market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Kraft Liner Industry.

Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Kraft Liner Companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Kraft Liner Market.

Latin American Kraft Liner Market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.

Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Kraft Liner Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity

Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Kraft Liner Markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Kraft Liner Markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Kraft Liner Companies outcompete in 2025 and Beyond?

The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include Astron Paper & Board Mill, Eagle Paper International Inc, Groupo Europac, Hazel Mercantile Ltd, International Paper, Mondi Group, Nine Dragons Paper Ltd, Roxcel Handelsges.M.B.H, Smurfit Kappa, Thai Paper Mill Company Ltd.

Kraft Liner Market Scope and Segmentation

By Weight

Below 80 GSM

Below 80 To 160 GSM

Above 160 GSM

By Product

Bleached

Unbleached

By Application

Corrugated Sheets

Corrugated Boxes

Container Boards

Countries Included-

North America- US, Canada, Mexico

Europe- Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Benelux, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific- China, India, Japan, South Korea, South East Asia, Australia, Rest of APAC

South and Central America- Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of SCA

Middle East and Africa- Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel, South Africa, Algeria, Nigeria, Rest of Middle East, Rest of Africa

Companies Included in the Kraft Liner Market Research-

Astron Paper & Board Mill

Eagle Paper International Inc

Groupo Europac

Hazel Mercantile Ltd

International Paper

Mondi Group

Nine Dragons Paper Ltd

Roxcel Handelsges.M.B.H

Smurfit Kappa

Thai Paper Mill Company Ltd

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