Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Pulp, Paper, and Allied Products: Wood Pulp (WPU0911) from Jan 1926 to Feb 2025 about wood, paper, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

Kraft Pulp decreased 182 CNY/T or 3.10% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Kraft Pulp.

United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Pulp, Paper, and Allied Products: Paperboard was 346.48800 Index 1982=100 in January of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Pulp, Paper, and Allied Products: Paperboard reached a record high of 358.48600 in November of 2022 and a record low of 9.10000 in July of 1931. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Pulp, Paper, and Allied Products: Paperboard - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on March of 2025.

The Indian printing and writing paper market expanded to $5B in 2024, increasing by 3.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Printing and writing paper consumption peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

This statistic shows the monthly output Producer Price Index (PPI) of paper and paper products in the United Kingdom, from January 2016 to December 2024. After a period of fluctuation, the output price for paper and products in the UK has risen substantially between March 2017 and February 2019, declined throughout the rest of 2019 and 2020, and rapidly started to increase again from March 2021 to February 2023. Most recently, the PPI began to increase again, measuring at 131.6 in December 2024. Paper production in the United Kingdom The paper production industry is an important contributor to the United Kingdom's economy. In 2023, the UK produced over 3.2 metric tons' worth of paper products. The Year prior, the most produced type of paper was corrugated case materials, widely used in the form of cardboard boxes. Paper consumption around the world The United Kingdom is not anymore among some of the world's largest consumers of paper and paperboard by volume. China consumes more paper and paperboard than any other country, consuming over 137 million metric tons of paper and paperboard, compared with the 58 million metric tons consumed by the United States, the next highest nation by consumption of paper and paperboard.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Pulp, Paper, and Allied Products: Recyclable Paper (WPU0912) from Jan 1947 to Feb 2025 about paper, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

The sack kraft paper market in the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to $34M in 2024, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a buoyant increase. Sack kraft paper consumption peaked at $40M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Pulp, Paper, and Allied Products: Corrugated Paperboard in Sheets and Rolls, Lined and Unlined (WPU091405) from Jun 1980 to Feb 2025 about paperboard, paper, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

Through 2025, the paper end-use market output in the United States is expected to increase roughly a 0.4 percent.

U.S. paper market

It is expected that the paper end-use market output will experience a decreasing rate of 2.1 percent from 2019 to 2020. The industry has been heavily criticized due to its unsustainable deforestation of old-growth forests and illegal practices in some regions, most notably in the Amazon Rainforest. Growth in the industry has also quickly expanded in countries like China and Russia where low wages and a lack of environmental consideration are common.

China and the United States produce, by far, the world’s greatest volumes of paper and cardboard, reaching nearly 109 million metric tons and 72 million metric tons, respectively, in 2018. One of the largest companies in the world in the forest, paper, and packaging industry is International Paper, an American company with its headquarters in New York. International Paper was founded in 1898 when 18 pulp and paper mills in northeastern United States were merged. The company generated 21.7 billion U.S. dollars in revenue in 2017. Its most common products are plastic lids and paper cups, which fuel many large fast food chains such as McDonald’s. The industry in the United States as a whole garnered some 100 billion U.S. dollars in revenue in 2015.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Pulp, Paper, and Allied Products: Corrugated Recyclable Paper (WPU09120325) from Jun 2006 to Feb 2025 about paper, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

The global corrugated paper market declined to $71.6B in 2024, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption decreased by -7.8% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $77.6B.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Pulp, Paper, and Allied Products: Unbleached Kraft Packaging and Industrial Converting Paperboard (WPU09141107) from Dec 1999 to Feb 2025 about paperboard, paper, commodities, PPI, industry, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

The global pulp and paper market was valued at 351.53 billion U.S. dollars in 2021, and was expected to increase in value in 2022. The market is projected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.72 percent from 2022 to 2029 to reach a value of roughly 373 billion U.S. dollars.

Growth in paper packaging demand The increasing demand for e-commerce and growing concerns about plastic packaging pollution is set to drive paper packaging consumption in the coming years. The global demand for containerboard, which is the most consumed paper type worldwide, is projected to grow 27 percent from 2021 through 2032 to reach 226 million tons. Containerboard, also known as corrugated case material, is used in the production of corrugated boards.

Pulp consumption for paper production The amount of recycled paper pulp consumed for paper production totaled 203 million tons in 2021. That same year, some 171 million tons of pulp for paper production came from virgin wood species such as eucalyptus trees. Of this total, 40 percent was market pulp made up mostly of Bleached Chemical Pulp (BCP).

In 2024, the global printing and writing paper market was finally on the rise to reach $120B after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 7.1%. Global consumption peaked at $129.5B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Kraft Paper Market Size And Forecast

Kraft Paper Market size was value at USD 11.95 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 27.75 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 11.10% from 2024 to 2031.

Kraft Paper Market Drivers

Growing packaging industry: The expansion of the packaging industry, driven by factors such as urbanization, economic growth, and rising consumer demand, is increasing the demand for kraft paper.

Increasing demand for sustainable packaging: The growing focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility is driving the demand for kraft paper, which is a biodegradable and renewable resource.

Advancements in kraft paper technology: The development of new kraft paper grades and production processes is expanding its applications and improving its performance.

Kraft Paper Market Restraints

Competition from other packaging materials: Kraft paper competes with other packaging materials, such as plastic films and cardboard, which may limit its market share.

Price fluctuations: The price of kraft paper can be influenced by factors such as the cost of pulp, energy, and transportation.

The Thai sack kraft paper market soared to $82M in 2024, rising by 19% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a resilient increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $99M. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Pulp, Paper, and Allied Products: Edition, Library, and Other Hardcover Binding of Books Printed Elsewhere was 197.70000 Index Dec 1985=100 in October of 2021, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Pulp, Paper, and Allied Products: Edition, Library, and Other Hardcover Binding of Books Printed Elsewhere reached a record high of 197.70000 in September of 2021 and a record low of 100.00000 in December of 1985. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Pulp, Paper, and Allied Products: Edition, Library, and Other Hardcover Binding of Books Printed Elsewhere - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on March of 2025.

After two years of decline, the Sri Lankan sack kraft paper market increased by 32% to $17M in 2024. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $24M. From 2018 to 2024, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Industry: Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing: Corrugated Shipping Containers for Paper and Allied Products (PCU32221132221102) from Mar 1980 to Feb 2025 about fiber, paper, manufacturing, PPI, industry, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

The East Asian sack kraft paper market declined slightly to $3.2B in 2024, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed buoyant growth. The level of consumption peaked at $3.2B in 2023, and then fell modestly in the following year.