Kraft paper

What it is

Strong brown paper made mostly from recycled fibre (and some virgin pulp). Box makers use it for corrugated liners and flutes; it is also used for paper bags.

By GSM (grams per m²) and burst factor (BF)Virgin kraft and recycled (semi) kraftSack kraft for cement and food bags

Where India produces it

1. GujaratValsad

   Vapi industrial area has paper mills along with chemicals.

Where imports come from

• United States — US$ 88.79 million of imports under HS 4804 in 2025-26.
• Sweden — US$ 30.47 million of imports under HS 4804 in 2025-26.
• China — US$ 16.12 million of imports under HS 4804 in 2025-26.

Storage and handling

Store reels upright on a dry floor, wrapped; moisture lowers strength and causes warping.

Businesses that use it

Corrugated Box Unit →Paper Bag Making →Gummed Paper Tape Making →