Pakistan’s brown‑paper industry forms a vital yet under‑appreciated packaging pillar. Demand rises from corrugated packaging, FMCG, e‑commerce, agriculture and export sectors. Producers cope with volatile waste‑paper rates, climbing energy costs, and pressure to improve quality at competitive pricing.

First, let's look at the market overview. In 2026, the total value of the global kraft paper market reached 195.5 billion USD, a considerable figure. Among them, the kraft paper shopping bag segment we focus on had a base market size of 49 billion USD in 2025 and is projected to double to 94 billion USD by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. This indicates huge market potential. Notably, the Asia-Pacific region is currently the fastest-growing market, driven by e-commerce de