What it is
Cellulose fibre from wood, bamboo, bagasse or straw. Paper mills turn it into writing, printing and packaging paper; dissolving pulp is used for viscose fibre.
Bleached and unbleached kraft pulpHardwood and softwood pulpDissolving pulp
Where imports come from
India imported chemical wood pulp (HS 4703) worth US$ 862.70 million in 2025-26.
- United States — US$ 266.99 million of imports under HS 4703 in 2025-26.
- Indonesia — US$ 134.03 million of imports under HS 4703 in 2025-26.
- Brazil — US$ 89.09 million of imports under HS 4703 in 2025-26.
Rules before you buy or sell
- If you make copier paper, it must meet IS 14490 under the Plain Copier Paper (Quality Control) Order, 2020.
Storage and handling
Keep bales dry and covered; wet pulp moulds and is hard to slush.
Businesses that use it
Moulded Pulp Packing (Egg and Fruit Trays) →Paper Pulp Egg Tray Making →Handmade Paper Unit →Paper Napkin Making →Toilet Paper Roll Making →