Japan Sack Kraft Paper Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Bleached and Unbleached), By Grade (White and Brown), By Application (Food, Chemical & Minerals, Fertilizers, Building & Construction, Retail Stores, and Others), and Japan Sack Kraft Paper Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Sack Kraft Paper Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Sack Kraft Paper Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Sack Kraft Paper Market Size is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Japan Sack Kraft Paper Market is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2035, at a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period 2025-2035. The Japan sack kraft paper market is due to the growing awareness of sustainability, environmental regulations, and the need for green packaging materials. Businesses and consumers alike are placing greater focus on seeking biodegradable options such as kraft paper to minimize plastic usage and contribute to eco-friendly practices.

Market Overview

The Japan sack kraft paper refers to a strong, biodegradable, and recyclable, finds extensive usage in cement packaging, food items, chemicals, and agricultural products. Advantages of sack kraft paper are its applicability for various purposes, tensile strength, and adaptability to bulk packing, especially in the construction and agriculture industries. Moreover,  the future is in growth opportunities in food and beverage applications, spurred by the expansion of e-commerce and demand for protective, sustainable packaging. Advances in digital printing and barrier coatings improve product appeal, and increased focus on circular economy principles enables the use of recycled material in manufacturing. The Japan sack kraft paper market is driven by rising demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions. Demand for recyclable and biodegradable packaging by consumers helps drive the trend. The market is supported by government policies like the "Resource Circulation Strategy for Plastics," which will cut down plastic consumption by 25% by 2030, and strict regulations for green materials.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan sack kraft paper market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan sack kraft paper market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and 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 Japan sack kraft paper market.

Driving Factors

The Japan sack kraft paper market is chiefly influenced by the growing demand for sustainable and biodegradable packaging materials in several industries. Government initiatives encouraging plastic reduction and recycling practices also support this trend. Growing e-commerce and construction activities require tough and environmentally friendly packaging materials, further fueling the market's growth. Further, advancements in paper making and improvements in quality drive the growing usage of sack kraft paper, cementing its role in packaging.

Restraining Factors

The Japanese sack kraft paper industry is constrained by increasing raw material and energy prices, labor shortages, and supply chain issues. Further, strict environmental regulations add to production costs, testing manufacturers' profit margins and operational effectiveness.

Market Segmentation                             

The Japan sack kraft paper market share is classified into type, grade, and application.

• The unbleached segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan sack kraft paper market is segmented by type into bleached and unbleached. Among these, the unbleached segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to their light brown color and is among the strongest of the general packaging papers, and hence it is apt for applications where utmost strength is required. Furthermore, the application of unbleached sack kraft paper in the shipping and transportation of heavy-duty and dependable commodities.

• The brown segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan sack kraft paper market is segmented by grade into white and brown. Among these, the brown segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to increased demand for environment-friendly products in the market, combined with increased demand for products that have a natural appearance and feel, which is increasing the growth of this segment.

• The food segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan sack kraft paper market is segmented by application into food, chemical & minerals, fertilizers, building & construction, retail stores, and others. Among these, the food segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to the growing population increased the demand for food items. Additionally, the changing lifestyle and shifting trend of eating food in urban regions towards packaged food are supporting the market growth.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan sack kraft paper market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product 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 product 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

• Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.
• Oji Holdings Corporation
• Tokushu Tokai Paper Co., Ltd.
• Segezha Group
• Canfor Corporation
• Horizon Pulp and Paper Ltd.
• SCG Packaging
• Daio Paper Construction
• Mondi
• Taiko Paper
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Market Segment

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

Japan Sack Kraft Paper Market, By Type

• Bleached
• Unbleached

Japan Sack Kraft Paper Market, By Grade

• White
• Brown

Japan Sack Kraft Paper Market, By Application

• Food
• Chemical & Minerals
• Fertilizers
• Building & Construction
• Retail Stores
• Others