Driven by e-commerce, FMCG and quick commerce, the demand for high quality packaged has been increasing at a brisk pace nationwide and has positioned India as the fastest growing packaging market globally.
Virgin and duplex grades and the board segment are registering growth of about 7 to 8 per cent, far ahead of the global rate of 2-3 per cent.
Parth Biswas, Chief Sales and Marketing, J K Paper said with rapid modern retail adoption in tier two and tier three cities, India’s per capita packaging consumption is expected to rise well above current global averages, creating significant long term opportunities as major QSR and food service brands accelerate their shift from plastic to paper based formats.
Innovations such as 100 per cent plastic free aqueous barrier coated solutions are substantially reducing plastic dependency and supporting the transition to a circular economy, he said at the 17th edition of Paperex 2025 organised by Informa Markets in India in collaboration with Indian Agro & Recycled Paper Mills Association.
Shift towards sustainability
Yogesh Gupta, Executive Director (Marketing), Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers said the paper industry is undergoing a clear shift toward sustainability, innovation and value-added product diversification.
TNPL is contributing to this transformation by strengthening its presence in the uncoated and packaging board segments, while preparing to launch its new tissue plant in April, he said.
As one of India’s greenest paper manufacturers, TNPL continues to champion responsible production through extensive use of bagasse, strong water and energy conservation practices, and a steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship, he said.
Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, said the paper and packaging industry has demonstrated exceptional circularity — recycling nearly 68 per cent of all materials while investing steadily in sustainable forestry and carbon-neutral processes.
However, India’s per-capita usage of 15 kg remains significantly below the global average of 57 kg, presenting immense growth potential. The market’s projected growth to $17 billion by 2028 underscores this momentum, he added.
Source : The Hindu
