Global Absorbent Kraft Paper Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Virgin Fiber Kraft Paper, Recycled Fiber Kraft Paper, and Semi-Bleached Kraft Paper), By Application (Packaging Solutions, Lamination Processes, and Industrial), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Absorbent Kraft Paper Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Absorbent Kraft Paper Market Size Was Estimated at USD 4.5 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.77% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Absorbent Kraft Paper Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 8.34 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The Global Absorbent Kraft Paper Market Size was worth around USD 4.5 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to Grow to around USD 8.34 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.77% from 2025 to 2035. The expanding construction and furniture industries, growing need for hygiene goods, increased use in packaging, and the growing popularity of high-absorbency, environmentally friendly speciality papers are the main factors propelling the global market for absorbent kraft paper.

Market Overview

The global absorbent kraft paper market refers to the form of speciality paper made from wood pulp that is highly absorbent and strong. It is used in hygiene goods, packaging, filtering, and industrial applications that require moisture management. The market for absorbent kraft paper is expanding significantly due to government programs supporting recyclable and biodegradable products, regulatory actions to limit plastic waste, and growing environmental consciousness. Because of its great absorption capacity, it is crucial in a variety of industries, including electrical insulation, building, healthcare, and food packaging. The market for absorbent kraft paper is expected to increase significantly due to the growing need for biodegradable and environmentally friendly materials, especially in the food packaging sector. Kraft paper and other sustainable alternatives are becoming more popular as a result of stricter international laws designed to reduce plastic waste.

Paper-based packaging has increased by 15% in Europe, which is consistent with this trend. High-absorbency Kraft paper is crucial to the pharmaceutical industry's production of medical products, such as dressings, wound care supplies, and hygiene products, to meet the rising need for healthcare, particularly in developing nations. As legalisation spreads around the world, emerging applications like cannabis packaging present new opportunities. Innovation is also being fuelled by manufacturing that is focused on sustainability; businesses are using only recycled resources to create absorbent Kraft paper that satisfies performance, safety, and environmental standards.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the absorbent kraft paper market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the absorbent kraft paper market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the absorbent kraft paper market. 

Driving Factors

The global market for absorbent kraft paper, significant due to the expansion of the construction, furniture, and laminate industries, which demand high-quality base materials, the rapid growth of e-commerce, which is increasing demand for sustainable packaging, and growing environmental consciousness, which is encouraging the use of biodegradable materials. Technological developments in papermaking, expanding industrial filtering requirements, electrical insulation applications, and rising paper recycling trends all contribute to the market's expansion. Adoption is further supported by the growing need for paper-based retail packaging and paper bags, while the industry is still being driven by superior performance, durability, and environmentally friendly qualities in a variety of commercial and industrial applications.

Restraining Factors

Several factors curb the market for absorbent kraft paper, including the fluctuating prices of raw materials and wood pulp, limited sustainable fiber, complicated production processes that require technical capabilities, strict environmental regulations, competition from synthetics, and high costs. These factors make it challenging for absorbent kraft paper to be economically viable, mission scalable, or accepted widely in cost-sensitive markets where regulations are a concern.

Market Segmentation

The Absorbent Kraft Paper market share is classified into type and application.

• The virgin fiber kraft paper segment dominated the market in 2024, approximately 55% and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the type, the absorbent kraft paper market is divided into virgin fiber kraft paper, recycled fiber kraft paper, and semi-bleached kraft paper. Among these, the virgin fiber kraft paper segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Offers exceptional absorption qualities, consistent manufacturing parameters, and superior strength features, making it widely suitable for high-performance applications. It is perfect for industrial applications, heavy-duty packaging, and high-quality printing because of its exceptional strength, durability, and cleanliness. It is anticipated that during the projection period, rising demand for environmentally friendly, biodegradable materials and reliable product quality will propel significant growth.

• The packaging solutions segment accounted for the largest share in 2024, approximately 60% and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the absorbent kraft paper market is divided into packaging solutions, lamination processes, and industrial. Among these, the packaging solutions segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Supported by environmental regulations and growing consumer preference for eco-friendly packaging solutions, this segment is anticipated to continue its robust growth, driven by the growing demand for high-strength, biodegradable, and sustainable packaging across the food, retail, and e-commerce industries. Responding to the demand for sustainable packaging options for consumer goods, retail packaging, e-commerce packaging, and comprehensive product protection solutions across a range of industries.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Absorbent Kraft Paper Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share with approximately 35% of the Absorbent Kraft Paper market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the absorbent kraft paper market over the predicted timeframe. Propelled by a strong need for recyclable and environmentally-friendly packaging materials. In addition to a robust environmental framework that has bolstered the use of plastic alternatives, market growth and innovative sustainable paper products benefit from infrastructure and heightened demand for world-class packaging solutions, food packaging, and the healthcare sector in the region. Infrastructure and sophisticated production capabilities, combined with an increasing demand for sustainable packaging products, support comprehensive kraft paper applications and innovation.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest market share with approximately 30% at a rapid CAGR in the absorbent kraft paper market during the forecast period. Rapid industrialization, burgeoning e-commerce marketplaces, and rising manufacturing in the furniture, building, and packaging sectors, coupled with rising environmental consciousness and sustainability demands, have all helped the Asia Pacific maintain its strong growth position. Increased industrialisation, growing e-commerce, and growing demand for environmentally friendly packaging options are all factors contributing to this increase. Leading the way in the transition to environmentally benign materials are nations like China, India, and Japan, aided by government programs encouraging paper-based substitutes for plastics.

Europe is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the absorbent kraft paper market during the forecast period. Driven by stricter environmental laws, a greater emphasis on sustainability, and the growing use of packing materials that decompose naturally. The region's shift to paper-based packaging solutions is being aided by growing demand from the consumer goods, food, and healthcare industries.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the absorbent kraft paper market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Nordic Paper
• Pudumjee Paper Products
• Weidmann
• Fortune Paper Mills
• Mondi Group
• WestRock
• Georgia-Pacific
• Segezha Group
• American Kraft Paper
• Shree Rudra Lamkraft Private Limited
• Shivmanngal
• JB Daruka Papers
• Venkraft Paper Mills
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In September 2025, at an industry event centred around sustainability, Golden Paper Group introduced a new brand of environmentally friendly kraft paper. The product has great strength and biodegradability because it is entirely composed of recycled materials. It supports eco-friendly practices and satisfies the growing demand for sustainable paper solutions. It is designed for industrial applications, packaging, and laminates.

• In June 2025, Century Paper India unveiled an upgraded version of its absorbent kraft paper, emphasizing improved core strength. The product is designed to meet the growing demand for durable and high-performance materials in various industrial applications.

• In May 2025, Silverton Pulp & Papers launched a new line of absorbent paper with a wet strength of 100,000 TPA. By focusing on the cooler market, this innovation expands the company's line of high-performance absorbent materials.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the absorbent kraft paper market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Absorbent Kraft Paper Market, By Type

• Virgin Fiber Kraft Paper
• Recycled Fiber Kraft Paper
• Semi-Bleached Kraft Paper

Global Absorbent Kraft Paper Market, By Application

• Packaging Solutions
• Lamination Processes
• Industrial

Global Absorbent Kraft Paper Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa