India: Sack Kraft Paper Market 2025

Sack Kraft Paper Market Size in India

In 2022, the Indian sack kraft paper market increased by 18% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +32.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sack Kraft Paper Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, the amount of sack kraft paper exported from India expanded to X tons, surging by 4.6% against 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 402%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sack kraft paper exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 339% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for sack kraft paper exports from India, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, sack kraft paper exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sri Lanka (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +44.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+47.8% per year) and Sri Lanka (+4.9% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sack kraft paper exports from India, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sri Lanka ($X), with a 7.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +41.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sri Lanka (+8.2% per year) and Tanzania (+72.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sack kraft paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 97% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sack Kraft Paper Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, overseas purchases of sack kraft paper decreased by -3.5% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -27.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sack kraft paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +47.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 38%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of sack kraft paper imports to India, with a combined 39% share of total imports. Thailand, Germany, Austria, Japan, China, Spain, Chile, Canada, Poland and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +84.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), the United States ($X) and Russia ($X) were the largest sack kraft paper suppliers to India, with a combined 38% share of total imports. Germany, Thailand, Austria, China, Japan, Spain, Poland, Chile, Canada and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +93.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sack kraft paper import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform